SYRACUSE —A sign in the yard asked passing motorist to “honk” as they drove by to celebrate Elise Berkeypile’s 10th birthday. After all she couldn’t have the traditional birthday party. There was even a Happy Birthday banner hung on the front porch. But Elise’s birthday celebration had a special twist.

OMAHA, NEB. — A Nebraska teen is a new mom, much to her own surprise.

NAVASOTA, TEXAS – Saturday night authorities in Grimes County found themselves delivering a baby on the side of the road after getting a call that a Navasota, Texas, woman was in labor and wasn’t going to make it to the hospital.

HOLLYWOOD — Pop culture icon, Cher, celebrates her 70th birthday Friday, May 20.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — Delvar Dopson, a local garbageman in Bloomington, Ill., and Brooklyn Andracke, a 3-year-old girl, may not exactly be your typical companions. And yet, the bond between these two seems as precious as any true friendship.

MEMPHIS, TENN. — Thousands of fans with a “Burning Love” for The King will gather at his home in Memphis for the musical icon’s 81st birthday.

Ted Earl Harman will celebrate his 85th birthday with his wife. He was born Nov. 27, 1930. He has been married to his wife, Bonnie, for 53 years. Cards would be appreciated from family, friends and former classmates and may be sent to 1425 N. 525W, Warsaw, IN 46580. No gifts.

WARSAW — Anna Linn of Warsaw will celebrate her 95th birthday Aug. 17.

Family and friends of Margaret L. “Maggie” Valentine are invited to join in celebration of her 80th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. June 28 under the Beyer Park Shelter at Pike Lake, Warsaw. Maggie was a waitress in Warsaw for 50 years, working at many restaurants including Humpty Dumpty, Western Pancake House, Digs at …read more.

Akron Carnegie Library will soon be celebrating its 100th birthday, as well as the July 4 holiday. The celebration, which will be held throughout the town over the holiday weekend, will offer something for everyone. On Thursday, July 2, the celebration begins with the Akron Carnegie Public Library Book Sale. The sale will take place …read more.

[weaver_youtube TpCm1f0t3as rel=0] Family and friends of all ages gathered on the courthouse steps in Warsaw yesterday evening to honor and celebrate the life of a young man, gone too soon, on what would have been his 20th birthday. Friends, family and community members met yesterday to celebrate the birthday of Josh Knisley.(Photos by Alyssa Richardson) …read more.

A warm weather holiday has turned into a hot mess for a Saskatchewan couple. Jennifer Huculak-Kimmel gave birth nine weeks early while on holiday in Hawaii in November 2013. Her baby daughter had to be hospitalized. “My water broke two days into our holiday,” Huculak-Kimmel said. “I spent six weeks on bed rest and then baby …read more.

Millie Lucile Hill will celebrate her 100th birthday Tuesday, Oct. 28. She was born on a farm east of Silver Lake, going to Maple Grove Elementary School and graduating from Silver Lake in 1933. Hill married Donald Hill and has lived in the Silver Lake area most of her life. She has five children: Philip …read more.

Lewis Bertsch will celebrate his 90th birthday Sept. 19. He was born in Bourbon and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1942. After serving in the Navy, he graduated from Indiana University. Lewis married his wife Elaine in Watertown, S.D. They are the parents of Deb DiToro, York, Neb.; and Kent Bertsch, Granger. They have …read more.

Max Beigh will celebrate his 100th birthday Sept. 30. He graduated from Claypool High School and Manchester University, going on to teach and become a counselor at Anderson High School for many years. Max and his wife, Kathryn, have a summer cottage on Yellow Creek Lake. Earlier this year they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. …read more.

Virginia Linn will celebrate her 90th birthday Dec. 16. Her family, son: Bill (Georgette) Linn; granddaughter: Christa (John) Wiese; and grandson: Jimmy (Amber) Linn; will host an open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15, at the American Legion Post 258 in Pierceton. Anyone who would like to wish Virginia a happy birthday …read more.

Dan Levernier of Milford will celebrate his 90th birthday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at the Milford Community Center. He is married to Mary Helene Levernier and has four children: Dana (Doug) Miller, Bremen; Debra (Dave) Mann, Warsaw; Tom (Nancy) Levernier and Tim (Trisha) Levernier, both of Milford. He also has …read more.

  On June 22,  Beatrice Haston of Syracuse, Ind., will gather with family and friends to celebrate her 100th birthday. Haston is one of 10 Hoosier centenarians chosen for recognition by the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community as part of its 10th anniversary celebration. Haston, who used to own a Dairy Queen, …read more.