Decatur, Geneva police to join crackdown

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Leaders of the Decatur Police Department and the Geneva Marshall's Department have announced that their agencies will join a statewide crackdown on impaired and dangerous driving from March 5-21.
That time period was selected because it includes St. Patrick's Day and March basketball tournaments at the high school and college...

Assessing changes noted

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Adams County Assessor Judy Affolder pointed out in a news release some changes this year in assessing personal property.
She said most township assessing officials across Indiana were eliminated in 2008 and, in 2009, all personal property assessing responsibilities became the duty of the county assessor's office....

Berne Obituaries

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Alberta Stallings
Alberta Stallings, 82, a resident of Celina, Ohio, died at 9:48 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at The Gardens in Celina.

Vera E. Sudduth
Vera E. Sudduth, 94, a resident of Decatur, died at 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Woodcrest Nursing Center in Decatur.

State trip becomes a vehicle for scholarship money for South Adams students

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


For South Adams automotive trade students Tim Steffen, Andrew Muhlenkamp, and Andrew Smith, there’s a nice bundle of scholarship funding riding on their selection to attend a state automotive contest in Indianapolis later this spring.
The event will be held at Walker Career Center in Indianapolis on April 16 and 17.

Lose skates toward dream

Decatur Daily Democrat:

He has been skating competitively since he was 12 years old as an in-line roller-skater. He began to speed-skate on ice just one...

County okays aerial survey

Decatur Daily Democrat:


Aerial photography companies from Illinois and New York are in the running to perform the first full survey of everything in Adams County by airplane since 2003.

Saint Francis Financial Aid Workshop set

The University of Saint Francis Financial Aid staff will host a workshop in the Pope John Paul II Center, Room 110 Friday, March 5 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The public is welcome to attending for help in completing the 2010-11 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Parents, current students and prospective 2010-11 students from any college are invited. For more information call 260-399-8003.

Friday deadline to complete survey

Decatur Daily Democrat:

This Friday is the final day that people may complete the Comprehensive Plan survey. City residents who have not yet done so are being urged by local officials do take the time to complete the survey before the deadline.
Decatur is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan, a document which will help guide the city as its officials consider new...

Livestock, wind turbine ordinances up

Decatur Daily Democrat:

At their meeting this week, the Adams County Commissioners passed on first reading two ordinances that were unanimously approved the week before by the Adams County Plan Commission....

Berne looks for solution to deal with false fire alarms

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


Berne City Councilman Curt Wurster told council members at Monday night’s meeting that it may be necessary to look at charging fees for fire service in the event of repeated false alarms.
Wurster noted that the Board of Public Works is looking at the possibility due to the cost involved in replying to repeated false calls....

The Center for Homeless Veterans Concert

The Center for Homeless Veterans Concert, Saturday February 27, 2010 in Hammond IN.
The Center for Homeless Veterans, Hammond Civic Center & Best in Entertainment presents:
Recording artists: The Bacon Brothers Band, Frank Stallone, and Joe Cantafio
to name a few, with all proceeds going to The Center for Homeless Veterans.

Where: The Hammond Civic Center
5825 Sohl Ave. Hammond, IN 219-853-6378

When: Saturday February 27th, Doors open at 6pm show begins at 7pm

Cost: Ticket/Donation: $37.00 (Tickets available at The Hammond Civic Center, also available the night of the show.)

In conjunction with our Saturday concert event, on Friday February 26th Tammy Duckworth will be presenting a purple heart to a distinguished veteran, Ted Uzelac. Ted has the distinction of being the third consecutive generation in his family to be awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded in the course of battle. This ceremony will be held at the Gary/Chicago Airport Armory and will be a prelude to the Saturday concert at the Hammond Civic Center.

Creative Arts Council Programs

Visit the Creative Arts Council’s Balentine Gallery at the Arts, Commerce & Visitors Centre, 211 West Water Street, Bluffton, Indiana 46714. (260)-824-5222 or wellscocreativearts.com Find event & membership information, view exhibits, purchase tickets, take classes, or volunteer.
HOURS—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by arrangement with the CAC office.

