The Middlebury Independent

14/05/2024

Indiana ranks top 10 in nation in FAFSA submissions and completions The latest data from the NCAN FAFSA Track­er ranks Indiana as the tenth state in the nation for both Free Application for Federal

The latest data from the NCAN FAFSA Track­er ranks Indiana as the tenth state in the nation for both Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submissions and completions for the high school graduating class of 2024 as of April 19. Last year, Indiana ended the FAFSA fil­ing cycle ranked 39t...

13/05/2024

Results from the May 7 Primary Election Unofficial results are in from the May 7 Prima­ry Election. Locally, on the Repub­lican ballot, State Rep. (District 49) Joanna King won Tuesday with 3,805

Unofficial results are in from the May 7 Prima­ry Election. Locally, on the Repub­lican ballot, State Rep. (District 49) Joanna King won Tuesday with 3,805 votes, compared to com­petitor Cindi Hajicek’s 2,047 votes. In the Republican race for Elkhart County Com­missioner, District 3, Su­zie W...

11/05/2024

IHSAA softball state tournament AREA SECTIONALSCLASS 4AAt NorthridgeMonday, May 225 p.m.– Concord vs. Penn7 p.m.– Warsaw vs. ElkhartWednesday, May 225 p.m.– Northridge vs. Win­ner Concord-Penn7

AREA SECTIONALSCLASS 4AAt NorthridgeMonday, May 225 p.m.-- Concord vs. Penn7 p.m.-- Warsaw vs. ElkhartWednesday, May 225 p.m.-- Northridge vs. Win­ner Concord-Penn7 p.m.-- Goshen vs. Win-nerWarsaw-ElkhartThursday, May 246 p.m.-- ChampionshipAt South Bend AdamsMonday, May 205:30 p.m.-- Plymouth vs.S...

10/05/2024

Hitchcock-based comedy ‘The 39 Steps’ opens May 17 A hilarious spoof of the master of suspense, “The 39 Steps,” will be on stage at the Bristol Opera House May 17- 19, and 24-25. The

A hilarious spoof of the master of suspense, “The 39 Steps,” will be on stage at the Bristol Opera House May 17- 19, and 24-25. The pro­duction is directed by Demarée Dufour-None­man, assisted by Marla Miller. About the show Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Mo...

08/05/2024

Results from the May 7 Primary Election

Unofficial results are in from the May 7 Primary Election.
Locally, on the Republican ballot, State Rep. (District 49) Joanna King won Tuesday with 3,805 votes, compared to competitor Cindi Hajicek’s 2,047 votes.
In the Republican race for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 3, Suzie Weirick won against Steven Boussom. She had 8,884 votes to his 6,114 votes.
In Middlebury, four candidates were running for three new 4-year terms for Town Council At-large. Winning those seats were Mike Holloway (392 votes), Kent Kauffamn (353 votes), and Kevin Miller (322 votes). Jeremy Yahwak had gotten 309 votes.
Chali Kuiper had run unopposed for Middlebury Clerk-Treasurer.
Also at the county level, Cynthia Chadwell won the race for County Treasurer with 8,071 votes, compared to 5,388 votes for Patty Pickens.
County Coroner went to Mervin Miller with 10,531 votes, compared to James Egnor’s 3,286 votes.

06/05/2024

Raiders nab two NLC baseball wins Northridge bested Mishawaka and Plymouth this past week in NLC baseball action. Jack Urbanski singled and plated three runs in leading the Raiders to a 4-1 victory

Northridge bested Mishawaka and Plymouth this past week in NLC baseball action. Jack Urbanski singled and plated three runs in leading the Raiders to a 4-1 victory over Mishawaka last Friday night in Middlebury. Brecken Gawthrop knocked in the other Northridge run with a safety. Max Horner lined a c...

05/05/2024

Sue Ann Fry Sue Ann Fry, 23, of LaGrange (district: 6), died on Monday, April 29, after a short illness and experiencing a massive stroke. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting the

Sue Ann Fry, 23, of LaGrange (district: 6), died on Monday, April 29, after a short illness and experiencing a massive stroke. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is assisting the family with arrangements. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login bel...

04/05/2024

A look at the May 7 Primary Election As the May 7 Primary Election nears, here’s a look at what’s on the ballot: On the Republican ballot: Running for U.S. president are Nikki Haley and Donald

As the May 7 Primary Election nears, here’s a look at what’s on the ballot: On the Republican ballot: Running for U.S. president are Nikki Haley and Donald Trump. Running for U.S. Senator is Republican Jim Banks. Running for Governor are six Republican candidates (vote for one): Mike Braun, Brad...

