04/10/2026
As we celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, we are producing a special series leading up to the July 4 holiday. We would love to hear from you as we publish stories of national and local significance. We invite you to share with us any of your events or stories you would like to publish as we all celebrate this historic occasion. If you want to share news tips, story ideas or events, please contact any of us here at KPC Media. You may reach Matt Getts at The News Sun in Kendallville at 347-0400, ext. 641136; Jeff Jones at The Star in Auburn at 925-2611, ext. 652547; or Mike Marturello at The Herald Republican, Angola, at 665-3117, ext. 661140. We look forward to sharing this historic coverage and your news as well as we all celebrate 250 years of the United States of America.
What began as an experiment in self-governance rooted in personal freedom and liberty has grown into the world’s most unique and important nation: the United States of America.