Category | Feature

Van rollover on U.S. 33 injures one man

Posted on 30 August 2010

One man was injured in a rollover accident late Sunday evening on U.S. 33 near the Noble/Whitley County line. So where were all of these police patrols we’ve been hearing about?

Tags: , ,

New ‘Turtle Town’ Sign marks government center

Posted on 30 August 2010

There’s a new police department in town …

Tags: , , , , , ,

Busco Eagles soar over Fremont

Posted on 23 August 2010

The first day of school and opening night for high school football was a total celebration after Busco crushed Fremont 46-0.

Tags: , , ,

Paul’s Pad splashes open at Churubusco Park

Posted on 21 August 2010

Churubusco’s long-anticipated splash feature – Paul’s Pad – opened today at Churubusco Community Park …

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Soldier welcomed home after serving in Afghanistan

Posted on 21 August 2010

The American Legion Riders, along with residents of Churubusco, today carried out a grand welcome home for a twice-wounded warrior who recently served in Afghanistan …

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Landowners get conservation incentives, dams are coming down along Eel River

Posted on 19 August 2010

The benefits of two new Eel River federal grants will flow all the way downriver to the Gulf of Mexico. Both are products of the $1 million Middle Eel River Watershed Initiative.

Tags: , , , ,

Low cost spay/neutering info at ‘Go Cats Go’ this Saturday in Columbia city

Posted on 18 August 2010

This Saturday – August 21 – Go Cats Go will be in Columbia City at the Advance Auto store on north Main Street from 11 – 2 p.m., answering questions about their spay-neuter transport service …

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Check it out – Cajun Turtle Burgers!

Posted on 10 August 2010

Okay, the cholesterol and fat content may give you pause, but you gotta admit – it’s a unique recipe …

Tags: , , , , , ,

Schoolworks program offers kids a fresh start to the new school year

Posted on 10 August 2010

It’s been a tough year for many parents, but their children can still start off the new school year with everything they need for a fresh academic start …

Canine Carnival Saturday August 7; bring your dog and have some fun!

Posted on 05 August 2010

The 1st Annual Canine Carnival, hosted by the Humane Society of Whitley County, is only a couple days a way! Bring your dog and enjoy a day of fun events!

Tags: , , , , , ,

Parents sue Smith-Green Schools for alleged racial bullying of their child

Posted on 05 August 2010

According to the Journal Gazette, the lawsuit said the multiracial student has been the victim of repeated racial epithets, racially motivated threats and violence by his fellow students with the knowledge and “acquiescence” of the defendants …

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Grand opening of new splash park set for August 21

Posted on 01 August 2010

The kids may still get to enjoy a few weeks of cooling off at the new splash pad …

Tags: , , , , , , , ,

Champions of Animal Care

Posted on 29 July 2010

The Whitley County Farm Bureau in conjunction with the Indiana Farm Bureau recognized some Champions of Animal Care recently…

Tags: , , , , ,

Student exchanges Whitley County for Denmark for the summer

Posted on 27 July 2010

anna Osterby, a Rotary exchange student from Denmark, arrived in August 2009 for her year long adventure in Whitley County …

Tags: , , , ,

Volunteer firefighters needed. Can you help?

Posted on 22 July 2010

Would you fight for your family? Your friends? Your community? That’s exactly what the Churubusco Smith Twp. Fire Department is asking from the community. Can you help?

Tags: , , ,

Benefit for critically injured deputy is this Saturday

Posted on 19 July 2010

A fundraiser for Whitley County Deputy Adam Schrader, who was critically injured while in the line of duty will be held Saturday, July 24, at the Elkhorn Ranch …

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Explorers of all ages invited for a free and easy Eel River canoe float Aug. 28

Posted on 19 July 2010

Area residents will see firsthand the natural and historical beauty of the Eel River during a free canoe float to the historic Stockdale Mill on Saturday, Aug. 28. Last year, a similar easygoing float drew more than 60 explorers of all ages and rave reviews.

Tags: , , , ,

Teenage driver one lap closer to goal of becoming a NASCAR driver

Posted on 18 July 2010

It all started when her dad bought her a go-cart when she was only 11. Six years later, Andrea Hans is tearing up the tracks …

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Churubusco-area resident faces charges in case of overnight beating

Posted on 14 July 2010

A Churubusco-area resident faced court Monday morning on charges he broke into a home with several other people and severely beat a man asleep inside because he was suspected of having slashed the man’s tires earlier that night…

Tags: , , , , ,

Local young actor in Wagon Wheel production of The Music Man!

Posted on 13 July 2010

Dustin Barkley, 3rd grade is starring as Winthrop Paroo in “The Music Man” at the Ramada Wagon Wheel Theatre in Warsaw through July 17 …

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,