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As the calendar pages turn, excitement builds in the heart of Whitley County for a tradition that has been the highlight of our community for over a century. We are… Continue reading SAVE THE DATE! Old Settlers Festival 2025

As the calendar pages turn, excitement builds in the heart of Whitley County for a tradition that has been the highlight of our community for over a century. We are… Continue reading SAVE THE DATE! Old Settlers Festival 2024

The Old Settlers Day Association continues to support the community by giving back. They recently donated to Junior Achievement serving Whitley County for their fundraising event Whitley Royale.

The Old Settlers gave to the Columbia City Police Department for their upcoming event Patrolling 4 Presents. The Old Settlers Association meet throughout the year for planning the upcoming festival… Continue reading Old Settlers Association: Giving Back and Growing Forward

Just today, Vice President Kim Wheeler had the pleasure of presenting Cindy Baker from Troy Center with a check of $2,000 to assist with their program requirements!

This morning, 2nd Vice President Jim Argerbright presented Abby White of the Whitley County Family YMCA with a check of $1,000 to go toward their program needs!

Old Settlers and OSD Presidents were proud to present Mr. Mathew Henney with the awards for oldest AND longest residing Whitley County resident. Pictured are the following: Kim Wheeler (OSD… Continue reading Presentation of Oldest and Longest Whitley County Resident

Old Settler’s Day president, Linda Hyndman delivers a donation to Jeff Wike of The Center. The Center is a non-profit, community-based, youth development organization benefiting Whitley County since 2005.

$500 donation Pictured left to right: Old settlers presidents Jim Argerbright, Chad Whetstone Aaron Mathieu, Museum director, OSD presidents, Kim Wheeler and Linda Hyndman.