30/04/2024

Raiders run well in Goshen Relays The Northridge boys track team produced six blue-ribbon efforts last Saturday at the 81st running of the Goshen Relays. Xavier Miller brought home the Raiders’ lone

The Northridge boys track team produced six blue-ribbon efforts last Saturday at the 81st running of the Goshen Relays. Xavier Miller brought home the Raiders’ lone individual title. Miller won his heat of the Class A 1600-meter run with a time of 4:33.86. Teammate Marc Hernandez (4:38.35) was thi...

29/04/2024

With honors The Middlebury Community Schools Board of Trustees has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award for the year 2023 for

The Middlebury Community Schools Board of Trustees has been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA) with an Exemplary Governance Award for the year 2023 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success. Board awards are based on points earne...

28/04/2024

Raiders triple their pleasure in NLC win Max Horner, Conner Roth and Jack Urbanski all socked RBI triples in leading the Northridge varsity baseball team to an 8-1 victory over NLC Wawasee Monday

Max Horner, Conner Roth and Jack Urbanski all socked RBI triples in leading the Northridge varsity baseball team to an 8-1 victory over NLC Wawasee Monday night in Middlebury. Urbanski also cracked a RBI double for the Raiders, who leveled their league record at 2-2 and their overall mark at 5-5 wit...

23/04/2024

NHS softballers smoke Goshen Addison Knisley hit and pitched Northridge to a 13-0 NLC softball victory over host Goshen Monday night. At the plate, Knisley drove in three runs with a pair of singles.

Addison Knisley hit and pitched Northridge to a 13-0 NLC softball victory over host Goshen Monday night. At the plate, Knisley drove in three runs with a pair of singles. From the pitcher’s circle, Knisley held Goshen to two hits, struckout four and walked none in her five-inning gem. Rachel Humba...

22/04/2024

Cress wins division title at Warsaw Jaycie Cress of Northridge claimed top honors in the No. 2 singles division at last Saturday’s Warsaw Invitational girls tennis tourney. Cress defeated Myla

Jaycie Cress of Northridge claimed top honors in the No. 2 singles division at last Saturday’s Warsaw Invitational girls tennis tourney. Cress defeated Myla Crozier of Manchester, 7-5, 6-3 in the championship round. The Lady Raider advanced to the finals with wins over Hayden Striegel of Penn (6-4...

21/04/2024

Simple swaps Healthy eating doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task, and you don’t need to make drastic changes overnight to improve your diet. Sometimes, the most effective way to cultivate a

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task, and you don’t need to make drastic changes overnight to improve your diet. Sometimes, the most effective way to cultivate a healthier lifestyle is by making small, manageable swaps in your daily eating habits. One of the easiest swaps you c...

16/04/2024

Alvin Yoder Alvin E. Yoder, 65, of LaGrange, (district: 12- 2), passed away peace­fully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 2, following a brief battle with cancer. Miller-Stewart Fu­neral

Alvin E. Yoder, 65, of LaGrange, (district: 12- 2), passed away peace­fully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 2, following a brief battle with cancer. Miller-Stewart Fu­neral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrange­ments. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this ...

15/04/2024

Weather Watch The National Weather Service is predicting showers Thursday, with thun­derstorms also possible after 9 a.m. High near 59. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance

The National Weather Service is predicting showers Thursday, with thun­derstorms also possible after 9 a.m. High near 59. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipita­tion is 100%. New rainfall amounts be­tween a half and three quarters of an inch pos­sible. Sorry! ...

13/04/2024

‘Hop Into Spring’ event planned Welcome in the warmer weather by heading over to the Middlebury Public Library for Then & Now’s annual “Hop into Spring” program on Friday, April 19, from

Welcome in the warmer weather by heading over to the Middlebury Public Library for Then & Now’s annual “Hop into Spring” program on Friday, April 19, from 4–6 p.m. Music Together Rhythm Kids will be there from 4–4:45 p.m. There will also be nostalgic games to play and there will be a make-...

09/04/2024

‘Tis the digging season! ‘Tis the Season! I’m not referring to Christmas or basketball! I’m talking about the digging season. Farmers, excavators, gardeners, landscapers, road crews and others

‘Tis the Season! I’m not referring to Christmas or basketball! I’m talking about the digging season. Farmers, excavators, gardeners, landscapers, road crews and others who are moving dirt need to remember to call 811 a few days before they dig. There are two good reasons for this. First, it ca...

07/04/2024

Plant natives! The calendar says it’s spring, the trees are starting to bud, and some of the wildflowers are sprouting, but the weather keeps oscillating between winter and spring. First its above

The calendar says it’s spring, the trees are starting to bud, and some of the wildflowers are sprouting, but the weather keeps oscillating between winter and spring. First its above average temperatures followed by below average temperatures for this date. Rain followed by snow and then more rain....

