Thursday, November 6, 2025
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on October 24: Gerald Clark, 73, of LaGrange, was arrested by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of battery. Edward Shears, 23, of Howe, was arrested by...
Parkview LaGrange Hospital hosts Check-Up Day: For affordable lab testing
Residents of LaGrange and surrounding areas in need of lab testing have the opportunity to take advantage of Check-Up Day at Parkview LaGrange Hospital on Thursday, November 13. This special event, hosted in collaboration with the Parkview Center for Healthy...
Notice of special school board meeting
Prairie Heights Community School Corporation will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5 p.m. for the ratification of the tentative agreement reached with the Prairie Heights Education Association. Public comment will be taken at this meeting...
LaGrange County Chamber Launches “Shop Local & Win” Campaign
The LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to unveil an exciting new initiative aimed at fostering community engagement and boosting local businesses this holiday season. The “Shop Local & Win” campaign will run from November 1 through December 21,...
Hunters can donate deer to help feed hungry Hoosiers
Indiana Conservation Officers encourage Indiana hunters to donate harvested deer to help feed Hoosiers in need. “Venison harvested through hunting is an important source of nourishment for Hoosier families,” said Col. Steve Hunter, director of DNR Law Enforcement. “Through Hunt...
Garrett ends Laker season
Garrett played a trick on Lakeland last Friday night and earned a Halloween treat of a 21-0 victory over the visiting Lakers in the second round of the IHSAA 3A state playoffs. The Railroaders piled up 301 yards rushing and...
Bontrager edged in state finals
In the closest finish in the 80-year history of the IHSAA boys cross country state finals, Calvin Seitz of Springs Valley nipped Westview’s Noah Bontrager by two-hundredths of a second to win the 2025 state title held Saturday at the...
IHSAA football state playoffs
AREA SECTIONALSClass 6ASectional 2Carroll 49, Elkhart 14FW Northrop 17, FW Snider 16 (OT)FW Northrop (8-2) at Carroll (7-3)Class 5ASectional 11Concord 45, Warsaw 28FW North 41, Goshen 0Concord (9-1) at FW North(6-4) Class 4ASectional 18Mishawaka 21, Plymouth17SB St. Joe 14, Northridge...
Experience the Magic: Lighting of Shipshewana
As the holiday season approaches, the charming town of Shipshewana is gearing up for its annual Lighting of Shipshewana event on November 8, 2025. This enchanting celebration promises to be a delightful experience for families and friends alike, making it...
Meet Jodie Little: New Executive Director of the Lucille Raines Residence
Jodie Little has recently stepped into the role of Executive Director at the Lucille Raines Residence, a cherished establishment affiliated with the Indiana United Women in Faith (UMW). To introduce herself and share her vision for the future of the...
Annual Santa Event to bring Joy and Generosity to local families
The much-anticipated annual Santa event is right around the corner, and the community is buzzing with excitement! Scheduled for Saturday, December 6th, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., this beloved event will be held at the LaGrange Fire Station. Over...
Post-Event Thank You: St. Martin’s Healthcare 20th Birthday Bash
To the Editor On behalf of St. Martin’s Healthcare, I would like to express our deepest gratitude to our community for making our 20th Birthday Bash a joyful and memorable celebration. It was a beautiful evening of community gathering, music,...
The Lady Beetles We Love to Hate
Every fall, I get calls that go something like this: “Jeff, there are hundreds of ladybugs in my house! What can I do?” Well, those aren’t quite the ladybugs we grew up admiring. These orangeish-red, spotted beetles that have taken...
The Learning Curve of My Life
In one of my first “professional” positions, AKA, my first big girl job, I was tasked with overseeing a team of volunteer leaders. These volunteers in turn led a larger pool of volunteers who ran the operations of the organization....
Effective Communication
Effective communication is fundamental to building strong relationships, fostering understanding, and achieving shared goals in both personal and professional contexts. It involves not only expressing thoughts and ideas clearly but also listening actively to others and responding appropriately. According to...
To the Editor
Since I commented when the new editor took over and I was disappointed in the “look”..... I feel it is time to comment on your PROGRESS. I have never seen the LaGrange paper look BETTER and contain more actual news....
Avian Flu is Back!
Last week, the Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH) announced that the Highly Pathenogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has once again been found in a number of flocks in LaGrange and Elkhart Counties. In the opening months of 2025, we experienced...