IN THE BALENTINE GALLERY
Exhibit through Feb. 26—“Suspended: works of Sayaka Ganz, Angela Leed and Adam Parsons” See a colony of swimming penguins and other creatures sculpted from reclaimed objects, detailed pastel works and abstract paintings to spark your winter.
Exhibit March 1-April 15—Photography of Deb Perry exhibiting a narrated show “Un-Scenes” of hidden places in Wells County. Listen to the story of these unique sites with the photojournalist at a dessert reception Sunday, March 14 at 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the gallery
Exhibit of Wells County student artwork April 20-May 22—sponsored by Bluffton Tri Kappa, reception Sunday, April 18 at 2 to 3:30 p.m.

CAC SCHOOL OF BALLET
Now in session.
Mark 2010 calendars for “Cinderella” performance May 2 at Life Auditorium at 2:30 p.m.

EVENTS
READERS CIRCLE PRESENTS—Sunday, April 11, 3 p.m., “The First Ladies: Their Lives and Legacies,” a book by Deborah Jones Sherwood and a display of inaugural gown reproductions displayed on dolls from a collciotn by Melvine Zink.
OPEN MIC POETRY READING—Monday, April 26, recent original writings, public welcome.
Annual fundraising art auction dinner—Friday, April 23, tables 5 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m.; gavel 7 p.m.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
MORE JUNGLE JAZZ—Mondays, 10 to 10:45 a.m. with Cindy Lemmon. A few space available. Download or pay at the website.
YOGA WITH BALANCE—with Susy Jones on Monday evenings, now in session.
ARTIST WORKSHOPS—In the works for workshops in watercolor, oils and acrylic.

GROUPS
CAC BOARD—Monday, March 15. 5:15 p.m., fundraisers meeting at 6 p.m. Lynn Elliott presiding.
BOOK CLUB—Tuesday, March 9, noon. Read any book by Suze Orman.
CULINARY ARTISTS—Thursday, March 11, Slow Down Dinner” cooks share a crockpot recipe with a table of friends, $3 per guest. Thursday, April 8, featuring guest cook Fancheon Resler offering “Breakfast for Supper,” $8 per guest.
Artists in Action—paint (or other medium) on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Studio B by arrangement.
PHOTOGRAPHER’S FORUM—Thursday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m., informal chat for amateur photographers, information about summer photo exhibit. Open to the public free of charge.

Primary ballots finalized

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The only surprise among the final seven filings on Friday for the May 5 primary election was David Rich of Monroe entering the race for the Republican nomination to be the Second District county commissioner.
Rich will oppose veteran commissioner Ed Coil of Decatur....

Change at top at hospital

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A change in the leadership at Adams Memorial Hospital (AMH) was announced this week with hospital Assistant Executive Director Jo-Ellen Eidam now in charge of day-to-day operations of the facility.
AMH Executive Director Marvin L. Baird noted the change, saying that while he remains the CEO of the hospital, Eidam will now assume the title of Chief Operating Officer reporting directly to Baird.
Baird, who has been with the hospital for the past 21 years, said Adams County Hospital was "one of the last hospitals in this area of the state" to have just one administrator in charge.
"This job is becoming more and more involved to the point that you really need to have an inside and outside of the facility person running the operation...

4th GOP candidate for sheriff

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The Republican primary field for sheriff has another entrant: Scott W. Peters of Geneva.
Peters joined the crowded field when he filed his candidacy on Thursday, the next-to-last day to file for the May 5 primary election.
The GOP field already includes the current chief deputy sheriff, Dave Gaunt, and two deputy sheriffs, Diosdado "Dio" Hernandez and...

Another problem due to snow

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Not only does the City of Decatur's street department and other employees have major problems this time of the year with snow removal, but a new problem has arisen: local residents dumping snow from their yards and driveways into the street....

Bridge going to Geneva

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The 1897 Pratt Truss bridge over the St. Marys River in Decatur which is due to be replaced in a $2.473 million project using stimulus funds will eventually wind up in southern Adams County....