06/04/2024

Joseph Wingard Jr. Joseph J. Wingard Jr., 81, of Shipshewana, (district: 52-1), died on Monday, April 1, at his residence, following a battle with cancer. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is

Joseph J. Wingard Jr., 81, of Shipshewana, (district: 52-1), died on Monday, April 1, at his residence, following a battle with cancer. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below o...

05/04/2024

IHSAA boys basketball state tournament STATE FINALSSCORESCLASS 1AFW Canterbury 48,Bethseda Christian 41CLASS 2ABrownstown Central 55,Wapahani 36CLASS 3AScottsburg 67, SB St. Joseph’s 57CLASS

STATE FINALSSCORESCLASS 1AFW Canterbury 48,Bethseda Christian 41CLASS 2ABrownstown Central 55,Wapahani 36CLASS 3AScottsburg 67, SB St. Joseph’s 57CLASS 4AFishers 65, Ben Davis 56PAST STATE CHAMPSAt Bloomington (IU)1911—Crawfordsville1912—Lebanon1913—Wingate1914—Wingate1915—Thorntown1916....

02/04/2024

Claire Skinner Claire Corson Skinner, 69, of Middle- bury, Indiana and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 25, 1954, to Thomas H. and

Claire Corson Skinner, 69, of Middle- bury, Indiana and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 25, 1954, to Thomas H. and Dorothy “Dottie” (Scheide) Corson in Dallas, Texas. While growing up in Middlebury, Claire attended summer camp...

01/04/2024

SKILLS WORK SKILLS WORK-Students at Middlebury Community Schools work on skills like leadership, working as a team, and confidence by helping with the morning announcements.

SKILLS WORK-Students at Middlebury Community Schools work on skills like leadership, working as a team, and confidence by helping with the morning announcements. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password Remember...

31/03/2024

What’s that purple w**d in the fields and garden? That beautiful purple color you are see in area fields and gardens is most likely a w**d named purple deadnettle. Purple deadnettle is a winter

That beautiful purple color you are see in area fields and gardens is most likely a w**d named purple deadnettle. Purple deadnettle is a winter annual meaning that it germinates in the fall, survives the winter as a small seedling, until spring when it flowers, develops seeds, and then dies when tem...

30/03/2024

Jeffrey Whitworth Jeffrey D. Whitworth, 59, of Three Rivers, MI, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on Friday, March 22, at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Miller-Stewart

Jeffrey D. Whitworth, 59, of Three Rivers, MI, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on Friday, March 22, at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, is handling the arrangements. Sorry! An active online subscription is required to access this cont...

29/03/2024

Educational program: Cooking small is April 18 Many of us live alone or in a smaller household. This can make finding the motivation to cook for yourself difficult especially after a long day at work.

Many of us live alone or in a smaller household. This can make finding the motivation to cook for yourself difficult especially after a long day at work. Coming up with meal ideas and finding recipes can be a chore in itself. Learn how to master a few basic cooking skills, stock up on essential ingr...

25/03/2024

At the races Northridge Middle School students have been using their robot building and coding skills to work as a group to design a “Robot Dragster” to race against other groups in the class. The

Northridge Middle School students have been using their robot building and coding skills to work as a group to design a “Robot Dragster” to race against other groups in the class. The robot needed to travel 20 feet, have a switch start, and use a mechanism to increase the speed. Sorry! An active...

24/03/2024

Sweeping the streets The Middlebury Public Works Department has a street sweeper that cleans our roadways, and they have already started street sweeping this Spring. Re­moving sand and debris before

The Middlebury Public Works Department has a street sweeper that cleans our roadways, and they have already started street sweeping this Spring. Re­moving sand and debris before it can enter a storm drain is the first line of defense for pollution pre­vention. Water entering the storm drain system...

23/03/2024

IHSAA boys basketball state tournament SEMI-STATE SCORES CLASS 4A At ElkhartFishers 48, Crown Point 37FW Wayne 62, Mishawaka47Finals—Fishers 69, FWWayne 61At New CastleBen Davis 75, CenterGrove

SEMI-STATE SCORES CLASS 4A At ElkhartFishers 48, Crown Point 37FW Wayne 62, Mishawaka47Finals—Fishers 69, FWWayne 61At New CastleBen Davis 75, CenterGrove 49Jeffersonville 62, Law-rence North 60Finals—Ben Davis 52, Jef­fersonville 51 CLASS 3A At LogansportSB St. Joseph’s 88, Peru 80Delta 54, ...

17/03/2024

Brief Bethel University Choir coming to Middlebury Middlebury First United Methodist Church presents its 2024 concert series with a performance by Bethel University Choir on Sunday, May 5.

Bethel University Choir coming to Middlebury Middlebury First United Methodist Church presents its 2024 concert series with a performance by Bethel University Choir on Sunday, May 5. Performances are both at the 9 and 11 a.m. worship services. Enjoy the grand sound of the Bethel University Choir as....