Friday, June 13, 2025
Westview Warriors claim victory over Lakeland LakersBy
The Westview Warriors secured their spot in the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s (IHSAA) regional playoffs by defeating the Lakeland Lakers. The Lakers entered the sectionals as the #1 team in the Northeast Corner Conference (NECC), boasting a conference record...
Lakeland Boys Golf
was a beautiful sunny afternoon on June 3, a perfect day for golf. A sectional preview match was held at Meadow Valley Golf Club, featuring the Lakeland Lakers, who performed well for such a young team. Freshman Sam Keil and...
Prairie Heights Esports places 2nd in State
On Saturday, April 26, Prairie Heights High School’s Overwatch Esports team competed in the Indiana Esports Network State Tournament Finals. Prairie Heights students put in hours of work after school to fine tune their skills throughout the school year. The...
Calendar
Friday June 13 SAL Dinner 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Saturday June 14 LaGrange American Legion Flag Burning Ceremony 10:00 a.m. Tuesday June 17 American Red Cross blood drive. Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 797 N. Detroit St. All who come to...
Births
The following births were recently reported by at New Eden Care Center: May 27, 2025 Seth Elijah was born to Jeneva (Bontrager) and Jason Bontrager of Goshen. May 29, 2025 Jayden Joseph was born to Sheila (Miller) and Brandon Vanhoover...
Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets Thursdays 12 p.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,...
Transportation Matters Now More Than Ever
Have you ever found yourself complaining about roads? Did I catch your attention? I find it a bit comical how much people have to say about the condition of roads. Even more so, it is funny to hear people compare...
Understand what you are applying before you use it!
I had two calls I dread last week. Homeowners who had used herbicides to control weeds in their driveways, and now the trees and some of the grass along the drives are dying. In previous years, the homeowners had used...
LaGrange County’s “Who’s Who”
I remember the feeling of getting up early, with a bit of nervousness married with eager anticipation in the pit of my stomach. Oddly enough, it was the morning of the first election I ever voted in. I remember the...
Outdoor Workers Need UV Protection
When I am in the company of farmers, gardeners, and others who spend considerable time outdoors, I often notice spots on their skin, probably the result of years of exposure to sunlight. My Dad, who farmed for 50 years in...
The Burden of Dementia
The burden of dementia on caretakers is profound and multifaceted, encompassing emotional, physical, and financial challenges. Caregivers, often family members, face immense emotional stress as they witness the progressive decline of their loved ones’ cognitive and physical abilities. This emotional...
Bison, Legacy, & LaGrange County
I’ll be honest, the first time I ever took a wagon ride at Cook’s Bison Ranch and saw a bison’s tongue extend its slimy self toward my position on the wagon, I was a little grossed out. I couldn’t get...