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STATEHOUSE – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program March 6 awarded more than $500,000 in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).
School is out for a week and need to keep the kiddos occupied? Kentland Public Library has got you covered with activities, books, & magazines.
Kentland Public Library celebrated Dr. Suess’ birthday on March 1 with the help of Magic Don. Kids were treated to a fun-filled morning which included storytelling, games, and, of course, a lot of magic. Dr. Seuss’ characters sprang to life as Magic Don deftly wove the history, the lessons a…
FREE TREES FOR KIDS – Last days to sign-up! Celebrate Earth Week 2025 by getting a free tree and planting it somewhere it can continue to grow for years to come. This program is open to all children ages 0-18. Visit http://www.brook.lib.in.us/free-trees-for-kids.html to register for this awe…
Alliance Bank is joining forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) in partnership with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on an initiative to help clients protect themselves from the growing threat of check fraud.
The South Newton Rebels and the West Central Trojans competed in the IHSAA Class 1A Boys Basketball State Tournament Sectional Quarterfinals March 4.
Lego Club at the Kentland Public Library was busy in February. Madi made a house for the Lego Characters, which is sounded by Matthew’s super loooong train. Pretend you are a Lego character and get your picture taken on Kahya’s Monster Truck Photo Op place and drive by Zoe’s McDonalds for so…
A golden eagle (Aquila chysaetos) was recently spotted soaring over the Kankakee Sands prairie, to which we say, “That’s Golden!” It’s awesome news because it reaffirms everything that we want Kankakee Sands to be – a home for those species who spend their whole lives here on the prairies an…
The South Newton Drama Department will present Disney’s “The Lion King, Jr” March 8-10.
INDIANAPOLIS — Rensselaer Central’s defense was championship caliber in Saturday’s 2A state finals game against South Knox.
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Grow milkweed (Asclepias) to support monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees while adding color, fragrance, and beauty to your landscape. You’ll find native milkweeds throughout North and South America. In recognition of this garden star’s attributes, 2025 has been deemed the Year of the…
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 25, 2025) – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announced today that
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Wabash College has announced that one Newton County student is on the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. According to information provided, Jacob A. Oostman, of Lake Village, maintained a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0-point scale.
Magic Don is bringing his Tribute to Dr. Seuss Show to Kentland Public Library on Saturday, March 1, to help us celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and National Read Across America Day. It’s a funny, historical, and magical tribute to the author who has done so much for childhood literacy. From Gr…
Lego Club at the Kentland Public Library was busy in February.
FAMILY FLICK FRIDAY – Join the Brook Library for Family Flick Fridays! One Friday a month we will feature a G or PG-rated movie on our big screen. Admission is free, and we’ll even provide popcorn! February’s flick will be on February 28th at 5:00 pm. To see what movie is playing or for more…
The South Newton Drama Department will perform Disney’s The Lion King Jr. from March 8 to 10.
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Mary Emmrich is smiling because she crossed from the North American to the Eurasian tectonic plate Thingvellir National Park, Iceland.
Mary Emmrich is smiling because she crossed from the North American to the Eurasian tectonic plate Thingvellir National Park, Iceland.
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