Feature

American Legion Auxiliary packs good will boxes for soldiers

Deb Thomas and Linda Bufkin, president of the Churubusco American Legion Auxiliary, tape care package boxes to send to soldiers overseas.     Don’t forget our soldiers fighting overseas - that’s the message members of the American Legion Post 157 Auxiliary want to instill in the public psyche. Members of the auxiliary, along with representatives of local Girl Scout Troop [...]

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Feature, SGCS, Town Police Report

New Era raising money to dance at DisneyWorld; camp show and dinner is Friday

Parents of the students in New Era Show Choir donned Mickey - and Minnie - Mouse ears and were knee-deep in suds, scrubbing cars Saturday in McDonalds parking lot. The parents not only washed cars but gave away door prizes and sold Mickey Mouse cookies, as well. The fundraiser was held in order to raise [...]

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Business, Feature

Hit The Floor Dance Studio opens its doors

Hit the Floor Dance Studio, owned by Jeff and Amber Upton of Churubusco, will open its doors this week. The studio is located on the south end of Churubusco at 3985 North U.S. 33, Suite 106, behind the Subway restaurant. The Uptons have rounded up a group of very talented dance instructors and plan to offer a [...]

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Feature

Festival officials gear up for 60th Turtle Days

The Churubusco Turtle Days Association has started preparation for next year’s festival by recently electing its officers for 2009. They are Kirk Gray - president, Robin Ramsey - vice president, Tracey Bultemeier -secretary, and Vince McEntee - treasurer. 2009 Turtle Days Association Officers (l to r front) Ramsey, Bultemeier (rear) Gray, McEntee (Photo by Brian Graham) The 2009 [...]

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Business, Feature

Bargain House celebrates tenth anniversary

The Bargain House in Churubusco is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Owners Bob and Michelle Tartaglia of rural Churubusco will host a series of anniversary events beginning with a 3-day anniversary sale this week. Watch this Web site to see an in-depth feature in the very near future on how the Tartaglias started with a garage sale and [...]

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A very impressive lightning storm rumbled through Churubusco late Monday night and these are the shots and video we captured

News, SGCS, Town Council

Motor vehicle, pedestrian traffic increases as school resumes

Posted on 20 August 2008

Motorists are asked to be alert and on the lookout for pedestrians, especially schoolchildren, since school resumed Monday. A school crossing guard is employed by the Town at the intersection of Short and Whitley streets to help school children safely cross S.R. 205 (Whitley Street) in the morning and in the afternoon when school lets out. Parents are [...] Continue Reading

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Police Beat, Town Police Report

Police Beat Q/A

Posted on 19 August 2008

This week’s question involves the burning of trash. The burning of trash - legal and illegal -  has been brought up several times at Town Council meetings and also mentioned in complaints called in to the Churubusco Police Dept. As the ordinance reads, residents can burn natural products in a residential area, but not in a business area. It has always [...] Continue Reading

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Business

Fifty companies to watch includes three from NE Indiana

Posted on 19 August 2008

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 18, 2008) - Fifty companies from 19 Indiana counties have earned a place in Indiana’s inaugural field of “Companies to Watch,” including Columbia City-, Fort Wayne- and Angola-based companies.  Micropulse Inc., a supplier of medical devices in Columbia City, eXcellon Technologies Inc., an electronics engineering firm out of Fort Wayne and Univertical Corp., manufacturer [...] Continue Reading

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News

First Toys for Tots dodgeball tournament a muddy success

Posted on 19 August 2008

More than an hour before the mud-covered balls began to fly, the bleacher seats began to fill with spectators at the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds Saturday – everyone eager to experience the excitement of mud dodgeball. The Showdown at the Fairgrounds mud dodgeball tournament benefiting Toys for Tots was, by all accounts, an excellent event for [...] Continue Reading

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Community Calendar, News

Rehearsals begin soon for Whitley County’s 44th annual Junior Miss event

Posted on 19 August 2008

Rehearsals for the 44th annual Junior Miss program in Whitley County and Columbia City begin Monday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Newell Rice Auditorium of Columbia City High School. The 44th Whitley County Junior Miss will be held October 11 at 7 p.m. in the Columbia City High School Newell Rice Auditorium. An orientation will [...] Continue Reading

