COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County residents should still be cautious, but a local health officer says working toward herd immunity may be beneficial to the community in the long run. Read more
FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne city employees will have to wait until at least May 26 to find out if they qualify for hazard pay while working through the COVID-19 pandemic. City Council members voted unanimously May 12 to table a resolution that, if passed, could grant some city employees an addit…
COLUMBIA CITY — Iotron Industries, a global leader in radiation processing, broke ground on its expansion project during a time when sterilization is a key priority. The expansion will add 34,000 square feet to facilitate another line of sterilization capability.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A 20th person has died of COVID-19 in Noble County.
Pool opening planned for June 14
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INDIANAPOLIS — The number of Hoosiers who have contracted COVID-19 is likely about 11 times higher than the number of known cases, estimated at about 186,000 people total.
COLUMBIA CITY – Earlier this month, Peabody Public Library released plans to reopen over the coming weeks. The reopening strategy moves through five phases over the course of 11 weeks, with each phase gradually granting more access to the library.
COLUMBIA CITY — After Governor Eric Holcomb announced Indiana’s re-opening plans last week, Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel changed the city’s plans, specifically for the parks.
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City officials have announced a phased re-opening schedule for municipal properties and programs in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, R-3rd, offered to help however he could in a teleconference Wednesday with approximately 50 first responders from his district.
COLUMBIA CITY — With the retirement of current president Jon Myers coming in May, the Whitley County Economic Development Corporation board of directors announced his successor in a news release April 22.
ALBION — Will there be a 2020 Chain O’ Lakes Festival?
WHITLEY COUNTY — With many unknown factors that could affect the county’s budget, the Whitley County Council made the decision to more closely monitor spending at its April meeting.
COLUMBIA CITY — A retirement party planned for Whitley County Economic Development Corporation President Jon Myers will not take place in-person in light of social distancing guidelines related to the coronavirus pandemic.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana will have in-person voting for its primary election on June 2.
INDIANAPOLIS — Whitley County received more than $2.5 million in grants last week after the state announced the recipients of the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
Within three days of the state announcing the temporary closure of its bars and restaurants to all but carry-out business, more than 22,000 Indiana residents had filed for unemployment insurance benefits. And that figure more than doubled by the end of the week.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelming by voice March 27 for the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package.
COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Commissioners and Columbia City Mayor made changes to their respective agencies to promote safety during the coronavirus crisis.
Don’t expect a coronavirus check from the federal government right away, Rep. Jim Banks, R-3rd, said in a Facebook Live town hall-styled teleconference with constituents March 20.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on March 17 signed his executive order to stop the spread of COVID-19 that includes activating the state’s National Guard to assist as needed as well as suspending some requirements of public meetings.
WASHINGTON — Despite widespread bipartisan support for a coronavirus relief package passed by lawmakers after midnight Saturday morning, northeast Indiana Rep. Jim Banks, R-Columbia City, was one of 40 lawmakers to cast a “no vote.”
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INDIANAPOLIS — In a continuing effort to slow the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which claimed the first Hoosier life March 16, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has announced additional efforts.
ANGOLA — Metropolitan School District of Steuben County Superintendent Brent Wilson is suing the school board for an alleged breach of contract.
COLUMBIA CITY — After months of protesting, arguing and public comment, the Whitley County Regional Sewer District board decided to remove Stable Acres from the current list of projects. The decision was not met with the raucous applause that had become commonplace among the regular meeting …
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, R-3rd, this week introduced, House Resolution 99, the Five Ocean Navy Strategy, which aims to rebuild the U.S. Navy. Banks said for years, the total number of Navy ships has been reduced as an aging fleet of warships gradually retires. He said his resolution…
COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Sheriff’s Department has received permission from the Whitley County Council to hire a new deputy. During the council’s business meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 5, Sheriff Marc Gatton talked more about the benefits of adding a deputy to the department staff. Gatto…
COLUMBIA CITY – After the safe transfer of an infant from its mother to the Columbia City Fire Department on Tuesday morning under the Safe Haven law, city officials are considering installing a Baby Box in the city. “We absolutely need to begin looking into this,” Columbia City Councilwoman…
COLUMBIA CITY — With the completion of the new Columbia City High School just more than a year away, city officials are making plans to uphold their end of a deal with Whitley County Consolidated Schools. WCCS is turning over the land at the current Columbia City High School to the city to b…
The Whitley County Commissioners made a recommendation during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22, that most, if not all, county departments should transition into a mandatory clock-in/clock-out system. According to Jana Schinbeckler, Whitley County auditor, many departments have had difficult…
COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center recently announced that State Senator Andy Zay, State Rep. Christopher Judy and State Rep. David Abbott will be in attendance for the 2019 Annual Chamber Legislative Update meeting. The meeting, which is open to the…
COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Commissioners elected to close the County Courthouse & non-essential County Government offices Wednesday and Thursday. This closure is associated with extremely cold temperatures and hazardous travel conditions in the unincorporated areas of Whitley Cou…
WHITLEY COUNTY — Residents of Stable Acres came back for round two with the Whitley County Regional Water and Sewer District during the board’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15, this time joined by people in opposition of the Southeast Jefferson Township project. The Southeast Jefferson Township …
COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Commissioners had their first meeting of 2019 on Monday, Jan. 7, discussing road projects and requests from Sheriff Marc Gatton. Brandon Forrester, Whitley County engineer, informed the commissioners that he had received the agreements from INDOT for the th…
COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Council had its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 8, with its first order of business being the decision to allow council members to remain in their respective officer roles. Sheriff Marc Gatton, following the receipt of a “favorable pass” from the…
Five neighbors have brought a lawsuit against the Whitley County Board of Zoning Appeals, the Board of Commissioners and Joe and Sarah Lopez, the owners of a confined feeding operation in Whitley County. The neighbors – Jeffery and Penny Braun, Jim and Muriel Pliett and Stephanie Craven – ow…
COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County is laying out the welcome mat for 45 families from Puerto Rico, local officials said today. The workers are transferring from a medical device facility in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, that was damaged by Hurricane Maria, to a facility in Warsaw. Due to a housing shor…
WHITLEY COUNTY — Sheriff Marc Gatton is ready to kick up the campaign trail for his second term as Whitley County Sheriff. Gatton will officially file for candidacy this month, he said in a statement. Gatton has served with the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department since December 1994, at whic…
COLUMBIA CITY — Barbara “B.J.” Hohenstein announced last week that she will be seeking the Whitley County Commissioner position for District 2 in the Whitley County May 8 Republican primary election. Hohenstein is a 15-year resident of Whitley County. She is the successful business owner and…
COLUMBIA CITY — “A lot of the folks in county jails in Indiana have no business being in a jail cell.” Prosecutor D.J. Sigler didn’t make that statement in regards to jail inmates being innocent, rather, in need of mental health treatment that county jails cannot provide. When the state cl…
COLUMBIA CITY —Whitley County government officials are facing a dire situation as they consider their next course of action for the Whitley County Jail, which has been deemed as “non-compliant” by the state. If the county does not become compliant, the jail could be shut down and inmates sen…
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s Common Council passed its first ordinance of the new year at last week’s regular meeting. The council unanimously approved an ordinance for no parking on the north side of Van Buren Street, on the west side of the city, between Walnut and McDonald streets. T…
CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco Clerk-Treasurer Madalyn Sade-Bartl thinks the town has a better chance at winning the Stellar Communities Grant this year and is gearing up for a second time. Sade-Bartl will be submitting a letter of interest for the grant this week, seeking grant money to make imp…
COLUMBIA CITY — It’s time for spring cleaning. Columbia City residents will be able to take advantage of the city’s biannual citywide trash pick-up April 28 and May 5. Residents living on the west side of the city will have their “junk” picked up April 28, and the east side will be collected…
SOUTH WHITLEY — South Whitley Councilman Les Hoffman wants an explanation from the Whitley County Economic Development Corp. He made his frustrations known at Tuesday’s city council meeting. “It just seems like we’ve not been updated here in South Whitley, I just feel like things are behin…
COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County’s Emergency Management Agency has compiled a hazardous response plan — something that is both required by the state and useful to local emergency responders. EMA Director Amy Biggs worked with her local emergency planning committee to identify all facilities …
SOUTH WHITLEY — Parking and parks were two topics of discussion at Tuesday’s South Whitley Town Council meeting. At the March 14 meeting, Town Marshal Mikel VanDevender asked the council for guidance on how to enforce the two-hour parking time limit in downtown South Whitley. The council ans…
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s Common Council passed a resolution Tuesday to clearly define the city’s boundaries. Community Development Director Jeff Walker said the boundary description has not been updated since 1971. Since that time, there’s been 15-17 annexations. “Not since 1971 have …
COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to prepare ahead to protect themselves and their loved ones from dangerous storms. Historically, Indiana has experienced some of the state’s worst thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding during the spring months…
COLUMBIA CITY — The final day to purchase an engraved brick to be placed at Columbia City’s new Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Facility is March 31. Columbia City’s Parks Department is in the process of raising $4.2 million to replace its 60-year-old Burnworth Pool, which had its final seas…
INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Christopher Judy (R-Fort Wayne) this week at the Statehouse honored the Whitko High School Art Department with a House resolution. According to Judy, the art department competed in the 47th World Children’s Art Exhibition in Taipei in the Republic of China where the…
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