Friday, August 1, 2025
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on July 18: Paul Troyer, 60, of Topeka, was arrested by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of child molestation of a child less than fourteen years old. Jonathan...
Lakeland celebrates $854,252 “Learn to work” grant
In an extraordinary milestone for LaGrange County schools and workforce development, Lakeland School Corporation has been awarded a fully funded grant of $854,252 from the Don Wood Foundation to establish a county-wide “Learn to Work” program. The program, launching in...
Development ideas for 109 Grand Street
In December 2024, the Middlebury Redevelopment Commission announced that it would be accepting offers from developers to purchase and redevelop the land located at 109 Grand Street, a vacant lot just north of the Hilltop Restaurant along the Pumpkinvine Nature...
Arrest Records
The following arrests were reported by LaGrange County Sheriff’s Office on July 11: Stephen Benitez-Tilley, 22, of Goshen, was arrested by Shipshewana Police Department on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of...
A Note from your Town Manager
Each year during the months of July and August, our Town Council and town staff work together to assemble the town’s budget for the next year. Like all Indiana communities, our budget goes through a multi-step process. In this first...
Lakeland recognized by the Indiana High School Athletic Association
Lakeland School Corporation has been honored as a “First Team All-Sportsmanship” school by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) for the spring 2025 sports season. This honor is based on the IHSAA’s sportsmanship scoring system, which considers both positive...
Prairie Heights 2025 Spring Sports AwardsPrairie
Heights announces their spring plaque award winners for 2025. Baseball awards go to Brayden Duke as the most valuable player. The most improved award went to Austin Abbott. Chase Hayward and Damion Harter received the mental attitude award. The silver...
Lakeland summer training sessions
High School is rebooting their summer lifting sessions for the summer. They are partnering with Parkview Sports Medicine to provide Parkview-certified strength coaches. Sessions will take place at the high school and will incorporate injury prevention, speed and agility training,...
Births
The following births were recently reported by New Eden Care Center: July 18, 2025 Elijah Gabriel was born to Dorene (Yoder) and Orla Bontrager of Shipshewana. Grace Elizabeth was born to Kari (Chupp) and Daniel Bontrager of Goshen. Isaac Jacob...
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.
A Trend
There is a trend happening in LaGrange County. I’ve had the distinct honor of knowing some of those who are experiencing the trend. They’ve shared their stories, and their why. And as a trend goes, as one takes part, so...
Yes, you can grow it, but……
I remember visiting Epcot at Disney World with my family. I must have been ten or eleven. One exhibit really stuck with me, it was called “The Land.” Like most things Disney, it was flashy, imaginative, and ahead of its...
A side note from Jeff….
After my third conversation in 2 days about corn sweat, a popular media topic for the past 3 summers, I want to put things into perspective. 1. Corn is not responsible for our Midwest humidity. 2. Corn is a warm...
Community Development Updates
June was another productive month, and with July well underway, we’re continuing to make great strides on LaGrange County’s Comprehensive Plan. With collaboration at the heart of this effort, I’m excited to share project updates that touch nearly every corner...
Letter to Editor
Thank you to all the businesses that donated raffle prizes for our raffle at the annual Ice Cream Social on June 21 at the Howe Park. We also appreciate the people that came and supported us at the social. -The...
Reflective Tape and Slow-Moving Vehicle Signs: A Safety Issue to Maintain Diligently!
If you drive though rural Indiana at night, especially in areas with heavy horse and buggy traffic, you quickly notice the difference reflective tape and trim lighting makes to increase the visibility of slow-moving traffic. The reflectiveness not only protects...