Physician recruitment top priority

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Members of the Adams Health Network (AHN) board of trustees learned Wednesday night that the recruitment of additional family practice doctors in Adams County is among the top priorities they need to face.

Area Things to See and Do

GRAND WAYNE CENTER EVENTS
BRADIAL EXTRAVAGANZA—Sunday, Feb. 21, noon to 4 p.m., Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne. Tickets $12 at the door. Over 100 vendors on hand with brides to receive a planning workbook.
IPFW THEATRE—FORT WAYNE
EURYDICE—Feb. 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 28, 2 p.m., Williams Theatre at IPFW.
NOISES OFF—April 23, 224, 29, 30, May 1, 8 p.m. and May 2 at 2 p.m., Williams Theatre.
More information at 260-481-6551.

WABASH HONEYWELL CENTER
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE BAND—Sunday, Feb. 21, 3 p.m., free concert
CANADIAN BRASS—Friday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m.
CANADIAN MIST BOB & TOM COMEDY ALL-STARS—Saturday, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m., tickets $15 to $50.
MANCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA—Sunday, March 14, 3 p.m., free concert.
MARY WILSON—Saturday, March 20, 7:30 p.m., tickets $20 to $75. (Member of the Supremes.)
TAP KIDS—Sunday, April 18, 3 p.m.
GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS—Sunday, May 16, 3 and 7 p.m., tickets $14 to $20 with $4 discounts for kids through high school. (Note this show often sells out at venues.) Information at 260-563-1102 or at www.honeywellcenter.org

VAN WERT, OHIO
NISWONGER ARTS CENTER ENTERTAINMENT
LE GRAND CIRQUE—Saturday, March 13, 3 & 7:30 p.m.
NEW YORK BALLET THEATRE—Life of Agnes DeMille, Saturday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.
Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio in Van Wert, more information at 419-238-6722 or at www.npacvw.org
PORTLAND
VISHTEN—Friday, March 12.
THODOS DANCE CHICAGO—Saturday, April 12.
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT—March 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 & 25.
ALISON BROWN QUARTET—Saturday, Oct. 9.
RANI ARBO & DAISY MAYHEM—Saturday, Nov. 13.
EXHIBIT—Gwen Gutwein Barns, Jan. 22 to Feb. 22.
Arts Place is located at 131 East Walnut St., Portland. 260-726-4809 or www.artsland.org

WARSAW WAGON WHEEL THEATRE
‘HOTEL CALIFORNIA’ EAGLES TRIBUTE—Saturday, April 24, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $19 to $29.
For more information or to arrange for tickets call 574-267-8041 or toll free to 866-823-2618. Website is www.wagonwheeltheatre.com

Downtown parking debated

Decatur Daily Democrat:

After hearing the thoughts of four local businessmen, Mayor John Schultz and Decatur City Council agreed on Tuesday night to take a fresh look at the downtown parking proposal announced two weeks earlier, then come back to the next meeting, on March 2, with...

New bridge to boost Bunge, city

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Amid all the gloom and doom of late, some extraordinarily good economic news was unveiled at Tuesday night's Decatur City Council meeting....

2009 Building and Planning Commission report released

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Neil Ogg, head of the Adams County Building and Planning Commission, released his department’s report for 2009 at Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. Last year, his department issued a total of 284 permits worth just over $10 million. This included 34 permits for new homes, 46 residential buildings additions, 68 sheds and garages, 28 additions to garages, 34 agricultural buildings, two additions to churches, six pools and one sign...

Phone scam worked here

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Decatur Police Chief Ken Ketzler says another telephone scam has occurred in town, involving a business calling itself "Medical Card" that claims to be connected to the Medicare system.
Ketzler said a local resident reported receiving a call from someone who had the person's name. address, and name of the bank the...

1 famlly, 3 champs

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Three national champions reside in Decatur — and they're all in one family!
Sisters Hannah and Sarah Garner and brother Adam recently brought home three national titles in clog dancing, plus a fourth high award, from a competition in Spartanburg, South Carolina,, called Showdown of Champions that drew some 500 youths from across the...

