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Patricia Anne Pressler 89

3 weeks ago | huntingtoncountytab.com | Vicki Williams

Patricia Anne Pressler“My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Than Jesus’ Blood and Righteousness”Patricia Anne Pressler, 89, of La Pine, Oregon passed away at 9:17 p.m., Monday May, 12, 2025 at Prestige Assisted Living in Bend, Oregon. Pat was born in Whitley County, Indiana on October 30, 1935 to Charles Allen and Crystal (Deutsch) Shively. She grew up at Blue Lake and Churubusco, Indiana. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1953.
Former HCCSC official sentenced

Dec 3, 2024 | huntingtoncountytab.com | Joseph Slacian

A former Huntington County Community Schools Corporation business manager was sentenced to three years in prison. Scott T. Bumgardner, 51, was sentenced on Nov. 25 in Huntington Circuit Court after he pleaded guilty to charges of corrupt business influence and theft in excess of $50,000 in September. Bumgardner also was ordered to pay $453,327 to HCCSC, the amount he admitted to taking. The charges stem from investigations by the Indiana State Police and the Indiana State Board of Accounts.
Honorary captains named 2024 Classic

Oct 29, 2024 | huntingtoncountytab.com | Joseph Slacian

The honorary captains have been named for the 2024 Ness Brothers Hall of Fame Classic at Huntington University. The Classic will take place Nov. 1-2, and features the Foresters, along with Indiana University Columbus, Milligan University, from Milligan, Tennessee, and Cleary University from Howell, Michigan.
Pioneer Festival called success

Oct 8, 2024 | huntingtoncountytab.com | Joseph Slacian

About 11,000 visitors were transported to yesteryear during the 48th annual Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival. Organizers of the event, which took place Sept. 28- 29, were pleased with the turnout and the overall event. “We had another good year with lots of people attending,” Festival Chair Jennifer Scalf told The Paper. “We added several new vendors in Olde Towne, Crafts, Farmer’s Market, Antiques and Youngen’s Fun. “The encampment area had some new participants along with the Pioneer Village.
Wiley breaks American record

Sep 10, 2024 | huntingtoncountytab.com | Eric Christiansen

Former Huntington North and Huntington University standout Addy Wiley broke the 25-year old American record in the 1000 meter run Saturday, Aug. 31, with a time of 2:31.49, in Bialystock, Poland. Wiley broke the previous record of 2:31.53. “Feeling so thankful,” Wiley posted on her Instragram account after the race. “I knew there was so much more to come this […]
One monument dedicated; work begins on another

Aug 27, 2024 | huntingtoncountytab.com | Joseph Slacian

Bishop dedicates Stations of the Cross walk A short rain couldn’t stop the faithful from dedicating an outdoor Stations of the Cross walk at the St. Felix Catholic Center. The dedication, which took place Aug. 17, was led by the Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Rhoades led a group of parishioners around the walkway, stopping at each of […]
William C. ‘Bill’ Kelsey, 96

Aug 22, 2024 | huntingtoncountytab.com | Vicki Williams

William C. ‘Bill’ Kelsey, age 96, formerly of Huntington, IN, passed away at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, IN, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Mr. Kelsey was born on June 27, 1928, in Reynoldsville, PA, to the late Leon and Viola (Vivian) Kelsey. Mr. Kelsey’s first marriage was to Vivian C. Bodey on June 21, 1946, his second marriage was to Mary Ann Ronan on February 2, 1969. She preceded him in death on August 3, 1994. His third marriage was to Rena Sue Woods on January 11, 1999.
Carl “Bo” Feemster, 89

Aug 22, 2024 | huntingtoncountytab.com | Vicki Williams

Carl “Bo” E. Feemster, 89, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday evening at Lutheran Hospital on August 20, 2024. Carl graduated from Rock Creek High School in 1955. He then worked at G.M. Fisher Body in Marion, retiring in 1998. Bo was a member of the Markle Church of Christ and the Antique Tractor Club. He loved to garden and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and was able to throw out the first pitch at a game last summer.
YSB presents awards to 3 people

Aug 20, 2024 | huntingtoncountytab.com | Joseph Slacian

Terry Stoffel received the 2024 Steven L. Bailey Award on Thursday afternoon during a brief ceremony at the Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County. Stoffel was one of three people to be honored by the YSB during an open house at the newly remodeled facility. Sally Morrison and Eric Marshall each received a Friend of Youth Award. The Bailey award is named for Steve Bailey, who was serving as the YSB board president when he passed away in 1998, YSB Executive Director Jan Williams said.
Dan H. Wagers Sr., 70

Aug 19, 2024 | huntingtoncountytab.com | Vicki Williams

Dan H. Wagers Sr., 70 of Huntington, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024 at his home. Dan had worked as a welder at Wayne Metals in Markle for over 15 years until his retirement. He was a 1971 graduate of Northfield high school in Wabash and later received his Welding Certification from Ivy Tech. Dan proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He loved classic Rock-n-Roll, enjoyed fishing and in his younger years liked to go rabbit hunting. Dan loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.