LaGrange Standard and News

09/04/2025

The LaGrange County Retired Teachers will meet on September 9, 2025 at 12:00 noon. The meeting will be held at the LaGrange American Legion. Pictured from a recent meeting are row one: Maggie Cummins, Shirley Holsinger, Kim McKibben and Teresa Faust with LifeWise, Joan Zimmerman, Sharon Graybill, and Sharon Parker. Row two: Denise Dilts, Marlene Houser, Sheila Gregg, Jackie Myers, and Linda Clark. Back row: Liz Kinsey, Rick Gregg, and Gary Myers. These retired teachers served public education for a combined total of 526 years. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9 at the Lagrange American Legion at noon.

LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce Town of Shipshewana Town of LaGrange Indiana Town of Wolcottville Town of Topeka

08/29/2025

A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Lydia Barconia, a 17 year old black female, 5 feet 1 inch tall, 110 pounds, black hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a white coat, black pants and a blue backpack.

Lydia is missing from Twelve Mile, Indiana which is 93 miles northwest of Indianapolis and was last seen on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30 am. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.

If you have any information on Lydia Barconia, contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 574-753-7800 or 911.

This concludes this Silver Alert.

08/14/2025

LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce Visit Shipshewana Town of Shipshewana

08/05/2025

07/28/2025

ADEC South Bend Cubs

07/08/2025

The Sheriff's Office would like to inform the public about a joint training exercise that will be taking place at the Steuben County 4-H Park on July 15th, 2025 starting at 5:30 pm. This training exercise will involve participants from several area law enforcement agencies, fire departments, EMS providers, and Steuben County Emergency Management in addition to civilian role players.
The exercise is expected to last approximately 2 hours. During that time, you may see a large number of emergency vehicles and first responders moving about the area. This notice is intended to keep the public informed and assure everyone that this is just a training exercise, and there is no cause for alarm. Please direct any questions to Sheriff's Chief Deputy Michael Meeks at 260-668-1000 Ext. 5085 or Steuben County EMA Director Lee Greenamyer at 260-668-1000 Ext. 3400.

05/22/2025

Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Shipshewana, Indiana

Shipshewana, Indiana – Residents living in and around the Shipshewana, Indiana can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Farmstead Inn Conference Center will host this community event on 5/28/2025. The site is located at 370 S. Van Buren St. in Shipshewana.

Screenings can check for:
• The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health.
• HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels
• Diabetes risk
• Kidney and thyroid function, and more

Screenings are affordable and convenient. Free parking is also available.

Special package pricing starts at $159, but consultants will work with you to create a package that is right for you based on your age and risk factors. Call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

05/12/2025

LaGrange Standard-News is excited to announce a giveaway for two tickets to a reader for Shawn Barker’s show, “The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash,” which will take place May 23, at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center in Shipshewana.
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