Times are changing at the corner of U.S. 27 and SR 218

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


Several in the Berne area in recent days have reported receiving requests from distant relatives asking for pictures of the former South Adams Elementary School (and old Berne High School) before it is demolished this spring....

NA retirements coming up

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A group of "long-time educators who are highly dedicated to their profession" will retire at the end of the current school year, North Adams Superintendent of Schools Wylie Sirk said during this week's school board meeting....

AC gears up for New Tech

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Eighth graders and freshmen at Adams Central School can start getting ready for the New Tech way of learning because next school year’s freshmen and sophomore classes will be the first at AC to experience New Tech....

Prosecutor to seek new term

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Christopher E. Harvey announced today that he will seek re-election as Adams County Prosecuting Attorney in the May 4 primary election. A three-term incumbent, Harvey has served the past 11 years as prosecuting attorney.
“I am honored and humbled to have served Adams County as prosecuting attorney for the past 11 years,” Harvey said. “A good...

AC plans dual-purpose public hearing

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A dual-purpose public hearing has been set by the Adams Central School Board for Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the high school media center to receive views of AC residents about a construction/renovation project at the school and to discuss ideas to deal with a...

Adams County Council considers corrections costs

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Adams County Council president Tom Krueckeberg asked for the other council members support in getting council members issued email address and having them posted on line on the county’s website. The council members gave their approval for this and Krueckeberg said he would approach the commissioners and ask them to do the same.
The council also made the following appointments. Councilman Dennis Bluhm was appointed to the Health Board, while Councilman Lynn Selkng was appointed to the Emergency Management Board. Councilman Eric Orr was appointed as the liaison to Bi-County Services. Councilman Phil Wulliman was appointed to the County Wage Appeals Board, Kenyon Sprunger was named to the Planning Commission and Krueckeberg was appointed to the Solid Waste Board....

NA, teachers get new deal

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A one-year collective bargaining agreement between North Adams Teachers Association and the school district’s board of education was formally executed during Tuesday evening’s school board meeting...

Barkley enters guilty plea

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Cody Barkley one of four Decatur-area residents arrested in the death of a Wells County man last fall, has pleaded guilty to a charge in Wells Circuit Court and is expected to testify against the other suspects.
Barkley, 18, pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit armed robbery resulting in serious bodily injury. Judge David...

Dance Collective offers teachers’ workshop Feb, 28

The Fort Wayne Dance Collective is offering a special workshop for teachers of dance, wellness and other movement arts on Sunday, Feb. 28, 1 to 4 p.m. at 437 East Berry St., Fort Wayne.
Facilitated by prominent Fort Wayne community dance teachers Brittan Coughlin, Lisa Busfield and Liz Monnier (artistic director of the FW Dance Collective),, this workshop includes learning and reinforcing skills invaluable to any educator of dance or movement, such as classroom management, building progressions and best practices.
Registration is $25 per attendee with group rates available. Call 260-424-6574 or email info@fwdc.org for more information or to register.

