The Beehive to hold grand opening
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013
A grand opening celebration will be held at The Beehive, 5386 W 200 S, Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. Formerly Majenica Creek Honey Farm, The Beehive is owned by Cynthia Sheets and her daughter Sadye.
The Beehive is a completely remodeled store that features a variety of items. The grand opening celebration will take place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days and will feature drawings and give-a-ways. The event will also feature horse drawn wagon rides, popcorn, snow cones and face painting.
Simply Bee-utiful products by Cynthia Sheets, artisan, and honey will continue at The Beehive... Read More...
Good Grains Bakery moves in Roanoke
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013
Good Grains Bakery recently moved from its U.S. 24 location in Roanoke to 966 Locust Street, the former Cottage Kitchen directly behind the Cottage Event Center. Melissa Paul is the owner of the gluten free bakery.
Paul specializes in “Good Taste, Good Health and Good Value.” All products are gluten free as her family required this for their health. She saw a need for gluten free when her children began school and other children were able to have snacks and hers were not able to have the treats. She started making gluten free treats and began the business.
Good Grains Bakery is open Wednesday, 1 to 6 p... Read More...
Youth Services Bureau to host car seat clinic
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013
The Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County is hosting a Car Seat Clinic on Saturday June 29. The event will be held in the show arena at Hier’s Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.
Certified car seat technicians will inspect your child’s car seat and will provide important installation tips. In order to participate in the clinic, participants must bring their child’s car seat and the child must be present to achieve the most accurate inspection. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. The event is sponsored in part by a grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute... Read More...
Kids Kampus summer and fall programs
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013
Pathfinder Kids Kampus, “A Caring Place to Go and Grow!” is having a Summer Kamp for children ages five through 12 at Kids Kampus now through August 12. The Kamp includes up to 50 hours of fun and educational learning per week along with snacks, meals and a lot of activities. Summer Kamp will take place all summer long Monday to Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“Studies show children may lose up to 60% of what they have learned in school over the summer,” stated Lisa Mettler, administrator of Kids Kampus. “All young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer... Read More...
Clifford the Big Red Dog to visit library
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013
Clifford the Big Red Dog is coming to Huntington City-Township Public Library in celebration of Summer Reading Club programs and the Scholastic Book Fair. Kids of all ages are invited to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, who will appear in the Children’s Department at the main library at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, and at the Markle Branch Library at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 21.
The events will feature Clifford-themed activities and special Clifford the Big Red Dog Story Times, as well as a chance for kids to have their photo taken with Clifford himself. Parents are highly encouraged to bring their own cameras... Read More...
iAB Financial Bank named Five Star Member
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013
iAB Financial Bank was recognized as a Five Star Member of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) at the IBA Mega Conference in downtown Indianapolis. The bank earned the award in recognition of its commitment to the IBA in the areas of political awareness, issues advocacy, life-long learning, volunteerism and Preferred Service Provider utilization.
“As an employer of choice, iAB is excited to receive this Five Star Member recognition,” state Karen J. Cameron, executive vice president of iAB. “Our core values of integrity, accountability and brotherhood mirror the commitments of a Five Star Member... Read More...
Pathfinder Services looking for two volunteers
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013
Pathfinder Services is now accepting applications for two new volunteer positions targeting to begin in July. The two new positions are for VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) volunteers through AmeriCorps, a Corporation for national and community service, and will work collaboratively with a great deal of cross over and support with marketing and volunteerism for Pathfinder Services.
The Marketing/Social Media VISTA volunteer position will be focused on developing and initiating marketing and social media plans to build capacity of the community stabilization programs of Pathfinder Services through social media and alternative platforms... Read More...
1st Source Bank to kickoff 150th Anniversary
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013
This year 1st Source Bank celebrates 150 years of helping clients achieve security, build wealth and realize their dreams. 1st Source Bank will begin their year-long celebration on Wednesday, June 12 with an all employee kickoff event at the Morris Performing Arts Center, followed by marketing and special events throughout the year to mark the monumental occasion.
“1st Source is pleased to celebrate 150 years of service to our clients and the community,” said Christopher J. Murphy III, chairman and CEO. “For 150 years, we’ve focused on being distinctively convenient, providing straight talk and sound advice and always keeping our clients’ best interests in mind, while serving them in a very personal way... Read More...
Lori Mickley receives Excellence Award
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013
Lori Mickley was honored by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC with a 2013 Excellence in Bendix Leadership Award. The award recognized Mickley’s outstanding contribution, talents and commitment as manager of quality and product safety.
The annual Excellence in Bendix Leadership Award is the highest individual achievement a Bendix employee can receive. It is given to employees who exemplify leadership each day in their behaviors and actions, whether or not they hold a leadership title or manage others in their everyday role.
Mickley, an Indiana University graduate, joined Bendix in 2002 as a quality engineer and advanced to the role of quality manager in 2005... Read More...
City offers ten vehicles for sale by auction
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013
The City of Huntington is offering ten vehicles for sale by auction through sealed bids to the Board of Works. Bids must be submitted on a bid form available at the Clerk-Treasurer or Mayor’s office.
Sealed bids must be submitted to the City Clerk-Treasurer located on the second floor of the City Building, 300 Cherry Street, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Bids must be in a sealed envelope, marked “Vehicle Bid” with the corresponding vehicle number on the outside of the envelope.
All vehicles will be sold “as is” with no warranties either expressed or implied... Read More...
Camp H.E.R.O. offer by law enforcement personnel
Posted: Friday, June 7, 2013
Camp H.E.R.O. (Honor, Excellence, Respect, Opportunity), a summer day camp for youth ages eight to 13, will be held July 15 through the 21 at Crestview Middle School. The Huntington County Sheriff’s Department and Parkview Huntington Family YMCA are the sponsors of the camp. The Huntington Lions Club, represented by Joe Rakoczy, president, also presented a check for $500 for the camp.
Chris Newton, chief deputy of the Huntington County Sheriff’s Department, is an organizer of the camp along with local law enforcement officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel that will include sessions from 8 a... Read More...
Salamonie Reservoir Christmas in July
Posted: Friday, June 7, 2013
Christmas in July will take place at the Salamonie Reservoir Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28. Campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites and join in a weekend of events designed to celebrate Christmas. Smokey Bear’s Bash will also take place during the weekend on Saturday, July 27.
Prizes will be awarded for the best campsites. Santa’s helpers will be roving the campgrounds at 7 p.m. on Friday evening to meet campers and answer questions. Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m., campers can cool off with the Mt. Etna Fire Department.
Saturday participants can help decorate the interpretive shelter at 5:30 p... Read More...
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