Thursday, September 18, 2025
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on September 5: Ah-Ra Fat, 20, of Fort Wayne, was arrested by Department of Natural Resources on a charge of fishing without a license and illegal possession of fish. Yaco...
Poverty keeps increasing for older Americans
Once again, more older Americans are sinking into poverty, just as 11,000 are turning 65 every day. A country as rich as ours should be shocked that over 9.2 million of our fellow older Americans struggle to cover basic expenses...
LaGrange County Soil and Water Conservation District to host 2025 Forestry Field Day
The LaGrange County Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with Purdue Extension and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is excited to announce the upcoming 2025 Forestry Field Day. This informative event will take place at the Mark...
The Arc of LaGrange County announces exciting upcoming events
The Arc of LaGrange County is proud to announce a series of engaging events aimed at promoting awareness, advocacy, and community involvement for individuals with disabilities. These events will feature notable speakers, interactive discussions, and an opportunity for networking among...
Sheriff’s investigation into an alleged non-compliant registered sex offender leads to discovery of suspected child pornography
A Steuben County man, identified as 22-year-old Caleb Michael Perry of Fremont, has been arrested following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office into his failure to comply with registration laws for sex offenders. The inquiry began on August 22, 2025,...
Calendar
Wednesday Sept. 17, Prairie Heights informational meeting at 1:00 p.m. 305 S 1150 E. Friday Sept. 19, LaGrange American Legion Chicken Buffet 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Rock Star Karaoke and D.J. 7 - 10 p.m. Friday Sept. 20, LaGrange Teen...
Farmers Markets
Thursdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m. West Park Marrow St. Topeka, IN. Saturdays 7 a.m.-12 p.m. Town Square, Howe, IN . Saturdays 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. LaGrange County Courthouse Square, LaGrange, IN. Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 402 E. Warren St. Middlebury, IN.
The Beauty of Change
Autumn’s arrival is a time of sensory delight marked by changing weather, harvest season, bonfires, apple cider, pumpkins, fall festivals, and so many other changes happening around this time of year. The vibrant colors fill Northern Indiana and Autumn sparks...
The Day We Moved In
My family moved into our old farmhouse-style home when I was two years old. My parents had three children at that point, one being a brand-new baby, and their hands were full. Now, some thirty-plus years later, I recall the...
Forestry Field Day September 20th
Every fall, a group of woodland owners gather at a local farm to talk about the future of our forests. This year, on September 20, the LaGrange County Forestry Field Day will take place at the Mark Michuda Woods, 2855...
Sore Quads and Glutes: Our Way of Life
A couple of weekends ago, my family and I were enjoying a weekend stay at a local state park campground. We are campers and love to be outdoors sitting around a campfire, napping in a camp chair, our kids playing...
Combine safety tips
In the fall of 1979, my college roommate received a devastating call. The family’s hired man, and his good friend, had been killed in a combine accident. I am still haunted by the look on his face. It appears the...
Sustainable Health
Sustainable health means taking care of yourself while also caring about the environment and the people around you. It’s about making choices that are good for your health and the planet. For example, eating fresh, local foods not only supports...