Arts Place workshop for all ages

Arts Place at 131 E. Walnut Street, Portland, is offering a full day of workshops on Saturday, Feb. 20 for artists of all ages. Classes will take place at both the Portland and St. Marys centers. For more information on these programs call 260-726-4809. Kid workshops include:
Fantastic Fiber: 10-10:45 a.m. Little Arts: Polymer Clay Workshop This class is for the little artist ages four through six. Students will squish, roll and mold colorful clay into fantastic projects. Cost for the workshop is $20 which includes all supplies. Instructor Kate Morgan will lead the session.
Basketry Workshop: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Spend this workshop making a wall (hanging) basket with instructor Wilma Rigby. Participants may bring lunch for a break. Cost is $35 and includes most supplies. Please bring a sharp scissors and a flat head screwdriver.
Art School for Kids: Fantastic Fiber Workshop: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Led by Kate Morgan, students age seven through 13 will tell stories with cloth. Stamp, fold, cut, glue, sew and embellish cloth into art! Participants may bring lunch for a small break. Cost is $35 including all supplies.
Make Your Mark Workshop: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Kate Morgan will lead adults (age 14 and older) through a session of finding personal creativity. This class is all about getting started or getting “unstuck”. Cost is $35 and includes all supplies.
Tattoo You Workshop: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Instructor Kat Koeller will teach this workshop for ages 10 and older. Design your own tattoo and learn the history of tribal art. Participants will use glitter tattoos, body paint and henna pens for designs that will last up to two weeks. Cost is $30 and includes all supplies.
Little Arts: Flower Pounding Workshop: 10-10:45 a.m. A one day adventure into fun! Students ages four to six will pound flowers into cloth to make pretty designs. Fabric artist Cathy Jeffers can direct your child’s imagination into a wonderful work of art. Cost is $20 and includes all supplies.
Art Doll Workshop: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Fond of creatures big and small? Some that fly, some that swim...a hero or an imaginary friend? Instructor Cathy Jeffers will teach how a simple cloth body is designed and sewn, stuffed and embellished. Teachers this is a great tie-in to your classrooms. Cost is $40 and includes all supplies. Participants are asked to bring lunch for a small break.
Arts School for Kids: Fantastic Fiber Workshop: 2:30 -4:30 p.m.
Led by Cathy Jeffers, students age seven to 13 will tell stories with cloth. Stamp, fold, cut, glue, sew and embellish cloth into art! Cost is $30 and includes all supplies.

Hill avoids jail; called 'good guy'

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Richard A. "Rick" Hill of rural Decatur, convicted by an Adams Superior Court jury on January 12 of one count of failing to promptly dispose of a dead animal and 12 counts of cruelty to an animal (referring to some of the 37 horses he formerly owned), was spared jail....

NA to close elementary school

Decatur Daily Democrat:

One of the three elementary buildings in the North Adams Community Schools district will be closed in the near future, and Superintendent Wylie Sirk has directed board of education members to begin the process of determining where the axe will fall....

Second snowstorm in less than a week strikes local area

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The second snowstorm in less than a week became an unwelcome guest to county residents on Tuesday, with snow starting to fall early Tuesday morning.
While most communities in the surrounding area reported between three and six inches of snow region-wide, National Weather Service officials said this morning that six to 10 inches will have fallen in most areas by late this afternoon...

Bracing for more snow

Decatur Daily Democrat:

All Adams County schools were closed today, as were dozens of school districts across Indiana as the state was anticipating its second significant snowfall in less than a week....

State of the County: Positive

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A positive look at Adams County from 2009 into 2010 was presented by county Commissioner Doug Bauman on Monday to an estimated 55 people at a Decatur Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Woodcrest Retirement Community....

Tax bills to be on time

Decatur Daily Democrat:

INDIANAPOLIS – The Department of Local Government Finance certified Adams County’s 2010 budget order and tax rates on Thursday, paving the way for on-time property tax bills for the first time in at least three years, according to a state official.
The budget certification came 11 days sooner than last year, putting the county in a position to have taxes due on May 10....

Mihm is latest sheriff candidate

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Rex Mihm of rural Decatur, a reserve deputy sheriff for 11 years and currently a sergeant with the group, has announced that he is a Democratic candidate in the May 5 primary election for the nomination to run for Adams County sheriff.
Mihm, 53, has been the Union Township Trustee for 29 years and has worked for Hoosier Blue Flame, a liquid propane gas firm, for 28 years, the last...

Mishler is an example of good student role model at Adams Central

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Adams Central senior Ben Mishler has always believed, as a Christian, that it is his responsibility to take care of his body and live a life that is a proper example to those around him.
Because of his stand against tobacco use, as well as drug and alcohol abuse, Mishler was chosen as this year’s Adams Central Senior Athlete Role Model by local and state officials...

Local residents urged to do survey

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Decatur is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan. The document will help guide the city as its officials consider new policies, zoning changes, and future decisions.
The plan is important to all city residents as these decisions will help define the future goals and objectives of the city, Mayor John Schultz said at Tuesday...

