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May 28 - Indy 500 milk came from Noble County dairy farm

1 month ago | fwbusiness.com | Matt Getts

KENDALLVILLE — The winner of May 25's Indianapolis 500 got the traditional bottle of milk to drink — provided by a Kendallville woman. Abbie Herr, of Herr Dairy Farm, presented the milk to the victorious driver, Alex Palou, in the Winner’s Circle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. She was selected for the honor by the American Dairy Association of Indiana. “It’s super fun to be a part of it,” Herr said ahead of the race.
Culture Day at Rome City School

1 month ago | kpcnews.com | Matt Getts

ROME CITY — What kind of language do people speak in other countries? What kinds of food do they eat? What kind of music do they enjoy? Do they have special dances? What about their art work? For 23 years, Rome City School teacher Jennifer Stohlman has been bringing the answers to those kinds of questions to the students of the school. The countries Rome City students have learned about over the years?
Noble Fair Corp. treasurer arrested for theft

1 month ago | kpcnews.com | Matt Getts

ALBION — The treasurer of the Noble County Community Fair Corp. was arrested Friday on a charge she stole upwards of $367,000 from the organization. Robin L. Laymon, 46, of the 400 block of North Main Street, Hudson, was booked into the Noble County Jail on a charge of theft, a Level 5 felony.
CN operation referendum a no-go

1 month ago | fwbusiness.com | Matt Getts

ALBION — Voters is the Central Noble school district said a solid "no" to a request for an operation funding referendum Tuesday. In voting tabulated Tuesday, 55.3% of the voters — 704 — were against the referendum. Support for the referendum totaled 569 ballots cast, 44.7%. It was the only election to be held this year in Noble County. The referendum called for an additional $0.19 per $100 of assessed valuation for a property owner.
CN operation referendum a no-go

1 month ago | kpcnews.com | Matt Getts

ALBION — Voters is the Central Noble school district said a solid "no" to a request for an operation funding referendum Tuesday. In voting tabulated Tuesday, 55.3% of the voters — 704 — were against the referendum. Support for the referendum totaled 569 ballots cast, 44.7%. It was the only election to be held this year in Noble County. The referendum called for an additional $0.19 per $100 of assessed valuation for a property owner.
April 28 - Hope for Syria? U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, visits leaders

2 months ago | fwbusiness.com | Matt Getts

After more than five decades of living under dictatorial rule, there may be hope for the people of Syria. And with that hope could potentially come the prospect of a government more friendly to the United States. Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, and U.S. Rep. Cory Mills of Florida became the first members of congress to visit Syria since then-Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government fell in December. The duo met with Syrian religious and government leaders April 18.
Recovery housing project moves forward

2 months ago | kpcnews.com | Matt Getts

KENDALLVILLE — Inspiration Ministries’ project to provide recovery housing in the city’s downtown will go forward — but with less money put forth by the local group. During Tuesday’s regularly scheduled Kendallville City Council meeting, the council approved a resolution modifying terms of a grant that had been awarded in December 2023.
March 26 - Republicans take a victory lap at Noble dinner

Mar 26, 2025 | fwbusiness.com | Matt Getts

ROME CITY — Noble County’s Lincoln Day Dinner was part victory tour, part a call to continue the fight. Noble County Republican Party Chairwoman Shelly Williams turned out to be the big winner at March 20’s event held at Sylvan Cellars, being named the Republican of the Year. “I’m truly honored,” Williams said. The award was presented to Williams by one of the evening’s featured speakers, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. “Shelly has a heart for sharing,” Rokita said.
March 26 - Anti-solar group sues Noble County

Mar 26, 2025 | fwbusiness.com | Matt Getts

ALBION — A Noble County group opposed to commercial solar operations on farm ground has sued Noble County government, citing an alleged conflict of interest.
LaGrange trooper promoted to captain

Mar 19, 2025 | suncommercial.com | Matt Getts

FORT WAYNE — A LaGrange County Indiana State Police trooper is continuing his career advancement with a promotion to captain. On Monday, Indiana State Police Superintendent Anthony Scott announced the promotion of Lt. Deven Hostetler to the rank of captain and reassigned as the commander of the Field Investigative section of the Investigations Bureau. Hostet- ler is a 24-year veteran of the department.