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.

By MARK HUNTER Author A husband and wife writing team are celebrating their newest book with book signings on opposite ends of Noble County. The Kendallville Public Library and the annual Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival will host Mark and Emily Hunter, whose book “Images of America: Albion and Noble County” was released Aug. 24. The book …read more.

By KRISTEN KEUHL BrightPoint Development Assistant FORT WAYNE — Community Action of Northeast Indiana d/b/a Brightpoint announced sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals at no separate charge. Free and reduced-price meals will be provided to participants meeting the approved eligibility criteria. Meals are …read more.

KENDALLVILLE — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a report of a possible drowning in Bixler Lake in Kendallville. At 5:36 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 25, Noble County Dispatch received a call that witnesses observed a person calling for help while swimming near the southwest side of the lake. Witnesses observed the person go under the water and not resurface.

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.

NOBLE COUNTY — Alfred M. Crook, 75, Cromwell, died in a two-vehicle accident at 10:37 a.m. today, Monday, Aug. 17. The accident was at US 33 and SR 5 in Noble County.

WOLCOTTVILLE — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is monitoring chemicals that were accidentally discharged into the north branch of the Elkhart River from the Wolcottville Wastewater Treatment Plant. It is estimated that approximately 1,200 to 1,400 gallons of ferric chloride was released inside the plant and an unknown amount made it into the …read more.

Electrical components manufacturer Group Dekko, based in Garrett Indiana, is moving forward with a $1.2 million expansion in Noble county, creating more than two dozen jobs as part of a plan to install a new production line. The Avilla town council awarded the company a 10 year tax abatement last week. At the beginning of …read more.

Department of Natural Resources grants totaling more than $447,000 will be used to fight invasive aquatic vegetation in Indiana’s lakes. Kosciusko County organizations will receive $106,142 of the total grant amounts. Additionally Marshall County lakes will receive $36,000 in grants; and Noble County lakes, $9,000. LaGrange, Starke, Fulton and Pulaski, LaPorte, Steuben, Monroe and Brown, …read more.

Egg Innovations held a groundbreaking event Wednesday, April 22 – Earth Day, to start the new expansion of their mill in Noble County. The feed mill project is estimated at $3.8 million and is adjacent to an existing Egg Innovations facility. The property is 20 acres and allows for future expansion, while also creating new …read more.

Trent A. Faulkner, 28, Syracuse, has been arrested by Noble County authorities for false reporting after he reported an active shooter in Brimfield Thursday. That report brought a heavy police response. A press release from the Noble County Sheriff’s Department reports at approximately 12:46 p.m. Noble County Communications received a 911 call from a man …read more.

According to a report from Inside INdiana Business, Symmetry Medical Manufacturing’s Avilla factory will be phased out. Tecomet, who acquired Symmetry last year, reported that layoffs will start in June, with additional waves of layoffs coming later in the fall. It is also closing a facility in Massachusetts. The workload from both facilities will be …read more.

The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (Regional Partnership) today announced that local economic development professional Alan Tio is joining the leadership team to serve as Senior Vice President. Tio will join the Partnership effective May 4 and lead the organization’s business development, marketing, and regional initiatives. “Alan is a great addition to the leadership team of …read more.

By TAMMY TAYLOR Relay for Life, American Cancer Society Teams are needed for the Relay For Life of Noble County, which has set a fundraising goal of $45,000 for their effort to fight cancer. As of March, 17 teams have signed up for the relay, which is being held Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May …read more.

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana. Melting snow combined with frozen ground is expected to water ponding in areas with poor drainage. Additionally, rapid river level rises could occur in areas prone to ice jams. Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley and Noble Counties are affected by …read more.

At 4 a.m. this morning, the National Weather Service issued another winter storm warning for Kosciusko, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley, Elkhart, Noble, Allen and St. Joseph Counties. Light snowfall, along with blowing and drifting snow, is expected to continue to make travel difficult, especially on east-west roads. Unplowed areas may be impassable. Travel is only recommended …read more.