Stench never to be forgotten

Decatur Daily Democrat:

It wasn't until Thursday evening (after the Tuesday earthquake) that a fair amount of relief help started arriving in Haiti. Some came in through the...

Adams Central’s Cooper Hill wins county spelling bee

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The word, “leotard,” proved to be the magic word for Adams Central eighth grader Cooper Hill in the Adams County Spelling Bee which was held at Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School on Thursday night.
The scenario for the championship moment was set up when South Adams eighth grader Andrew Beachey, misspelled the word, “credenza.” Hill then corrected spelled, “fiesta.” When Wyneken’s Audra Butler followed by misspelling, “omnivorous,” Hill trumped it with his correct spelling to win the contest....

County joins regional group

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The Adams County commissioners unanimously agreed on Monday to have the county become a part of the Northeast Indiana Economic Development District (NIEDD), joining Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Noble, LaGrange, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley counties....

Rich sees death, devastation up close

Decatur Daily Democrat:

( Editor's Note: First of two stories following an interview with Dr. Stanley Rich, who was in Haiti when a devastating earthquake struck.)

By JOE SPAULDING
Back in 2003, a team of individuals from The Chapel, a Fort Wayne church, went to Haiti to provide medical services to one of the most impoverished...

Geneva council holds meeting, hears department reports

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


Wayne Bailey of Commonwealth Engineering presented a proposal to the Geneva Town Board Tuesday night for a feasibility study of eliminating several lift stations throughout Geneva and using gravity where possible. Cost of the study will be $8,000 with $3,000 coming from an OCRA grant and $5,000 coming from the wastewater operational expenses account. Council agreed to the contract....

Downtown parking changes coming

Decatur Daily Democrat:


A year or more of studying, discussing and observing by city Board of Works and Safety member Bill Karbach is about to come to fruition with some major changes in downtown parking....

Report: Coats to challenge Bayh

Decatur Daily Democrat:

INDIANAPOLIS - Informed sources are telling Howey Politics Indiana that former U.S. Sen. Dan Coats will announce today that he will challenge U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh.
Wayne Mayor Paul Helmke to reclaim his father’s Senate seat.
Coats was almost named President George W. Bush’s Defense Secretary instead of Donald Rumsfeld, and later was named ambassador to Germany....

Improved school security seen

Decatur Daily Democrat:

High-technology communications — many items in place, but more to come — will provide more security, better education, and potentially increased economic development throughout Adams County, the county commissioners were told on Monday....

No decision yet on referendum

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A referendum whereby voters in the North Adams Community Schools district would be asked to approve additional general fund operating revenues will not appear on the May primary election ballot, but Superintendent Wylie Sirk has not ruled out placing the...

Area Things to See and Do

FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
BOAT SHOW & SALE—Thursday, Feb. 4, 3-9 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 6, Sunday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SHINEDOWN, PUDDLE OF MUDD, SKILLET—Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., $29,50 or $35 day of show.
WOMEN’S & FOOD EXPO—Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MARTINA MCBRIDE & TRACE ADKINS—Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., $49.75 & $59.75.
HOME & GARDEN SHOW—Thursday, Feb. 25 & Friday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WINTERJAM—Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m., $10. (NewSong, Newboys, Third Day, Tenth Avenue North)
CARRIE UNDERWOOD—Monday, April 12, also Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office 1-800-745-3000.

Rekeweg seeks sheriff nod

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Shane Rekeweg is the third candidate in the Republican field seeking the nomination as the party's candidate in the fall election.
Already having filed candidacies were "Dio" Hernandez and David Gaunt, both, like Rekeweg, members of the Adams County...

Child molester gets 40 years

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A 33-year-old Decatur man, Chris M. Sutton, was given a 40-year prison sentence on Friday in Adams Circuit Court as a result of a jury's conviction last December 16 of child molesting....

Typical El Nino winter overspreads Midwest, says McCoy

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

According to weather specialist Rick McCoy, the area is currently sitting in a very typical El Nino pattern. McCoy noted that the El Nino phenomenon is a warm oscillation that occurs every few years over the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean....