Stell scores four TDS as Viking JV rolls past Western

Huntington County TAB:

Sophomore Braydin Stell scored four touchdowns and the defense forced seven fumbles as the Huntington North High School junior varsity football team crushed Western, 41-14, on Monday, Aug. 30.

Stell scored one touchdown rushing, one on a kickoff return and two receiving as the Viking junior varsity improved to 2-0 on the season.....

Huntington soldier, Chad Clements, dies in Afghan deployment

Huntington County TAB:

A Huntington soldier was killed Monday, Aug. 30, in Afghanistan, just weeks after he arrived in the war-torn country.

Chad Derek Clements, 26, left the United States Aug. 5 for the deployment in Afghanistan.

Just before he left, he had signed up for membership in American Legion Post 85, where his sister, Danielle Clements, works as secretary.....

National Serv-All closed Labor Day, will adjust trash pickup

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE – Residents who get their garbage and recycling picked up on Monday by National Serv-All will have to wait a day.

National Serv-All said in a news release Tuesday that its offices and operations will be closed on Monday to observe Labor Day.

All National Serv-All operations the week of Labor Day will be performed one day later.....

36th Oktoberfest on tap

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The 36th annual Oktoberfest at Hoagland will run from September 10-12 in the town park, behind the fire station, with three bands, dances, food, and more. Admission will be free.
Following is the dance and meal schedule:....

County to get proposals later

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Due to misinformation provided to the news media about Monday's meeting of the Adams County Commissioners, no proposals were presented that day for building or remodeling projects regarding superior court, the probation department, and the jail.....

Jets working with rockets

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The home of the Flying Jets is now working with rockets.
Adams Central High School in Monroe has become one of a few high schools in Indiana offering aerospace engineering.
AC teacher Jonathan Patterson says he added that class as the third course in the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program that began a few years .....

Minch makes it two tomahawks

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The dramatic Kekionga Festival contest called the Mayor's Challenge — a.k.a. "The Battle of the Johns" — on Friday came down to the last throw of a skillet-shaped object....

Forester Lecture Series to discuss liberal arts higher education

East Allen Times:

HUNTINGTON — Marshall Gregory, the Harry Ice Professor Chair of English, Liberal Education, and Pedagogy at Butler University in Indianapolis, will be the first featured speaker of the 2010-2011 Forester Lecture Series at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Huntington University. ....

ARISE event aims to compell high school girls to volunteer

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — Student Ministries at Blackhawk will host its 4th annual ARISE event for high school girls in the community from 7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 10.....

Cancer Services preps for sixth annual tribute dinner

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is still selling tickets for its annual tribute dinner.

The event is Sept. 30 in the Marquis Ballroom at the Fort Wayne Marriott.

The theme for the sixth annual event, “Bridging Troubled Waters: A Reflection on Life’s Journey,” offers the community a chance to....

Starfire boys take Bi-County title

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

South Adams put five runners across the finish line under 18 minutes and ran away with the boys’ title at the Bi-County cross country championship Saturday in ideal weather at Bluffton High School. The Starfires, just days after winning the Bellmont Invitational, scored 29 points and beat second place Norwell by 16 points, claiming the Bi-County title for the first time ever....

Local students accept role model challenge

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

For Adams Central leader Zan Smith, there is one area of life that is more important to her than popular roles in school. Smith, a cheerleader and very successful swimmer at AC, is most concerned that she leads younger students by having a proper attitude and role model.
These days Smith is cheering for the Fighting Jets in a cheerleader uniform, but later in the season, she will be representing the Adams County Anti-Tobacco coalition as a student role model for her school in the sport of swimming.....

Richard leads HNHS golfers to big win over North Side

Huntington County TAB:

Laurisa Richard shot a 40 to win individual medalist honors and lead the Huntington North High School girls' varsity golf team to a 184-249 win over visiting North Side on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at LaFontaine Golf Course.....

Mike Rohler named to fill vacant seat on Andrews Town Council

Huntington County TAB:

Huntington County Republican Party Chairwoman Angie Garner appointed Mike Rohler to fill the empty Andrews Town Council president position on Thursday, Aug. 19.

The slot was left open after Bob Gray resigned from the position in July.

Rohler has resided in Andrews since December 2009 after moving to Huntington County in October 2008.....

