🌱 How will Huntington’s new IU partnership reshape our tree canopy this year?
Huntington, Indiana Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Huntington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Huntington’s new IU partnership reshape our tree canopy this year?
- How a Huntington professor is putting local filmmakers on the map
- How Huntington North’s softball season came to a tough sectional end
Also on today's calendar: Huntington Trails Beer & Wine Festival.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
- Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Nine Indiana communities join IU Program to manage, expand local tree canopies (wbiw.com) — Huntington is one of nine Indiana communities chosen for IU’s 2026 Resilience Cohort, bringing new trees and data-driven planning to expand the city’s tree canopy. Local staff will work with an IU climate fellow to map priority planting areas, manage stormwater, and cool neighborhoods through a stronger urban forest. 
2. Clark Named as Brand Champion Winner at NEI Pioneer Awards (huntington.edu) — Huntington residents can celebrate that Huntington University’s Dr. Lance Clark has been named the Brand Champion winner at the 2026 Northeast Indiana Pioneer Awards, highlighting the university’s growing film program. Clark and other HU-connected honorees were recognized for boosting Northeast Indiana’s creative profile and drawing national attention to the region’s storytelling and film production talent.
3. Huntington North softball team bows out in sectional (huntingtoncountytab.com) — Huntington North’s softball season ended in the opening round of the Class 4A Homestead Sectional, with the Vikings falling 9-1 to host Homestead on May 25. Ryleigh Jones scored their lone run on an RBI from Kendal DeHaven, who went 2-for-2 at the plate, as Huntington North closed the year with a 6-17 record.
4. Small Claims - The Huntington County Tab (huntingtoncountytab.com) — Recent small-claims court rulings include several judgments in favor of the City of Huntington, recovering amounts from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars. The docket also shows awards to local landlords, finance companies, and medical providers in various debt-related cases, reflecting ongoing civil disputes affecting area residents.
5. VSTOP's Nationally Recognized CEATS Program Celebrates Seventh Cohort Graduation and Growing Legacy of Election Excellence - College of Sciences & Humanities (bsu.edu) — Huntington County election officials are among 19 graduates of Ball State’s CEATS program, a year-long course that strengthens skills in election law, cybersecurity, and best practices. Their participation connects Huntington County to a statewide network of trained administrators focused on improving election security and voter services across Indiana.
📸 Around Huntington
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★ Featured events ★
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2nd Annual Dinner and Auction →
Historic Forks of the Wabash, 3011 W Park Dr, Huntington
5:45 pm
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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Huntington Trails Beer & Wine Festival →
Huntington County Fairgrounds, 631 E Taylor St, Huntington
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Chair Aerobics →
Huntington County Council on Aging, 500 Macgahan St, Huntington
10:30 am
Friday June 5
Friday June 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Awaken Yoga with Julie
Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
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Storytime @ Morsches Park
Peabody Public Library 1035 IN-205 #205, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
10:00 am -
Line Dancing →
Huntington County Council on Aging, 500 Macgahan St, Huntington
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Tai Chi / Chair Yoga →
South Whitley Community Public Library, 201 E Front St, South Whitley
10:30 am -
Dumpster Drummers
Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
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Teen Hangout →
South Whitley Community Public Library, 201 E Front St, South Whitley
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T & Rich Dueling Pianos →
Union 12, 7563 Lincoln Way Rd, Columbia City
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Beginning Line Dancing for Adults
Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
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Toddler Storytime
Peabody Public Library 1160 E SR 205, P.O. Box 406, Columbia City, IN, 46725, US
10:30 am
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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