Jun 22, 2008 | Decatur Daily Democrat
BY ERIC MANN A series of unusual attacks against mailboxes in varied locations around Adams County, but mostly between Monroe and Pleasant Mills, is under investigation by the sheriff's department, the Indiana ...
Mullica church marks 200 years with puppets, praise
“I'm in the Lord's army, yes sir.”
"They're still coming here after 200 years," the Satan puppet lamented. "Ugh, I think I'm losing my touch." Then he lost his voice, having been slipped off a hand at the end of the puppet show. via Press of Atlantic City
CANI Golf Outing To Help Reduce Area Poverty
Have you ever wanted to know what it feels like to live in poverty? Of course, no one does. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne
American Cancer Society: Relay for Life
TV Public Service Announcement American Cancer Society: Relay for Life Updated: Relay for Life seeks to engage communities around the nation to fight cancer. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne
Purdue researchers to present CAFO findings
HAMMOND, Ind. -- Research on concentrated animal feeding operations will be presented at the 2008 Indiana Milk Quality Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Ramada Inn and Conference Center. via Palladium-Item
Sheriff's dream: state of the art outdoor training facility
“The whole concept that the sheriff has, i can relate to on a variety of levels”
Allen County Sheriff Ken Fries is trying to turn 200 acres of land into an academy for officers, and the public. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne
City, Trail Groups ask companies to match Give Back donations
“This City match of trail donations is really a doubling of City dollars. We can grow our $500,000 into $1 million for important infrastructure”
The momentum is building for Oprah's Big Give campaign in Fort Wayne. And the community is responding at a time when there's been plenty of bad news to go around. via NBC 33 News
Another McKinnie Ave. shooting
For the second day in a row, a person has been shot and killed on McKinnie Avenue. via WANE-TV Fort Wayne
Bayh representative to visit Hartford City library
HARTFORD CITY - A representative from U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh's office will be in the city next week to meet individually with local residents. via Star-Press
Angola IndianaI-69 at Pokagon State Park
This INC Skyview Camera overlooks the I-69 & Pokagon State Park Interchange just north of Angola Indiana. via WPTA
Shine's fate could lie in November election
“There is a great deal of anticipation that I will make an announcement today about my future as your chairman”
Steve Shine left open the question of whether he would seek another term as Allen County GOP chairman in last weekend's State of the Party address, and his final decision probably won't come until after ... via Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
This INC Skyview Camera shows the I-69 and U.S. 24 interchange on the southwest side of Fort Wayne. via WPTA
Calls fish for bank information
The BBB of Northern Indiana reports that it has received calls from consumers who say they've received calls telling them they will be issued a new Social Security card, but the caller will need banking ... via Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
Spotlight Events: Writing, Ghost Tracking, and Fiber Arts...
Follow Your Dreams and Find Your Niche: Free workshop hosted by Midwest Writers from 9 a.m.-noon at Minnetrista Cultural Center, 1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy., Muncie. via Star-Press
Institute graduated state income tax
Indiana House Democrats may have a clunky proposal for linking property taxes to income levels, but at least someone is linking income levels to something. via Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Interchanges to Be Built on $40 Million Fort to Port Project
“There is no reason to put off for 20 years what can be done now.”
After much discussion and study, Gov. Mitch Daniels has directed the Indiana Department of Transportation to build two interchanges along U.S. 24 as part of the Fort to Port project Dec. via Construction Equipment Guide
Arts enthusiasts plan meeting Tuesday in Muncie
Those who'd like to discuss issues related to the Indiana Arts Commission and Arts Place policies, cultural needs and strategic planning can attend a meeting Tuesday of the Region Five Roundtable. via Palladium-Item
Weather Service flood advisories
JOE RIVER FORT WAYNE AFFECTING ALLEN COUNTY ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS... SAINT JOSEPH RIVER OHIO ABOVE NEWVILLE AFFECTING ALLEN...DE KALB AND DEFIANCE COUNTIES TIFFIN RIVER NEAR ... via IndyStar.com
Police: Fight over gun leads to crash
An argument reportedly led to gunplay inside a moving vehicle around 9:30 Tuesday evening, and two Wabash Valley men remained in jail Wednesday on allegations relating to the accident that ensued. via Tribune-Star
Troopers deliver gifts to families
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Post in Peru were recently able to help struggling families in Howard, Tipton and Fulton counties. via Pharos-Tribune