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Total Market Coverage SmartShopper Noble & LaGrange ADVERTISER Counties Weekly - Tuesday Carrier delivered to non-subscribers Tuesday - Sunday Steuben ...... 11,132 Daily ...... 6,295 LaGrange ...... 6,140 Largest City ...... Kendallville Noble ...... 11,782 Distance to Fort Wayne ...... 31 miles THE NEWSLaGrange SUN DeKalb ...... 11,471 Median Household Income THE HERALD Noble ...... $52,393 REPUBLICAN LaGrange ...... $58,336 2019 Media Information ADVANCE-LEADER DeKalb Steuben Ligonier THE BUTLER BULLETIN County Sports Wrap-up of area prep COMING SUNDAY Noble County Tuesday - Sunday How to protect babies Wednesday basketball action, B1 January 9, 2019 during cold and flu season Weekly - Thursday Daily ...... 3,350 Vol. 142 No. 2 Largest City ...... Angola County Seat of Noble County, Indiana thealbionnewera.com $1.00 Circulation ...... 620 Police seek armed robbery suspects Median Household Income ..... $52,182 Distance to Fort Wayne ...... 39 miles BY MATT GETTS The larger of the suspects, [email protected] approximately 5-8 to 6-feet SERVING NOBLE AND LAGRANGE COUNTIES ALBION — The Albion tall and weighing 230-260 Police Department is investi- pounds, was wearing a THE GARRETT gating an armed robbery, gray, hooded sweatshirt. Median Household Income ...... $52,749 which occurred early Sunday This suspect displayed the Snow likely at the Marathon gas station handgun. MORE WEATHER, PAGE A7. Saturday JANUARy 12, 2019 THE in the 200 block of South The second suspect was Orange Street. wearing a blue shirt and CLIPPER According to a news has an unknown tattoo on release from Albion Town the back of his neck. He is Marshal Scott Cole, two described as being 5-6 to Kendallville, Indiana NEWS-SUN.COM $1.25 white males with bandanas 5-10, weighing 210-230 covering their faces entered pounds. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED STAR the gas station at approxi- After taking the cash and This photo provided by the Albion Town Marshal’s mately 2:10 a.m. Sunday. cigarettes, the suspects fled Office shows a partial tattoo on the back of the neck Tuesday One of the suspectsINSIDE TODAY:the store on Wrestling foot. teamof one wins of the suspectsfinal involvedhome inmatch, an armed MORE robbery ON PAGE 3 pointed what appeared to No one was injured in the early Sunday morning in Albion. JanuaryPHOTO 15 CONTRIBUTED, 2019 be a black semi-automatic incident. In this photo provided by the Albion Town Marshal’s handgun at the clerk and Anyone with information Department was assisted Ligonier Police Department, Office, a suspect armed with what153 rdappears YEAR — ISSUEto be #2 ordered him to get cash. The can contact the Albion Town at the scene by the Noble Indiana State Police and the a black, semi-automatic handgun isOn shown the web during at: secondTHE suspect filled a bag Marshal’s Office at 636-7157. County Sheriff’s Department, Noble County Prosecuting a robbery of the Marathon gas station on South Two killings earn term of 170 years thebutlerbulletin.com with cartons of cigarettes. The Albion Police Avilla Police Department, Attorney’s Office. Orange Street in Albion. felony murder, two counts from Ligonier also attended. Butler $1.00 Gunman in Ligonier double of murder and one count of Two of the 14 jurors who Butler, Indiana attempted murder. had decided the case also CountyAn edition of to ESTABLISHED IN 1866 homicide gets lifetime prison term On March 5, 2018, “ attended Friday to listen to Johnson went with two My God says I have to forgive you to the sentencing proceedings. increase Bulletin BY STEVE GARBACZ Kirsch said. women, Tiffani Cox and Prosecutors called [email protected] That sentence, a Kyra Frost, to retrieve a be forgiven. I have. I will pray for you.” Feldstein’s sister, Marissa stipend for compilation of sentences DeKalb County ALBION — “Thuggish.” black Prada purse he had — Michelle Limerick, mother of Ligonier shooting victim Justin Adams Gerard, and Adams’ mother, Albion “Barbaric.” “Unprovoked.” to be served consecutively, given to Frost, his girlfriend. Michelle Limerick, to give attorney “Senseless.” was short of the possible Area-State The purse was in Johnson’s Justin Adams, bolted for charge and is serving eight victim-impact statements. BY MATT GETTS Those were some of the maximum [email protected] back at 2018 events car earlier in the day when the back door. Johnson shot years in prison. Frost’s case Both previously testified ALBION — The Noble adjectives Noble Superior of 190 Science fair Tuesday - Sunday Saturday Cox was driving it during out the back door and hit is still pending, with the at Cox’s sentencing, and County Council Monday Court 1 Judge Robert Kirsch years, but COMING How to protect Noble County Sevenagreed to shift people $5,000 a drug deal in Ligonier, but Adams in the back, killing next hearing scheduled for both briefly testified during chose to describe a shooting double the results in, A2 in unused-but-budgeted The year 12, 2019 was discovered missing him. He then turned back February. Johnson’s trial. escapedstipend money toburning Noble Snowy, high 30 that left two people dead in possible when she returned to Fort Gerard recounted her babies during cold Daily ...... 4,756 County’s new chief deputy JANUARY inside the apartment and At his sentencing Friday, prosecutor, Adam Mildred. in review Ligonier on March 5, 2018. maximum if Wayne. sister’s battle with mental SUNDAY MORE WEATHER, killed Amanda Feldstein by Johnson was facing 45-65 Weekly - Wednesday buildingWhile that move was a he Kirsch used those words the charges After arriving at the illness and how she recently financial non-factor since PAGE A7. T shooting her in the back of years for each of the murder and flu season BY JEFF JONES before handing down one were to run it was already budgeted, Riverside Villa Apartments the head. He then fired again counts, 20-40 years on the brought her condition under [email protected] council had to come up of Noble County’s longest concur- Snow likely With 2019 now in full swing, it’s 2018 and barging into an control. She was working, Largest City ...... Auburn with an additional $5,000 to at Amberly Brown, who attempted murder charge LADY RAILROADERS ADVANCE to NECC quarterfinals, SEE PAGE 8 prison sentences — 170 rently. timebe toearmarked take a look for back the Noble at the stories Tuesday SERVING DEKALB COUNTY SINCE 1871 Johnson apartment, Johnson pulled was standing in the kitchen, and 6-20 years for a habitual applying to get her driver’s MORE WEATHER, Circulation ...... 850 and people who made the news County Public Defender’s January 15, 2019 years — to the gunman in Johnson, out a gun and demanded the license reinstated and With help from several citizens, PHOTO CONTRIBUTED but missed her. The trio offender enhancement. PAGE A7 duringOffice the chieffirst deputysix months as of 2018. that incident, Michael J. Local 36, of Fort GREATER well.One Stateof the law biggest requires stories the of the ConcertPolice Chief Jimheld Nichols to andbenefit pantry VOL. 133 return of the purse. fled the apartment without Several family members had just recently rented Distance to Fort Wayne ...... 19 miles yearchief came deputy as January prosecutor was winding Patrolman Adam Watts pulled ISSUE #2 Johnson. Wayne, was found guilty According to testimony an apartment at the new downand withthe chief a fire deputy in downtown public Thean unconsciousCentral Noble woman Primary to andsafety Elementary schools performed at a talent show recently and the entry fee was a donation to the Central Noble recovering the purse. of the victims and Brown On the web at: “Mr. Johnson, you are Newof all Year’s charges on Dec. Eve party Median Household Income ....$44,602 Butler.defender to be paid equally. foodfrom pantry. a second-story window. The during his trial, one of the Cox pleaded guilty in were present in the Newly elected woman, Barbara Mynatt, suffered thegarrettclipper.com one of these people that we 13 following a four-day people in the apartment, fall 2018 to a Level 3 felony courtroom. Police officers SEE KILLINGS, PAGE A2 FORT WAYNE SeveralProsecutor people Jim Mowery smoke inhalation and was hospital- $1.00 must remove from society,”raises jury trial thousands on two counts of Median Household Income ...... $51,374 SEE COUNTY, PAGE 14 ized for several days, but was Angola, Indiana SERVING THE STEUBEN COUNTY 101 LAKES AREA SINCE 1857 escape burning building able to attend an April ceremony Garrett, Indiana The GarrettAn edition of The Clipper Seven people escaped from a honoring the police officers and Established in 1885 S INFORMATION for police K-9s, A2 AturdA smoke-filled apartment, with two citizens. Tipton to return to sidelines y BUSINESS WEEKLY people jumping• from and another The fire brought the response BY MATT GETTS Tipton, whose first “I could be dad,” he COMING SUNDAY $1.25 THEHERALDREPUBLICAN.COM persona lbionrescued n fromew ae rasecond- of more than 60 firefighters from 17 northeast Indiana and northwest [email protected] 20-year tenure as coach said. “They were under JANUARY story407 window, s. Orange as a Jan.street, 30 fire FILE PHOTO BY JEFF JONES News in Brief Ohio fire departments — including ALBION — Have no ended in 2009, had served my roof.” How to protect babies Noble library swept through the former Likes 12, albion, In 46701 Thick smoke pours from the former Likes TV & Appliance building at 123 S. Broadway during a Jan. 2019 TV & Appliance• building at 123 four aerial devices — to try and 30, 2018 fire in downtowndoubts about Butler. it, familySeven peopleas anescaped assistant the coachbuilding — two peopleNow both jumped of his from a GHSS. Broadway. to host show choir contest CommunitySEE REVIEW, PAGE 6 remembersis Trevor Tipton’s top under former Greg Moe, the daughters mayor have children Telephone: second-floor apartment and an unconscious woman was rescued. GARRETT — Garrett High priority. school’s principal, who of their own, and Tipton Steuben Lakes sewer project underway (260) 636-2727 during cold and flu season School’s Encore Show Choir will BY SUE CARPENTER Schlosser, said “Chuck”But as consider he was the put together a 2-8 season is a grandfather. Seeing [email protected] known in his earlier years, was an host the second annual Railroader FILE PHOTO Central Noble football in 2016 and an 8-4 record his children — and their RushCommunity Show Choir Invitational Events GARRETT —Charles “Charlie” intelligent, self-made programman. He was second. in 2017 before stepping children — isn’t as easy THEAUBURNSTAR.COMto particpate Central Noble football coach Trevor Tiptona song directs leader at school and earned $1.25 on Saturday, Feb. 2. Garrett is Davis is remembered as a gifted Tipton, 62, who aside for Tipton last year. since his daughters have • his teammusician during with a greatgame singing last season. voice. Tiptonan award has for his performance in the an official Indiana State School announced he will return as head coach in 2019, his supplanted formerButler West At the close has of last mayorlives of their own. Park board meets Jan. 22 But it was his whistling that many senior play, “Guess Again.” Davis Music Association contest site this Noble football great season, Tipton said he “You’re always 22ndwho at theknew helm him recall.of the Central Noble program.also played on the school’s football, yearBUTLER and will — have Butler’s a full reconstiday of - Dutch Raether as the would wait until the first thinking of your family,” tuted park board will hold its first Mr. Davis served as Garrett’s basketball and track teams, graduating Planning for performances from area middle Northeast Corner Confer- of the year to make a he said. Auburn, Indiana meeting of 2019 at 5:30 p.m. mayor for only one four-year term in 1948. Two killings expansion construction school, unisex and mixed choirs ence’s all-time wins decision regarding his He consulted with in Harwood lab Tuesday, Jan. 22 in the City Council from 1988-1992 staying true to a Under Mayor Davis’ leadership race in primary both in the small and large school leader, has announced return. Family was his them before making his contracts were signed chambercategories. at VolunteersButler City areHall, needed 215 S. campaign promise. He passed away and vision, Garrett held its first second phase he will return for a 22nd big consideration. When decision. BY EMELINE RODENAS cation forums such as a meetings, discussions and Broadway.and are asked to contact choir Monday, Dec. 24, 2018, at Miller’s Recycling Day on Dec. 10, 1988, BUTLER — For the second in the 2015 primary, where he was in December. Following “They all are on booster president Jennifer Schmidt Merry Manor in Garrett at the age of when the idea of recyclingyear onas athe large Cougars’ election head in a row,his twoButler daughters will have werea defeated by Walter. Baker represents [email protected] Facebook group, community delays, the Indiana Depart- WATER DEPARTMENT to get new vac truck.coach MORE next fall. ON PAGEyounger 3 and he was going board,” he said. “They includes Pokagon exploratory digging in late Saddleat 348-0398. Club plans dinner 89. scale was still in its infancy. The event contested Republican primary in the City Council District 2. District 1 is ALBION — Noble engagement roundtables ment of Natural Resources SRF funds will be Garrett High School classmate was held at the city’s streetTipton barn onguided raceCentral for Mayor through of Butler. his first stretch mostlyalways north ofhave Main been.” Street (U.S.

