ELKHART — A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago determined on Wednesday, March 21, that a revised version of Concord High School’s annual holiday show is not in violation of the U.S. Constitution. The legal battle began in October 2015 when the Freedom From Religion Foundation filed …read more.

LEESBURG — A small crowd gathered at Leesburg’s Clover Park on an unusually warm December morning to celebrate the second annual dedication of the town’s life-size nativity. The nativity has become a local icon of sorts. It first came to Leesburg in 1965, when the Heierman family, which owned the People’s State Bank, purchased it in …read more.

CINCINNATI — A Cincinnati man is getting in trouble over his nativity scene.

ELKHART — Concord Community Schools in Elkhart might soon be facing a lawsuit for a nativity scene in their annual Christmas concert, depicting the birth of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Carl Adams and the Cowboy Church in the Meadows will be hosting a live journey back in time to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. From 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, join The Cowboy Church in the Meadows to see the wise men, be in awe of the angles …read more.

By DARLA MCCAMMON Lakeland Art Association Nativity sets have inspired many levels of interest. Not only for the religious at Christmas time, but also for antique collectors and those who appreciate art. Sometimes called a “crèche,” the nativity design is open to the imagination of the artist and many take liberties with what may have …read more.

[weaver_youtube YPPt5DcfrQM rel=0] A long-standing Leesburg Christmas tradition has received a second lease on life. The life-size nativity scene was once a fixture at the old People’s State Bank many years ago. Now, thanks to the efforts of community members Sue and Craig Charlton, Pastor Mike Beezley and local artist Dannielle Robertson, the statues are …read more.

All are invited to attend a special ceremony for the installation of Leesburg’s life-size Nativity set at the town’s Clover Park at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Clover Park is located on the south side of Van Buren Street in Leesburg. The Nativity, which for many years was displayed in front of the bank on …read more.