Converse News

Herschberger Essen Haus is another worthy stop on the fabulous pie hunt. This restaurant, according to Aaron who left a comment on the strawberry-rhubarb pie post , serves up a strawberry-rhubarb pie to drive ...

On a typical day, the delivery of a new car at the Mike Anderson Dodge dealership in Marion doesn't draw a lot of attention.

'Pay it forward' Judy McKinney of Tipton sends this Cheer to Cheryl and Ashley at Goodwill: "Thank you for the Kokomo Goodwill employees and managers! "I often shop and donate to Goodwill at Kokomo. via Kokomo Tribune

Michael James Summers and Abbee Ranae McCollum were married at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2007, at Converse Church of Christ, Converse, by Pastor Robert Schwarze. via Kokomo Tribune

Font I recently had the opportunity to spend two nights at the Eastern Woodland Carvers building in Converse, Indiana. via Associated Content

Donna and Stephen Whitesell have announced the engagement of their daughter Kathryn Lynn to Kevin Douglas Briede, both Charlotte, N.C. He is the son of Linda and Dave Briede, Sweetser, Ind. via Asbury Park Press Online

“Indiana's favorite wine-grape.”

CONVERSE -- They might be among the last mom and pop stores left in Indiana. 'They' are the small wineries that have -- pardon the pun -- popped up by the hundreds, if not the thousands, across the landscape in ... via Star-Press

WABASH - Velda Lucile Stout, 95, of rural Wabash, Ind. died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 at 7:35 p.m. in Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. via Chronicle-Tribune

PERU - Mary K. 'Kathy' Smith Rinker, 61, died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday in Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. via Chronicle-Tribune

“One time we watched a video on how to call deer. It was pretty neat. One time we played silent football. That was pretty fun, too.”

CONVERSE - What kind of checkers game is played with marbles? How many quarts are in a gallon? If you didn't know, the answers are 'Chinese' and 'four' and you may not be smarter than a fifth-grader or the ... via Chronicle-Tribune

“We are proud to have Lori on our growing team of BeautiControl Directors across the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada who are creating a life they love and empowering others to do the same.”

Marion Area Board of Realtors officers and directors for 2008 were installed Dec. via Chronicle-Tribune

“We're going to apply for a grant this spring, in March, from the state of Indiana, and if we're fortunate enough to get the grant, we'll move forward with the project”

CONVERSE - Plans are in the works that would provide grant money for a new water tower and sewerage improvements in Converse. via Chronicle-Tribune

Christmas City Walkway of Lights, through Dec. 31 downtown Marion, Matter Park, and along the Riverwalk. via Chronicle-Tribune

“I think this project is a good idea”

SWEETSER - The three Lions Clubs that serve the Oak Hill school area have banded together in an effort for Oak Hill High School. via Chronicle-Tribune

“If kids want to play a sport, they have to join a club on their own after school. It is much easier having your sport right there at the school.”

CONVERSE - The first thing Karl Timm noticed when he stepped out of the airport in Indianapolis in August was the heat. via Chronicle-Tribune

Grant County sheriff's deputies were called to Ind. 5 about one mile north of Ind. via Chronicle-Tribune

“We hope to sell at least 500 boxes of fruit because it is a tangible thing the students can see”

CONVERSE - The Oak Hill High School FFA chapter is once again using fruit to help their chapter. via Chronicle-Tribune

“I think the biggest surprise was that since we only have a nurse one day a week, I take a lot of temperatures and hand out lots of bandages.”

CONVERSE - There's a new face at Converse Elementary School this year. Well, not entirely new. via Chronicle-Tribune

Allison VanDeWater and Chad Krill were united in marriage on August 18, 2007 at the Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion, Carmel, Ind. via Chronicle-Tribune

Sally E. Owens Thompson, 63, died at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 in her residence. via Chronicle-Tribune