One of the horses seized from a property in Noble County. Photo provided. ALBION —  A man and woman are facing charges following the seizure of six horses from a property in Albion.  The six horses have been taken to the non-profit Shadarobah Horse Rescue.  Amanda Lee Philo-Clark and Jeremy Clark are each charged with …read more.

Editor’s note: Saturday’s activities have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. ALBION — Racing around her compound at 11 months, bobcat Evaki is enjoying the warmer temperatures. Watching the young bobcat now makes it difficult to believe that since as a newborn cub she couldn’t walk. Evaki, named by Black Pine Facebook followers, came …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Barbara A. Eckert, 78, formerly of Albion, passed away on Nov. 6, 2019, at Miller’s at Oak Pointe in Columbia City. Born in Columbia City, on Aug. 28, 1941, to the late Emory and Celia (Gaddis) Bittner. She spent her formative years in Columbia City, graduating from Columbia City High School in 1958. Barbara married …read more.

Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

PIERCETON — An Albion man was taken to the hospital after injuring his leg in a one-vehicle accident near Ridinger Lake, Pierceton. At approximately 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a one-vehicle accident on East Adams Road, south of EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton. The …read more.

  ALBION — Preparations are underway at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary to host the annual Lions, Tigers and Beer event, Saturday, Oct. 5. Now in its 13th year, Lions, Tigers and Beers attract over 200 people to the exotic animal sanctuary located in Albion. Proceeds support sanctuary operations, including educational outreach efforts, animal enrichment and …read more.

WARSAW — An Albion man was recently arrested after allegedly selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer on two occasions. Kevin Michael Klaehn, 27, 266 E. CR 400S, Albion, is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a level 2 felony; possession of methamphetamine and dealing in methamphetamine enhancing circumstances, both level 3 felonies; dealing in methamphetamine, a …read more.

Lillian R. Northup, 90, Albion, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. She was born May 27, 1929, in Elkhart, to Ivan and Fay (Pointer) Ott. Lillian married William Northup. He passed away in 2007. Lillian is survived by her daughters: Evelyn (Dennis) Prince, Albion, and Ellen (Dale) Horsfall, Middlebury; …read more.

LIGONIER – Lakeview and Tippecanoe Valley hit up Noble County for middle school wrestling invitationals this past weekend.

Kosciusko The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Kosciusko The following people were booked into the Kosciusko County Jail:

FORT WAYNE – Cornerstone Christian had just a bit more firepower than LCA in a 68-60 boys basketball win Tuesday night.

NOBLE COUNTY — Five people were injured in a one-vehicle accident Thursday, Dec. 15, in the area of US 33 and CR 50N, in Noble County. The accident occurred at 4:19 p.m.

James F. Runyan, 80, Albion, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Born on Dec. 2, 1935, in Knox, he was the son of Harley Lee and Rose Lee (King) Runyan Sr. He had been an Allen County resident since high school then moved to Noble …read more.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Two Albion residents sustained serious injuries as a result of a two-vehicle accident Monday, June 27. The accident occurred at 4:08 p.m. on US 33 and CR 650E.

WHITLEY COUNTY — Teegan Michael Brumbaugh, 20, East CR 300S, Albion, lost his life in an accident late Thursday on East Old Trail Road at East Hartman Road east of Columbia City. The accident occurred at 4:45 p.m.

ALBION — The Lady Warrior tennis team took a loss Wednesday night.

ALBION – Westview outlasted Whitko, 70-65, in overtime to win the Class 2-A Central Noble Girls Basketball Sectional.

ALBION – Whitko weathered the storm Friday night to knock off Central Noble, 50-37, to advance to the finals of the Central Noble Girls Basketball Sectional.

WHITLEY COUNTY — An Avilla man died from injuries he suffered this morning, Thursday, Feb. 4, in a four-vehicle accident on SR 9, north of CR 500E. The accident was reported at 6:14 a.m. James M. Ratliff, 41, Avilla, was pronounced deceased by medical staff at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Whitley County Sheriff’s Department reports Anna …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko has drawn Bremen in its first-round matchup in the Class 2-A Central Noble Girls Basketball Sectional.

Tuesday night both the boys and girls basketball teams from Lakeland Christian Academy were in action.

WAWAKA — A man who fled police and fell through the ice in the Little Elkhart River, was recovered several hours later. The body of Raymond Lee Cassidy, 35, was located by fire personal at 9:25 p.m. in the water. According to a press release issued by the Noble County Sheriff’s office, at 7:20 p.m. …read more.

PIERCETON — Kenneth W. Burnworth, 59, of Albion, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born July 31, 1956 in Whitley County, he was the son of Larry and Lorretta (Johnson) Burnworth. At the age of 11, Ken and his brothers were adopted by Larry and Lorreta and they …read more.

Melinda A. “Mendy” Stump, 61, of Albion, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 at her home. She was born Jan. 29, 1954 in Kendallville, a daughter of Lee G. and Ann H. (Butler) Boggs. Her formative years were spent in Avilla, Cromwell and Skinner Lake near Albion. She graduated from Central Noble High …read more.

ALBION – Westview survived a wild first game to sweep Whitko out of the Class 2-A volleyball sectional at Central Noble Saturday afternoon.

