The Whitley County Democrats will rally Saturday, March 15 for Third District Congressional candidate Dr. Tom Hayhurst and other local candidates at 9 a.m. at CC Deli, 118 W. Van Buren, Columbia City (across from the north side of the courthouse).
Posted on 11 March 2010
The Whitley County Democrats will rally Saturday, March 15 for Third District Congressional candidate Dr. Tom Hayhurst and other local candidates at 9 a.m. at CC Deli, 118 W. Van Buren, Columbia City (across from the north side of the courthouse).
Posted on 24 February 2010
John M. Barrett says if re-elected to serve another term on the county council, he will approach the fiscal matters of Whitley County with integrity, dedication and make prudent and logical decisions.
Posted on 22 February 2010
Columbia City attorney David Heritier has announced his plans to pursue the Whitley County Superior Court judge’s seat — a position for which he has the experience, history of service and conservative Republican values to pursue.
Posted on 16 February 2010
One year in, the evidence is clear – and growing by the day – that the Recovery Act is working to cushion the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression and lay a new foundation for economic growth.
Posted on 16 February 2010
Last week, the Statehouse committee meetings occupied most of my time. As part of the legislative process, bills must be assigned to a committee and then pass out of the committee in order to be heard by the full House. Since bills have switched chambers, we are now hearing Senate Bills.
Posted on 13 February 2010
Session began on Jan. 5, and it has been a whirlwind ever since. We got to work immediately and passed legislation on property tax caps and ethics reform within the first couple of weeks. Recently, bills concerning 2nd amendment rights, texting while driving and a smoking ban have all passed the House. There were 104 bills passed out of the House during the first 5 weeks of session.
Posted on 10 February 2010
The Whitley County Democrats will meet Monday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at Snippers Salon, 1040 Depoy Dr., Columbia City.
Posted on 07 February 2010
County Council president Kim Wheeler has announced his plans to run for re-election on the Republican ticket for the office of County Council, District 2, a district comprised of Richland, Etna Troy and Thorncreek townships.
Posted on 04 February 2010
Informed and reliable sources are telling Howey Politics Indiana that former U.S. Sen. Dan Coats will announce Wednesday he will challenge U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh.
Posted on 26 January 2010
Lifelong Whitley County resident Cheryl Gibson McDevitt has announced her candidacy for Whitley County Recorder.
Posted on 24 January 2010
Representative Matt Bell provides an update from the Statehouse; The first week of session was filled with hard work culminating in the passage of several important pieces of legislation.
Posted on 21 January 2010
Michael Schrader, executive president of the Whitley County Commissioners, announced today that he plans to seek a second term as Whitley County Commissioner – a position requiring common sense, commitment and dedication in light of what’s ahead for the future of this community.
Posted on 19 January 2010
The Whitley County Democrats will be hosting monthly meetings at Snippers Salon every 3rd Monday at 7 p.m.
Posted on 19 October 2009
“In 2008 alone the state received almost $1 billion in property tax relief from the gaming industry …”
Posted on 16 October 2009
A gallery of photos from the Thomas Marshall dinner held Saturday in South Whitley shows …
Posted on 09 October 2009
The bad news is our request for $98,100 was denied. The good news is we, along with several other Sheriff’s Department and State Police Posts, are receiving the electronic finger printing system.
Posted on 02 October 2009
Sen. Evan Bayh will be the guest speaker Saturday, Oct. 24, at a gathering hosted by the Third District Democrats. The event is a rally for Dr. Tom Hayhurst, who has announced his candidacy for the Third District congressional seat.
Posted on 29 September 2009
Organizing for America state director, Nick Buis, and field director Alison Griffin, spoke Saturday at the monthly breakfast club meeting of the Third District Democrats in Churubusco …
Posted on 14 September 2009
State Representatives Dan Leonard and Matt Bell were on hand for the Whitley County Republican monthly breakfast meeting at CC’s Deli in Columbia City Saturday morning.
Posted on 03 September 2009
Indiana experienced the most sensational political year in 2008 with the Hillary Clinton-Barack Obama Democratic primary, before the nominated Democrat won the state for the first time in 40 years.