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Commissioners’ certificate sale schedule

COLUMBIA CITY – The Whitley County Board of Commissioners will conduct an on-line tax certificate sale of delinquent properties that did not sell at the prior Whitley County tax sale beginning...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 County

Local dance studio changes hands

by Katie Wagnerkwagner@busconews.comAs the weather stays cool in the new year, dancing at Center Stage Dance Academy (CSDA) in Churubusco continues to heat up as competition season approaches.The new year...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Local

History Center news

by Chuck Jones and Chuck MathieuIn the late 1700’s and very early 1800’s this area was the hunting grounds of the Miami Indians and their Chief was Little Turtle. He...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Local

Cut-a-thon for Barcus family

Hair Solutions in Churubusco is doing a cut-a-thon for Carrie (Addis) Barcus on February 11 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. All money will go to Carrie and her family...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Local

Churubusco student in first Wagon Wheel

Cameron Crick, a sixth grader at Churubusco Junior High School, is a member of the all children cast of “Tiny Thumbelina the Musical,”  being presented on February 4 and 5...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Local

Local student named to Huntington Univer

William Stauffer, a sophomore Communication Studies major from Churubusco, was named to the dean's list at Huntington University for the fall semester of the 2011-12 school year. The dean's list is...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Local

Faith Christian Academy pizza sale

Here’s a trivia question for you: On what day of the year is the most pizza eaten by Americans? The answer  … Super Bowl Sunday! To help you have the...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 County

Travel Time Senior Tours May - November

The 2012 tours being booked are as follows: Thursday, May 3: Day trip to “Theater at the Center” in Munster, Indiana. Show “Making God Laugh” refers to a line by Woody...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 County

Zumba-Thon this weekend

The Churubusco High School Aerobics Class is holding a Zumba-Thon this Saturday, February 4 from 9-10 a.m. at the Churubusco High School gym. The fundraiser is to purchase aerobic equipment.Bring...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Local

Airman Caskey completes basic training

Air Force Airman Derric W. Caskey graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Local

Upper Wabash's Eagle Watch field trip

Enjoy the majesty of bald eagles in Indiana with the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services' Annual Eagle Watch field trips on February 18 and 19. Participants will meet at the interpretive center...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 State and National

Noble County Relay for Life fundraiser

This year’s annual American Cancer Society fundraiser will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at its regular site: The West Noble High School track and football field, south of...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 County

Parkview Health named best-performing he

Parkview Health has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as being one of the 64 best-performing health systems in the country. Thomson Reuters analyzed the performance of 321 health systems and...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 County

Cookie Cottage sweetens blood donation o

Helping to save a life is a little sweeter during the American Red Cross’ Life is Sweet Blood Drive in February.  Come to donate February 14 and 15 at the...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 County

Local student named to Trine president's

Freshman mechanical engineering major, Dustin Arvola of Churubusco, was named to the president’s list at Trine University for the fall semester of 2011. To be named to the president’s list...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Local

Daffodil Days fundraiser for cancer

Indiana residents can fight back against cancer and share hope for those facing the disease by supporting the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days®. This longstanding fundraiser is about more than...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 State and National

Bob Knight to appear at Wagon Wheel Thea

Legendary Coach Bob Knight will appear on the Wagon Wheel Theatre stage Saturday, April 14. Knight is beloved in Hoosier country, but has become one of the most popular sports...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 County

Four CES students participate in Honors

Four Churubusco Elementary School students were selected through an audition process to participate in the Indiana Music Educators Elementary Honors Choir at the organization’s professional development conference held January 20-21...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

HALO Foundation to help orphans worldwid

HALO’S Mission Statement: The HALO Foundation is committed to enhancing the living conditions and providing art therapy for orphans Worldwide. HALO provides American youth with opportunities to learn philanthropy and...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 State and National

Purdue Ag Fish Fry at State Fairgrounds

The Purdue Ag Fish Fry will be held Saturday, February 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The Ag Forecast will be at...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 State and National

Valentine Hike at Merry Lea Center in Go

If your valentine is the outdoor type, he or she will enjoy this couple’s hike more than another bottle of cologne. Go to Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 County

"Courageous" movie to be shown at Merria

Merriam Christian Chapel will present the Sherwood Pictures film “Courageous” on Sunday, January 29. “Courageous” follows the lives of five men and how they handle the challenges of their jobs, their...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 County

