INDIANAPOLIS — Winona Lake was among nine lakes to receive funds for a sediment removal plan as part of the Lake and River Enhancement program in the Department of Natural Resource’s Division of Fish & Wildlife. Grants were also awarded to fix logjam problems in lakes and rivers. The grants totaled $554,000. The grant for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS —New grants for the care of Indiana’s water bodies totaling $1,290,880 have been awarded through the Lake and River Enhancement program in the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. The grants help fund 33 projects in 26 counties. Local sponsors submit applications for LARE assistance and commit to sharing a portion of the total cost. DNR’s share comes from a fee paid annually by boat owners when registering their boats with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

This week’s Pets of the Week come from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County: Batman is a Chihuahua mix, about 5 years old and neutered. Batman is a friendly dog that loves to play with toys, give kisses and enjoy belly rubs! An adult home needed for this little guy, and he’ll make a good …read more.

Clarence “Red” Middaugh, 86, of Nappanee, Ind., died at 7:10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Lakeland Loving Care Center in Milford, Ind., where he has resided for a year. He was born July 31, 1926, in Bremen, Ind. to Noble Clarence and Blanche (Balsley) Middaugh. He lived his lifetime in the Nappanee area. On …read more.