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Hogeston chooses Indiana Tech in Fort Wa

(Churubusco’s Connor Hogeston will be running for Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne starting next season. Pictured left to right are his father Kermit Hogeston, Coach Zach Dock, Connor and his...
Read moreWreck It Ralph party sponsored by librar
On Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon(ish), K&K Video and the Churubusco Public Libary will be hosting a “Wreck It Ralph” party at K&K Video, 128 North...
Read moreVote of the look of downtown
Main Street Churubusco, a subsidiary of the Churubusco Chamber of Commerce, is looking for community input on a "possible" vision of the downtown area.
Read moreTurtletown Players to 'Celebrate Animals
On Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. the Turtletown Players will present “Celebrate Animals” at Churubusco United Methodist Church. All the music and stories will salute animals and pets. A freewill...
Read moreTurtle Days Cancer Walk
The Turtle Days Association and Parkview Health is pleased to announce the annual Cancer Walk. The walk will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 9 a.m. at Sugar Grove...
Read moreTown gives incentive to land company
by Dave Crabill dcrabill@busconews.com A start-up company from Connecticut is looking for a home base to begin their operations. Churubusco is high on the list of possible locations. Inwelligent Healthcare has sent representatives...
Read moreSummer office hours for Churubusco Jr.-S
The Jr-Sr High School office will be on summer hours beginning Monday, June 10. The office will be open daily, from 7 a.m.- 3 p.m.{loadposition relatedcategorynewslocal}
Read moreSAL Chicken BBQ June 22
The Sons of the American Legion will hold a Chicken BBQ Saturday, June 22 from 11 a.m. til gone. Price of a half chicken only will be $6. The Nashville Rebels...
Read moreOscar's Blast from the Past
You may have noticed the tie-dyed posters around town for this year's Turtle Days Festival. The Turtle Days Association is kicking it old school and rewinding time by bringing you...
Read moreChurubusco Police Report for June 3-9
June 3 07:50 Crossing guard detail. 09:00 Sig. 30 Main & Tulley Streets. 09:15 Citation issued for D.A.S.
Read moreChurubusco Elementary School Honor Roll
Following are the Churubusco Elementary School students named to the fourth quarter honor roll: Fifth Grade All A’s Myah Bear, Christian Cseri, Madeleine Dreilbelbis, Daniel Ferguson, Kaitlynne Gaerte, Madison Gaff, Aundrea Hamilton, Cole...
Read moreGrand Opening of Michelle's

The Churubusco Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday at Michelle’s, a bar/restaurant, open now in downtown Churubusco. Pictured are the people who helped remodel the building inside...
Read moreZeigler teaches Junior Achievement

Devon Zeigler, a 10th grade student at Churubusco High School, volunteered with Junior Achievment to teach Economic lessons to Mrs. Landram’s first grade class. All of the students received certificates.{loadposition...
Read moreChurubusco High School Graduation Ceremo

Churubusco High School graduated 109 students in the Class of 2013 Friday evening in the gymnasium. The last official event of the seniors’ school career was the ceremony, marked by...
Read moreCriminal expungement rights expanded
For years, Indiana has allowed certain arrest and juvenile records to be expunged. Expungement is the act of causing certain information to be removed or limited from a government record....
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Read moreVacation Bible School at Blue River
Blue River Church of the Brethren, 3040 E. 700 North, Columbia City, will be having Vacation Bible School, June 17-21 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon each day with a...
Read morePancake Breakfast at Burr Oak
On Saturday, June 15, there will be a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast benefit at Burr Oak Baptist Church. The event is to raise funds for local families to host Latvian orphans...
Read moreMiss Onion Days contest in Wolf Lake loo
Fame. Fashion. Fun. It is Miss Onion Days time again. If you are a high school girl (going into ninth grade through 2013 graduating seniors) you can enter the Miss...
Read moreFlag Day Ceremony Saturday at Courthouse
National Flag Day is in recognition of a resolution by the Second Continental Congress, signed on June 14, 1877, stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes,...
Read moreFather's Day Worship and VBS at Charter
Charter Oak Church would like to invite the public to come and worship with them this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16. They will be starting a sermon series on “spiritual...
Read moreDestination ImagiNation teams place at G

(Churubusco Middle School DI team members are, (l to r) back row, Nikki King, Nicole Keener, Abby Stanford, Shelly Lybarger, Alex King and Rob Tomlinson; front row, Nancy Zarazua, Cole...
Read moreWhitley County Republican of the year

The Thorncreek Township Trustee Gene Heckman (left) was named Whitley County Republican of the year at the annual Lincon Day Dinner held recently. Heckman was presented the award by the...
Read moreC&A Tool receives award

Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann recently toured C&A Tool Central Building in Churubusco. Ellspermann was in town to attend a meeting at C&A with the Whitley County Development Corporation, to...
Read moreChurubusco Charity Car Show

The annual Churubusco Charity Car Show was held last Saturday at C&A Tool South. Although the threat of rain kept a few participants away, there was still a good turnout...
Read moreTurtle Days raffle tickets on sale now
Turtle Days raffle tickets are now on sale. Tickets may be purchased for $1 from Turtle Days members and at the Churubusco Utilities office.Enter to win nightly $250 cash prizes,...
Read moreTennis summer schedule at CHS
In order to become a better tennis player, attending camps, playing on your own, and playing during open court times is very beneficial. There will be open court at Churubusco...
Read moreMemorial tree planting by 4-H'ers
The Green Township 4-H Club will be planting a memorial tree at Green Center. The tree is in memory of Green Township residents and residents from nearby townships that had...
Read moreKingdom Rock at Good News Baptist
Good News Baptist Church invites children to Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God.
Read moreFish Fry at new fire station
The public is invited to come and see the new Smith Township Fire Station and have a great meal. The Annual Smith Township Fish and Tenderloin Fry will be held...
Read moreChurubusco Public Library news
Following are some of the upcoming events to be held at Churubusco Public Library: Children’s Summer Reading Program
Read moreChurubusco Police Report May 28-June 2
May 28 07:45 School detail. 08:30 Contacted C.P.S. They want a copy of U4’s arrest from Saturday. 09:00 C.C. U12 advised his family called and they have a deer inside their fence and...
Read moreSpend the night in historic Gene Stratto
ROME CITY - From the attic to the basement, Gene Stratton-Porter's historic Cabin in Wildflower Woods, which she designed herself, will be completely open to a limited number of guests,...
Read moreMuskies reaching legal size
Muskies stocked in northwest Allen County’s Lake Everett three years ago will soon be large enough to be kept by anglers. During sampling in mid-April, DNR fisheries biologists captured three muskies...
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Read moreWCRC to hold Field Day
ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. Each year over 35,000 amateurs gather with their clubs, friends or simply by...
Read morePassages offers Summer Youth Enrichment
Passages, Inc. is offering a Summer Youth Enrichment Program which will begin on June 10th. The program consists of two 4-week sessions designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities who attend...
Read moreCommunity Foundation awards big grants
Thanks to the continued generosity of local residents, the Whitley County Community Foundation’s Board of Directors approved more than $100,000 in grant awards for nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Whitley...
Read moreCommissioners back new businesses
by Katie Wagner kwagner@busconews.com Two new businesses are in the works in Whitley County, and the Board of Commissioners has pledged CEDIT funding to help them get on their feet. Alan Tio, Director...
Read moreCivil War Camp 2013
The Whitley County Historical Museum is bringing the War Between the States back to life again for its Fifth Annual Civil War Camp this summer. They will be hosting the camp...
Read moreAnnual Family Fishing Derby at Chain O'
Chain O’Lakes State Park is hosting a free Family Fishing Derby, Saturday, June 8, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at Sand Lake boat rental.
Read moreChurubusco High School Awards Day schola

(Churubusco High School senior Jessica Keener accepts an SDI Scholarship from employee Lisa Herber during Awards Day at the school last Friday.) photo by wagnerChurubusco High School annual Awards Day...
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Local Sports
Eagle Softball says goodbye to seniors

(Top Photo: Winning All-Conference Awards for the 2013 Softball season were, left to right, Kasey Gibson, Kelary Crabill and Chandler Blake. Bottom Photo: Varsity Award winners are, left to right, Savannah...
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Read moreBeezley wins Main Event at Plymouth

Tommy Beezley II of Churubusco traveled to LimaLand Speedway Friday night and won his heat race and placed sixth in the Main Event. The winner was Nascar’s Ken Schrader, second...
Read moreERGC Busco Men's Golf League results Jun
Following are the results from June 5 and 6 Busco Men’s Golf League: Wednesday Gold Div. I Stan McCoy and Lynn Gross 45; John Myers and Ken Penley 41; Joe Hoyos and...
Read moreSenior Men's League golf results June 10
Following are the results from Eel River Golf Course Senior Men’s League from June 10: Senior Division Low Gross, 81, Jim Clugston. Low Net, 70, J. Clugston and Bruce Hoffman. Super Senior Division Low Gross,...
Read moreEagles end season against Flying Jets

(Jay Petrie hits an RBI double in the first inning Tuesday against Adams Central in Sectional play. The Eagles lost 13-10.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com Tuesday, May 28,...
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Read moreMcClure and Monk medal at State Finals