NOBLE COUNTY — The Indiana State Department of Health today, Friday, Sept. 4, notified the Noble County Health Department that a sampling of mosquitoes in the Albion area tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

Mary Jane Brooks, 87, Glendale, Ariz., died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 in The Gardens of Sun City, Sun City, Ariz. She was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Albion to Charles O. & Gladys E. (Frasier) Bowman.  On August 29, 1947 she married R. Ned Brooks. He died December 8, 2013. She was a homemaker and …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY — A husband and wife writing team have produced a book that will give Noble County area residents a photo-filled walk through local history.

Gentle, gracious, and nurturing are just a few of the words that come to mind when reflecting on the life of Marilyn Smith. She was a hardworking woman who wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty while keeping busy both in and outside her home as well as in the workforce. Marilyn treasured her roles …read more.

Erville K “Duke” Callison, 75, of Albion, passed away  Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born on Feb. 21, 1940 in Newton, Iowa, he was the son of Fraiser Clement and Alma Callison. On Oc. 16, 1976, Duke married Bessie McCleary in Columbia City and was a truck driver for over 40 …read more.

Kenneth Eugene Leatherman, 68, Syracuse, died Friday, Feb. 20, at IU Health Goshen. He was born Oct. 16, 1946, in Kendallville, to Ernest and Virginia Leatherman. He attended Albion High school. He attended Indiana University for two years. He owned and operated Ride On Customs in 1975. He owned and operated Starline Vans, with his …read more.

ALBION – Wawasee used a pair of big scoring nights to edge Central Noble, 46-40, Thursday night in boys freshman hoops. John Kennedy led the Warriors with 19 points and Trevon Coleman had a huge night as well, scoring 16 points and pulling down seven rebounds. As a team, Wawasee made 16 of 22 free …read more.

A local author is searching for historical photos as part of a new book about Noble County history. Mark R. Hunter has begun work on “Images of America: Albion and Noble County”, which will be issued by Arcadia Publishing. The company is a major publisher of local history books, with over 8,500 volumes in its …read more.

A specialized wheelchair will make a hiking trail at Chain O’Lakes State Park more accessible, thanks to the organizers of the Indiana Trail 100 race. The Indiana Trail 100 is a 100-mile trail race held each April at the park in Albion. All net proceeds benefit the park, and race organizers recently donated to Chain …read more.

Golfers Open Dual Season With Win Wawasee conquered the Cobblestone Golf Course Tuesday afternoon by shooting a 164 to beat host Central Noble’s 183 in the boys golf dual season opener. Wawasee’s top three all were at 41 or better, with Tristen Atwood firing a 38 to lead all golfers and Jeffrey Moore and Cal …read more.

Smoky Days And Sleepless Nights: A Century Or So With The Albion Fire Department is being sold as a fundraiser for the Albion Fire Department, and first came out at the AFD’s 125th Anniversary celebration in July 2013. Recently, firefighter Mark Hunter presented a check for $200, which is in addition to sales made last …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officers reported this afternoon that the search for a missing person in Chain O’ Lakes State Park in nearby Noble County has ended with the discovery of a body. Conservation Officers received information from a concerned citizen that Douglas W. Haigwood, 43, of Kimmel, went ice fishing Sunday at approximately 10 p.m. on …read more.

Korean Lee Holmes, 75, of Albion, Ind., and formerly of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. She was born on Sept. 14, 1938, in Elkhart, Ind., to Evert and Grace (Bowman) Sensibaugh. Mrs. Holmes was employed and retired from BRC after over 20 years of service. After retirement, she worked …read more.

Volleyball Still Rolling Wawasee’s drum beat kept pounding Tuesday night with another three-match win, this time at Central Noble. The Lady Warriors finished off the Lady Cougars 25-22, 25-18, 25-19 to run its team mark to 7-1 on the season. Wawasee had a great defensive effort from Aly Anderson, who led the team with 20 …read more.

ALBION – There was a very young look to the other side of the net for Wawasee Tuesday afternoon at Central Noble. Fortunately, youthful exuberance didn’t equate into overachievement as the Warriors put away a very green Cougars boys tennis team, 5-0. Central Noble, with just seven active players dressed and three of which have …read more.

Fillmore B. Price, 94, of Albion, Ind., passed away at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Ind., at 12:35 a.m. June 7, 2013. He was born on July 19, 1918, in Kosciusko County. He married Pauline Lucille Elijah on Nov. 22, 1936. She preceded him in death. Mr. Price served his country honorably in the United …read more.

Imogene L. Preston, 95, of Albion, Ind., passed away at 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. She was born Jan. 30, 1918, in Topeka, Ind., to Irvin and Ella (Moseman) Fought. She married Clayton Preston on Feb. 6, 1937. He preceded her in death in 2011. Imogene was a homemaker and had worked for the …read more.

Gov. Mitch Daniels joined executives from Busche Enterprise Division Inc., a computer numerical control (CNC) production machining firm, today to announce the company’s plans to expand its operations here, creating up to 120 new jobs by 2015. The Albion-based company, which is known for the machining and assembly of complex castings and forgings for the …read more.