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Humbert House Recently Featured on WPTA Channel 21

Posted on March 5, 2019 by huntingtonalert

WPTA’s Eric Olson (Ft. Wayne 21) was in Huntington last week to feature Huntington Alert’s Humbert House. You can view the story here.

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In Memoriam: The Milligan Stone House

Posted on December 4, 2018 by huntingtonalert

By Shannon Zuercher, Secretary, Huntington Alert, Inc. I first began researching the Milligan Stone House in 2012 while writing the nomination for Memorial Park to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. You can read that nomination here. … Continue reading →

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May 2018 Public Meeting

Posted on June 4, 2018 by huntingtonalert

Huntington Alert held a public meeting on May 22nd, 2018 at the Young – Yentes – Mattern Farm located on Maple Grove Road.  Local preservationist Jean Gernand led the group on a tour of the home and outbuildings.  Jean grew up … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: The Lesh Block

Posted on March 17, 2018 by huntingtonalert

Demolition of the Lesh Block, located at the southeast corner of Cherry and Market Streets, began on March 13, 2018. A year earlier, the building had suffered a fire fueled by high winds on March 8, 2017, which destroyed the … Continue reading →

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2017 Historic Preservation Awards and January Public Meeting

Posted on January 31, 2018 by huntingtonalert

Huntington Alert held its January 2018 Public Meeting in the G.A.R. Room at the Huntington County Courthouse on Tuesday, January 30th. We extend a special thanks to Gib Young, who started off the meeting by sharing the history and significance … Continue reading →

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2016 Historic Preservation Awards and January Meeting

Posted on January 31, 2017 by huntingtonalert

On Tuesday, January 31st, 2017, Huntington Alert presented its 2016 Historic Preservation Awards during our public meeting held at the home of Amber Hudson, on North Jefferson Street in Huntington. Amber’s home was a former project of Huntington Alert and … Continue reading →

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Great News for the Odd Fellows Hall & U.B. Building Block

Posted on January 2, 2017 by huntingtonalert

On December 13th, the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) recommended funding for a redevelopment proposal at the former Odd Fellows Hall & U.B. Building Block. The recommendation now goes to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for review and final … Continue reading →

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HNHS Seniors make the Humbert House Shine!

Posted on October 19, 2016 by huntingtonalert

In October, about two dozen senior class members from Huntington North High School helped spruce up the exterior of the George & Martha Humbert House. The young volunteers weeded flower beds, spread mulch,  spread dirt to fill low spots in … Continue reading →

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Neighbors Unite Grant

Posted on August 13, 2016 by huntingtonalert

In June, Pathfinder Services awarded Huntington Alert a $500 grant for landscaping at the George & Martha Humbert House (337 E. Market Street) as part of their Neighbors Unite grant program. These funds helped: Remove two tree stumps Clean-out the sewer … Continue reading →

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Alert and Old Plat meet at the George Humbert House

Posted on February 25, 2016 by huntingtonalert

On February 16th, members of Huntington Alert and the Old Plat Neighborhood Association met at the George Humbert House, 337 E. Market Street. Huntington Alert has been appointed Receiver of the property and is rehabilitating the property with an Endangered … Continue reading →

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