Churubusco FFA runner-up in basketball t

Last weekend Churubusco FFA competed in the annual District III FFA Basketball Tournament held at West Noble H.S. Fifteen FFA teams participated in the tournament. The double elimination tourney resulted...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

Churubusco High School Honor Roll and Ho

Below is the list of the students named to the Honor Roll and Honorable Mention: Honor Roll Grade 12 Tyler Arrowsmith, Clinton Bechtold, Gregory Bloem, Raquel Brandt, Victoria Burch, Brooke Carter, Alexis Claycomb,...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

Churubusco Jr. High Honor Roll and Honor

Following is a list of students named to the Honor Roll at Churubusco Jr.-Sr. High School: Honor Roll Grade 8 Alyssa Anderson, Shelby Brockman, Anna Bulmahn, Camille Cseri, Robert Dreyer, Julia Folland, Bridgette...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

Churubusco History Center news

by Chuck Jones and Chuck Mathieu Here is a history note from 100 years ago: In 1912 Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall swept the county in the Presidential Election. Thomas Marshall,...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

Look Good ... Feel Better program for ar

The Whitley County Giving Circle for Women’s Health is pleased to announce that it will offer the well-known, Look Good . . .  Feel Better program in our community for...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 County

Beef and Dairy Steer Weigh-In

Weigh-In for Beef and Dairy Steers for 4-H’ers will be Saturday, February 11 at the Whitley County 4-H Fairground Beef Barn from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you know...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 County

Photos of Vietnam heroes needed

The people of Indiana suffered a large number of losses in the Vietnam War, sacrificing 1,530 service-men and women in combat. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) mission to honor...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 State and National

U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock s

INDIANAPOLIS – IN State Treasurer Richard Mourdock, U.S. Senate Candidate in the 2012 Republican Primary against six-term Senator Dick Lugar, signed the U.S. Term Limit (USTL)’s “Amendment Pledge,” in which...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 State and National

Fire and Ice Festival held

Churubusco resident and Festival Organizer Stan Horne displays an ice sculpture that he carved last weekend during the Whitley County Fire and Ice Festival in Columbia City. The sculpture was...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

School exploring new cafeteria

by Katie Wagner kwagner@busconews.com A new cafeteria is in the plans for Smith-Green Community Schools. Dick Moake of Moake Park Group presented the SGCS Board of School Trustees with a building project plan...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

New Era Show Choir Invitational Saturday

On Saturday, January 28, New Era will host its annual Show Choir Invitational at Churubusco High School.  This competition features schools from around the state including the women’s groups for...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

Town Marshal to work three days a week a

by Dave Crabill dcrabill@busconews.com Town Marshal Chad Fulkerson will work three days a week at Smith-Green schools for the rest of the school year as the Resource Officer. Last October, the school requested...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

Spelling Bee winners at Churubusco Junio

(Dalton Walker)The Spelling Bee was held at Churubusco Junior High Monday. The winner was Dalton Walker and runner-up was Andrew Boggess. Walker will advance to the Whitley County Spelling Bee...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

Zumba-Thon at Churubusco High School

The Churubusco High School Aerobics Class is holding a Zumba-Thon on Saturday, February 4 from 9-10 a.m. at the Churubusco High School gym. The fundraiser is to purchase aerobic equipment. Bring...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Local

Churubusco Elementary staff members prom

Staff members at CES are shown here wearing their “Wilbur the Ant” shirts because “Wilbur” is coming to CES soon! CES is selling a book called, “Wilbur the Ant- Wilbur...

Comments 19 Jan 2012 Local

Book signing in Albion

A book signing will be held Monday, January 30,  from 3:30 - 6 p.m. at the Noble County Public Library, organized by Mark R. Hunter. He will sign his books (whether...

Comments 19 Jan 2012 County

Noble County 4-H Call Out meetings annou

What is a Call Out meeting? It is the beginning of the new 4-H year for most 4-H members, and an informational meeting for first time 4-H members and parents....

