Hartford City News

MUNCIE - Naomi Helen Atterson passed away July 8, 2009 at the age of 87. She was born in Jay County, Indiana on December 12, 1921, and grew up in Pennville, Indiana.

No time to fly to the south of France to see beautiful blooming lavender fields? Hoosiers can experience the fragrance and color of lavender much closer by attending the eighth annual Lavender Daze near Hartford City on Saturday and Sunday.

MUNCIE - Helen Elizabeth Watt, 77, passed away with her loving family at her side, Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Ball Memorial Hospital.

Rep. Tom Saunders, R-Lewisville, stood before his colleagues in the Indiana House last Tuesday, concerned about what was not in the new $27.8 billion state budget.

Hartford City photographer Mary T. McVicker will be the featured artist for July at the Artist Within.

Hartford City photographer Mary T. McVicker will be the featured artist for July at the Artist Within.

The Hartford City Heritage Cup Go-Kart Race will be today at Sigma Phi Gamma Park.

Sarah Higgens' glorious running career at Center Grove High School looked like it might end on a sour note.

One of the facets of being a homeowner is wondering about the competency of the local fire department in case your house catches on fire.

A New Concept will present Family Fest '09 from 4:30 to 11 p.m. July 11 at Westfield High School, 18250 N. Union St.

HARTFORD CITY - Students and parents in Montpelier continue to bear the brunt of Blackford County Schools budget cuts, as the board this week approved nearly $100,000 in reductions.

Patently Speaking highlights the technological achievements of Fort Wayne-area residents.

The children of William Taylor and Joan Ladd will host an open house for their parents 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 20th 2-4pm at Grace United Methodist Church, 312 West Washington Street, Hartford City, Indiana.

MUNCIE -- The Whiteley neighborhood got a boost this week when the state announced it will help pay to redevelop what is now Parkview Apartments public housing complex.

PORTLAND - The legal woes of a Jay County man accused of robbing a Portland bank - and those of his wife - continue to increase.

HARTFORD CITY - The Heritage Days festival will be June 17-20 in downtown Hartford City.

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Spec. Ashley Adams recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. The daughter of Carl and Kathy Adams of Hartford City, she graduated in 2003 from Blackford High School, Hartford City, and received a bachelor's degree in 2007 from St.

Despite a 2-percent increase in K-12 spending, local Democratic lawmakers fear there isn't enough money for education included in Gov.

A suspect in a local bank holdup was arrested early Tuesday in Hartford City after police were tipped to his whereabouts.

Do you know what the item pictured at right is? CLUES Size: 11 1/2' long x 6 wide x 7/8' thick.