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4 days ago | 
yournewsjournal.com | Eric Christiansen
“There’s something pretty special about being accepted by a kid like Evie.”Evie, 6, is the daughter of Micah and Molly Magnus, and lives with Cerebral Palsy, Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, Cortical Visual Impairment with astigmatism, and seizures. She loves music, outdoors, stories, going to school. She, with the help of her parents and My Team Triumph, has already competed in several half marathons and triathlons. She also needs some help.
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1 week ago | 
yournewsjournal.com | Eric Christiansen
Carolyn Stanger has a love for dogs and she puts her money where her dog’s nose is,Stanger works with the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW), an organization that brings the concept of detection dog style training to dog owners and their companion dogs. The organization was developed in 2006 by Ron Gaunt, Amy Herot, and Jill Marie O’Brien, in California.
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2 weeks ago | 
yournewsjournal.com | Eric Christiansen
For the second consecutive year, a group of area residents organized a walk and vigil to raise awareness about gun violence. Those participating wore orange and walked the North Manchester Downtown sidewalks before gathering at the town parking lot on Main and Market Streets for a vigil for those killed by gun violence.
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2 weeks ago | 
yournewsjournal.com | Eric Christiansen
North Manchester came together for a meal and a party Saturday, June 7, at Ogan's Landing. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, as well as a number of volunteers, a free meal was served to anybody who showed up during the 4-hour event. Along with the meal, the day offered live music, games, bounce houses, Dunk-A Business Owner, and […]
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3 weeks ago | 
yournewsjournal.com | Eric Christiansen
The Wabash High School Class of 2025 entered Coolman Gymnasium Friday night, May 30, looking back at the past while curiously gazing at their future as family and friends celebrated their graduation. After the students entered the gym with the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” accompanying them, Superintendent Dr. Amy K. Sivley greeted those in attendance, followed by Class President Abigail Hipskind offering opening remarks. “Today is a day of celebration,” she said.
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3 weeks ago | 
yournewsjournal.com | Eric Christiansen
The Southwood Jr./ Sr. High School Class of 2025 met on the stage of the Honeywell Center to be together as a group for the last time Sunday, June 1. Senior Luke Herring welcomed those in attendance. “On behalf of all the graduates, I’m honored to welcome you to the graduation of the Class of 2025,” Herring said. “I’d like […]
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3 weeks ago | 
yournewsjournal.com | Eric Christiansen
The Northfield Class of 2025 said their final good-byes Sunday afternoon at the Honeywell Center in downtown Wabash, June 1, with students remembering things from the past and looking forward to what awaits them in the future. The commencement ceremony began with the Northfield Band playing in the graduates with the traditional “Pomp & Circumstance,” followed by a slideshow composed by seniors Joanna Drancik and Emma Warnock.
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1 month ago | 
yournewsjournal.com | Eric Christiansen
Manchester Junior- Senior High School said good-bye to the Class of 2025 Friday night, May 23, but the mood was jovial and celebratory throughout the ceremony. Class president Macy Greer welcomed those in attendance and watching online to celebrate the outgoing seniors. “We have waited upon this day for approximately 4,661 days, but who's counting,” Greer said. “We've spent countless […]
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1 month ago | 
yournewsjournal.com | Eric Christiansen
For 50 years, Sycamore Preschool has been teaching young children of North Manchester not just the basic introductory lessons like counting and their A-B-Cs, but have taught spiritual and Bible lessons as part of their curriculum. As the school, originally started as Sycamore Nursery School, was in the planning stages, Nancy Betten had her doubters. “Nancy wanted to start a preschool,” current board member Elsie Duffy said.
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1 month ago | 
yournewsjournal.com | Eric Christiansen
Thanks to a student-run project, Manchester Junior-Senior High School students are expressing themselves through art and writing, as well as gaining real-world experience in leadership and business. “Icarian Plunge” is a published catalog of student artwork and writing and had been a long-standing publication at Manchester Junior Senior High School through the late 2000s, gained new life in 2020- 21, and continues to stay strong. But, what is “Icarian Plunge”?