Children with physical disabilities can now enjoy 2 Huntington parks thanks to swings

Huntington County TAB:

Children with physical disabilities can now enjoy Huntington parks to the fullest - and safely - thanks to handicap-modified swings that were installed at Hier's Park and General Slack Park three to four weeks ago.

The swings are in place thanks to a suggestion by Mindy Nix, whose 4-year-old daughter Ava has special needs....

Summit City Singers seek new members

East Allen Times:

The Summit City Singers, a 60+ member community choir, is recruiting new members as fall rehearsals begin.

Male and female singers, high school age through adult, who enjoy singing a variety of SATB music are invited, the organization said in a news release.....

Fort Wayne zookeepers care for wildlife affected by Michigan oil spill

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — Every afternoon at 4 p.m., a vanload of Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo keepers and staff travels north to Marshall, Mich., to aid animals affected by the estimated 819,000 gallons of crude oil that leaked into the Kalamazoo River in July. The spill, caused by a broken pipeline operated by Enbridge Energy Partners L.P., affected thousands of animals and is being called one of the worst natural disasters in Michigan history. ....

Towpath Trail dedication Tuesday

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — Aboite New Trails will host a groundbreaking for Towpath Trail at noon Tuesday at the Towpath Trail alignment at Coventry Meadows, 7843 W. Jefferson Blvd.

The event marks the completion of a project that connects Aboite Trails to the Rivergeenway and creates 50-mile trail corridor.....

Weather looks fine for festival

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Some ideal weather is on tap as Decatur's annual Kekionga Festival kicks off this afternoon in the Riverside Center area.
Highs in the 80s with sunny skies and cool nights are forecast for today and....

Jets work with rockets

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The home of the Flying Jets is now working with rockets.
Adams Central High School in Monroe has become one of a few high schools in....

Heritage Festival will offer opportunity to step back in time

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The imaginary clock will roll back to the 1800’s on Saturday, Sept. 11, when Swiss Heritage Village once against hosts the Swiss Heritage Festival. Clothing, food, games and activities of the day will once again represent the heritage times when our Swiss ancestors came to the Berne area to settle into a new way of life.
This year’s event takes on added dimension as it all represents the 25th year of the Swiss Heritage Society and the dream of Swiss Heritage Village....

Knights sweep Starfires, end streak

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

South Adams saw its season-long winning streak brought to an end in varsity boys’ tennis Tuesday night as Norwell handed the Starfires a 5-0 defeat.....

Seeking registration for hoop tournament

Huntington County TAB:

The Huntington North boys' basketball team will be hosting a Back to School 3-on-3 Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning at 10 a.m. at Huntington North High School.

The tournament will be made up of girls and boys teams in grades 3-12. There is a cost per team. Each player will receive a water bottle and winners receive medals and T-shirts....

‘A Day in the Neighborhood’ is set for Aug. 28

Huntington County TAB:

The First Street Neighborhood Association will host "A Day in the Neighborhood" on Saturday, Aug. 28.

From 8 a.m. to noon, a neighborhood yard sale will be held at Erie Park. People from the neighborhood can place items in the sale. If they are not able to attend, Marla Stambazze from the Huntington Countywide Department of Community Development can pick up items, but the items must be price-marked and an envelope must be provided to return any money that is made from their sale.....

It’s John vs. John as fest to open

Decatur Daily Democrat:

It'll be John vs. John — Schultz vs. Minch — in the second annual Mayor's Challenge this Friday to open Decatur's Kekionga Festival.....

Shopping center expanding

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Good news at one shopping center in Decatur will mean bad news for another one.
Joe Padorr, director of leasing for Preferred Development, the owner of Village Green shopping center ....

School board gives approval to teachers’ contract

Huntington County Tab:

The Huntington County Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees approved a contract with its teachers for the 2010-11 school year by a 4-2 vote on Monday, Aug. 23.

Thom Duncan spoke on behalf of the Huntington County Teachers Association, noting that the association realizes that the board has had to make difficult financial decisions, and that the association examined the budget closely to reach a negotiable contract.....

Southwick Elementary hosts family picnic tonight

East Allen Times:

Southwick Elementary, 6500 Wayne Trace, will host a Family Fun Picnic from 5-7 p.m. tonight.

