Whitley County News

A shoebox full of gifts brightens lives of children in faraway places By BECKY HAND Community editor Operation Christmas Child is organized and run by people who are happy to spread some joy to children around the world at Christmas time, but Whitley County organizer, Emma Chamberlain says, "Where the boxes go is orchestrated by God." She told one ...

By Chris Meyers Staff writer What started out a traffic stop for a mere improper lane change resulted in more than two pounds of cocaine being found in a car Saturday, according to the Whitley County Prosecutor's Office.

Whitley County schools are seeing the effects of the elevated flu activity that has swept the country in recent months as they experience absence rates higher than normal for this time of year.

Whitley County will likely enter into a five-year contract with a seller of natural gas in an attempt to secure as low a cost as possible, rather than opt for a one-year contract.

Jeremiah Miser tends bar two days a week at the Italian restaurant Biaggi's ... Courtesy photo .... and in his free time can be found snapping photos.

Man broke into woman's apartment and fondled her Residential entry, battery charges net man two years By Chris Meyers Staff writer A South Whitley man arrested this spring for breaking into a woman's apartment and fondling her in her bed was sentenced Monday to two years at the Whitley County Jail.

A Huntington police officer was fired, Monday, after pleading guilty to sexual battery.

Indiana Sen. Gary Dillon said he was "totally floored" when Sen. David Long presented him with the Sagamore of the Wabash award on behalf of Gov.

With two weeks to go before Whitley County experiences its first 26.2 mile marathon, the stages of planning are in their final phases.

Tuesday night the citizens of Indiana's Senate District 17 got to hear from the candidates.

Councilman believes cuts to budget won't be noticeable in services to residents By Chris Meyers Staff writer After reviewing the numbers and meeting with department heads to see where cuts could be made, Whitley County has sent its 2010 budget to the powers that be at the state level for approval.

For six months residents along Old Trail Road in Whitley County tried to catch a dog that had apparently been dumped there in the spring.

By DEANNA POGORELC Staff writer Members of the Whitley County Consolidated Schools Board of Trustees have a key decision to make at their Nov.

When lifetime Churubusco resident Paul Muller left more than $300,000 to Smith-Green Community Schools in his will, he wanted the money to be used to build a pool in his hometown.

Satellite offices opened in Churubusco, South Whitley and organization is reaching out to Amish and Hispanic communities By KELLEY SHEISS for The Post & Mail Babies throughout the county have good reason to shake their rattles and toss sippy cups in the air with joy.

Teen who robbed restaurant placed on home detention By Chris Meyers Staff writer A man convicted of armed robbery eight years ago for holding up the McDonald's in Churubusco with two other men, who tied up the employees during the process, had his request for a sentence modification approved Monday.

A Columbia City man died after falling into Goose Lake in Whitley County on Sunday night, according to Indiana conservation officers.

A high-speed pursuit into Kosciusko County had authorities looking for the driver Monday night after he crashed into a cornfield and fled on foot.

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Authorities say none of the four Kentucky residents killed this week in a northern Indiana crash were wearing a seat belts when the car in which they were riding slammed head-on into a sport-utility vehicle.