he Indiana House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 23, 82-17, legislation that will increase unemployment premiums on over 80,000 Hoosier employers ranging from $9-748 per employee.

There’s still time to file as a political candidate in the 2010 Election …

Sheriff Mark Hodges announces today that he is running for re-election in 2010.

As I finish up a very blessed Christmas and New Year with my family, I am anxiously awaiting the start of a new legislative session. State legislators will reconvene on January 5, and I am looking forward to working diligently on your behalf in 2010.

It goes without saying that the investigation of the disappearance of Debra Houser has kept nearly everyone from the Sheriff’s Department busy for the past three weeks …

The 2010 legislative session is less than a month away, but legislators got a head start in the past two week with several committee meetings to discuss issues facing the 2010 session.

“It is disappointing to see that revenues have fallen short of projections for yet another month,” said Rep. Matt Bell …

In the midst of the first landmark legislative battle of the Obama administration, Congressman Brad Ellsworth, D-Evansville, is feeling the heat from his votes on health care reform.

Whitley County Deputy Cory Patrick graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Nov. 13, and ranked third highest in his class academically.

A local judge will not seek re-election and state representatives outline their 2010 legislative concerns …

Scott Allison has been appointed to head up the Whitley County Democrats …

With the weight of $3 million on their shoulders, County Council made the difficult decision to consider ways to trim the county budget in 2010 and by the end of the morning – that goal may have been met…at least on paper.

The effects of the budget crunch are beginning to bear down on Whitley County’s governmental offices it seems.

With all of the stimulus dollars that are available, the government has opened some grants that a department of our size can actually apply for. We recently submitted a grant application asking for $98,100.00 to fund three projects.

The picture nationwide – particularly on the economy – may seem bleak, but it’s an exciting year for the residents and the Town of Churubusco.

Residents of Churubusco are invited to participate in a shovel ceremony on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Town Hall on Home Ave.

The Smith-Green School Board will hear a report on the 2009 summer school program at Monday night’s meeting.

Affordable senior housing in Churubusco came one step closer to reality May 7 after Plan Commission members unanimously approved a development plan for a 22-unit apartment complex.

A proposed apartment complex for senior citizens in Churubusco is on the agenda for the Thursday, May 7 meeting of the Churubusco Plan Commission.

The Whitley County GOP Lincoln Day dinner and silent auction will be Saturday, April 24 …