By KELLY L. HECKAMAN Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Purdue Extension is offering two-day workshops at the Noble County Extension office on Tuesday, Jan. 27, and Wednesday, Jan. 28, for farm families wanting to know more about business succession planning. The Noble County extension office is located at 2090 N. SR 9, Albion. Registration for …read more.

By SERGEANT RON GALAVIZ Public Information Office, Indiana State Police-Fort Wayne District 22 A 27-year-old man who was being sought by Noble County authorities was arrested the evening of Dec. 16 after leading an Indiana State Police Trooper on a short vehicle and subsequent foot pursuit. According to Trooper Mike Carroll, at approximately 5:10 p.m., he …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 total of 23 Indiana Lake and River Enhancement projects, including some in Kosciusko, Whitley and other neighboring counties, are receiving a portion of $994,300 in grants to care for Indiana’s water bodies. The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife operates the LARE program which includes water quality monitoring, bank erosion control, and watershed land treatments to …read more.

Anthony M. McClellan Anthony M. McClellan (Noble County Sheriff’s Department photo) Police from several agencies spent hours Tuesday afternoon searching an area near Whitley County’s Big Lake, for a suspect wanted on several outstanding warrants and for trying to run down a police officer with a vehicle. (See related) Anthony Michael McClellan, 23, of Churubusco, …read more.

Wanted for six counts of rape, six counts of sexual abuse and 10 counts of sodomy, a Kentucky fugitive was apprehended in Noble County Tuesday night. Sylvester R. Slone, 43, has the numerous felony charges against him in Kentucky. Indiana State Police, Noble County Sheriff’s Department deputies and officers of the Kendallville Police Department worked …read more.

NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana State Police and the Noble County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men, believed to be a father-son duo, who have been soliciting their paving services and in doing so, allegedly bilked an elderly couple out of thousands of dollars. According to Indiana State …read more.

The Noble County Relay for Life has posted an entertainment and activity schedule for the 2014 Relay, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, at the West Noble High School track and football field, south of Ligonier. From the opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Saturday to the closing ceremonies and awards at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, …read more.

The Noble County Relay For Life is all about those affected by cancer, so a Survivor Ceremony and dinner will be offered during the 2014 Relay on Saturday, May 17. The ceremony will start at 5 p.m. with the dinner right afterward, for survivors who are also encouraged to bring one guest/caregiver for the dinner. …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.

A home invasion in Noble County this morning has authorities on high alert as they search for the suspects who were said to be dressed as police officers. A press release provided by the Noble County Sheriff’s Department today says the two white male intruders tied up an elderly couple in their home for hours …read more.

KENDALLVILLE, Ind. – Wolfpack Chassis, a manufacturer and developer of chassis and chassis related components for the recreational vehicle, manufactured housing, and specialty chassis markets, has announced the completion of a $625,000 round of financing with participation by Elevate Ventures. The company has now raised over $1.4 million in capital since its inception, roughly $230,000 …read more.

Indiana Conservation Officer’s served a search warrant on the Kendallville residence of Jason A. Maxston Wednesday afternoon. Conservation Officers received information that Maxston was performing taxidermy work without a state license. Conservation Officer’s served the warrant on Maxston’s residence and an outbuilding located on the property. Conservation Officer’s discovered an indoor marijuana grow operation containing …read more.

On Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, the Noble County Zoning Board of Appeals plans to meet in Albion, Ind., to review six dog breeding kennel Use Variance and Special Exception applications. Kennel operators are requesting to kennel more than four dogs and dog advocates are petitioning the zoning board to say no to large-scale commercial breeders. Link …read more.

Massachusetts-based Courier Corp., one of America’s leading innovators in book manufacturing, content management and publishing, today announced its plans to provide complete end-to-end digital production capability at its flagship four-color plant in Kendallville, Ind. The heart of the new production line will be a high volume HP T410 Color Inkjet Web Press, Courier’s fourth HP …read more.