Comments 19 Jan 2012 County

Six Eagles advance to Regional

(Chase Downing gets ready to shoot on his opponent David Wilde of Northrop in the 120 pound championship match. Downing lost by a 4-0 decision and finished sectional runner-up.) photo...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Lady Eagles win on senior night

(Senior Heather Monk shoots for two of her game high 12 points. Monk also grabbed 11 rebounds in the Lady Eagles’ win over South Adams.) photo by hiattLARGER IMAGEby Don...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Busco Eagles beat Central Noble

(Tyler Arrowsmith takes it to the Cougar defense for two of his game high 24 points. Arrowsmith went 8-8 in the field and 8-10 from the free-throw line.) photo by...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Chase Downing ~ Athlete of the Week 02.0

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Athlete of the Week

Baseball Auction/Supper a success

by Don Hiatt dhiatt@busconews.com The fourth annual Churubusco baseball chili supper and auction was successful as it raised over $1,000 for the baseball program. Along with the jersey auction, the autographed baseballs,...

Comments 31 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Basketball ~ Eagles score victory over L

(Churubusco's big man, Tyler Arrowsmith, takes it to the hoop for two of his 22 points. Arrowsmith had 15 rebounds including four on the offensive end.) photo by hiattLARGER IMAGEby...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Wrestlers finish second in conference to

(Sam Siddons won the 182 pound division at the NECC meet last Saturday. Siddons defeated Mike Gaetz to reach the finals. Siddons beat previously undefeated Dalton Hinen 2-1 in the...

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Tyler Arrowsmith ~ Athlete of the Week 0

Comments 25 Jan 2012 Athlete of the Week

Athletic handbook meeting to be held

The next athletic handbook meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 31 at 6 p.m. in the Annex Room. At this meeting a copy of the proposed 2012 – 2013...

Comments 19 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

ERGC announces golf league

Eel River Golf Course announces the start of the Spring Tune-up Two Man Scramble Simulator League.It will be nine holes per week beginning January 30. Cost is $14 per person...

Comments 19 Jan 2012 Local

Wrestlers place fourth at Woodlan Invita

(Adam Boggess tries to get a reversal against Kameran Clemens of Wayne Trace in the 138 lb. Championship match. Boggess won by a pin in the first round and a...

Comments 19 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Eagles beat Hornets in NECC tournament

(Chris Jones splits the defenders during the Westview game and finished with six points on the night. Jones had 12 points against Angola in the Eagles’ first round win.) photo...

Comments 19 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Lady Eagles bow out of tournament early

(Haleigh Gross drives to the basket against Angola during the NECC tournament. Gross led the Lady Eagles with seven points, she also added two rebounds and had a steal.) photo...

Comments 19 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

4th Annual Baseball chili supper and auc

by Don Hiatt dhiatt@busconews.com Churubusco Baseball Coach Mark Grove has announced this year’s jersey auction. It will take place before the Central Noble-Churubusco basketball game on Friday, January 27th. The chili supper...

Comments 18 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Sam Siddons ~ Athlete of the Week 01.18.

Comments 18 Jan 2012 Athlete of the Week

Basketball ~ Eagles split on week

(Joe Zumbrun goes up for two during the game against Woodlan. Zumbrun has a key role on defense this year for the Eagles.) photo by hiattLARGER IMAGEby Don Hiatt dhiatt@busconews.com The Churubusco...

Comments 11 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Basketball ~ Lady Eagles drop a pair

(Haleigh Gross shoots and connects for a three-pointer against Fremont. Gross led the Eagles with 13 points on the night. She also led the Eagles with 14 points against Hamilton.)...

Comments 11 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Haleigh Gross ~ Athlete of the Week 01.1

Comments 11 Jan 2012 Athlete of the Week

Basketball ~ Lady Eagles fall to Patriot

(Jacey Keener shoots for three and connects in the Lady Eagles game against Heritage. Keener had five points and five rebounds on the night.) photo by hiattLARGER IMAGEby Don Hiatt dhiatt@busconews.com The...

Comments 04 Jan 2012 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Chandler Blake ~ Athlete of the Week 01.

Comments 04 Jan 2012 Athlete of the Week

Beat Big Daddy contest

by Don Hiatt dhiatt@busconews.com Joe Meriwether wins Week 17 and Geiger grabbed top prize. Joe Meriwether won the last week of the Beat Big Daddy contest by getting 14 out of 16...

Comments 04 Jan 2012 Local

Ideal Fish & Game Club elects officers f

On Sunday, January 1, the Ideal Fish & Game Club of Churubusco held it’s annual election for Club Officers for 2012. Those elected were: Jake Leazier, President; Adam Leazier, Vice...

