FR native gets scholarship

A college student from Fort Recovery recently received an endowed scholarship.

Lauren Bruns was awarded the Emerson D. and Laura E. Pelton Scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year at the University of Findlay.

Recipients of the scholarship are awarded based on “excellent academic credentials” and financial need.



Murder rehashed

The murder of Garnett Ginn of Portland has been unsolved for 71 years.

A new look at the case is scheduled for next month.

Mike Medler, a Portland resident and retired Indiana State Police officer and director of the Indianapolis –– Marion Forensic Crime Lab, will discuss the case as part of John Jay Center for Learning’s Senior Learning series. The discussion will be held via Facebook Live at 1 p.m. Feb. 4.

Ginn, a Portland High School teacher, was found dead in her garage in 1950.

Beatles art in Blackford

You won’t need a “Ticket to Ride” into Blackford County to see some John Lennon art for free.

A new exhibit at the Blackford County Arts Center titled “Only Imagine” will feature art from the famed Beatles guitarist and Hartford City native John Knox daily until Feb. 18.

The original art from Lennon were donated to the center by David Hodges.

The Blackford County Arts center located at 107 W. Washington St., Hartford City, is open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday except Tuesdays, when it is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.