AUBURNThe choir is— in The need Bar of None bottled Thursday December, pipe laying is available to help with and friend Ned Schlosser46701 saidIN manyAlbion, EastStreet, QuincyOrange S. Street. 407 It Noblewould beto onea 7-4 of record last as headTwo coach, candidates he knew His wife,6) Deb, and east of County Public Library was and a community engage- declined inclusion in the first

Saddlewater and Club the will soda host donations a beef and for BY AMY OBERLIN underway on the north end in town looked forward to hearing Era the firstNew such eventsAlbion inyear the instate. his return as head he couldfiled theirsee them declara every- supported theBroadway idea of (S.R. him 1). Pokagon’s portion of the noodlethe event dinner including from 4:30-7cases ofp.m. bottled January 10, 2019 chosen as one of earn15 libraries ment electronic term mailing list phase. Davis walk to work at the post office, On that first day, coach.more than 260 night,tions even of candidacyin-season. SEEDistrict TIPTON, 2 is PAGE mostly 14 [email protected] Wednesdaywater or a 24-pack at the Saddle of Pepsi, Club Diet on of Pokagon Meadows. Work second phase of the project, and later at City Hall in the mornings, vehicles reportedly stopped with Jan. 9 — the south of Main to participate in Harwood for libraries as they put the Indiana’s State Revolving thePepsi, DeKalb Mountain County Dew, Fairgrounds. Sierra A $1.00 FLINT — Construction will concentrate on smaller, said Henschen. The park Butler Mist or Dr. Pepper. Items may be with his whistling a wake-up call. more than 440 batteries dropped first day when Street and east of Public Innovators Lab, the Harwood tools into practice Fund — which provides free will offering will be accepted. Davis told him more than one mother off, along with glass, newspaper, Ligonier,Broadway. Indiana, USA has begun on a $12.5 million Proceedsdonated at from the theGarrett event High go to School the candidates could 2- and 3-inch lines during operates its own sewer The was not as receptive, hollering out cardboard and plastic. The success of register for primary On the Republicanweb at: Bill Noble County Public Library in their community. low-interest loans for organization.office. SUE CARPENTER/FILE PHOTO project on the northeast the winter months, generally operation; reports provided Upcoming competitions for the window to Davis to quiet down the event inspired a more permanent Former Garrett electionsmayors Herbin cities Kleeman, left, andadvance-leader.com CharlesWhite hasDavis filed Board announced Thursday The lab will take place Neil Fenstermaker, left, and Craig Rice joined the investments in water and Churubusco Encore this season willAd include: becausevance he was waking up the kids. solution for recycling in the city. attend the Garrettand Hightowns. School Alumni Reunion in as2017. a candidate for corner of the Lake James on dead-end roads, said to the SLRWD showed its Leader Vol. 135, No. 2 March 5-7 at Indiana Steuben Lakes Regional Waste District Board of Relay for Life An edition of THE NEWS SUN About a month at its monthly meeting. sanitation infrastructure and • Jan. 19 — Twin Lakes High Dan Davis said JEFF JONES Baker Gerald “Jerry” Eldridge the at-large seat AMY OBERLIN Steve Henschen, senior staff his dad was also later, a vacant, mayor to what I make as mayor. We Kleeman went onon to theserve Butler three City of 170 years Trustees at Thursday’s meeting in the district office, chain of lakes. infrastructure is in poor plansSchool kickoff(Monticello); event Eldridge and Ron The Midwest Collabora- Wesleyan University,13 following a four-day A Celebration of Life service is pollution control — will DeKalb County AUBURN• Jan. 26 — — Bishop DeKalb Dwenger County not Mobileallowed to home fire extinguisheda drive-throughquickly Bakerchuckled filed at whatas candidates time does to tofill the the Council.consecutive terms as mayor. engineer for Jones Petrie repair. planned at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, tive for Library Services, a Indianapolis North campus.jury trial on two counts of 8119 W. C.R. 150N. Nicknamed NED, High School (Fort Wayne); whistle in the facility was seatjob.” being vacated by Ron Walter, FiveMr. Davis members was ofa U.S.the Auburn Army City provide funding for an Relay for Life is planning a kickoff Butler firefightersJan. quickly 19, 2019, extinguished at the Garrett a mobile home fire Jan. BY STEVE GARBACZ Rafinski. NED is expected to be event• Feb. at 6:30 2 — p.m. Garrett Jan. High24 at theSchool; house8 in — the his 3300 block of S.R. 1, just south of Butler. Theopened fire inwas a whoMayor has announced Herb Kleeman, he is not now seeking Councilveteran offiled the forKorean re-election War and Jan. later non-profit, member-driven Two staff members fromfelony murder, two counts Steuben Lakes Regional absorption field at Pokagon mom said it was Presbyterian Church, 201 150-by-35-foot [email protected] FILE PHOTO Auburn• Feb. Church 9 — Carroll of the Nazarene,High School reported at 1:19 p.m. Butler crews were assisted by Auburn re-election.well into his 90s, recalls it was 9:worked Republicans for several Wayne years A. asMadden a mail organization whose mission NCPL will attend. MCLSof murder and one count of Waste District’s northeast Looking forward to completed at Lone Tree Whitley County too firefighters,loud. DeKalbS. Franklin EMS andSt., Garrett.Butler Police. The concrete block Davis who gave him the nudge to carrier, retiring as postmaster in as part of current construc- (Huntertown); Eldridge, who represents City for the District 1 seat; Dennis K. A road closed sign stands on C.R. 600N in this file photo from February 2018. The Noble County Highway Depart- 2301 N. Main St., Auburn. Doors family will receive friends one Fire station plans ALBION — “Thuggish.” NED2, Henschen said Point, which is landlocked Fisel• Feb. 16 — Homestead running High “In the building on North Councilconsider District running 1, for previously mayor when ran 1984. SEE PRIMARY, PAGE 6 is to facilitate sharing is fully funding the particattempted- murder. district upgrade and Weekly - Tuesday open at 6:15 p.m. tion, said Henschen. The INFW hour prior to the service from ment is shifting its focus for this year’s maintenance plan. School (Fort Wayne); summer mornings Cowen Street. At the incumbent opted not to run for He met his future wife, Therese “Barbaric.” “Unprovoked.” On March 5, 2018, Pokagon State Park may be by Pokagon, in June 2020. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the church. resources to benefit Indiana ipants’ tuition for training, SRF’s contribution results in Sewer• Feb. district 23 — Mooresville High I would walk the time, Garrett’s re-election in 1992. while stationed in Germany with “Senseless.” included. After numerous Henschen said he has School; to work. One Preferred memorials are to St. recycling center Kleeman, who worked with the Signal Corps. Schlosser said and Michigan libraires, chose lodging, some meals andJohnson went with two Martins Health Care Services, moving forward Those were some of the a change order and discount Weekly - Wednesday board• March meets 2 — Jan. Churubusco 23 morning I could was the only Davis as a substitute mail carrier at he re-upped into the service for an follow-up coaching callswomen, to Tiffani Cox and already started the process for fourthhear term (Davis) 1359 S. Randolph St., Garrett, drive-through the libraries which would Kyra Frost, on the overall project. HighSPENCERVILLE School and East — Noble The St. High the Garrett Post Office for about 10 additional nine months in order to PUBLICATIONS Circulation ...... 410 IN 46721. BY KAYLA BRENNAN Fire Chief Jeremy Weaver adjectives Noble Superior of bringing the DNR into facility in the further support the attendees Joe-SpencervilleBYSchool KAYLA (Kendallville); BRENNAN Regional and Sewereveryone whistling is working and together years, was [email protected] from Warner Gear bring his bride back home to Garrett participate. to retrieve a Johnson are in favor of the plans. state. Court 1 Judge Robert Kirsch [email protected]• March board 9 —of directorsLawrence will Central meetwith thehe same could goals. hear in Auburn after 36 years when Davis after they Thehoneymooned commission in themembers Alps. Those libraries include post-training. County highway shifting emphasis Butler planning sewerLIGONIER — Theproject plans black Prada me, too,” recalls “I always suggested he throw his hat in the ring. The couple later moved to Tucson, SEE atHigh 6LIGONIER p.m. School Wednesday, (Indianapolis). — Mayor Jan. 23 at the “They want what’s good for the new fire station are approved the request. chose to describe a shooting SEWER, BYcurrent JEFF MayorJONES Todd Fiandt. “We both thought he wasseparation a little ahead work. of “He came up to me andButler’s said, City ArizonaCouncil. followingJohnson will his presideretirement. over Bartholomew County “This was an opportu- purse he PAGE A7 Circulation ...... 1,140 PattySpencerville Fisel has Community already done Club. for the city. They want to do moving along. Barb Hawn, Ligonier [email protected] the corner of Keyser and Lee some small city Duringmayors thewhen City the Council ‘You meeting, ought Clerk-Trea to run for -mayor,’”City Council andmeetings returned in the to Garrettabsence where of the he that left two people dead in BY MATT GETTS county were to receive a Community Lake subdivision; what no other person has done the right thing. I want to keep At the Ligonier Redevel- clerk-treasurer, informed the Public Library, Crown Point nity given to all Indiana had given Median Household Income ...... $48,620 JAM Center gala is Feb. 2 aboutBUTLER the same — time. Butler’s We both Board thought of Works recycle hired centersurer was Angelaopened Eckduring said his the finalKleeman payment recalled. on oneHe had mayor.formerly was a member of the Presbyterian beforeHelping in LigonierHands Ministry— she has openthat momentum going,” Fisel opment Commission commission that Umbaugh Ligonier on March 5, 2018. [email protected] Crossings grant. The cost of • 2.33 miles in the Brimfield it was funny because we heard each time as mayor,”bond Fiandt was said.made “Mayor at the end workedof 2018, on leaving the plan one commission City and Planner Church Steve choir. Bingham Therese told Davisthe City passed Public Library, Fortville- libraries to apply for. We are to Frost, his servedKPCBUTLER NEWS three SERVICE consecutive — Helping terms Hands said. a firm to help with engineering work for a meeting Wednesday, the merged with two other Kirsch used those words GARRETT — The Judy A. other and knew who the other whistler Davis alwaysbond poked outstanding, fun about with theboard final ofpayment zoning dueappeals. in “ItCouncil was he hasaway had indiscussions 2014 after with 60 years Jim of ALBION — It may be headed in the reconstructing a road is approximately subdivision; asMinistry mayor. is an outreach ministry of Justforthcoming in the last year, sewer she separation project Jan. 7 at its members decided that they businesses and in about two Vernon Township Public very fortunate that MCLS girlfriend. Morrill Recreation Center will was.” the difference in what he madeabout as 18 Charliemonths. that put the bug in McCanna,my ear.” attorneymarriage. for the DeKalb County before handing down one Christ’sNow, Churchshe is going at Butler beyond assisting helped firstto get meetingland annexed of 2019. in do not want to disclose the months the name of the chose to almost fully fund same direction, but the Noble County $55,000 per mile, according to Smith. • 0.85 miles sentencedin the Wawaka subdivi- Median Household Income ....