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One Year Ago

Through a $200,000 Classroom Innovation Grant, SGCS implemented one-to-one computing in grades K-12. A total of $150,000 went towards the purchase of 800 netbooks and $50,000 towards professional development.

One Year Ago

The CHS Class of 2012 had 106 graduates.

Bob Allman, owner and publisher of the Churubusco News, presented the Churubusco Public Library with a check for $500 from proceeds of the sale of the Historical Calendar for 2012.

One Year Ago

Indiana Senator Dan Coats, his wife Marsha, and Republican Senate candidate Richard Murdock visited C & A Tool. They chose to tour the company because it exemplified the business atmosphere in Indiana.

The 2nd Annual Churubusco Charity Car and Truck Show was held.  Proceeds from the event benefitted organizations in Churubusco as well as scholarships at Churubusco High School.

BRC Rubber & Plastics, Inc. announced plans to expand its operations in northeast Indiana, creating up to 51 new jobs by 2013.

One Year Ago

Churubusco High School’s Destination ImagiNation team, Neon Gummi Bears, competed at the Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee. The team was awarded a special Renaissance Award.  Members of the team were Avery Dirr, Rachel Jones, Jenna Shambaugh, Caitie Eakins, Robby Pope and Brandi Herron. The team was coached by Rachele Shambaugh, Julie Mast and Dena Pope.

Churubusco Park’s splash pad opened for the season. Temperatures were in the mid nineties, so many were taking advantage to cool off.

One Year Ago

Churubusco High School announced Brandi Herron as Valedictorian and Rachel Fehring as Salutatorian.

Center Stage Dance Academy completed its competition season in Indianapolis. They received eight Platinum, 11 High Gold and three Gold trophies as well as many high awards and performance awards.