The family picnic was organized to build relationships between students, staff and parents.

Contact Principal Teresa Gremaux at 446-0251 for more information.

Five more community bike rides added

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — Residents urged organizers to add more community bike rides in and around Fort Wayne and city officials listened.

Five additional bike rides have been added to the “Trek the Trails” summer bike ride schedule.....

Baptist church new voting place

Decatur Daily Democrat:

When Monmouth Elementary School was closed this year by the North Adams Community Schools Board, an election polling place was also taken away.....

Tractor ride makes stop in Berne

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The Jay County Visitor and Tourism Bureau, in conjunction with the 45th annual Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show, held its third annual Tractor Ride on Tuesday. The 19 people who participated in the ride departed from the Jay County Fairgrounds at 9:15 a.m., traveled to Bearcreek Farms for lunch and then to Berne. ....

Eighteen tractors roll past Swiss clock tower during tour of Berne

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

It’s been nearly 70 years since the 1925 Dodge Brothers Touring Car driven by Ralph May on Tuesday afternoon made its way into his family. May laughed when he told how his father purchased the car in the 1930’s and then sold it while he was serving in World War II. When he returned, May purchased the car back and has been driving it ever since.....

Starfires shine at Bellmont Invitational

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Eric Isch paced a quartet of a South Adams runners that finished in the top 10 in the boys’ 5,000-meter race Tuesday at the Bellmont cross country invitational and led the Starfires to their first ever team title in the event.....

Berne seeks signs grant

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Berne City Council on Monday agreed to support the Berne Community Development Corporation (CDC) in its initiative to seek a $5,000 Indiana Main Street Downtown Enhancement grant through the ....

Sewer hookups cause concern

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Several people whose longtime homes on W. Monroe St. are in Adams County, but surrounded by the city limits of Decatur, attended Monday's meeting of the county commissioners to express concerns about ....

Markle residents to be ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ this weekend at Wildcat Festival

Huntington County TAB:

With a celebration that's been around since 1977, locals can expect some returning favorites at this year's Markle Wildcat Festival, to be held Aug. 27-29 with the theme "Wizard of Oz."

The festival kicks off on Friday evening with the MarkleBank Pork BBQ Dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the main tent at Markle Park. Tickets are available in advance at the bank.

Registration for the Pie-Bake Off is between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Judging will begin at 6 p.m.....

Three call-out meetings are set for Huntington North bowling teams

Huntington County TAB:

Three call-out meetings are set for Huntington North High School students interested in trying out for the Viking or Lady Viking bowling teams.

Each student trying out and a parent or legal guardian must attend one of the three meetings. Those unable to attend one of the three meetings must contact Jim Bischoff at 224-0839 before Aug. 30 to arrange a separate meeting.....

Neighbor says cleanup of Markle property needs to happen soon

Huntington County TAB:

Markle resident Mary Montgomery asked the Markle Town Council on Wednesday, Aug. 18, for help in getting her neighbor's property cleaned up.

Montgomery, a resident at 325 S. Clark St., said her neighbor, John McCabe, is in violation of nuisance codes on two properties.

She submitted a complaint to the council regarding more than 27 visible automobiles and what she alleges is an infestation of mice and rats and "the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes" - standing water in overturned scrap metal.....

FWCS students go back to school

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — School is back in session for the second largest school district in Indiana.

Fort Wayne Community Schools officials said in a news release more than 300 yellow buses will be on the roads and thousands of students will walk to bus stops or their schools, as Monday is the first day back for the 2010-11 school year....

4-H livestock auction set record

Decatur Daily Democrat:

To judge by the results of this year's Adams County 4-H Fair livestock auction, the economic slide is over.
That's because the old record of $175,837.73, set in 2007, was easily eclipsed by .....

Wyneken House now settling in

Decatur Daily Democrat:

It's not a mobile home, but it has been moved twice in recent years — the latest (and last) being this week, near the Adams-Allen county line.....

Panthers close out series in convincing style

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

UPLAND – A good Day for Eastbrook resulted in a horrible opening night for South Adams.
Eastbrook quarterback Tanner Day diced the Starfire defense up, connecting for two early touchdown passes Friday night and added another scoring on the ground in the third quarter as the Panthers were running away. When Day was finished he accounted for 25 of Eastbrook’s points and led the state-ranked Panthers to a 37-13 beating of South Adams in what will be the final meeting between the two varsity football programs for the foreseeable future.....

“Don’t take fall tornado season lightly,” says EMA director August

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Presumably, sirens are working and ready to go should the annual fall tornado season sneak into Midwest weather patterns this fall.
August told Berne City Council recently that the re-alignment of sirens in the city have tested effective for at least a mile. The siren that had been located by the South Adams Elementary School has now been moved in the vicinity of the city building.....

City budget on the move

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The City of Decatur's budget for 2011 is on the move, with adoption expected in early October.
At its August 3 meeting, city council adopted a proposed budget of $5,586,982. ...

AC project OKed without gym

Decatur Daily Democrat:

When one project became two, seven people became one.
That was the result of Thursday night's meeting of the Adams Central school board as it separated the....

Fawcett looks for exciting season

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The ACAC cross country competition should be a “thriller” this fall, says Adams Central coach Terry Fawcett. Fawcett would like to think that his boys squad could be a top three competitor, but will have to race past South Adams and Leo in order to claim the top spot....

Central board nixes $2 million add-on

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The Adams Central school board voted last night to nix the proposed add-on of a new gym to the school’s $10 million dollar construction project, but has decided to use some of the elements from the proposed additional project, while still keeping the project within the $10 million dollar budget.
The board’s unanimous decision to not add on a gym at this time came after a lengthy public workshop on Tuesday night, and further discussion by the board at last night’s special session....

Lady Viking spikers fall to Carroll

Huntington County Tab:

The Huntington North High School varsity volleyball team fell to host Carroll on Wednesday, Aug. 18, losing all three matches, 25-21, 25-12, 25-12.

Alexis Wygant had six digs in the effort and Este Stoffel added four kills and three digs.

Kayla Koch dished out six assists.....

Homestead students grab JCL honors

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — Homestead High School sent five Latin students to compete in a variety of meetings and events ranging from academic testing to art and sporting events during the National Junior Classical League Convention July 27-Aug. 1 at North Dakota State University in Fargo....

NA enrollment up

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Enrollment is up at North Adams Community Schools as the 2010-11 school year got under way this week.
Superintendent Wylie Sirk said approximately 30 more students attended classes on Monday that was originally estimated.....

AC board decision due Thursday

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The Adams Central school board drew at least 50 people to a Tuesday night workshop concerning a proposed construction/renovation project. After two hours and some 25 speakers, ....

Starfires spike Blackford in fifth set

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

South Adams scored a season-opening win in varsity volleyball Monday night at the Stardome, beating Blackford in five sets, 23-25, 25-23, 25-19, 18-25, 15-4.....

“Final name” made all the difference in Linthicum’s life

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


He was born Jeff Edgell in Decatur. However, by the time he was in elementary school, he was Jeff Linthicum. But through the changing of names and for many years after, he faced an identity crisis that he satisfied through the intake of all types of drugs. Since he was raised in homes where there was alcohol, the solution to cover his misery was through use of drugs, serious drugs such as LSD, crystal meth, cocaine, and other harmful abuse methods.....

Vikings' soccer men hang tough in 1-0 loss to Snider

Huntington County Tab:

A goal in the 49th minute of play by host Snider was too much for the Huntington North High School boys' soccer team as it lost its season opener, 1-0, on Tuesday, Aug. 17.

HNHS goalie Kyle Williams made 11 saves on the day, but was no match for a 20-footer from the middle of the field .....

Neighborhood block party planned for Aug. 28

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE – There will be a community block party Aug. 28 at 5821 South Anthony Blvd.

The block party will include food, games, zoo animals, science experiments, Fort Wayne Mad Ants mascot Adam Ant, wheel chair basketball, a blood drive, crafts, bingo, clowns, a talent show, snow cones, face painting, cotton candy and more, officials said in a news release. ...

Navistar to 'phase down' Fort Wayne operations

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE- The following is Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry's written statement from a press conference Tuesday.

The press conference came after Navistar said it will phase down its operations within the city over the next two-three years.....

McMillen Pool closing early on Tuesdays, Thursdays

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — McMillen Pool will close during the evening swim session from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The early closures is due to staff reduction.....

