Miss Whitley County Scholarship Program

10/28/2026

WEDNESDAYS IN WHITLEY COUNTY
Episode Seventeen: Haunted Jail📍

With Halloween coming up this Saturday, this Wednesday the Miss Whitley County court popped on over to the Haunted Jail in Columbia City!

Right here in Whitley, we have a NATIONALLY ranked haunted attraction...

Number 5️⃣ Nationally in 2019
Number 4️⃣ Nationally in 2024
Number 5️⃣ Nationally in 2025

So hurry on over before they close for the 2026 spooky season! Grab a few friends, pop in line, and have a safe and fun Halloween! 🎃

Can't make it this year? Don't worry, they will be back in fall of 2027, so follow them on their page The Columbia City Haunted Jail to stay updated!

Interested in learning more about the organization behind the screams? Check out this article on the Columbia City Connect website to learn more: https://www.columbiacityconnect.com/the-update/behind-the-screams-how-the-columbia-city-haunted-jail-changes-lives/

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See you next week!

10/21/2026

WEDNESDAYS IN WHITLEY COUNTY
Episode Sixteen: Golden Glo Collective📍

This week Golden Glo Collective has partnered with Miss Whitley County to show a little bit of what they have to offer in Churubusco!

Golden Glo is your one stop shot offering...

☀️ Tanning
🛍️ Boutique Clothing
💎 Permanent Jewelry
💇🏽‍♀️ Hair Styling
💅🏼 Nail Tech Services

Keep up with them on their socials by following them on Facebook and Instagram!

I also want to shout out my mom for getting this footage while I'm out of town. Thank you to my mom for being our videographer for the week! 🎥

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See you next week!

10/14/2026

WEDNESDAYS IN WHITLEY COUNTY
Episode Fifteen: Brew'ha Coffee House📍

This week, we are highlighting an iconic locally owned coffee shop in Columbia City!

Brew'ha Coffee House has an amazing menu with a wonderful atmosphere. It's truly a great spot to meet up with friends or get some work done on your laptop.

I stopped in over my fall break to work on a few projects and enjoyed their Graham Cracker Chai Latte (which was a 10/10 and you should definitely try it!!)

Next time you need a good change of scenery to get some work done, or have been wanting to try a new coffee shop, I invite you to pop into Brew'ha!

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See you next week!

10/07/2026

WEDNESDAYS IN WHITLEY COUNTY
Episode Fourteen: National 4-H Week📍

October 4th through October 10th is National 4-H Week, and Whitley County 4-H is proud to celebrate the youth, volunteers, and leaders who make our community thrive!

As a heavily connected community, our 4-H organization is making efforts to empower our youth with hands-on learning, leadership opportunities, and giving back to our community. Whether you are a 10-year member, a devoted parent, or an enthusiastic supporter at the county fair, this week is all about honoring you and the future generations that this organization raises up.

To learn more about local 4-H clubs and how to get involved for the 2026-2027 year, be sure to visit the Whitley County 4-H website and follow them on social media!.

https://www.whitleycounty4h.com/
Whitley County, Indiana 4-H

Save the date for open enrollment: November 1st!

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See you next week!

10/07/2026

Here is the official list!

2027 Competition Order - Part 4
We're halfway through! Here's the next group in the competition order!

10/07/2026

I am officially representing Whitley County as contestant #41! 🥳

This January I will be competing with over 70 young women from across the state of Indiana for the title of Miss Indiana State Fair 2027. The competition will consist of a series of interviews, speeches, formal wear, professional wear, and an on-stage question.

Be sure to follow the Miss Whitley County Scholarship Program social media pages as I continue with updates about the competition. For now, I invite you to save the date for the public competitions:

Preliminary Competition
📍Indiana State Fairgrounds, Corteva Coliseum
🗓️ January 9th, 2027
🕒 TBD (All Day)

Finals Competition & Crowning
📍Indiana State Fairgrounds, Corteva Coliseum
🗓️ January 10th, 2027
🕒 TBD (Mid-Morning to Early Afternoon)

Thank you to the Indiana State Fair Queen Program for the regular updates on contestant order. See you in a few short months!

09/30/2026

First Fridays in Downtown Columbia City!

09/30/2026

WEDNESDAYS IN WHITLEY COUNTY
Episode Thirteen: Columbia City First Fridays📍

October 2nd, just TWO days from now, is the last Columbia City First Friday of the 2026 season!

As we wrap up this outdoor season in Whitley, fall festivities are fully underway and ready for you, your family and friends to enjoy!

Here are just a few things you can look forward to at First Fridays...

🛍️ Local Food & Shopping Vendors
🎃 Pumpkin Painting
🎶 Live Music
🥧 Pie Eating Contest
📸 Photo Opportunities
🍿 Movie Night at the Courthouse

For more details about this event, be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram! And if you can't make it this year, no worries, because you can catch the First Fridays event in the 2027 season.

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See you next week!

09/23/2026

WEDNESDAYS IN WHITLEY COUNTY
Episode Twelve: South Whitley Fall Festival📍

This weekend is the annual South Whitley Fall Festival in Downtown South Whitley!

Festivities will run from September 24th (TOMORROW) to the 27th with so many things to do, see and eat.

Here are just a few things you can look forward to at the festival...

🥪 Local Food & Craft Vendors
🚗 Crossroads Bank Parade
🏎️ Car Show
🛏️ Bed Race
🏃 5K Run - Break the Silence
🚜 Haunted Hayride
🎶 Live Music

For a full schedule, visit their website: https://swfallfestival.com/

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See you next week!

09/22/2026

This past Saturday, my court and I were able to make an appearance at the annual Autumn Harvest Festival. We had a great time catching up from a busy semester and had a wonderful turn out for the fundraising bake sale.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Whitley County 4-H Fair to support the local businesses and fairboard!