š± How will Huntington Universityās new VP reshape campus life and athletics?
Huntington, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Huntington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Huntington Universityās new VP reshape campus life and athletics?
- Hundreds of new high-wage jobs coming to a Huntington manufacturing facility
- Huntington community mourns the passing of William āBillā Spencer Haines
Also on today's calendar: Spring into Xfinity and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
- Friday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Huntington University Selects Dr. Robert Pool as Vice President for Student Life and Athletics (huntington.edu) ā Huntington University has named Dr. Robert Pool as its new vice president for student life and athletics, a role based on the Huntington campus. Pool, a veteran student affairs leader from Ashland University, will relocate with his family to Indiana and begin full time in July, focusing on integrating student life, athletics, and Christian formation for HU students. 
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ā¢ Gov. Mike Braun highlights Indiana's small businesses, 400+ high-wage jobs, community strength in travel across the state (wbiw.com) ā Huntington is set to gain more than 440 new manufacturing jobs as Governor Mike Braun joined the groundbreaking for Hanjung Americaās new facility, promising average wages above $28 an hour. His broader tour highlighted small businesses and economic development efforts across Indiana communities. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ William (Bill) Spencer Haines, 75 (huntingtoncountytab.com) ā Huntington friends and neighbors are mourning William āBillā Spencer Haines, 75, a former resident born here who passed away April 16 surrounded by family. Visitation and funeral services will be held Friday, April 24, at Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, with memorial gifts encouraged to Brain Support Network. Ā Ā Ā
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Spring into Xfinity
Xfinity Store by Comcast, 407 W Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne
10:00 am
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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B-BOARDĀ® BREATHE ā L4L Community
L4L Community Studios , 52 W Market St , Huntington
6:30 pm -
Huntington, Indiana Swap Meet
Huntington County Fairgrounds , 631 E Taylor St , Huntington
9:00 am -
Walk-A-Mile in 15 Minutes
Huntington County Council on Aging , 500 Macgahan St , Huntington
10:00 am -
B-BOARDĀ® BOOST ā L4L Community
L4L Community Studios , 52 W Market St , Huntington
10:00 am -
Recovery Yoga ā L4L Community
L4L Community Studios , 52 W Market St , Huntington
6:30 pm -
Flash Fit ā L4L Community
L4L Community Studios , 52 W Market St , Huntington
5:45 pm -
Dylan Raymond
The Local Saloon , 4162 E Station Rd , Roanoke
7:00 pm -
Recovery Yoga ā L4L Community
L4L Community Studios , 52 W Market St , Huntington
6:30 pm
Thursday April 23
Sunday April 26
Tuesday April 28
Saturday May 2
Sunday May 3
Tuesday May 5
Friday May 8
Sunday May 10
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š Events Nearby
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Trillium Society Info
LC Nature Park , 9744 Aboite Rd , Roanoke
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Trillium Fest
LC Nature Park , 9744 Aboite Rd , Roanoke
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Seven Sons Pasture Walk Tour
Seven Sons Farms , 15718 Aboite Rd #9625 , Roanoke
10:30 am -
Rylie Lynn & The Rylie Lynn Band
Markle Fish & Game Club Park , 1 Park Dr , Markle
7:00 pm
Tuesday April 28
Saturday May 2
Friday May 8
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- š Huntington appreciation post!
I moved here a couple of years ago, and I just love my early morning walks (when I have time). I'm always fascinated by the historical archetectureā¦ (Nextdoor Hawley Heights) - Hey Huntington Iām trying to find something new š I got to the YMCA Monday Tuesday Friday and Sunday church!
But Iām trying to find something new for Wednesday and Thursday! (Nextdoor Hauenstein)
- Sunoco, LP posted a job opening for Terminal Operator in Huntington. Apply here.
- Pro Mach, Inc. posted a job opening for Assembler II in Huntington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Huntington here.
š Nearby News
North Manchester
- Paula S. Appleton (inkfreenews.com)
Wabash
- Wabash County Public Safety Academy opens registration for Summer 2026 (yournewslocal.com)
- Single vehicle fatal crash in Wabash County (yournewslocal.com)
- Susan Jean Price Ryner Alexander (communitynewsmarket.com)
Columbia City
- Jim Banks exhibit unveiled at museum (fwbusiness.com)
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