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Back by popular demand, Tribal Wars at the Lighthouse Church started this year on June 30. If you’re a fan of the hit TV show “Survivor,” then you’re in for a real treat. Tribal Wars came about when the youth director of The Lighthouse Church, Colten Eakins, decided that youth group needed to really step it up last summer to draw in more teens.
Hartford City is turning a corner. Precisely, the corner of Jefferson and Main streets. The Old Town Villas, a 12-16 unit rental complex with complementary commercial spaces, broke ground in the spring.
A large bell chimes as you walk in the door and your senses take in the colorful walls, antique décor and mid 80’s music. Common Grounds provides a one-of-a-kind experience here in Blackford County and proves that one small business can make a huge impact on a community.
Have you ever thought about the word ‘sanctuary’? Graced United Methodist Church has. The corner of State Roads 3 and 26 is now a green space called ‘Sanctuary Park’.
Senior Breanne Morgan will be graduating with a high school and college diploma thanks to the dual credit opportunities available to Blackford High School.
53 years ago, Mary thought that she would drag through the blind date arranged by her friends— instead, she found a lifelong partner dedicated to serving his country.
“We love our friends in our small town of Hartford City. I find that I get to see people I know every day and I wouldn’t want it any other way!”
