Saturday, August 23, 2025
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on August 9: Rhonda Roberson, 59, of Battle Creek, Michigan, was arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Cody Roberson,...
Community Invited to Haystack Dinner for LaGrange County’s Hawpatch Trail
LaGrange County Trails warmly invites the community to join in a Haystack Dinner and Certificate Board Auction on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The event will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Topeka Fire Station, located at...
The Ark Animal Rescue and Adoption
Every day, behind the shelter doors, stories are unfolding. Stories of resilience, hope, and second chances. While many know us simply as, “the place with the dogs and cats,” our work is far more than that. We’re a community lifeline...
Four legs, a lick, and a wag
Dear Friends, I have a story about little Lolli this time. I was not with the girls when this happened, but Lolli filled me in with detail and enthusiasm. They were on their morning walk as usual. It was a...
Riverfest is TREEmendous!
Riverfest is this weekend, Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Learn all about the importance of trees in our park and in our environment in general with the traveling exhibit, Woods on Wheels. Housed in a 40-foot...
Prairie Heights Football Team
(Front row from left) Christopher Anderson, Lucas Yesh, Jaren Egli, Brett Nelson, Owen High, Andrew Erman, David Mason, Logan DeLancey, Gavyn West. (Second row from left) Lane DeLancey, Kiegen Tschannen, Austin Abbott, Max Brodock, Jonathan McFee, Mason Brandeberry, Huckleberry Brandeberry,...
Prairie Heights Cheer
(Front row from left) Sydney Stearns, Ella McKee, Morgan Green, Jaycee Edwards, and Coach McKayla Steraley. (Second row from left) Malarie Steider, Rylee Green, Kaitlyn Levitz, Lily Hostetler, and Addison Leaders. (Back row from left) Whitney Myers, Kennedy Schlegel, Nevaeh...
Calendar
Friday August 15, LaGrange American Legion Chicken Buffet 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Karaoke Black Jack at 7:10 p.m. Friday August 22, LaGrange America Legion Fish Dinner 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Brent Cole at 7:10 p.m. Friday August 22, Live in Topeka. Music...
Births
The following births were recently reported by New Eden Care Center: August 12, 2025 Kobe Elias was born to Kari (Miller) and Josiah Hochstetler of LaGrange. August 13, 2025 Kristina J was born to Sarah (Schrock) and John Bontrager of...
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.
Eating For Your Health
Eating for your health is paramount as it directly influences your overall well-being and longevity. A balanced and nutritious diet provides essential nutrients that support bodily functions, immune response, and disease prevention. According to the American Heart Association, consuming a...
Eyes Re-Opened
I recently had the opportunity to meet with two new friends, Sara and Rachel, from a consulting firm out of Minnesota/Iowa. They came to LaGrange County to learn more about our communities, our people, and our industries here. It was...
Plant Breeders Have Been Modifying Our Food for Centuries
Through the centuries, people have learned to breed plants to help them produce more food, fiber, and for aesthetic purposes. The first plant breeding efforts began 9,000-11,000 years ago, mostly by way of selecting the seed from the most productive...
They Don’t Know What They Don’t Know
“They don’t know what they don’t know.” Our world is buzzing with information. In the last 20 years, the consumption of information has increased tremendously. The birth of the Internet and online content has only exacerbated this, and the generation...
What To Do with That Tree Stump
So, you have some junk trees in your fencerow or other locations, and you are wondering what to do. Simply cutting off such trees often results in the stump producing many sprouts and making more work for later. Why do...
The Importance of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is crucial for maintaining overall health and plays a significant role in various bodily functions. One of its primary functions is aiding in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus which are essential minerals for maintaining strong bones and...