The sounds of bagpipes bellowed through the sanctuary of the Market Street Presbyterian Church as they held their 3^rd Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan.  A Tartan is a cloth with a distinct colorful pattern that represents a specific Scottish clan, and many different clans were showcased during the service.  While this tradition was started in the United States, the roots of this service date back to the 1700’s when Scotland was taken over by British rule.

Allen County has returned to a high level COVID designation according to Allen County Public health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, there have been 206 new reported cases in Allen County in the last seven days.