(Katie Monk received a sixth place medal in the discus at State Finals on Saturday, June 1, in Bloomington.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com After last week’s advancement from...
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Read moreERGC Senior Men's League May 28
Following are the results from Eel River Golf Course Senior Men’s League from May 28: Senior Division
Read moreERGC Busco Men's League May 29-30
Wednesday Gold Div. I Stan McCoy and Lynn Gross 37; Joe Hoyos and Al Fennig 34; John Myers and Ken Penley 33; Josh Myers and Justin Baily 23; Mark and Mike...
Read moreERGC Busco Mens' League May 22 and 23
Following are the scores of the Churubusco Men’s Golf League from Eel River Golf Course from May 22 and 23: Wednesday Gold Div. I
Read moreBeezley wins two races in Michigan
Tommy Beezley, of Churubusco, was rained out at Lima, Ohio Friday night and Plymouth Speedway Saturday night. He traveled to Butler Motor Speedway in Quincy, Michigan and won his Heat Race...
Read moreTrack team competes in Regional, two adv

(Junior Katie Monk placed third in the discus with a toss of 128-06.00. She will compete at the State Finals Friday down at Bloomington.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van...
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Read moreSummer Junior Golf program
Eel River Golf Course will sponsor a Summer Junior Golf Program Wednesdays, June 19 - July 10 for ages seven - seventeen. Ages 7-9 years will be at 9 a.m.; 10-12...
Read moreTrack teams compete in Sectional

Busco Shot Put thrower Austin McClure placed first with a throw of 53-01.00 Thursday at Sectional. McClure also placed first in the discus with a throw of 154-02. (photo by...
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Read moreLady Eagles defeat Central Noble
by Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.comOn Wednesday, May 15, the Lady Eagles traveled to Columbia City and played what would be an uneventful game on their end. While Lacey Pulley pitched three...
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Read moreCHS First Annual Golf Outing
Churubusco High School proudly invites the public to their First Annual Golf Scramble Friday, June 14 with activities beginning at 11 a.m. and a Shot-Gun start at 1:30 p.m. • It...
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Read moreBarkley and Martin make All Conference
The Churubusco Eagles Golf Team traveled to Noble Hawk Golf Links on Saturday to compete in the 2013 NECC Conference Tourney. The Eagles placed fifth overall out of 11 teams. ...
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Read moreERGC Senior Men's League May 20
Following are the scores from Eel River Golf Course Senior Men’s League as reported from May 20: Senior Division Low Gross, 72, Larry Minter.
Read moreERGC Ladies League May 13
Following are the scores from the Early Bird Ladies League from Eel River Golf Course as reported from May 13: A Flight Low Gross, Sandy Bashelier, 53. Low Net, S. Bashelier, Barb...
Read moreEel River Golf Course Men's Golf League
Following are the scoress from Eel River Golf Course May 8 and 9: Wednesday Gold Div. 1 Stan McCoy and Lynn Gross, 15. John Myers and Ken Penley 14. Mark Bonar and...
Read moreBeezley gets second place
On May 3, Tommy Beezley went to Lima, Ohio. He finished first in one heat and second in the other one. In the features he finished eighth in the first one...
Read moreEagles break NECC records at track tourn

(Davon Geiger placed third in the 800m run Friday in the NECC Championships.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com Tuesday, May 7, the Churbubusco Eagles hosted the NECC track tournament....
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Read moreLady Eagles winning with sectional next

(Kelary Crabill hits a two-out bases loaded double in the bottom of the fifth inning to give Busco a 2-0 lead Wednesday against Eastside. The Eagles won 6-3.) photo by...
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Read moreEagles defeated by Westview

(Hayden Kilgore throws a pitch versus Westview Thursday. Kilgore threw 4.00 innings of baseball striking out seven batters and giving up three earned runs in the 12-3 loss.) photo by...
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Read moreTennis team takes on Prairie Heights and

(Churubusco NECC Tennis qualifiers pictured from left to right are Coach Natalie Pugh, Maggie Kitt and Nikki Esslinger, both juniors, #2 Doubles Pair; Madi Cook and Camille Cseri, both juniors...
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Read moreEel River Golf Course golf results
Following are the results of the Senior Men’s League at Eel River Golf Course as reported from May 13:
Read moreLady Eagles come up short, lose to Adams

(Short Stop Lacey Pulley grounds a ball Thursday in the game against Adams Central. The Lady Eagles lost 16-13.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com The Churubusco Lady Eagles Softball...
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Read moreEagles defeat Garrett, fall to Hamilton