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Opinion

EDITORIAL: Indiana Debate Commission

Posted on 19 August 2008

Twice in September and once in October, Indiana voters will have an opportunity to participate in and witness, in person or via electronic media, debates among the state’s three candidates for governor. Gubernatorial debates are not new here, but this year’s debates will be different because of unprecedented efforts by the newly formed Indiana Debate Commission. Incorporated [...] Continue Reading

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News, Records, Town Council

Council to hold 2 public hearings

Posted on 19 August 2008

The agenda for the Churubusco Town Council meeting Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m. is as follows: 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing (Adoption 2009 Budget)      Call to Order      Public Comment      Adjournment Public Hearing (Trash Contract)      Call to Order      Public Comment      Adjournment  Regular Council Meeting      Call to Order      Pledge of Allegiance      Approval of August 6, 2008 Minutes      Approval of Claims [...] Continue Reading

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News, Records, Town Police Report

Busco Police deal nonstop with domestic, social issues

Posted on 19 August 2008

Churubusco Police log - Aug. 11-17, 2008 Monday, Aug. 11: 11:40 a.m. - Took paperwork to Whitley County for Kathy. 3:15 p.m. - Call from female who is picking up her property and wants me to stand by to keep —— from giving her any trouble. 4:10 p.m. - Female has all of her property and has no reason to go [...] Continue Reading

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SGCS, School Board

At last - teacher contract settled!

Posted on 18 August 2008

There was applause and there was relief, and it is definitely a step in the right direction, said Churubusco Teachers Association president Terry McManama after final approval was given to the teachers’ contract at Monday night’s school board meeting. But already teachers are planning ahead for negotiations when this contract expires – in 2010. Typically, negotiations begin the year [...] Continue Reading

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Community Calendar, News

Give now to the United Way Day of Caring community food drive

Posted on 17 August 2008

As a heartwarming gesture of support for what may be the largest food drive for the hungry in Whitley County, numerous companies and retail locations in Whitley County have come forth to serve as drop off points for the United Way Day of Caring Community Food Drive in operation now through September 9. The event will [...] Continue Reading

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Business

Whitley County economic development director paints picture of positive growth

Posted on 17 August 2008

Whitley County’s economic development director Alan Tio addressed a group of local business leaders Tuesday at the Columbia City Rotary meeting, drawing a positive picture of growth in the county. “Community leaders are working together to support economic development,” Tio said. “We try to work very hard to support business growth in all areas of [...] Continue Reading

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Community Calendar, News

Breakfast will help support local 4-Hers

Posted on 17 August 2008

Orizon Real Estate’s pancake, sausage breakfast will be held Aug. 30 to support the Whitley County 4-H program. For the past 14 years, Orizon Real Estate agents have set aside a Saturday morning to fundraise for local organizations. Again this year, as they have for several years, their efforts will support the Whitley County 4-H Program. For [...] Continue Reading

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Arts & Entertainment, News, SGCS

Choir camp ends with singing, dancing

Posted on 17 August 2008

Family and friends of the Churubusco New Era Show Choir got a chance to watch the group’s first 2008-09 season performance after the choir’s week-long summer camp Friday night. The camp included middle school students  - who are working hard to become members of the popular musical group when they reach high school - as well as the regular high school [...] Continue Reading

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News, SGCS

New staff introduced at BEC Welcome Back Breakfast

Posted on 15 August 2008

Members of the community, local businesses and the school joined together to welcome teachers and staff back to Smith-Green Community Schools Thursday, the first full day for teachers. At right is keynote speaker, Megan Kelly, director of the Allen County Court Great Kids Make Great Communities program. It’s that time of year. Over 200 showed up to welcome teachers [...] Continue Reading

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Community Calendar, News

Library hosts last summer concert August 23 in the park

Posted on 14 August 2008

Top Brass, a 3-man ensemble, entertained visitors Wednesday night on the lawn of the Churubusco Public Library. The outside concert was one of the series of summer concerts hosted by the library. Catch the library’s last summer concert at the Churubusco Community Park in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Picnic in the Park & Softball [...] Continue Reading

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Community Calendar, News, SGCS

Churubusco all-class reunion this Saturday

Posted on 13 August 2008

A Churubusco all-class reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, in the Churubusco Community Park Boy Scout building from 12 noon until 4 p.m. All former students and alumni of CHS, and their guests, are welcome to attend. Guests should bring a wrapped white elephant gift and a side dish to share. Meat and beverages will be provided. Call Bob [...] Continue Reading

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