$60,526 Tuesday, January 15, 2019 smarT shopper Library, Fulton County The purse hold its annual JAM Winter Gala Donohue & Associates of Indianapolis, a firm “There are a lot of things that Commissioners,www.kpcnews.com about the possibility of having A1 School expectationsneedy families and in will the runButler area.the city, helped to bring trails total cost estimate just yet, company will change. The of Noble County’s longest Benefit Dinner and Auction on will have to happen in the next the former Butler Company property deeded to this training that brings Highway Department is changing The cost of the overlay is $95,000. sion. for Helpingre-election Hands this year.is at 136She W. to the parksButler and has helped worked get with a in the past, was hired but the first draft of the plans city will still have the same Public Library, Hamilton was in Saturday, Feb. 2 at the center, couple of years in terms of our the city. prison sentences — 170 wentMain toSt. Albion and is toopen sign Tuesdays up at major upgradefor $19,700 to the to waterperform engineering work for a will be sent to Umbaugh, the representatives. Aside from East PublicFILE PHOTO Library, BY DAVE KURTZ Indiana together selected public lanes. Johnson’s But since the county is seeking a The highway department would 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett. long-term (wastewater) control Bingham added city leaders still are working 1:305-7 p.m. p.m. and Wednesday. Saturdays 10 a.m. toplant. sewer separation project along Walnut, Cherry company helping the city the name, they were assured years — to the gunman in Community Crossing grant that pays The evening will begin at plan, and it all costs money,” toward procuring a “comfort letter” that would University Kokomo Library, libraries to learn about Johnson This year’scar earlier list of 2019 road also like to see an additional 13.7 noon.In herA food official pantry announce is open- the In theand future, Willow she streets plans westto of Broadway. Donohue’s with its finances, for sugges- that nothing would change. that incident, Michael J. second6 p.m. withTuesday a giving of each party month from work will include general site layouts, sizing, Mayor Ron Walter said.tions and approval.protect Butler from liability“They for generally cleaning hadup the a “turning outward” to our 75 percent of the project’s cost, the lunches ment, she said there is too continue progress. Jasper County Public Library, improvementin the projects day shows a miles of overlay work done, but those including a silent auction and phases, construction and engineering costs and Board members Eric Johnson property. The city is hoping to work with Indiana Johnson. much5-7 p.m. that she and her team “First of all, we are going The fire station is concentration mainly in communities through the actual cost of the overlay work for the Taste of Garrett that featuresSm estimated schedules. artand Tammy Davis tookscheduled no to Brownfieldsbe built in 2020, to get theIndiana, property but cleanednow they up willfrom Jasper-Dubois County “Mr. Johnson, you are reduction in the amount of reconstruc- projects are contingent upon receiving to finish the projects we’ve Shopper have started and she wants to to 170 years appetizers donated by many local Donohue’s work will be given to Kristi Sturtz Johnson action on a $17,544 quote a March 2015 fire. haveThe ownersmore ofof athe Midwest property when Cox was driving these projects is less than $25,000 per seeAlzheimer’s those projects support completed. already started. We have got if everything goes as planned. Contractual Public Library, Harwood Institute’s 30 years tion work being done, but it will see an Community Crossing Grant funds, restaurants. of Sturtz PMG for the purposes of pursuing a from BizTech of Fort Wayne,“We dooV noterdo 39,000 want not live dtoIs T inrIB IndianauTed Inconcentration,” norandT haveheas Tnotern expressed IndHawnIana said. any one of these people that we “We have a lot of projects 240 new acres of annexed of experience. I feel stronglyit during a drug deal in mile. groupCocktails meets will be available from grant from the Office of Community and Rural presented by GIS coordinator Jennifer Reillyrelease for the WEEK finalinterest numberOF in helpingJanuary with Incleanup other 15 ,business,efforts. 2019 the Jefferson County Public increase in overlay improvements over Smith said. The Community Crossing that I would like to see property that needs to be must remove from society,” shielded CJ’s Canteena with dinner will be commission also approved Ligonier, but was discovered “It would also free up several of AUBURN — An Alzheimer’sdeveloped. Affairs. We want to be a new server package to be used by mostyet, depart but -this is theThe tentative City Council mulled over a request from Library, Johnson County that NCPL is a tremendous existing road surfaces. Grant opens next week. If awarded, followedprovided through.by Timmy’s. I have Auctioneer an plan since Jeremy was able the officers for the Redevel- Auburn’s most destructive fire of 2018 struck Jan. 29, destroying a storage building at 1617 Sprott St. owned by Kirsch said. Association support group meets diligent aboutIn addition doing that. to an OCRA grant, Butler officials ments. a resident in the 500 block of South Western asset to Noble County and missing when she returned our staff to work on other projects this Angola High School juniors Kayla Fenstermaker, left, awesomeJama Smith team of andNational I know Benefit to look at it that we would opment Commission Public Library, Kokomo- That sentence, a County Highway Department these projectsGunman will be bid out in April killed 2 at 2 p.m. the third Thursday of I think alsothat anticipatewe’ve already using bonds to pay for the sewer Later, Johnson was elected as president of SEE SEWERS, PAGE 6 Auburn Heating & Air Conditioning. eachthatAuctions one month of will the at thepowerslead Heimach the a live Seniorauction. like to send to Umbaugh for 2019. The officers Howard County Public that we strive to provide newto Fort Wayne. summer,” Smith said. and Breanna Worman are among Student Council decided that we are going to engineer Zack Smith said the county and constructed in late summer or fall. AMY OBERLIN Center,mayorTogether had 1800 is theE. 7thGarrettability St., toAuburn. community for review,” Public Safety will remain the same. compilation of sentences After arriving at the Also on the highway department’s planners that have raised funds for two students who appoint.is stronger SoYour becauseI get to appoint of the peoplenewsstart the planning,” at Fisel said. Library, Noble County Public and outstanding services Those projects, all involving at least during The Alzheimer’s Association Director and Ligonier Police Joe Hutsell, commission to be served consecutively, plans on totally reconstructing three myand teamorganizations and I want who to keep support theDiscussions will occur in DUNHAM MOTOR SALES, INC. Riverside Villa Apartments to-do list are six projects in Noble have experienced serious health issues this school Greater Indiana Chapter hosts Chief Bryan Shearer said. member, was not present Library, Plymouth Public that can sometimes only miles of county roads in 2019: a 1.5-inches of overlay, are: supportmyJAM team Center. groups together,” The around moneyFisel the said. raisedstate the near future about what city The members want to at the meeting Wednesday. was short of the possible and barging into an County subdivisions. These projects year. will be used to cover expenses officials would like to see out 1006 S. WAYNE ST., ANGOLA, IN 46703 Library, Putnam County be found in larger cities,” in dispute over for Theunpaid department care partners, heads family KAYLA BRENNAN make sure their financial Shearer said he would check maximum of 190 years, two-mile stretch of C.R. 700W from • 3 miles of C.R. 1000E, from 700N Butler announces WE AIM TO 2018 fire calls Pct. related to achieving the non-profitthere and talk about what will apartment, Johnson pulled all involve adding at least a 2-inch PHOTO CONTRIBUTED membersin Ligonier and are friends who Fisel of individuals Patty Fisel, left, and Barb Hawn, right, are running advisers approve of the plan with Hutsell to see ifPLEASE he was In promotions during 2018, Jason Public LibraryTotal and Wells Noble County Public Library Shayla Thompson, an mission of the JAM Center. 1-8003540240 • www.dunhammotor.com Fire department calls set record but double the possible C.R. 1000N to C.R. 1200N, and a to 1000N; livingattributeshometown with the Alzheimer’s success news of and otheronlinework and7-days-a-week what won’t. With again for mayor and clerk-treasurer, respectively, in before they make it public, still interested in being a out a gun and demanded the overlay over the existing surface, will shutdown Kreischer was promoted to captain, and Incident TypeCounty Public Library.8% Director Sandy Petrie said. Angola High School formsprojectsTickets of to. dementia. toShe the said event Support that are groups$40 per SEE RE-ELECTION, PAGE 5 2019. but Shearer and Ligonier member. 94 maximum if the charges one-mile stretch on C.R. 1025W, from • 3.6 miles of C.R. 415N, from person, or $70 per couple. Tickets Petrie is proud of her staffreturn of the purse. be funded through the department’s are free and designed to provide KPC NEWS SERVICE Rob Koher was promoted to lieutenant. According to a press were to run concurrently. C.R. 900N to C.R. 1000N. 500E to Old S.R. 3; freshman, had a kidney emotional,include one educational beer or wine and ticket, social meeting schedule SUE CARPENTER Ben Fliehman, Zach Adams and Fires 50% and is excited about learning According to testimony PAGE A7 standard operating budget. purse in Ligonier AUBURN — The Auburn Fire release, the selected libraries removed in October supportappetizers for andcaregivers. dinner. Each ticket 613 Johnson, 36, of Fort BudgetedSEE KILLINGS, as part of the county’s • 0.6 miles of C.R. 800W, from C.R. Program should holder will receive a special gift. BY EncoreJEFF JONES third at BlufftonThe contest Board of Works and Thomas Lepper were sworn in as Emerg. Medicalrepresent a spectrum of how NCPL can combine The six subdivision projects AHS student and continues to suffer Department responded to a record-set- 7% Wayne, was found guilty People can now purchase tickets [email protected] High School’s Encore ShowCommon Choir placed Council second will runner-upboth meet at Bellmont’s Winter Spectacular Saturday in their first competition of the 85 standard reconstruction work, Smith scheduled are: 200N to Cromwell Road; Tuesday, Sept. 3 as Sept. 2 is Labor ting 1,215 calls for service in 2018, career firefighters. Three volunteer library types, sizes and with other organizations and ALBION — “Thuggish.” serious health issues. Planat the THEJAM Center Commissionor online at: BUTLERseason. Garrett’s — The CityKaylee of ButlerMartin discusses and Damian McKing won Best Female comprehensive and Best Male soloist awards for the day, and Dustin Hornbeakplan was Vehicle Crashes of all charges on Dec. said these projects should be completed • 1.44 miles in the Wolf Lake • 2.3 “Barbaric.”miles of C.R. “Unprovoked.” 860W, from have funding myjamcenter.org.Butler Bulletin has selectedreleased itsOutstanding 2019 public Performer meeting in theDay. group. Carroll won Grand Champion in the Tier One Mixed Division, with Northrop First Runner-up. The according to its annual report. firefighters were added to the depart- geographic190 locations 16% in businesses at the next level attempted murder. BY KAYLA BRENNAN town insteadschedule.group of is large shown scale during Friday’s previewThe performance Park Board in willthe Performingmeet at Arts Center. Choirs from Alan B. Shephard and East Noble high schools also in May-June. subdivision; Cromwell “Senseless.”Road to S.R. 5; 5:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each The total increased from the ment: Cody LaRowe, Will Ternet and False AlarmsIndiana, all with a common to truly make a difference [email protected] to P.O.benefit Box 39 developmentMeetingsperformed farther will in from thistake division.place in Jaythe County was Grand Champion in the Mixed Tier 2 Division. Carroll also was Grand Champion in the Women’s Division. 