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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Mostly cloudy current temperature: 82°F |
current pressure: 30.12 in
humidity: 48.61686%
wind speed: 4 mph ESE
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sunrise: 6:57
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