Driver given 17 child restraint citations

Decatur Daily Democrat:

An unusual traffic stop Saturday night in southern Adams County by the Adams County Sheriff's Department resulted in a Jay County woman being charged with 17 counts of child restraint violation....

Animal shelter adoptions and reclaims at record 70.5% in July

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The highest success rate ever achieved by the Adams County Animal Shelter in reuniting lost pets with owners and uniting pets with new owners occurred in July, when more than 70 percent of those animals left the shelter for homes....

A-7 corridor meet Tuesday draws crowd seeking answers

Huntington County Tab:

More than 40 people filled the Roanoke Town Hall as questions arose concerning the future of the A-7 section of the Hoosier Heartland Industrial Corridor during a special meeting of the Roanoke Town Council on Tuesday, Aug. 10.

The meeting's focus was an ordinance that, if passed, will ultimately increase setbacks for industrial and commercial development along CR 900N. ....

Daniels speaks to youth at Roush Lake

Huntington County TAB:

As the summer begins to wind down, Gov. Mitch Daniels paid a visit to members of the Young Hoosier Conservation Corps at J. Edward Roush Lake on Wednesday, Aug. 11, to listen to the youths' experiences and discuss the future of the program....

Pirates make a splash at FunFest

East Allen Times:

NORTH MANCHESTER — North Manchester hosted the 2010 Funfest Aug. 12-14. Among the many exciting events that took place during the course of the festival, one of the most interesting and crowd drawing attractions was the annual parade. .....

County schools open today

Decatur Daily Democrat:

School bells began ringing Monday as the 2010-11 school year began in all three public school systems.
North Adams, Adams Central and South Adams schools have a full day of classes scheduled....

Kekionga Sidewalk Sale growing

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A prediction of nearly 100 displays, booths, tables, etc. has been made for the second annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale in conjunction with Decatur's Kekionga Festival on Saturday, August 28. The sidewalk sale will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Starfire golfers post win

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Led by the medalist round of Kristen Lehman, South Adams scored a 244-258 road win over Wes-Del Wednesday at Muncie Elks Golf Club.
Lehman turned in a round of 49 that included one par and five bogeys....

Starfires eye improvement on court

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

South Adams might have come up short in the number of wins it sought on the volleyball court a year ago, but third year varsity coach Ashley Buckingham thinks her team gained something it had been lacking in prior seasons – respect....

Stratton-Porter touches summer workers at Limberlost

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Three young Adams County ladies found more than employment at the Limberlost State Historic Site in Geneva this past summer. Amy Dietrich, Tori Bullock and Tiffany Morgan met the grand lady of Hoosier writing (Gene Stratton-Porter) and learned to appreciate her in a new way while working at her former home on a summer jobs program....

St. Mark’s celebrates 45 years of service

East Allen Times:


In September, 1965 St. Mark’s Preschool opened its doors with seven students enrolled. Five of those children ended the year under the guidance of Joan Wurm, who took a year break from beginning her nursing training. Mrs. Wurm went on to a long career as a nurse and was one of the founding members of the Monroeville EMS program.....

St. Mark’s celebrates 45 years of service

East Allen Times:


In September, 1965 St. Mark’s Preschool opened its doors with seven students enrolled. Five of those children ended the year under the guidance of Joan Wurm, who took a year break from beginning her nursing training. Mrs. Wurm went on to a long career as a nurse and was one of the founding members of the Monroeville EMS program.....

Panama Canal cruise planned

East Allen Times:

Terry and I have heard from many people that Panama Canal cruises are wonderful, so that is why we chose the Panama Canal as our next winter vacation destination with Edgerton’s Travel Service Inc. And we hope you can join us!....

Friends team up for festival bed races

East Allen Times:

The annual bed races at the Three Rivers Festival are an opportunity for local businesses to do something fun and get some advertising for their companies in the process.

This year, however, one team chose a different route.

Team West Central Mayhem, named from the neighborhood from which they hail, was the only team at the event that did not carry a business sponsorship. .....

Healing through touch

East Allen Times:

Stacey Filler remembers the restless nights spent lying awake in her hospital bed. She remembers the tossing and turning - the steroid-induced insomnia. She remembers the doctors who worked frantically to concoct a regimen of treatment that would destroy the leukemia attempting to consume her.....