192 16% Last year, the highway depart- • 2.8 miles in the Bear Lake subdivi- • 2.6 milesThose of wereSparta some Lake of Road, the On March 5, 2018, through March town. City Council chamber at Butler month. previous record of 1,202 calls in 2017. Holden Trayler. goal to engage more deeply for the people in the county, LIGONIERButler, — IN When 46721 The Plan Commission will meet Johnson went with two Garrett thinkingGarrett AfterPromof the city of “TheCity city Hall, of 215Ligonier S. Broadway, unless Firefighters attended 195 training Public Service she said. ment reconstructed 13 miles of Noble sion; from Cromwelladjectives Road Noble to SuperiorU.S. 33; “As our community continues to in their communities. 3% council helps BY STEVE GARBACZ INnorthwestnews.com otherwise noted. at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday in 41 women, Tiffani Cox and Ligonier,PHONEGARRETT : does 260-925-2611 —a Hallmark The Garrett ext. 2547 has the infrastructure. DepartmentCounty opposes roadways. • 3.65 miles in the Kimmel subdivi- • 1.6Court miles 1 ofJudge C.R. Robert 1100W/375N, Kirsch Whitley County The Board of Public Works and March, May, July, September and MCLS offers communi- movie-likeHigh School downtown After Prom come event You’ve done the major grow and change, we are constantly sessions for a total of 2,087 firefight- SEE PARTICIPATION, PAGE A7 Kyra Frost, to retrieve a [email protected] November. These meetings may be Hazardous tocommittee mind? is selling meat upgradePublic to the Safety water will meet at 7 p.m. The shift in emphasis is due to sion; from 300N to the Cromwell town NEWcanceled if deemedCHRYSLER, unnecessary. DODGE, RAM presented with unique challenges, er-hours. Training topics included fire AUBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT black Prada purse he had WASHINGTON — packageThat is raffle the goal tickets for to supporttreatment theFunk firstplant, and a thirdmajor elected Monday of each president Garrett considers schoolJEFF JONES a huge possible cost savings if the • 2.4 miles in the Southside Knapp limits. chose to The Board of Zoning Appeals Kenneththe 2019 Hughes,After Prom plan event. upgrademonth. to wastewater which requires us to maintain focus on response, medical, technical rescue, given to Frost, his girlfriend. The ongoing government will meet at 6:30 p.m. the second Haidous thanked for support of Butler describe a directorThis eventat the helpsPlan to provide services,a Theimproving Common Council will providing the highest level of customer hazardous materials, driver-operator, Kruse civics Thetest pass rate billon taking The purse was in Johnson’s shutdown may be affecting Weekly - Thursday meet at 7:30 p.m. or immediately Monday in March, May, July, Todd Haidous, right, owner of the Butler One Stop convenience shooting DeKalb County safe environment for teenagers Commission of Noble stormwater all the time. INVENTORY FILE PHOTO September and November. These store, accepts a plaque from City Councilman Ron Baker, in command, safety and pre-incident the testCOMING for the first time for SUNDAY after the Garrett High School following the board of works traffic safety changes centered emergency services,” Auburn Index Email newsletters car earlier in the day when schoolmates several federal services, but County, as he prepares the That isof where Garrettwe want school board meetings may be canceled if deemed appreciation of his efforts in supporting various Butler events and Throughout the year, the fire depart- BY SCOTT L. MILEY that left two comprehensiveprom to prevent plan students for from developmentmeeting to— happen,” whichever is later — planning. those seeking citizenship No injuries in WaterlooBY SUE fire CARPENTER Stk. unnecessary.• Funk will serveStk. as Indiana BY Stk.SUEactivities CARPENTER and DeKalb EasternStk. schoolinstruct functions. parentsStk. and guardians Fire Chief Michael VanZile said the in Sports Get the How to protect babies Cox was driving it during BY AMY OBERLIN one area still insulated from makingno one destructive was home decisions when this Hughesfire brokethe said. first out andaround third Monday of each#1915 #1928 #1933 #1875 #1932 • CNHI Statehouse Bureau people dead Ligonier. [email protected] School Board Association legislative [email protected] the proper drop-off/pick-up Three firefighters earned certifi- ment visited local preschools, elemen- is 91 percent, according 3Tickets p.m. Thursday are $3 apiece on C.r or. 22, 2 for northeast month. of Waterloo. SEE SCHEDULE, PAGE 6 report. latest KPC School lunches shielded during shutdown a drug deal in Ligonier, but [email protected] the impact is school lunches. With this, the plan “We want people to and policy liaison. GARRETT — The Garrett procedures, according to the tary schools,Classified high ...... schools, civic groupsB7-B8Wrap-up INDIANAPOLIS of area prep — in Ligonier Huntertown $5.Waterloo, Tickets canButler, be purchasedauburn, Corunna mentions andGARRETT thathamilton the decisions fire — The Garrett-Key- The department responded to 613 cation as instructors. Five part-time to the U.S.during Citizenship cold and flu season Council. “We are not sure Circulation ...... 11,127 Weekly - Tuesday imagine what they see in ser-Butler school board met Tuesday • Larry Getts will be the board’s Common Council Tuesday tabled proposal. headlines in was discovered missing ANGOLA — Angola Child nutrition programs Hallmarkthroughoutcrews responded movies. the month That along of January.with thedeKalb city emsmakes and need the to be and organizationsLife ...... to spread fire-safetyA3 Hoosier students would need on March 5, morning in the representative with the DeKalb a proposal to improve traffic Pepple told council members emergency medical calls, almost firefighters were trained in the depart- basketball action, B1 and Immigration Services. when she will be able to — more commonly known to isA whatddrawingeKalb we County willwant be our s heldheriff’s Thursday, department.consistent. Hughes said that your inbox BY STEVE GARBACZ living under certain income 2018. when she returned to Fort High School senior Caitlyn administration Chamber Partnership. safety around the Garrett-Key- he had spoken with administra- messages. to pass a test required of return to school.” downtownsJan. 31 and towinners look like,” will be he would like developers exactly half of the total calls. That ment’s operations. Four firefighters Obituaries ...... A4 Indiana students would be LaGrange County people as free and reduced- * * * * tors from both** school districts [email protected] thresholds. Wayne. Salam continues to undergo contacted Friday Feb. 1. building for its ** SAVE UP• WeimerTO was** reappointedSAVE UP toTO ser-Butler** SAVE andUP TOSt. Joseph** schoolsSAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO The department’s mobile kitchen those seeking U.S. citizen- Kirsch Hughes said. to be able to go to Earle *** *** *** achieved EMT-B certification. ship before given three attempts to pass School lunch Johnson Thompson suffers from Contact Jennifer at 357-4114 annual organiza- represent the board at the Judy A. pending further study. during the study, and letters represented an increase from 570 in Opinion ...... A5 WASHINGTON — In the four-county area, After arriving at the medical evaluation following price lunch — are funded Median Household Income .....$57,041 Circulation...... 830 Hughes presented Franklin’s, Ligonier of support were included with fire simulator traveled to various graduating Westview:used 29 those tional session. $ Morrill Recreation Center.$ Capt.$ Craig Pepple from $ $ The department conducted 56 the test. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, theext. commission3105 or stop with into a the highbuilding inspector, office 5,565 7,123 4,595 7,842 4,596 2017. Sports...... B1-B3 The ongoing government free-and-reduced rates run rates Riverside Villa Apartments multiple kidney surgeries. through the U.S. Department Allen County school frontNEWS office toFROM purchase KPC DAILIESBoard members • Best will continue to represent the Garrett Police Department the proposal. Pepple added the events. Third-grade students from high school Lakeland:words 53.1 comprehensive plan called and have an idea about “I think we have a a disorder that affects the elected officers, the board on the Garrett Parks and presented a report suggesting proposed changes would restrict Public service calls made up the training sessions for area fire depart- and barging into an Freshman Shayla Thompson of Agriculture. Schools receive LigonierTot’stickets. killer Tomorrow to serve at the Leywhether will orrun not for a permit Weather...... A7 shutdown may be affecting from a low of 29 percent at before including President Stk. Recreation Authority.Stk. 4X4 EastStk. Houston Street betweenStk. parents4X4 from Stk.leaving vehicles4X4 DeKalb County visited the “Survive under a bill deficiency in government Here’s the latest percenthanding- Prairiedown oneHeights: of Noble 44.5 body’s connective tissue, and LigonierPrizes Planinclude Commission a $50 Miller’s will be approved. He wants #1938 #1883 #1954 #1948 #1947 second-ranking category with 192, ments, District 3 classes, and local Westview to a high of 57.5 apartment, Johnson pulled recovers at home due to federal reimbursement for 65-year sentence mayorWayne of Auburn Funk, Vice • Weller will serve on the South Britton and South Second during the drop-off and pick-up TV/Comics ...... B6 several federal services, but County’s longest prison meetingMarket gift Tuesday. card; $This 25 giftplan card to bring capital into the industries and businesses. Alive House” at Fire Station 2 to learn authored and civics knowledge in ages available from the associated ailments. Median Household Income ...... $31,869 ALBION — The little AUBURNPresident — Tami Michael wellness committee. streets be changed to one-way process. including 136 for lift assistance. False one area still insulated from percent at West Noble, with Noble County out a gun and demanded the severe health issues that led lunches provided to students to Pettisville Meats Inc.; $25 Funk Info is a branch of the county’s city. The board gave unanimous traffic flowing east. The report He noted the study was the “One of the most important exit drills in the home. by three America today, and I think Indiana Departmentsentences of — 170 years — to Salam had a thoracic PHOTO CONTRIBUTED Weekly - Wednesday girl’sto Albright’s mother 0nestood Stop; up from$25 LeyAnother hasBest announced and major Secretary topic his alarms totaled 190. most schools somewhere in $1.25 return of the purse. to a kidney being removed in Caitlyn Salam, an Angola who are living under certain comprehensive plan that the impact is school lunches. Dan Weimer. approval to recommendations to also proposed South Britton result of safety concerns KAYLAdue BRENNAN to In August, the department partnered the gunman in that incident, wastheto Laotto bench approved Meats;in the at thegallery$25 Noble to GWSof intentioncovered was to filehousing. as a Fire accounted for 94 calls, or non-emergency programs that we Vol. 110 No. 10 SERVING NOBLE• legislators. AND LAGRANGEit’s gettingJANUAR worse,” COUNTIESsaidy 12,Sen. 2019 Education on free and West Noble: 57.5 aneurysm repaired and High School senior, has Pam Good was reappointedKenneth Hughes,approve plan a resolution director of at appropria the Plan- CommissionStreet between of Noble East County, Houston is and shown two-way presenting traffic the andcomprehensive darkness Child nutrition programs the 40 percent range. October. income thresholds. CountyNobleButcher Circuit CommissionersBlock; Court and $15and KrogercandidateHe said that for he mayor wants with the American Red Cross and Schools Michael J. Johnson. According to testimony shouted at her daughter’s business manager and treasurer,plan** called Ligoniertions and forTomorrow. school* board member East** Warfield streets be *changed and that many** students don’t provide in support of our mission is SaturdayDennis Kruse, R-Auburn, reduced-price lunch rates Central Noble: 39.5 a kidney transplant in undergone kidney surgery meetinggift card. last year. Ligoni- ofdevelopers Auburn into themeet 2019 existing SAVE UP TO ** SAVE UP TO *** SAVE UP TO *** SAVE UP TO *** SAVE UP TO 8 percent of the total, including 29 The News Sun — more commonly known The federal govern- during his trial, one of the “She is currently at home In the four-county area, killer that now he was and Beth Craighead-Folzenlogel compensation ***of $2,000 per year, to a one-way street with traffic look when they cross intersec- Auburn Rotary Club to conductSnow a likely would be “Mr. Johnson, you are er’s plan is geared specifi- Republicanneeds. primary “If those houses can go don’t think anyone would covered such as natural “I encourage you to read structure fires. That compared to 95 fire building inspections,” VanZile said. one of the authors of Senate at area schools: East Noble: 47.3 November. and will likely require free-and-reduced rates run going to die in prison for election.will continue to serve as deputy plus $45 per diem per meeting, going north. tions. Pepple said two students MORE WEATHER,P.O. PAGEBox 39, A7. 