Comments 04 Jan 2012 Local

Eagles runner-up at Rochester wrestling

by Don Hiatt dhiatt@busconews.com The Churubusco Wrestling team traveled to Rochester Friday to compete in the John McKee Invitational. There were 16 teams competing in the Invitational and the Churubusco Eagles placed...

Comments 28 Dec 2011 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Bowhunters Hall of Fame member to speak

Local hunting enthusiasts, don’t miss this chance to attend a hog roast banquet with guest speaker Dwight Schuh, one of the nation’s top bowhunters on February 17, 2012 at Pathway...

Comments 28 Dec 2011 Local

Beat Big Daddy contest

by Don Hiatt dhiatt@busconews.com Hold the presses, is it really true? Did Big Daddy FINALLY win a week?!?!? Well, yes I did! I got all the games right, except for the Dallas game....

Comments 28 Dec 2011 Local

Jayhawks tournament champs at Spiece

The sixth grade Churubusco Jayhawks were both League and Tournament Champions at Spiece recently. Pictured in front row left to right are: Hunter Perlich, Elijah Hales, Bryce Geiger, and Josh...

Comments 28 Dec 2011 Local

Jason Nicodemus ~ Athlete of the Week 12

Comments 28 Dec 2011 Athlete of the Week

Eagle Wrestlers Conference Champs

(The 2011-2012 NECC Wrestling Champions are your Churubusco Eagles. The Eagles went undefeated throughout the Conference schedule going 9-0 and brought home the NECC title for the second time, the...

Comments 21 Dec 2011 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Basketball ~ Eagles win two, even record

(Tyler Arrowsmith uses the glass for two of his game high 23 points in the Eagles’ win over Manchester. Arrowsmith had eight points and seven rebounds in Churubusco's 44-32 win...

Comments 21 Dec 2011 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Basketball ~ Lady Eagles fall to Panther

(Savannah Labenz shoots for two during the Lady Eagles’ game against Prairie Heights. Labenz had four points for Churubusco against the Panthers.) photo by hiattLARGER IMAGEby Don Hiatt dhiatt@busconews.com The Churubusco Lady...

Comments 21 Dec 2011 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Cheerleaders hold fall football banquet

The CHS Cheerleaders held their fall football banquet recently. In attendance were (front row left to right) Mandi Krecik, Eagle Heart Award, Nicole Trump, Co-Captain, Michaela Hoffman, Mental Attitude, Abby...

Comments 21 Dec 2011 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Geiger on a roll, wins for second time i

by Don Hiatt dhiatt@busconews.com Tom Geiger is the week 15 winner in the Beat Big Daddy contest. Geiger is on fire with his picks as he has claimed the top spot in...

Comments 21 Dec 2011 Local

Josh LeFever ~ Athlete of the Week 12.21

Comments 21 Dec 2011 Athlete of the Week

Wrestling ~ Eagles remain undefeated in

(Adam Boggess shoots in on his opponent to take him down to the mat. Boggess would pin the Cougar wrestler in 1:12, he also won by a pin against Eastside.)...

Comments 14 Dec 2011 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Kuznar named to Journal Gazette All-Area

Churubusco junior Eric Kuznar was named to the Journal Gazette All-Area team at defensive tackle. Kuznar finished with 48 tackles, eight for loss and four quarterback sacks. Pictured with Kuznar...

Comments 14 Dec 2011 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Basketball ~ Eagles get first win

(Tyler Arrowsmith lays in two of his 18 points in the Eagles’ 52-43 loss to Columbia City. Arrowsmith had 12 points in the Eagles’ win over West Noble on Saturday.)...

Comments 14 Dec 2011 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Basketball ~ Lady Eagles up-ended by the

(Chayenne McRoberts came off the bench and scored six points against the West Noble Chargers. McRoberts was perfect from the free-throw line going four for four in the game.) photo...

Comments 14 Dec 2011 Churubusco Eagle Sports

Adam Boggess ~ Athlete of the Week 12.14

Comments 14 Dec 2011 Athlete of the Week

LeFever named All-State

by Don Hiatt dhiatt@busconews.com Churubusco senior Josh LeFever has been named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association and AP All-State team at the linebacker position. Jason Nicodemus was named to the junior...