(Jordan Howell of the Eagles pitches against Garrett Saturday. The Eagles won 10-7 after scoring five unanswered.) photo by van hornby Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com Saturday the Eagles welcomed Garrett to town...
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Read moreNECC may welcome Garrett back
The North East Corner Conference Principals and Athletic Directors met Wednesday, May 1, to act upon a request from Garrett High School for membership in the NECC.
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Read moreBusco drops track meet to Fairfield
by Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com The Eagles hosted Fairfield in a battle of the top two scoring teams in Track and Field. Although in the top two teams, Busco came in a...
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Read moreTennis team has busy week
by Nathan Van Horn nvanhorn@busconews.com The Lady Eagle Varsity Tennis team had a busy week. The young team is gaining experience and confidence as the season continues. (2) Singles freshman Audra Gierscher...
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Read moreERGC Golf results
Following are the results from the Senior Men’s League from Eel River Golf Course as reported from May 6:
Read moreDoubles Trap Shoot winners at Ideal Fish
On Sunday, May 5 the Ideal Fish and Game Club of Churubusco held a Lewis Class Doubles Trap Shoot.
Read moreEagles finish third at Eel River

Landon Pearson of the Eagles chips onto the green Thursday at Eel River. Pearson led Busco with a round of 45. The Eagles finished third with a score of 224,...
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Read moreTennis plays close with Fremont

(Churubusco’s #2 doubles tennis team of Liz Brooks-Smyser and Nikki Esslinger played against Fremont Tuesday night losing 5-7, 0-6. Here Esslinger serves as Brooks-Smyzer awaits the return.) photo by van...
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Read moreObituaries
Danny Bowser

CHURUBUSCO -- Danny K. Bowser, 62, of Churubusco, passed away at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Mr. Bowser was...
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Read moreMary Lou Grawcock

COLUMBIA CITY -- Mary Lou Grawcock, 85, of Columbia City, died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Parkview Oaks where she had been a resident since August 2011. She...
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Read moreRobert Fisher

HAGERSTOWN -- Robert Eugene Fisher, 76, of Hagerstown, died at his home on Friday, June 7, 2013, following a brief illness. He was born in Antwerp, OH on July 7, 1936,...
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Read moreJames Eby
FORT WAYNE -- James L. Eby, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. Mr. Eby was born on June 18, 1929. On August 14, 1948 he was...
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Read moreRobert Fudge
FORT WAYNE -- Robert A. Fudge, 95, a resident of Lake Township in Allen County, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013. Mr. Fudge was born on September 15, 1917. On June...
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Read moreJoyce Gaff
COLUMBIA CITY -- Joyce N. Gaff, age 90, of Columbia City, IN passed away Friday, May 24, 2013. Joyce was born on August 4, 1922. Her first marriage was to Paul...
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Read moreDiane Jordan
HUNTERTOWN -- Diane S. Jordan, 68, of Huntertown, passed away at 3:27 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013. She was born March 3, 1945 in Fort Wayne.
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Read moreSteven Jantz

CHURUBUSCO -- Steven P. Jantz, 62, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 5:16 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He had...
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Read moreRobert Patton
NEW MEXICO -- Robert Wayne Patton, 62, of Bayard, New Mexico, died peacefully Monday, May 20, 2013, with his friend and caregiver, Stacey Burch, by his side.
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Read moreRex Hoover
CHURUBUSCO -- Rex Harold Hoover, 80, of Churubusco, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013.
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Read moreStan Passino
FORT WAYNE -- Stan A. Passino, 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away May 17, 2013.
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Read moreDailey Fogle

FORT WAYNE -- Dailey M. Fogle, 91, well-known photo journalist for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and a former resident of Churubusco, passed away at 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday, May...
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Read moreJanice Ogg

CHURUBUSCO -- Janice R. Ogg, 57, a resident of rural Churubusco in Allen County, passed away at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, at her home in Eel River...
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Read moreValerie Woznick
FORT WAYNE -- Valerie Woznick, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013.
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Read moreEtta Davis
FORT WAYNE -- Etta M. Davis, 73, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013.
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Read moreDonna Misener
FORT WAYNE -- Donna J. Misener, 57, Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013.
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Read moreRoger Schiefelbein
COLUMBIA CITY -- Roger K. Schiefelbein, 78, Columbia City, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013.
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Read moreThomas Papenbrock

CHURUBUSCO -- Thomas E. Papenbrock, Sr., 74, a resident of Churubusco, passed away at 12:08 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at his home. Although he had been in failing...
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Read moreBetty Simonis
FORT WAYNE -- Betty M. Simonis, 87, of Fort Wayne passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013.
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Read moreBarbara Hursey

COLUMBIA CITY -- Barbara Lou Hursey, age 79, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 3:42 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born on...
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