Most of South Adams’ ‘to do’ list is complete

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Building and grounds improvements continue to take place at South Adams Schools, according to Director of Facilities Dave Vorhees....

AC budget cost likely $4-$3.4M

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Out of a 2011 budget expected to be $10 million to $11 million for Adams Central Community Schools, the AC school board will be responsible for a proposed $4 million, which could be cut to $3.4 million....

Boys and girls club’s Myers motivated by love for children

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The face of Vicki Myers glows with energy when she talks about how much she enjoys being around children. Myers, the unit director for the South Adams Boys and Girls Club, has spent much of her adult life enjoying the presence of children.
She and her husband, Rex, are the parents of four children, Dustin, Chris, Kirsten and Megan. In addition, they have done volunteer work with the children’s junior high youth group and they have been involved with Sunday school and Vacation Bible School....

Warren Library Board has opening

Huntington County TAB:

The Huntington County Commissioners office announces an opening on the Warren Library board.

Applicants must be a resident of the Warren - Salamonie Township District for two years. The position is a four-year term......

More than 1,000 help out in 18th annual Day of Caring

East Allen Times:

Jack Green, a member of ITT IUE/CWA Local 999, paints a fence surrounding a dumpster at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5901 Homestead Rd., as part of United Way's Day of Caring....

School for sale, but no potential buyers in sight

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The North Adams Community Schools' board of education has approved the initial steps necessary to sell the former Monmouth Elementary school building, although few if any potential buyers are on the horizon.....

West Nile found in county

Decatur Daily Democrat:



The Adams County Health Department has issued a warning that this is prime mosquito season for the next few months and that several pools of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus in Adams County in the past week....

AC cost rise stirs concerns

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Realization that preliminary plans for a construction/renovation project at Adams Central School, plus "soft costs" for various required fees, could push the $10 million job toward $12 million ....

North Adams seeks referendum

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The North Adams school board on Tuesday was asked to consider placing before district voters a referendum that would generate more than $1 million in property tax receipts annually for ....

Adams County included in tour for Chinese bike riders

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


Thanks to Bob Davenport, founder of the internationally acclaimed Christian bike riding mission, Wandering Wheels, a group of 25 Chinese riders had the opportunity to ride their bikes on the back roads of Adams County on Monday. In fact, back roads are what their American bike-riding excursion is all about. Through the strategic planning of Davenport and other Wandering Wheels veterans, the group is spending several days examining sites not normally available for foreign tourists who visit the area.
In the early 1980’s, Wandering Wheels took a team of cyclists to China.

Fort Wayne only zoo in country showing endangered gibbons

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo has the only pair of rare Javan gibbons in the United States. now on display at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, which is the only zoo in the United States to exhibit this endangered species.

Javan gibbons an endangered species and found only on the island of Java in Indonesia, the endangered Javan gibbon is under intense pressure from the island’s burgeoning human population. About 4,000 Javan gibbons remain in tiny patches of rain forest on the island, according to a news release from the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.....

New bid is being made for covered bridge funds

Decatur Daily Democrat:


A brief public hearing was held at Monday's session of the Adams County Commissioners on the third try for a large grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) to renovate the covered bridge near Ceylon.....

Foundation announces 24 recipients of grants

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The July distribution of grants by the Adams County Community Foundation involved 24 area recipients of amounts ranging from $50 to $1,900, according to a foundation announcement....

Shafer says HCCSC’s Website updated to reflect New Tech program highlights

Huntington County TAB:

As Superintendent of Schools for Huntington County Community School Corporation Tracey Shafer enters his sixth year in his seat, he doesn't consider much as new for 2010-2011, mostly just "extensions" of projects that the corporation has been working to implement, such as rolling out Viking New Tech this fall....

Viking New Tech opening new chapter in learning at high school

Huntington County TAB:

Viking New Tech in Huntington North High School opens Thursday, Aug. 12, when Huntington students go back to school, and 116 freshmen are enrolled as the first-ever students to walk VNT's new halls.

VNT Director and HNHS Assistant Principal Kelly Renier says Huntington's New Tech location is one of 16 in Indiana, the most in the nation, and the Northeast Indiana region has the largest concentration in the country as well....