102 N. Main St. to peopleNEWS-SUN.COM as free and ment remains in a partial people in the apartment, working on online courses Circulation ...... 750 cally for Ligonier. “Part of our challenge in back on$ the market, those $deny this, especially with$ resources, flooding,$ the plan$ in depth. Send me door-to-door canvas in the West Edge required Bill 132. one of these people that we At the suggestion of treasurer. 3,650plus any expenses incurred10,242 during The8,370 report suggests changing12,716 have been “bumped”11,099 by moving “The goal of fire prevention is to further surgery and whatLandThe he’d use Garrettdone. was a part Clipper theLey next is 25 a formeryears is City going of calls in 2017. reduced-price lunch — are shutdown due to demands DeKalb County Justin Adams, bolted for when she feels well enough from a low of 29 percent at School attorneys Brinkerhoffhomes & can bethe used performance for of dutiesthe trail or developmentthe traffic patterneconomy, to flowtransportation vehiclesfeedback so far thison ityear. so things Park neighborhood, checking existing Kendallville, IN 46755 must removeSteuben from society,” County of whatThe outburst HughesP.O. Box wasstressed 59 Auburnto be that employee, the baby havingboomers Firefighters answered 85 calls for decrease the number and severity of to allocate During a committee Guidance Director Jack possibly a transplant. Westview to a high of 57.5 Brinkerhoff, Kruse & Kruseother P.C. people functions to raise theiron the boardthat and is happeningproperly andclockwise the aroundand more. the school It will soon Duringthat arediscussion, specific council to Ligonier Kruse funded through the U.S. by President Donald Trump the back door. Johnson shot to study,” says a short duringjust one his of presentation.several tense servedthat are under retiring mayors or have Burt smoke alarms and if needed, installing Telephone: (260) 347-0400their own Kirsch said. and Mefford, Weber and Blythefamilies in,”vouchered. Hughes said. This is theapproaches same as last that thecomplex city is notbe only available would onreduce the Plan membersare suggestedbetter reflected the traffic so that vehicle crashes and rescues, accounting fires; this is accomplished through fire Kendallville, Indiana hearing Wednesday, support Garrett-Keyser-Butler: 48.3 Fremont: 43 Vrana, Angola High percent at West Noble, with AccordingmomentsGarrett, in to the the courtroomIN plan, 46738 Dickman,retired are Normancurrently Rohm in the Department of Agriculture. to fund at least $5 billion out the back door and hit biography provided as part were reaffirmed by a 5-0 vote.In hisEach eyes, year. this rotation making to accomplishthe amountthose ofCommission traffic during of Noble patternway would we cancause get a itbottleneck adopted new batteries or new smoke alarms at from Ligonier also attended. That sentence, a School Student Council heDec. would 31 as like Trevor growth Wert, to andhome for they a short raised time, their Norm kids NEW JEEP INVENTORY for 7 percent of all calls. safety inspections, fire code enforce- Fax: (260) 347-7281 for the bill came from DeKalb Central: 42.2 MSD Steuben: 45.7Adams in the back, killing of an ongoing fundraiser by On Tuesday, Mad most schools somewhere in Median Household Income ...... $31,869 42, satPhone: for sentencing 925-2611 ext. after 2545 firm deals with specific areasis what of law,will keepThe people board, by a 5-0things,” vote, Hughes said.school hours,County’s but also website would at at the andHouston/Britton we can get rocking intersec and- Schools receive federal toward a border wall with Two of the 14 jurors who Yoder. In November, Yoder no charge. resources to administer the compilation of sentences brainstormed a few be balanced and strategic in. Right now, we can’t coming to liveapproved in Ligonier. an engagement agreement “drastically improve student tion that already is congested The department responded to 41 ment, building plan review, and when Classifieds: (toll free) (877) 791-7877 the American Legion and had decidedDeKalb the Eastern:case also 46.7 Hamilton: 47.2 Anthony’s Lakeview Ale the 40 percent range. pleading guilty to killing said heSuperintendent would not run Tonya for Weaver said. He would also like to noblecountyplanning.com. rolling,” Hughes said. reimbursement for lunches Mexico and Congressional Snowy, high 30 him. He then turned back Angola High School Student through effective planning. move them anywhere else. during peak hours in the morning A total of 99 new smoke alarms 100-question test, although attended Friday to listen to to be served consecutively, 2-year-old Railee Ewing re-electionSchool to a boardsixth termmembers wereIn the parkswith and Mefford, recreation Weber see and more Blythe trails thatsafety” will while walkingA public to hearing and is The commission also fires occur, fire investigations.” AMVETS. MORE WEATHER, fundraisers to help the girls House, 4080 N. C.R. 300W, Hughes and his associ- There aren’t enough spaces SPECIALS calls to deal with hazardous conditions. PAGE A7. inside the apartment and The federal government appointed to committees: P.C. from school. and after school. Circulation: (260) 347-0400 provided to students who are SEE LUNCHES, PAGE A7 the sentencing proceedings. atesin a brutalbelieve beating that encour that - asin smallermayor in developments 2019. He has for section, the plan mentions connect to surrounding tentatively scheduled for learned that Chris Fought Last year’s calls included 45 for The department conducted 202 were installed during the event. it could be taken onlinefelony murder,at two countsThe Indiana Depart- was short of the possible and their families. will give 15 percent of authorities said was one of served since• Jerry 1999. Weller and Weimerthat againinStk. the futureThe Ligonier4X4 annual meetingStk.communities. of the Board4X4 TheStk. reportthe also next4X4 suggested meeting,Stk. March 5 Councilman4X4wantedStk. to Brad step Stumpdown 4X4as asked “ Prosecutors called Tkilledhe Amanda Feldstein by remains in a partial shutdown aging traditional neighbor- them,” Hughes said. a student’s home. Aboutof murder and one count of maximum of 190 years, the worst they’d ever seen. will serve on the school calendarshould#1817 provideof aFinance variety followed,of #1955 withOne Funk of the finalsignage #18134points changesat 7 p.m.along If East approved,#18137 theif a trafficsecretary #18140count of hadthe Planbeen made annual inspections of buildings. Firefighters andTwo volunteers also killings earnment ofterm Education does notof 170 yearsFeldstein’s sister, Marissa hood development and LeyThis hassprings more an than opportu 20 - mutual aid to other departments. attempted murder. shooting her in the back of due to demands by President After hearing from committee. re-elected president and Weimer as Houston Street in front of J.E. during the study and later asked 430,000 students in grades My God says I have to forgive you to Gerard, and Adams’ mother,but double the possible avoiding development yearsnity, according of service to in Hughes. state, recreation opportunities to he made was that each city resolution will be taken to Commission this year. The Only one injury occurred to an “The fire department has always reviewed with each resident a home On March 5, 2018,support the bill because PAGE it A7 SERVING DEKALB COUNTY SINCE 1871 several family members county and• Funk city andgovern Best- were appointedmeet the needsfinance of citizens secretary. within Noble CountyOber needs Elementary the Ligonier School, City saying Council if a schoolgroup zone approved had ever that been Brian SEE KRUSE, Michelle Limerick, to give the head. He then fired again Saturday SEE patterns that are insolvent If more smaller starter Best and Getts were sworn into current signage is too small, too designated in Garrett. Neither had fire safety checklistGunman and the in importance Ligonier double8-12 would be eligibleJohnson went with two be forgiven. I have. I will pray for you.” maximum if the charges COUNCIL, and friends who asked for ment, tohaving the Head served Start as policy council.across different interests and to work together in order with a favorable recommen- Hite and Kathy Meroney Auburn firefighter, who broke an ankle embraced public information and victim-impact statements. COMINGat Amberly SUNDAY Brown, who JANUARY PAGE A7 is something that needs to homes are built, that means been done, according to officials women, Tiffani Cox and no mercy for Wert, Noble administrator• Weimer of the again Auburn will serve age on groups. the office Tuesday followingto make elections Noble Countyhigh theand toodation difficult from to the read. Ligonier will remain president and of home fire escape planning. for the test in the 2020-21 — Michelle Limerick, mother of Ligonier shooting victim Justin Adams Both previously testifiedwere to run concurrently. 12, 2019 SEE LUNCHES, be considered in the future. that adults with an empty to new terms last fall. Improved signage would better while battling a field fire, VanZile said. education programs because they homicide gets lifetimeKirsch said.prison term Kyra Frost, to retrieve a How towas protect standing babies in the kitchen, PAGE A7 Superior Court 1 Judge Departmentbuilding of trades Building, committee. “The city of Ligonier best it can be. Plan Commission. vice president,SEE TRAFFIC,respectively, PAGE 7 The department conducted 77 public school year. charge and is serving eight at Cox’s sentencing, and during cold and flu season EDC gives Invest Steuben awards The plan also mentions that nest can move to a home SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO black Prada purse he had Johnson, 36, of Fort Robert Kirsch found none, The fire department saw two veteran are so vital to reducing fire loss, That sentence, a years in prison. Frost’s case both briefly testified during Auburn, Indiana Local the city should prioritize Planningthat matches and theirDevelop current- is a leader with this In this 62-page plan, If that passes, the plan and Matt Kreager will take BY STEVE GARBACZ given to Frost, his girlfriend. Justin Adams, bolted for but missed her. The trio handing out the maximum ment. He also is a longtime education sessions, reaching 1,790 compilation of sentences is still pending, with the Johnson’s trial. Wayne, was found guilty New Year’sBY ASHLEEEve party HOOS incremental development in needs. throughout$ the county. I $there are many topics $ can be put into effect.$ over as secretary.$ firefighters retire, Capt. Ken Knox promoting life safety and educating [email protected] The purse was in Johnson’s the back door. Johnson shot fled the apartment without raises thousands 65-year sentence for community volunteer who to be served consecutively, next hearing scheduled for Gerard recounted her THEAUBURNSTAR.COM 4,921 3,230 2,762 3,509 3,010 children and 178 adults.ALBION — “Thuggish.” car earlier in the day when out the back door and hit of all charges on Dec. for [email protected] K-9s, A2 murder. is involved with numerous retired after 25 years of service, and the community on their role in an was short of the possiblemaximum February. sister’s battle with mental recovering the purse. “Barbaric.” “Unprovoked.” Cox was driving it during Adams in the back, killing 13 following a four-day Kirsch clearly was so local and area nonprofit emergency or disaster,” VanZile wrote. of 190 At his sentencing Friday, illness and how she recently Allen County Stk. 4X4 Stk. 4X4 Stk. 4X4 Stk. 4X4 Stk. 4X4 Firefighter Dan Braun retired after 20 “Senseless.” a drug deal in Ligonier, but him. He then turned back Cox pleaded guilty in ANGOLA — The Steuben County disturbedOn after Twitter viewing organizations and social #1901 #1907 #1957 #18114 #1930 years, but Johnson was facing 45-65 brought her conditionjury under trial on two counts of years of service. Department Chaplain Those were some of the was discovered missing inside the apartment and Economic$1.25 Development Corp. held its an autopsy photo of the service agencies. double the years for each of the murder control. She was working, fall 2018 to a Level 3 felony Follow Advance adjectives Noble Superior when she returned to Fort killed Amanda Feldstein by felony murder, two counts Two killings child’s injuries that he was Steve Kummernuss retired after serving possible counts, 20-40 years on the applying to get her driver’s annual meeting Thursday at 6 Autumns Leader reporter City of Ligonier built more homes in 2018 Court 1 Judge Robert Kirsch Wayne. shooting her in the back of charge and is serving eight Monthly - By Zones nearly at a loss for words. 53.1 attempted murder charge of murder and one count of Kayla Brennan 10 years. chose to describe a shooting maximum if After arriving at the the head. He then fired again license reinstated and years in prison. Frost’s case and presented the annual Invest “That photo by itself Courthouse security the charges and 6-20 years for a habitual had just recently rented earn term speaks@KaylaBKPC to the violence, the BY KAYLA BRENNAN imaginary, 2-mile jurisdic- deal of architectural work in investment in part of who want to make changes that left two people dead in Riverside VillaLakeland: Apartments at Amberly Brown, who were to run 44.5 offender enhancement. an apartment at the new Steuben awards. horrificness,” Kirsch said. [email protected] new sheriff’s list tion* area around Ligonier * and planning that goes* into this, too,” Franklin* said. to the property have to Ligonier on March 5, 2018. and barging into an was standing in the kitchen, that I SAVEam in chargeUP TO of too,” SAVEcreating UP a TO housing developSAVE- UP TOHe’s hopingSAVE to get UPsome TO SAVE UP TO concur- Several family members PAGE A2 SEE JOHNSON, “The results were horrific. AUBURNLIGONIER — — Newly The city fill out an application Kirsch used those words apartment, PrairieJohnson pulledHeights: but missed her. The trio SEE KILLINGS, of PAGE 170 A7 years“It’s great to have everyone here that electedof Ligonier DeKalb built County three Franklin said. ment and it takes a long help from the county but and Franklin reviews it. rently. of the victims and Brown BY STEVE GARBACZ Publication Distribution Median Income They were beyond the $ $ $ $ $ Info before handing down one School lunches out a gun and demanded the fled the apartment without [email protected] want to live in and invest in Steuben The Advance more homes compared to The city does not time for that planning to he’s not expecting that. The federal government Johnson, were present in the ALBION — “Thuggish.” 13 following a four-day Sheriff David Cserep took 4,058 4,245 4,474 3,921 Sometimes4,926 researching the “Barbaric.” “Unprovoked.” pale.” School lunches shieldedof Noble County’s longest Johnsonduringreturn shutdown of the purse. recovering the purse. jury trial on two counts of own the annexed land in come to fruition. The people who go to • 36, of Fort Noble County courtroom. Police officers “Senseless.” felonyCounty,” murder, two counts said SCEDC Board President last year, but none have Auburn’s most destructive fire of 2018 struck Jan. 29, destroying a storage building at 1617 Sprott St. owned by Wert was arrested and his oath of office Dec. request is as easy as going prison sentences — 170 According to testimony Cox pleaded57. guilty 5 in Those were some of the of murder and one count of Leader remains in a partial shutdown due Here are the latest percent- IndexAuburn Heating & Air Conditioning. adjectives Noble Superior attempted murder. Court 1 Judge Robert Kirsch 31been in inthe the DeKalb new annexed County Ligonier.Stk. If you want to Stk. The most expensiveStk. part Franklin for permitsStk. come on Beacon,Stk. a website that OnBrent March 5, 2018, Shull. charged with murder and 4X4 4X4 4X4 4X4 4X4 years — to the gunman in fall 2018 to a Level 3 felony chose to describe a shooting Johnson went with two The Star during his trial, one of the that left two people dead in part of town. buy #1931a lot in that section, #1967of building a development,#1968 to him with a#18141 wide array of #18147 BY STEVE GARBACZ Wayne, was found guilty West Noble: Email newsletters women, Tiffani Cox and Level 1P.O. child Box molesting 30 after Courthouse. provides virtual maps, and to demands by Presidentthat Donald incident, Michael J. ages available from the Indiana Ligonier on March 5, 2018. people in the apartment, 39.5 Fire• department calls set record Kirsch used those words you have to talk to the according to Franklin, requests. of all charges on Dec. ExecutiveKyra Frost, Director Isaac Lee said Aboite News ...... 19,297 ...... $83,751 As“There the newwere year 111 begins,permits FILE PHOTO BY DAVE KURTZ before handing down one Classified to retrieve a Railee’s death on Nov. 1. looking at the property to 118 W. Ninth St. [email protected] KPC NEWS SERVICE of Noble County’s longest Trump to fund at least Johnson.$5 billion Department of Education on black Prada ...... prison sentences — 170 and 14 of those were owners. is putting in the streets “It could be for a new 13 following a four-day AUBURN — The Auburn Fire duringpurse he his presentation his staff spends Ligonier, IN 46767 Cserep aims to bring an 46706 Central Noble: Department responded to a record-set- years — to the gunman in see if it would crowd the “Mr. Johnson, you are Get the had given WASHINGTON — The 47. 3 ting 1,215 calls for service in 2018, that incident, Michael J. Auburn, IN jury trial on two counts of Life In promotions during 2018, Jason to Frost, his upgradefor new homes,”in courthouse Earle “The biggest issue right and making sure that the electric service. Sometimes toward a border wall with Mexico free and reduced-price lunch ...... according to its annual report. B7-B8A3 Johnson. Phone: 260-302-1346 property line, according to one of these people that we Kreischer was promoted to captain, and 80 percentgirlfriend. of their time focused on Middle school The total increased from the Rob Koher was promoted to lieutenant. “Mr. Johnson, you are The purse Franklin, Ligonier building now is price per acre. For utilities are there for each an outside meter box goes previous record of 1,202 calls in 2017. latestone ofKPC these people that we security. Ben Fliehman, Zach Adams and Johnson was in Franklin. But if that does ongoing government shutdown and congressional Democrats’ rates at area schools: must remove from society,” Fax: 260-347-7281 must remove from society,” East Noble: Obituaries “As our community continues to Thomas Lepper were sworn in as Johnson’s grow and change, we are constantly Kirsch said. demolition price learned inspector,Until now, said. DeKalb’s a developer to come in lot. Right now, nothing is out. We replace several of Auburn: (260) 925-2611 ...... career firefighters. Three volunteer 2018 fire calls expansioncar earlier and retention. * * presented with unique challenges, firefighters were added to the depart- headlinesThat sentence, a in Delivery/Circulation: not answer the question, Incident Type when Cox was drivingin the day Dupont Valley News ...... 15,996 ...... $64,503 SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO may be affecting several federal unwillingness to put up money which requires us to maintain focus on ment: Cody LaRowe, Will Ternet and compilation of sentences it during a drug deal in In 2017, there were 113 and get the development on that land at all. those throughout the year. courthouse has stood out as Opinion providing the highest level of customer Holden Trayler. Total to be served consecutively, 15 Counties KENDALLVILLE — Fires Ligonier, but was discovered then he will go to the site Fax: (260) 347-7281 ...... centered emergency services,” Auburn A5A4 Pct. was short of the possible 260-347-0400, DeKalb County Firefighters attended 195 training missing when she“Twelve returned of our 23 expansion permits and only 11 new started, he has to buy “Right now, they are We get remodel permits. If Steuben County Emerg. Medical 94 your inbox Demolishing the former one of the few in Indiana services, but one area insulated toward a physical barrier. 48.3 43 Fire Chief Michael VanZile said the in sessions for a total of 2,087 firefight- 8% maximum of 190 years, to Fort Wayne. in question and inspect it report. er-hours. Training topics included fire 613 but double the possible Ext 1221 $ $ $ $ $ Sports Vehicle Crashes 50% Afterprojects arriving at the took place just in the last withhomes. no screening of people property at a decent price trying to work on pricing. they want to build a garage ...... The department responded to 613 response, medical, technical rescue, maximum if the charges Riverside Villa Apartments East Noble Middle School 4,926 4,069 4,999 4,217 3,903 Classifieds: (toll free) (877) 791-7877 emergency medical calls, almost hazardous materials, driver-operator, False Alarms 85 were to run concurrently. and barging into an in person. from the impact is school lunches. The USDA reports funding exactly half of the total calls. That 7% enteringBut some the building.of these because he has to put in the We have one contractor or a shed or put on a room Garrett-Keyser-Butler: Fremont: command, safety and pre-incident Public Service 190 Johnson, 36, of Fort apartment, Johnson pulled building will cost the 42.2 Weather represented an increase from 570 in planning. 16% Wayne, was found guilty out a gunquarter and demanded the of 2018,” Lee said. “Sometimes I will go 45.7 2017. B1-B3 Hazardous 192 of all charges on Dec. numbers can be deceiving infrastructure, the streets, who is ready to go and get addition or something like Child nutrition programs Noble library ...... ThreeA7 firefighters earned certifi- 16% return of the purse. Public service calls made up the cation as instructors. Five part-time school district at least Cserep is ready to should be secured well into spring. 41 According to testimony Northeast News...... 26,350 ...... $64,277 second-ranking category with 192, firefighters were trained in the depart- 3% to the property and find because of the 14 new sewer, water and all the things started. The city will that or want to put up a including 136 for lift assistance. False ment’s operations. Four firefighters AUBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT SEE $572,505. change that as soon as the DeKalb Central: TV/Comics KILLINGS,In total, there were 22 expansion Weekly - Friday “With funding provided under MSD Steuben: alarms totaled 190. achieved EMT-B certification. Throughout the year, the fire depart- PAGE A7 their property markers Index — more commonly known to 46.7 47. 2 ...... Department opposes countyhomes thatcommissioners were granted and utilities. They –haven’t ASK ABOUThave an obligation AVAILABLE to create fence, decks 0% or FINANCINGcarports, – Fire accounted for 94 calls, or The department conducted 56 ment visited local preschools, elemen- That’s if the school 8 percent of the total, including 29 training sessions for area fire depart- taryContact schools, high schools, civic groups Us projects that took place in Steuben permits, six of those are come to an agreement a road probably from they have to come to me,” and do some measuring to structure fires. That compared to 95 fire ments, District 3 classes, and local and organizations to spread fire-safety Kruse civics test bill board ultimately decides council give their blessing. • people as free and reduced-price the terms and conditions of the calls in 2017. industriesB6 and businesses. messages. DeKalb Eastern: Hamilton: Firefighters answered 85 calls for “One of the most important The department’s mobile kitchen BY SCOTT L. MILEY County in 2018. There was also one (U.S.) 33 to Diamond Lake Franklin said. make sure that they won’t vehicle crashes and rescues, accounting to move ahead with the Heoutside plans of to the meet city with but arethem yet to what that price is,”SERVICE SALES B7-B8 non-emergency programs that we fire simulator traveled to various CNHI Statehouse Bureau lunches — are funded through the to particpate Vol. 162for 7 percent No. of all calls. 