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Lens of history may cast different light

Last month, following the announcement by President Joe Biden that he was dropping out of the race for the presidency, a former U.S. Navy air traffic controller colleague sent me this. With his blessing I’ll share it here, and I quote him directly.

Muncie hosting singing competition

There’s a new event slated for this year’s Fire Up DWNTWN in Muncie.

Awareness event set for Saturday

Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition and Peer Addiction Support Team (PAST) Recovery Services have joined with other organizations to host the informational event from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Roush Park, 925 W. Silver St.

Fifty five donated blood at recent drive

Fifty five donors gave blood Aug. 13 during American Red Cross’ blood drive at Jay Community Center.

Polio epidemic was devastating

The year 1949 saw the postponement of Union City’s celebration of its founding by Jeremiah Smith, and the cancellation of the Great Darke County Fair.

Haines celebrate 60 years

Don and Pauline (Isch) Haines of Bluffton are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today.

Minnetrista gets grant

Indiana Arts Commission recently awarded Minnetrista Museum & Gardens of Muncie for its upcoming “Imagine in Glass” exhibit.

Birth announcements - Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024

Birth announcements - Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024

Smile is most pure part of parenthood

When people find out you’re expecting a child, there’s no shortage of advice.

Registration open

Registration is now open for Arts Place MusicWorks classes at the organization’s Jay County and Blackford County facilities.

Education Scholarships are now available

Students with disabilities and their siblings are eligible for Indiana’s Education Scholarship Account.

Civil War Days slated for October

Hartford City’s Civil War Days is scheduled for Oct. 4 through 6.

Mail service has changed drastically

The cost of mailing a first class United States Postal Service Letter is now 73 cents, up from 68 cents. One thing you really didn’t hear was a lot of complaining about it from folks. I guess this is because few people still use it on a regular basis like …

Applications open for Lilly scholarship

The Portland Foundation announced Thursday that the application for the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is available now.

Lilly applications open

The Portland Foundation announced Thursday that the application for the 2025 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is available now.
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