Woodworking at Heritage Days

East Allen Times:

HUNTERTOWN — Their ages range from twelve to 88, but the newly formed Huntertown Woodworkers LLC is a club of people who just like to make things.

The club had a booth set up at Huntertown Heritage Days last weekend and hosted demonstrations and displayed some of its work....

Night of the street performer

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE — Street performers took over a portion of downtown Fort Wayne Saturday and transformed One Summit Square into a jostling bustle of magicians, musicians, escape artists, jugglers and dancers.

The second annual Buskerfest celebrated the street performer and crowds could wander through vendor and food booths and take in the many performances that were going on....

AC grad saves a life

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Bailey Gerke, a 2009 Adams Central High School graduate, had not expected that the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training she received in her health occupation class would someday save a life. ....

Goose gone

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The doors were locked and a hand-written sign was posted stating "Course Closed" at the Grey Goose golf course in Decatur on Friday morning....

Clock Tower Dedication Video

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Muensterberg Plaza and Clock Tower Dedication (First Hour) from Berne Tri-Weekly News on Vimeo.

The Skype is the limit in the Celebration of Swiss Barns day

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

A group of at least 35 people sat in awe inside the shelter of the Swiss barn at Swiss Heritage Village on Saturday morning. Through the technology of Skype, local leaders were able to communicate directly with officials in Switzerland through a global “Celebration of Swiss Barns” in the United States, Canada, and Switzerland.....

S. 13th St. to reopen Saturday

Decatur Daily Democrat:

City officials said this morning that the section of S. 13th St. which has been closed all week for repairs to a railroad crossing will be reopened at 8 a.m. Saturday.....

Monroe budget shows increase

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The proposed 2011 budget for the Town of Monroe is up over the 2010 proposal given in August a year ago: $376,400 vs. $365,179, an increase of $11,221. The proposal was outlined by ....

Auction money makes comeback

Huntington County TAB:

Two animals set new record prices per head during the 2010 Huntington County 4-H auction, which topped the $300,000 mark as a total of 826 animals were sold off to buyers on Thursday night, July 29.

"That's a huge testament to our county and how many people support the 4-H fair," said Cory Boxell, a member of the 4-H auction committee. "Overall, I couldn't be happier."...

Dairy’s new owner pledges new approach in meeting with Huntington County Commissioners

Huntington County TAB:

After a local dairy farm caused controversy in the past several years over the farm's environmental stewardship, the farm's new owner approached the Huntington County Commissioners on Monday, Aug. 2, pledging a new approach to the farm's management.

Johan De Groot, the son of the dairy's former owner, Johannas De Groot, said he will work to take care of the environment around the farm and be a good neighbor to the county residents living in the area.

Presslers to compete at national pageant

Huntington County TAB:

Alisha Pressler and Kalee Pressler, both of Huntington, were recently selected to participate in Nationals' 2010 Miss Junior Teen and Miss Junior Pre-Teen Northern Indiana Pageant, respectively.

The event will be held on Aug. 21....

Holtz starts scholarship at Indiana Tech

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE – Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz established a scholarship fund at Indiana Tech after speaking at the university’s 2010 Commencement.

The Lou Holtz Persistence Scholarship will assist students in the College of professional studies who experience a temporary economic hardship.

Gateway advisory group meets

East Allen Times:

FORT WAYNE – The Gateway Advisory Committee hosted its first meeting Wednesday.

The 14-member committee will help the city of Fort Wayne's planning staff in the next year to write a 10-year strategy to enhance corridors leading into Fort Wayne from places such as interstates 69 and 469 and the airport or destinations such as the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and downtown....

Storms bring 2.56 rain, Reidenbach roof damage

Decatur Daily Democrat:

It looks like the spigot is going to be turned off for the rest of the week after two and a half inches of rain fell in Decatur in the last 48 hours or so.....

Crossing work could be done by weekend

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Decatur Mayor John Schultz said at this week's city council meeting that he has been informed the work on the S. 13th St. railroad crossing could be done by this weekend, weather permitting. ...

EACS school registration starts Tuesday

East Allen Times:

NEW HAVEN — District-wide registration for East Allen County Schools for the 2010-11 school year is next week.

