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PHCS Announces Kindergarten Registration
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
(BRUSHY PRAIRIE) - Appointments are being made for kindergarten registration at Prairie Heights Community Schools for May 30th from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Children have to be at least five years old before August 1st in order to enroll in Kindergarten. Parents should call Prairie Heights Elementary School at 351-2028 to schedule a time for their child to be registered and undergo a brief screening process. They are also being asked to bring the child's immunization records, social security card, legal birth certificate, and custody papers if applicable to the appointment.
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Auburn Teen Injured In ORV Accident
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
(CORUNNA) - An Auburn teenager was injured Friday night in an off road vehicle accident in the 800 block of County Road 28 in Corunna. Indiana Conservation Officers report 15-year-old Katlyn R. Rutkowski was operating the O.R.V. on a trail through a wooded area behind a residence at about 6:45pm when she sideswiped a tree. She and a passenger were thrown from the machine. Rutkowski was taken by private vehicle to DeKalb Health for treatment of lung and back injuries as well as for abrasions. Rutkowski was later released. Conservation Officers were assisted by the DeKalb County Sheriffs Department.
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Cameron Announces Appointment Of Senior Nursing Director
Friday, May 17th, 2013
(ANGOLA) - Cameron Hospital officials announced the appointment of Michelle Walter on Friday as the Senior Director of Nursing. Walter will start her new job on May 28th. She has been employed at Cameron since 2009 working as a Case Management/Utilization Review nurse. She worked at Sturgis Hospital and at Parkview Hospital before coming to Cameron four years ago. Her responsibilities will include leading the nursing team in the Emergency Department, Surgical Services and in the Medical/Surgical Unit.
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Steuben County April Unemployment at 8.1%
Friday, May 17th, 2013
(UNDATED) - Figures released by Indiana Workforce Development on Friday indicated that Steuben County's unemployment rate went down sharply in April to 8.1 percent. That's down from the March jobless rate of 9.5 percent. Steuben County's workforce also increased by 161 workers with 386 more members of the workforce able to find jobs when compared to March. The unemployment rates in neighboring counties showed the same kind of drop of nearly one-and-a-half percent. Noble County was also at 8.1 percent while DeKalb County was at eight percent and LaGrange County was at 6.7 percent. The statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate went down to 8.5 percent which officials say was the largest one month decrease in over a year. Over 6,800 private sector jobs were added in Indiana over the last month. Workforce Development Commissioner Scott Sanders says the April employment picture is cause for cautious optimism. He added while there is more work to do, things seem to be moving in the right direction.
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Swick Broadcasting Moving Into "Big Green Building"
Friday, May 17th, 2013
(ANGOLA) - Swick Broadcasting is literally going downhill. After broadcasting on top of Hoosier Hill north of Angola since the late 1980's, the broadcast group will soon be moving its studios and offices south to the "Big Green Building" at 330 Intertech Parkway where the building offers 36,000 square feet. You may see the "For Sale" sign in front of the current building but owner Steve Swick, who recently purchased the Intertech Parkway property, emphasizes WLKI Radio is staying in Angola. Swick purchased Lake Cities Broadcasting in 2008. There was only one station when WLKI first moved to 2655 North U.S. 127. That changed in the 90's when WLZZ "Wheels 104.5 and WTHD "Thunder Country 105.5" signed on. Two stations in Sturgis, Michigan were later bought and eventually four more stations came into the fold. With nine stations now in the group, the operation had outgrown its space in the current building. Some of the broadcasters have been forced to share studios with engineering equipment. There was also a space crunch for technology equipment. The building that currently houses Swick Broadcasting is now on the market. With larger space to operate out of on Intertech Parkway, the staff and management of Swick Broadcasting hope to continue serving their loyal listeners in Steuben County and throughout northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio and southern Lower Michigan.
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Kendallville Man Home After Being Reported As Missing
Friday, May 17th, 2013
(KENDALLVILLE) - A Kendallville man who was reported as missing is safe and sound. Kendallville Police say 32-year-old Christopher Keenan returned home safely on Friday night several hours after they issued a news release asking for the publics help to find him.
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Nigros Honored With Fremont First Beautification Award
Friday, May 17th, 2013
(FREMONT) - John and Gwen Nigro are the latest winners of the Fremont First Beautification Award. The Nigros were honored for the work they have done to the exterior of their home at 206 Toledo Street in Fremont which was built in 1835. The house was purchased from Gwen Nigro's parents about 16 years ago. The house has gotten new siding, windows and landscaping along with new plumbing and heating. The kitchen and bathroom have also been remodeled. The Nigros have found some interesting things about the house including an Underground Railroad pit that was just inside the pantry in the kitchen. The award is sponsored by Cameron Hospital and its purpose is to promote and recognize the efforts of Fremont residents who improve their properties.
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Positive Signs In NE Indiana Wage & Benefit Study
Thursday, May 16th, 2013
(UNDATED) - A wage and benefits study of the four corner counties in northeast Indiana reveals some promising data. It says 86 percent of the companies reported hiring in the last six months, equaling about 1800 new jobs. 57 percent planned to make new hires this year and more than one-third expect to continue hiring next year. On the wage side, 90 percent reported wage increases in the last twelve months, and nearly as many (85 percent) plan to increase wages again next year. The survey covered nearly 90 employers in LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and DeKalb Counties and was conducted by the economic development organizations in those counties. Sponsors included Indiana Michigan Power, Wabash Valley Power, NIPSCO, the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, and the Northeast Indiana Workforce Investment Board.
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Two Arrested In Stroh Drug Bust
Thursday, May 16, 2013
(STROH) - An attempt to serve an arrest warrant led to new charges against a couple in the Stroh area early Thursday morning. LaGrange County deputies and Indiana State Police went to a residence at 4095 South 1170 East at the request of Steuben County deputies. They had a warrant for 22-year-old Kayla Wallace charging her with possesion of meth, marijuana and paraphernalia. Wallace and 22-year-old Tyler Collins of Garrett were found at the residence. The officers noticed odors believed to be from controlled substances coming from the bedroom where the two were found. A search located suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and paraphernalia. Officers arrested Wallace on new charges of maintaining a common nuisance, possession of marijuana with a prior conviction, and possession of paraphernalia. They charged Collins with possession of meth, maintaining a common nuisance, and possession of paraphernalia.
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Drugs Found During Kendallville Taxidemy Investigation
Thursday, May 16th, 2013
(KENDALLVILLE) - Indiana Conservation Officers went to a Kendallville residence for a taxidermy investigation Wednesday afternoon, instead they found drugs. They were looking for alleged unlicensed taxidermy work on the part of Jason Maxston on West Vine Street. Officers used a search warrant for the residence and an out building and say they found about 30 marijuana plants as part of an indoor marijuana growing operation. They say they also found a large amount of processed marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphermalia and several animals that police say were illegally possessed by Maxston for taxidermy purposes. Maxston was booked at the Noble County Jail on three felony drug charges. He was later released after posting bond.
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