Nappanee News

Like most, Joanna Slabach has always celebrated Thanksgiving with relatives. Her grandmother, who enjoys cooking, provides and fixes most of the day's feast for her small, close-knit family.

Nappanee fund-raiser scheduled for Sunday. The 29th annual House of Holly fund-raiser will take place Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at the home of Dave and Bets Hahn, 26657 C.R. 48 Nappanee.

ELKHART COUNTY a * Earlier this year, a grass roots organization in Elkhart County kicked off its own food drive, but this one is a little out of the ordinary.

Mayor Larry Thompson has no interest in running for Jackie Walorski's seat in the Indiana General Assembly.

Nappanee City Council members on Monday approved an ordinance declaring an emergency and appropriating additional funds for the golf course's irrigation system.

Record crowds kick off holiday season. NAPPANEE - There was definitely a festive feel to the air Saturday evening in Nappanee as record crowds gathered in the town square for the Miracles at Main & Market Christmas parade and celebration.

It's the time of year when many of us reflect on the good things in our life. We want to know what you're thankful for.

Miracles at Main & Market Streets, in its third year of existence, has become an annual kickoff to the Christmas season.

Cutting services or boosting local income taxes were the biggest options discussed when a group of leaders from the county and several cities and towns got together Tuesday to talk about the impact of property tax cuts.

A new "informal" study by Elkhart County Coroner John White shows an alarming trend developing across Northern Indiana.

Some call it paying it forward, where others give back and share their blessings with those in need.

Police arrested six teenagers early Sunday when they broke up a large party in Goshen.

According to Elkhart County police, two cars collided Saturday night at a stop sign at the intersection of County Road 3 and County Road 46 about two miles north of Nappanee.

One of the weekend's most anticipated big-screen debuts will showcase the talents of an Indiana actor.

With the temperature falling all the while, more than 50 people showed up Tuesday afternoon in Nappanee to honor the memory of Nappanee Police Sgt.

Two Elkhart County businesses were honored by Gov. Mitch Daniels for their longevity and community service.

Some kids in Elkhart County Boys & Girls Clubs participate in a homework club that is showing average improvements in reading and math of up to 79 percent.

NAPPANEE a ' "Miracles at Main and Market Streets" returns to Nappanee Nov. 14 with a laser light show to kick off the 2009 Christmas season.

Nappanee will honor a fallen officer Tuesday. Sergeant Brant Allen a oeButcha Nine was shot and killed in the line of duty on November 3, 1988.

There will be a panel discussion at 5 p.m. Wednesday at NorthWood High School, 2101 N. Main St., regarding proposed Indiana Department of Education teacher licensing changes.