Comments 14 Dec 2011 Churubusco Eagle Sports

John Murray

FORT WAYNE -- John R. Murray, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Peru, Ind., he worked as an accountant and computer manager...

Comments 31 Jan 2012Obituaries

Phyllis Myers

RICHMOND -- Phyllis A. Myers, 82, of Richmond, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Forest Park Health Campus. Born September 10, 1929, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of...

Comments 31 Jan 2012Obituaries

Evelyn Combs

Evelyn Juanita Combs, 78, a former resident of Garrett, passed away at 6:37 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne. She had been hospitalized...

Comments 28 Jan 2012Obituaries

Helen Jetmore

AVILLA--Helen S. Jetmore, 101, a resident of Avilla and widow of Charles Jetmore, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the Provena Sacred Heart Home in...

Comments 25 Jan 2012Obituaries

William Speakman

GARRETT -- William A. Speakman, Sr., 84, went to meet his Lord on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Garrett. Born in Decatur, he was a U.S. Navy (Seabees)...

Comments 24 Jan 2012Obituaries

Grace Akers

CHURUBUSCO -- Grace Akers, 89, a former resident of rural Churubusco in Noble County and widow of Donald G. Akers, passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012,...

Comments 22 Jan 2012Obituaries

Nathan Castor

Nathan Ronald Castor, 27, formerly of Kendallville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Nathan was born on March 9, 1984 in Bristol, Pennsylvania, a son of Ronald C. and...

Comments 22 Jan 2012Obituaries

Elsie Shady

CHURUBUSCO -- Elsie Jean Shady, 82, fell asleep in death this past Thursday, January 19, 2012. Born in Fort Wayne, December 3, 1929, Elsie dedicated her life to Jehovah God and...

Comments 21 Jan 2012Obituaries

Geraldine Fiedler

BRADENTON, FL -- Geraldine "Jerry" Rose Smith Fiedler, formerly of Churubusco, died Jan. 6, 2012 in Bradenton, Fl. Born Aug. 31, 1919 in Whitley County, Indiana, she was preceded in death...

Comments 13 Jan 2012Obituaries

Angelo Marcano

FORT WAYNE -- Angelo L. Marcano, 48, a resident of Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:22 a.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He...

Comments 10 Jan 2012Obituaries

Alice Jones

FORT WAYNE -- Alice Jane Jones, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Ossian Health Care. Born on September 6, 1935, in Fort Wayne, she worked...

Comments 10 Jan 2012Obituaries

Donnie Stone

FORT WAYNE -- Donnie D. Stone, 76, died on Thursday, January 5, 2012, in St. Augustine, Florida. Born August 29, 1935, in McCaskill, Alaska, he was the son of the late...

Comments 10 Jan 2012Obituaries

Martha Jane Johnson

ALBION - Martha Jane Johnson, 83, a resident of rural Albion and widow of Roderick C. Johnson, passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 8, 2012, at the home of her...

Comments 09 Jan 2012Obituaries

Harry McKinley

FORT WAYNE -- Harry E. McKinley, Sr., 90, passed away quietly in his sleep on Friday, December 30, 2011, at Parkview Hospital. He worked over 70 years as a truck driver,...

Comments 09 Jan 2012Obituaries

Ruth Turner

FORT WAYNE -- Ruth E. Turner, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed way on Monday, January 2, 2012, at Parkview Hospital. Born August 29, 1931, in Allen County, she retired in 1992...

Comments 09 Jan 2012Obituaries

Beatrice Shoup

FORT WAYNE -- Beatrice E. Shoup, 88, of Ft. Wayne, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett. Born in Sioux City, IA, Beatrice was a member...

Comments 03 Jan 2012Obituaries

Lynn Louden

NEW HAVEN -- Lynn L. Louden, 60, a life-long resident of New Haven, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011, at home. Born September 25, 1951, he was the son of the...

Comments 03 Jan 2012Obituaries

Gertrude Kerns

FORT WAYNE -- Gertrude M. Kerns, 92, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011, at University Park Nursing Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Detroit, Mich., she was a homemaker, loving mother,...

Comments 03 Jan 2012Obituaries

Dorothy Brockhaus

CHURUBUSCO -- Dorothy I. Brockhaus, 87, a resident of Churubusco and widow of Edward Brockhaus, Jr., passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 9:55 p.m. at Parkview Hospital in...

Comments 01 Jan 2012Obituaries