N-B Video: BHS girls bring hip hop between the hoops

Hip Hop, a group from Bluffton High School's Tiger Dance Company, performs during the half time of the boys' basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 19. The girls were promoting an upcoming dance showcase to raise funds for the Andrea Rizzo Foundation, named after a woman who wanted to become a dance therapist and work with children with cancer. Learn more about the game in the Wednesday, Feb. 20, News-Banner. (Video by Paul Beitler)

N-B Video: Southern Wells girls' celebrate sectional victory — again

The Southern Wells girls' basketball team present the sectional trophy to Principal Chad Yencer during the Friday, Feb. 15, game against Blackford. Learn about the game in the Saturday, Feb. 16, News-Banner. (Video by Paul Beitler)

Early Flight in the Dunes program at Indiana Dunes State Park, Feb. 23

From the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:

Aviation pioneer Octave Chanute, who launched experimental gliders from Indiana’s Lake Michigan sand dunes, will be the topic of a program at Indiana Dunes State Park on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Early Flight in the Dunes starts at 2 p.m. CST at the nature center and will be presented by aviation researcher and historian Simine Short. Short will talk about Chanute’s early attempts at flight and offer insights into his personal and professional life.

Chanute was a French-born engineer who lived in Chicago. He encouraged other experimenters, including the Wright brothers.

The program is free after the standard entrance fee of $5 for in-state vehicles or $10 for out-of-state vehicles. For more information call the Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center at (219) 926-1390.

Indiana Dunes State Park is at 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, 46304.

Salamonie’s Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon, Feb. 4

From the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:

People age 50 and older are invited to the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon on Feb.4 at Salamonie Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area in Andrews.

The luncheon starts at noon. A program on red-tailed hawks will follow the meal.

Attendees should bring their table service, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish. Advance registration is required.

To register or for more information, contact Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (UWIS) at (260) 468-2127.

For more information on other UWIS programs, see dnr.IN.gov/uwis or Facebook.com/UpperWabash.

Salamonie Lake is at 9214 West-Lost Bridge West, Andrews, 46702.

Undefeated Norwell girls win conference championship

Senior Taylor Wilson celebrates the teamwork that gave the girls' basketball team a 7-0 conference championship Saturday, Jan. 26. Learn more in the Monday, Jan. 28, News-Banner. (Video by Paul Beitler)

 

N-B Video: Norwell Dance Team performs at game

In between three points and free-throws, the Norwell Dance Team took to the court during the boys' basketball game Friday, Jan. 25. Learn more about the game in the Saturday, Jan. 26, News-Banner. (Video by Paul Beitler)

N-B Video: Norwell boys win with "hard and strong" play

Norwell High School Junior David Vogel discusses his team's victory over the East Noble Knights Friday, Jan. 25. Learn more in the Saturday, Jan. 26, News-Banner. (Video by Paul Beitler)