10 provide in support of our mission is events. Third-grade students from prior continuing resolution, (Food INDIANAPOLIS — The pass rate on taking in Franklin’s jurisdiction. Franklin said. Road to get a road back to How the process works encroach on the neighbor’s The department responded to 41 building inspections,” VanZile said. DeKalb County visited the •“Survive Hoosier students would need Monday. Mon.-Fri. Mon.-Fri. the test forattraction the first time for project. Penny Saver demolition, which it calls to deal with hazardous conditions. “The goal of fire prevention is to Alive House” at Fire Station 2 to learn to pass a test required of ...... those seeking citizenship A3 Last year’s calls included 45 for decrease the number and severity of Theexit drills Herald in the home. Republican He said there is a great them. The city has to make essentially is that those property,” Franklin said. LaGrange County those seeking U.S. citizen- is 91 percent, according “We“They are have ready that to go,” 8:00 - 8:00 - 6:00 Classified U.S. Department of Agriculture. and Nutrition Service) was able to 29 mutual aid to other departments. fires; this is accomplished through fire will decide at its second In August, the department partnered to the U.S. Citizenship safety inspections, fire code enforce- with the American Red Cross and Subscribers...... 2,500 Only one injury occurred to an ship before and Immigration Services.More than $46.8 million were 5:00 Sat. Auburn firefighter, who broke an ankle ment, building plan review, and when Auburn Rotary Club to conduct a Cserep said Monday before graduating Indiana students would be meeting in January. A4 Schools receive federal reimburse- while battling a field fire, VanZile said. fires occur, fire investigations.” door-to-door45 S.canvas Public in the West Edge Square Life ...... fund Child Nutrition Programs at high school given three attempts to pass 9:00 - 2:00 Park neighborhood, checking existing Westview: The fire department saw two veteran The department conducted 202 under a bill the test. invested in real and personal property, Jan. 3, East Noble the oath ceremony in the firefighters retire, Capt. Ken Knox annual inspections of buildings. smoke alarms and if needed, installing cation forums such as a authored “I think we have a ...... in Harwood lab retired after 25 years of service, and “The fire department has always new batteries or new smoke alarms at ment for lunches provided to least through January,” according Angola, IN 46703 by three deficiency in government Circuit Court room. Firefighter Dan Braun retired after 20 embraced public information and no charge. opened bids it solicited Obituaries legislators. and civics knowledgeas reported in by industries, in 2018, Facebook group, community years of service. Department Chaplain education programs because they A total of 99 new smoke alarms America today, and I think Inserted monthly into 63,000 copies of Curt Vince Jake BY EMELINE RODENAS Steve Kummernuss retired after serving are so vital to reducing fire loss, were installed during the event. Schools for demolition of the old “We’ve been lucky, LeAnn Jennifer would be it’s getting worse,” said Sen. students who are living under to a memo issued earlier this week 10 years. promoting life safety and educating Firefighters and volunteers also Kruse ...... A5 engagement roundtables The USDA employees who required Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, B1-B3 the community on their role in an reviewed with each resident a home and 3,112 jobs were retained. An Opinion [email protected] to allocate one of the authors of Senate middle school on Diamond so far, that something Manager Service Writer Welcome to the Team 24 yrs. exp. 4 yrs. exp. emergency or disaster,” VanZile wrote. fire safety checklist and the importance and a community engage- resources to administertheir own the Bill 132. certain income thresholds. by Cynthia Long, Child Nutrition of homePhone: fire escape planning.(260) 665-3117100-question test, although has not happened in the ALBION — Noble administer the program are During a committee Street. The district received ...... Info The department conducted 77 public it could be taken online at hearing Wednesday,additional support 137 jobs were created and Sports ment electronic mailing list education sessions, reaching 1,790 a student’s home. About for the bill came from *Must finance with Chrysler Capital, with approved credit. In the four-county area, the • children and 178 adults. responses from seven firms courthouse,” he said. “The Programs deputy administrator.County Public Library was The Star Fax: (260) 665-2322430,000 students in grades the American Legion and **Includes Competitive Truck Bonus. See dealer for details and/or ret. lease. normal forlevels libraries well as they into put the month furloughed, so staff members 118 W. Ninth St. 8-12 would be eligible AMVETS. 788 employees were trained by their ...... A7B6 FILE PHOTO for the test in the 2020-21 interested in the project. sheriff is clearly respon- Weather chosen as one of 15 libraries Auburn, IN School lunches shielded during shutdownThe Indiana Depart- *** Includes extra coupons. “LTD Supply”. While supplies last! Because of the uncertainty 46706 Classifieds: (toll free) (877)school year. 791-7877 ment of Education does not IN|FortWayne and Northwest News. percentages of students who Harwood tools into practice Auburn: (260) 925-2611 The lowest bidder of sible for the courthouse www.dunhammotor.com • 24/7 of March.” aren’t available to assist school BY STEVE GARBACZ support the bill because it to participate in Harwood Fax: (260) 347-7281 ...... in their community. Classifieds: (toll free) (877) 791-7877 [email protected] Kristie Trick of Freedom Academy, left, presents Richele Orn of Univertical, TV/Comics WASHINGTON — The SEE KRUSE, those seven came from security … and it’s not a qualify for free-and-reduced with the shutdown, FoodPublic and Innovators Lab, the Schools will continue being ongoing government shutdown The federal government PAGE A7 The lab will take place districts with questions or issues. may be affecting several federal remains in a partial shutdown due Geiger Excavating Inc. of luxury, it’s a necessity.” Index services, but one area insulated to demands by President Donald center, with an Invest Steuben Award along with Brent Shull, president of Noble County Public Library from the impact is school lunches. Trump to fund at least $5 billion lunches run from a low of 29 Nutrition Service has appropriated March 5-7 at Indiana Classified • Fort Wayne at $572,505.39. Cserep aims to begin Vol. 107 No. 10 able to fund lunches, but just ...... Child nutrition programs toward a border wall with Mexico School lunches Board announced Thursday Life ...... A3 — more commonly known to and congressional Democrats’ SEE the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation board. Obituaries B7-B8 unwillingness to put up money Here are the latest percent- SCEDC, Wesleyan University, ...... A4 people as free and reduced-price Lakeland: That bid was far and away scanning visitors without See us for all of your percent at Westview schools to additional funds to states to try to toward a physical barrier. ages available from the Indiana PAGE A7 at its monthly meeting.won’t be able to get any support. Opinion ...... A5 lunches — are funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA reports funding Department of Education on Prairie Heights: ASHLEE HOOS TRUST THE EXPERTS Indianapolis North campus. Sports...... 53.1 should be secured well into spring. the lowest, with the rest of waiting for an entrance The Midwest Collabora- Weather Schools receive federal reimburse- free and reduced-price lunch a high of 57.5 percent at West prevent any disruptions and “can ...... B1-B3A7 ment for lunches provided to “With funding provided under rates at area schools: Noble County 44.5 Two staff members from A road closed sign stands on C.R. 600N in this file photo from February 2018. The Noble CountyTV/Comics Highway Depart- the terms and conditions of the ...... students who are living under DeKalb County West Noble: the bids all coming in at remodeling that has been certain income thresholds. prior continuing resolution, (Food tive for Library Services, a Vol. 107 No. 10 B6 Central Noble: FOR ALL YOUR DIRECT Noble, with most school districts support program operations at NCPL will attend. MCLS ment is shifting its focus for this year’s maintenance plan. In the four-county area, the and Nutrition Service) was able to Garrett-Keyser-Butler: 57. 5 around $1 million. discussed in the past. percentages of students who fund Child Nutrition Programs at East Noble: 39.5 non-profit, member-driven qualify for free-and-reduced least through January,” according DeKalb Central: 48.3 is fully funding the partic- lunches run from a low of 29 to a memo issued earlier this week DeKalb Eastern: Steuben County 47. 3 somewhere in the 40 percent by Cynthia Long, Child Nutrition 42.2 organization whose mission percent at Westview schools to Fremont: MAIL NEEDS. ipants’ tuition for training, Lake subdivision; a high of 57.5 percent at West Programs deputy administrator. LaGrange County 46.7 is to facilitate sharing Noble, with most school districts Because of the uncertainty Westview: MSD Steuben: 43 needs! range. somewhere in the 40 percent with the shutdown, Food and lodging, some meals and Nutrition Service has appropriated Hamilton: 45.7 • 2.33 miles in the Brimfieldrange. 29 Scre Address, pre-sort and deliver all mail classes for resources to benefit Indiana additional funds to states to try to follow-up coaching calls to prevent any disruptions and “can normal levels well into the month 47. 2 Salt, snow shovels, maximum savings. Targeted mailing lists and data and Michigan libraires, chose County highwaycounty were to receiveshifting a Community subdivision; emphasis support program operations at of March.” further support the attendees Schools will continue being • 0.85 miles in the Wawaka subdivi- able to fund lunches, but just The USDA employees who THE NEWS SUN management, tabbing, ink-jetting and envelope insertion. Crossings grant. The cost of administer the program are the libraries which would won’t be able to get any support. gloves, hats, post-training. furloughed, so staff members participate. BY MATT GETTS reconstructing a road is approximately sion. aren’t available to assist school THE Get the job done right! “This was an opportu- districts with questions or issues. The HERALD handwarmers, Those libraries include [email protected] $55,000 per mile, according to Smith. The highway department would REPUBLICAN nity given to all Indiana ALBION — It may be headed in the The cost of the overlay is $95,000. Bartholomew County libraries to apply for. We are also like to see an additional 13.7 sleds & more same direction, but the Noble County But since the county is seeking a Phone customer service hours: Public Library, Crown Point very fortunate that MCLS miles of overlay work done, but those 6 am-5 pm Tues.