Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 111 W. Orange St., Cromwell, will conclude its yearlong sesquicentennial celebration with a service and luncheon Sunday, Sept. 17. The 9:30 a.m. service will include Holy Communion and a presentation by Bishop William Gafkjen of the Indiana-Kentucky synod. Gafkjen will preside during the ceremony with Forrest VanGundy, the church’s interim pastor. …read more.

PIERCETON — Beginning Friday, Aug. 26 and ending Sunday, Aug. 28, Pierceton will be celebrating its 150th anniversary. Opening ceremonies will begin Friday at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m. community square dancing with caller Jerry Davidson will begin. From 7-11 p.m. there will be food vendors and a beer tent by Sleepy Owl and a …read more.

PIERCETON — In light of recent tornadoes that hit the Kokomo area, the Pierceton Fire Department is holding a food drive this weekend during the town’s 150th anniversary celebration. Boxes will be located throughout town during the festival. Those who wish can drop off non-perishable food items, which will be taken to Kokomo Monday and …read more.

PIERCETON — The 2016 Pierceton Days Festival is set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6. The theme this year is, “Happy Birthday, Pierceton,” in honor of Pierceton’s 150th anniversary this year. The grand marshal is Tony “Roach” Young. Signups are on now for Miss Pierceton and Pierceton Pretty Baby. Those who would like …read more.