Northfield honors county deputy

Deputy Eric Kirtlan was honored at Northfield Jr/Sr High School on Jan. 9 for National Law Enforcement Day. Thank you for your devoted service to the students and staff of Northfield.

The Wabash Life Center invites you to join them for the 2023 Rally for LIFE on Sunday, Jan. 22. The program begins at 2 p.m. at the Life Center’s lower level, 489 Bond St. After the program, join them for the walk to Falls Cemetery. Buses will also be provided. Please help others to choose LIFE and support those in need. The Lagro Community Church welcomes you to church.

Sunday School is every Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. and worship service is at 10 a.m. Tim Brown is the speaker for Jan. 22.

Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Minister Mark Wisniewski’s sermon for Jan. 22 will be “Jekyll and Hyde,” based on the Romans 7:14-25. Stay after church on Jan. 22 for a Happy New Year Pot Luck. Bring a new dish you have never tried/made before. And bring the recipe, too!

Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639.

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The Junior High students at Northfield are eagerly looking forward to the Blizzard Ball on Jan. 28.

Basketball (7/8 Girls) – Wabash HS; Basketball (V Girls) – Madison Grant; CANCELED – Basketball (JV Girls) – Madison Grant.

Basketball (JV Girls) – Whitko.

Jan. 22 – Wabash Little League.

(Frosh Boys) at Rochester HS.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m., and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail. com.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church meets on Wednesdays (on days MSDWC is in session from Sept. through the end of March) from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Activities include: Bible lesson, singing, game time in the gym, and supper.

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church is open the third Saturday of this month (Jan. 21) from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food

A Grief Support group meets at the Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St, Wabash, every Monday at 3:30 p.m. You are welcome to join them. If you have questions, contact Donna Wendt, 260-782-2160.

The Norse Honor Student last week was Kelly Sprinkle. She was honored for helping out a friend.

Congratulations to Northfield High School visual art students who recently won a multitude of awards at the Scholastics Art and Writing Competition. Northfield students were awarded an impressive 26 awards in total, an incredible accomplishment! A special congratulations to the 14 students who claimed awards: Emma Bone, Brihann Boocher, Layne Denton, Ella Gahl, Emme Hanes, Anna Kissel, Jaycie Krom, Skylar Lamson, T Layne, Saige Martin, Mae Napier, Jessica Ray, Peyton Turley, and Emma Warnock. Recognition also goes to Northfield Art Teacher Adam Zwiebel, who continues to instruct and inspire student artists to high levels of accomplish-

Each summer, MSD of Wabash County offers hands-on learning experiences through a program called Minds In Action (MIA). Summer 2023 brings the return of cross-country student trips for MSDWC students.

Students in Grades 5-8 qualify for MIA - Level 3, which is headed to the U.S. Northeast this year. This trip will be from June 11-22, 2023, and includes experiences at Niagara Falls, Mt. Washington, Acadia National Park, whitewater rafting, whale watching, and much more.

Registration is now open for Minds In Action 2023. Spots are limited, so early registrations and deposits are encouraged. To learn more about Minds In Action, go to: https://www.msd wc.org/about/academics/summer.

Upcoming events for Northfield Junior/Senior High School: Jan. 18 – BBB; GBB; 7/8 GBB; Basketball (7/8 Boys) at Southern Wells; Club vb; V base.

Jan. 19 – 7/8 BBB; BBB; 5th GBB –Oak Hill;

Jan. 20 – GBB; Basketball (Frosh/JV/V Boys) at Whitko Jr/Sr HS.

Jan. 21 –Wrestling (V/JV) at TRC Tournament; Basketball (7/8 Girls) at Warsaw Classic; Basketball (V Girls) – Whitko; CANCELED –

Jan. 23 – 7/8 GBB & BBB; BBB; 5 BBB at Southwood Jr/Sr HS; Basketball (V Girls) – Southern Wells; CANCELED – Basketball (JV Girls) – Southern Wells.

Jan. 24 – BBB; GBB; 7/8 BBB; Basketball (7/8 Girls) – Southwood.

Jan. 25 – BBB; GBB; 7/8 BBB & GBB; 5 BBB –Southwood Jr/Sr HS; Basketball

There are people in our community who are in need of our prayers at this time. Their names remain on our lips and their concerns linger in our hearts. Let us not forget to personally be a presence in their lives, to offer hope and help. Their names need not be mentioned; God knows them by name.

Lagro Happy Birthday: Jan. 22 – Pam Chopson.