Registration is from 3-7 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday. ...

Scott Litwiller named SA superintendent designee

Decatur Daily Democrat:

South Adams Elementary School Principal Scott Litwiller has been named as the superintendent designee for South Adams Schools, effective at 5:31 p.m. this Friday....

City sets budget at $5.5M-plus

Decatur Daily Democrat:

First, the bad news: the City of Decatur has suffered a huge loss in assessed valuation for 2011 and a 25% percent loss in its County Option Income Tax (COIT) revenue for next year....

“Yes Sir, Reusser, Dr. Reusser,” was a common cry a century ago

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

It was once a local icon for a man referred to by many as the, “horse and buggy doctor.” These days, the horse and buggy silhouette hangs silently near the central entrance to the MRE Cemetery, a reminder of the dedication of a physician who used to ride his horse and buggy through storms and brutal weather to deliver one of the over 4,500 children he delivered during his lengthy career.
“I walked too, riding horseback when the roads were muddy. I delivered hundreds of babies for five dollars,” Reusser was quoted as saying by Sherman Stucky in the Adams County History Book of 1979.....

Few teens cited for cell use

Decatur Daily Democrat:

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana police have issued very few tickets to drivers age 17 and younger for using cell phones while driving since a ban on the practice took effect last summer....

54 homes need city sewer hookups

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Letters mailed by the Adams County Board of Health to the owners of 54 homes on the fringes of Decatur, but outside the city limits, were a subject of discussion at Monday's session of the county commissioners....

Llama Lovers named top 4-H club in Allen County

East Allen Times:

Llama Lovers – Critter Haven Farm Outstanding 4-H Club for 2010
FORT WAYNE — The Llama Lovers – Critter Haven Farm 4-H Club was recognized as the Outstanding 4-H Club for 2010 during the 4-H Awards Ceremony.

The Llama Lovers were selected from over 31 different 4-H clubs in Allen County to receive the honor during the 4-H awards ceremony at the conclusion of the 2010 Allen County Fair....

Allen County Fair projects feed area hungry

East Allen Times:

FOR WAYNE — Allen County 4-H garden project exhibitors turned the 2010 Allen County Fair July 20-25 into a "giving fair" by donating their projects to help feed hungry people throughout the community.
Donations came from the 4-H Garden project exhibits, an individual 4-H club, and various businesses were part of the mixture that made the Allen County Fair a “giving fair”.

United Way Mini-Triathlon to now include Fun Run

Huntington County Tab:

This year's United Way 2010 Team Mini-Triathlon is expanding to allow runners an opportunity to participate by entering a 5K Fun Run, which will be held Sept. 12, on the Parkview Huntington Hospital campus.

Parkview Huntington Hospital is the title sponsor for the Team Mini-Triathlon, a One-Mile Fun Walk and the 5K Fun Run.

Also new this year, Summit City Radio of Fort Wayne station V102.9, Huntington's newest radio station with towers in Roanoke, will broadcast from the event....

French honor local veteran

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Dick Linn, who grew up in Decatur and graduated from Decatur High School, was one of seven friends who enlisted in the service en masse in January of 1943, right after the last of them turned 18....

Clock tower words said ‘what you learn in Berne’

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Faith and Courage. Commitment and Integrity.
Hard Work and Heritage. Hope and Vision.
Those word are etched in stone on the four sides of the newly-erected Muensterberg Clock Tower in Berne, a testament to the Mennonite settlers from Switzerland who in 1852 came to what is now southern Adams County, Indiana, to start a better life.

Gillettes return to Swiss Days Race lead

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The Swiss Days Race king has returned…he’s just slowed a bit.
Justin Gillette, winner of five straight First Bank of Berne race titles from 2004-2009, reclaimed his throne on an ideal Saturday morning, posting a 16:05.8 winning time, a few seconds faster than his runner-up time of a year ago, but the slowest of any of his six winning times....

“Incredible” and “Awesome” said over 2,000 attending Swiss Clock Tower dedication on Saturday evening

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Mary Jo Roth (Nussbaum) graduated from Adams Central High School and had grown up on a farm northwest of Berne. Her father was a farmer and her mother sewed cover for local upholsterers. For a good part of her life, she and her husband, Roland, have lived in the Angola area and been active in church work there....