-Fri.; 7-10 am Sat. & Sun. Public Library, Fortville- Highway Department is changing Community Crossing grant that pays projects are contingent upon receiving FREMONT HARDWARE chose to almost fully fund 75 percent of the project’s cost, the Special home-delivery and online-only rates available! Vernon Township Public this training that brings lanes. Community Crossing Grant funds, DOWNTOWN FREMONT Library, Fulton County This year’s list of 2019 road actual cost of the overlay work for Smith said. The Community Crossing 260-426-2640 x 3337 together selected public these projects is less than $25,000 per Service You Want From People You Know. Public Library, Hamilton libraries to learn about improvement projects shows a Grant opens next week. If awarded, [email protected] East Public Library, Indiana reduction in the amount of reconstruc- mile. OPEN MON. THRU FRI. 7 AM-5 PM; SAT. 7 AM-4:30 PM; SUN. 9 AM-2 PM “turning outward” to our “It would also free up several of these projects will be bid out in April University Kokomo Library, communities through the tion work being done, but it will see an and constructed in late summer or fall. (260)426.2640 • kpcnews.com • infortwayne.com • fwbusiness.com Jasper County Public Library, increase in overlay improvements over our staff to work on other projects this Those projects, all involving at least Harwood Institute’s 30 years DEKALB/LAGRANGE/NOBLE/STEUBEN Jasper-Dubois County summer,” Smith said. of experience. I feel strongly existing road surfaces. Also on the highway department’s 1.5-inches of overlay, are: Contractual Public Library, County Highway Department • 3 miles of C.R. 1000E, from 700N that NCPL is a tremendous to-do list are six projects in Noble Jefferson County Public engineer Zack Smith said the county asset to Noble County and County subdivisions. These projects to 1000N; Library, Johnson County that we strive to provide new plans on totally reconstructing three • 3.6 miles of C.R. 415N, from Public Library, Kokomo- all involve adding at least a 2-inch and outstanding services miles of county roads in 2019: a overlay over the existing surface, will 500E to Old S.R. 3; Howard County Public that can sometimes only two-mile stretch of C.R. 700W from • 0.6 miles of C.R. 800W, from C.R. Library, Noble County Public be funded through the department’s be found in larger cities,” C.R. 1000N to C.R. 1200N, and a 200N to Cromwell Road; Library, Plymouth Public standard operating budget. Noble County Public Library one-mile stretch on C.R. 1025W, from The six subdivision projects • 2.3 miles of C.R. 860W, from Library, Putnam County Director Sandy Petrie said. C.R. 900N to C.R. 1000N. Public Library and Wells scheduled are: Cromwell Road to S.R. 5; Petrie is proud of her staff Budgeted as part of the county’s • 2.6 miles of Sparta Lake Road, County Public Library. • 1.44 miles in the Wolf Lake According to a press and is excited about learning standard reconstruction work, Smith subdivision; from Cromwell Road to U.S. 33; UPDATED 2/11/19 how NCPL can combine said these projects should be completed • 2.8 miles in the Bear Lake subdivi- • 1.6 miles of C.R. 1100W/375N, release, the selected libraries with other organizations and represent a spectrum of in May-June. sion; from 300N to the Cromwell town businesses at the next level Last year, the highway depart- • 3.65 miles in the Kimmel subdivi- limits. library types, sizes and to truly make a difference geographic locations in ment reconstructed 13 miles of Noble sion; for the people in the county, County roadways. • 2.4 miles in the Southside Knapp Indiana, all with a common she said. goal to engage more deeply PAGE A7 The shift in emphasis is due to SEE PARTICIPATION, in their communities. a huge possible cost savings if the MCLS offers communi- LaGrange County Email newsletters Get the School lunches shielded duringSchool lunch shutdown Westview: 29 Index latest KPC living under certain income Lakeland: 53.1 thresholds. • headlines in BY STEVE GARBACZ rates Prairie Heights: 44.5 B7-B8 your inbox In the four-county area, Classified ...... A3 [email protected] Here’s the latest percent- WASHINGTON — free-and-reduced rates run Noble County Life ...... A4 from a low of 29 percent at ages available from the The ongoing government West Noble: 57.5 ...... A5 Westview to a high of 57.5 Indiana Department of Obituaries shutdown may be affecting Central Noble: 39.5 Opinion ...... B1-B3 percent at West Noble, with Education on free and several federal services, but most schools somewhere in reduced-price lunch rates East Noble: 47.3 Sports...... one area still insulated from ...... A7 the 40 percent range. at area schools: Steuben County Weather B6 Info the impact is school lunches. The federal govern- ...... Child nutrition programs DeKalb County TV/Comics • ment remains in a partial Fremont: 43 — more commonly known shutdown due to demands Garrett-Keyser-Butler: 48.3 MSD Steuben: 45.7 The News Sun to people as free and Vol. 110 No. 10 by President Donald Trump DeKalb Central: 42.2 Hamilton: 47.2 reduced-price lunch — are P.O. Box 39, 102 N. Main St. to fund at least $5 billion DeKalb Eastern: 46.7 Kendallville, IN 46755 funded through the U.S. toward a border wall with Department of Agriculture. Telephone: (260) 347-0400 Mexico and Congressional PAGE A7 Schools receive federal SEE LUNCHES, Fax: (260) 347-7281 reimbursement for lunches Classifieds: (toll free) (877) 791-7877 provided to students who are Circulation: (260) 347-0400 CIRCULATION TOTAL MARKET

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Johnson apartment, Johnson pulled was standing in the kitchen, and 6-20 years for a habitual applying to get her driver’s years — to the gunman in Johnson, out a gun and demanded the but missed her. The trio offender enhancement. license reinstated and 1 col: that incident, Michael J. 36, of Fort 6p3 (1.042”) return of the purse. had just recently rented fled the apartment without Several family members Johnson. Wayne, was found guilty According to testimony recovering the purse. of the victims and Brown an apartment at the new 1/2 H: 61p6 x 30p (10.25” x 5”) “Mr. Johnson, you are of all charges on Dec. during his trial, one of the Cox pleaded guilty in were present in the 3 col: 31p1 (5.181”) one of these people that we 13 following a four-day people in the apartment, fall 2018 to a Level 3 felony courtroom. Police officers SEE KILLINGS, PAGE A2 2 col: 13p4 (2.222”) must remove from society,” jury trial on two counts of 4 col: 41p8 (6.944”) 1/2 V: 30p3 x 61p6 (5.042” x 10.25”) Noble library 5 col: 52p4 (8.722”) 3 col: 20p5 (3.403”) Full page: 61p6 x 61p6 (10.25” x 10.25”) to particpate PREPRINT INSERT RATES 4 col: 27p6 (4.583”) in Harwood lab 6 col: 63p (10.5”) BY EMELINE RODENAS cation forums such as a SIGNATURE [email protected] Facebook group, community ALBION — Noble engagement roundtables County Public Library was and a community engage- chosen as one of 15 libraries ment electronic mailing list Full page: 63p x 126p (10.5” x 21”) 5 col: 34p7 (5.764”) Pre-Printto participate in Harwood for libraries as theySize put the Open Rate 2-11 times per year 1/6 H: 29p x 14p1 (4.833” x 2.347”) Public Innovators Lab, the Harwood tools into practice Noble County Public Library in their community. Preprints should arrive 7 days Board announced Thursday The lab will take place at its monthly meeting. March 5-7 at Indiana Homes to Own block: 15p1x2” The Midwest Collabora- Wesleyan University, 6 col: Singletive for Library Services, Sheet a Indianapolis North campus. $51 per thousand $48 per thousand 1/6 V: 14p1 x 28p6 (2.347” x 4.75”) Two staff members from 41p8 (6.944”) non-profit, member-driven FILE PHOTO organization whose mission NCPL will attend. MCLS A road closed sign stands on C.R. 600N in this file photo from February 2018. The Noble County Highway Depart- is to facilitate sharing is fully funding the partic- prior to publication. All rates are ment is shifting its focus for this year’s maintenance plan. resources to benefit Indiana ipants’ tuition for training, and Michigan libraires, chose lodging, some meals and ALBION NEW ERA 1/3 S: 29p x 28p6 (4.833” x 4.75”) the libraries which would follow-up coaching calls to 7 col: 48p10 ( 8.139”) 4-10participate. pagesfurther support the attendees $64 per thousand $61 per thousand Those libraries include post-training. County highway shifting emphasis Bartholomew County “This was an opportu- net rates. Handling charge of Public Library, Crown Point nity given to all Indiana BY MATT GETTS county were to receive a Community Lake subdivision; 1/3 H: 44p x 18p (7.333” x 3”) Public Library, Fortville- libraries to apply for. We are [email protected] Crossings grant. The cost of • 2.33 miles in the Brimfield 1 col: 9p (1.5”) very fortunate that MCLS ALBION — It may be headed in the reconstructing a road is approximately subdivision; Vernon Township Public 8 col: 55p11 (9.319”) Library, Fulton County chose to almost fully fund same direction, but the Noble County $55,000 per mile, according to Smith. • 0.85 miles in the Wawaka subdivi- 12-14 pages The cost of the overlay is $95,000. sion.$76 per thousand $72 per thousand Public Library, Hamilton this training that brings Highway Department is changing East Public Library, Indiana together selected public lanes. But since the county is seeking a The highway department would University Kokomo Library, libraries to learn about This year’s list of 2019 road Community Crossing grant that pays also like to see an additional 13.7 $65 added to quantities less than 2 col: 19p6 (3.25”) 1/3 V: 14p1 x 58p6 (2.347” x 9.75”) Jasper County Public Library, “turning outward” to our improvement projects shows a 75 percent of the project’s cost, the miles of overlay work done, but those Jasper-Dubois County communities through the reduction in the amount of reconstruc- actual cost of the overlay work for projects are contingent upon receiving Contractual Public Library, Harwood Institute’s 30 years tion work being done, but it will see an these projects is less than $25,000 per Community Crossing Grant funds, 9 col: mile. 63p (10.5”) of experience. I feel strongly 16-18Jefferson County Publicpages increase in overlay improvements over Smith$87 said. The Community per Crossing thousand $83 per thousand Library, Johnson County that NCPL is a tremendous existing road surfaces. “It would also free up several of Grant opens next week. If awarded, 3 col: 30p (5”) 1/2 H: 44p x 28p6 (7.333” x 4.75”) Public Library, Kokomo- asset to Noble County and County Highway Department our staff to work on other projects this these projects will be bid out in April 6,000. Contact your Advertising summer,” Smith said. Howard County Public that we strive to provide new engineer Zack Smith said the county and constructed in late summer or fall. Also on the highway department’s Library, Noble County Public and outstanding services Those projects, all involving at least plans on totally reconstructing three to-do list are six projects in Noble Library, Plymouth Public that can sometimes only miles of county roads in 2019: a 1.5-inches of overlay, are: Library, Putnam County be found in larger cities,” County subdivisions. These projects 20-22 pages two-mile stretch of C.R. 700W from all involve adding at least a 2-inch $90• 3 miles of C.R. 1000E, perfrom 700N thousand $86 per thousand TABLOID Public Library and Wells Noble County Public Library C.R. 1000N to C.R. 1200N, and a to 1000N; 4 col: 40p6 (6.75”) 2/3 V: 29p x 58p6 (4.833” x 9.75”) overlay over the existing surface, will County Public Library. Director Sandy Petrie said. one-mile stretch on C.R. 1025W, from • 3.6 miles of C.R. 415N, from According to a press Petrie is proud of her staff be funded through the department’s Executive today to get custom C.R. 900N to C.R. 1000N. 500E to Old S.R. 3; and is excited about learning standard operating budget. release, the selected libraries Budgeted as part of the county’s • 0.6 miles of C.R. 800W, from C.R. represent a spectrum of how NCPL can combine The six subdivision projects standard reconstruction work, Smith 200N to Cromwell Road; library types, sizes and with other organizations and scheduled are: 1/8 H: 30p3 x 14p5 (5.042) x 2.403”) said these projects should be completed • 1.44 miles in the Wolf Lake • 2.3 miles of C.R. 860W, from 5 col: 51p (8.5”) 2/3 H: 44p x 39p (7.333” x 6.5”) 24-30geographic locations pages in businesses at the next level $94 per thousand $89 per thousand Indiana, all with a common to truly make a difference in May-June. subdivision; Cromwell Road to S.R. 5; goal to engage more deeply for the people in the county, Last year, the highway depart- • 2.8 miles in the Bear Lake subdivi- • 2.6 miles of Sparta Lake Road, quote for quantities not shown. in their communities. she said. ment reconstructed 13 miles of Noble sion; from Cromwell Road to U.S. 33; County roadways. • 3.65 miles in the Kimmel subdivi- • 1.6 miles of C.R. 1100W/375N, MCLS offers communi- SEE PARTICIPATION, PAGE A7 6 col: 61p6 (10.25”) 1/8 V: 14p7.46 x 30p (2.437” x 5”) Full page: 44p x 58p6 (7.333” x 9.75”) The shift in emphasis is due to sion; from 300N to the Cromwell town 32-48 pages a huge possible cost savings if the • 2.4 miles in the Southside Knapp $102limits. per thousand $96 per thousand Index Email newsletters • Get the Classified ...... 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