Community cookout July 11 to discuss business incubator in Avilla
On Saturday, July 11, from 10 am. to 1 p.m. at the Noble County Public Library East in Avilla, a community cookout is offered so that residents can offer input about a proposed business incubator in Avilla, near SR 3.
The free cookout and workshop will explore the potential of a regional business incubator facility, focusing on identifying, nurturing and graduating business start-ups and small businesses in northeast Indiana in order to develop alternative energy and information technologies.
Organizers want residents ideas and comments about the proposal. The event is hosted by Region 3-A in Kendallville.
Two-year old sexually assaulted in Avilla
According to Avilla Police, a two-year-old was sexually assaulted on Monday, June 29, about 1:30 p.m. in the area of South Main St.
The victim was taken to the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center for evaluation. Juvenile charges are pending against a 17 yr.-old suspect.
New State budget avoids tax increase
Bipartisan Plan Prioritizes K-12, Protects Public Safety,
Maintains $1 Billion in Emergency Reserve Funds
With bipartisan support, members of the Indiana General Assembly today passed a balanced, two-year $28.5 billion state budget that "lives within its means" and avoids any general tax increases on Hoosiers.
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DROWNING AT DALLAS LAKE ON SATURDAY
Indiana Conservation Officer Robert Duff is investigating a possible drowning that occurred on June 27, 2009 at approximately 4:56 pm at Dallas Lake, which is located in south-central LaGrange County, northwest of Wolcottville, Indiana.
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AERIAL SEARCH FOR MARIJUANA YIELDS
STOLEN TRUCK IN A NOBLE COUNTY POND
Wawaka-The Indiana State Police Marijuana Eradication Team Leader from the Fort Wayne Post helped locate a stolen pickup truck this morning, June 26, while searching for marijuana from the air in north central Noble County.
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Avilla burglary foiled
by Julie Scher
Avilla police on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 4:30 p.m., arrested a man for breaking in to the Trading Post Auction, 104 E. Fourth St., Avilla.
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Wills honored for 15 years of service
The officers of the Avilla Police Department and part-time employee Maynard Householder, presented Marshal Glen Wills with a plaque in honor of his 15 years with the department at the June 24 council meeting.
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Council approves business incubator for Avilla; Krock votes no
Dave Koenig of Region 3A discussed the business incubator to be located at the intersection of SRs 3&8, at the council's May 20, meeting. He asked the town to donate $10,000 to help further the project. Phil Puckett, council member, made a motion to make the donation. Paul Shepherd, council president, seconded the motion. Vote was 2-1, with Bill Krock Jr., council member, voting no.
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Avilla as regional entrepreneur center
by Julie Scher
Picture Avilla as the hub of entrepreneurial activity for northeast Indiana. Are you laughing? Don't. It will happen in the near future.
Local entrepreneurs in renewable and alternative energies, and other emerging technologies will have a place to experiment and grow into our nation's new green industries, to replace jobs lost in the automotive industries that have long been the backbone of this area.
Northeast Regiona IIIA development center is in the planning stage for a 32,000 sq. ft. building in Avilla on land south of DeKalb Distributing on Nicholas Place, where the old Avilla Raceway used to be located, on the southwest corner of SR 3 and 8.
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Avilla and St. Marys Schools Honor Rolls
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Need Help? Call 2-1-1 or check this list
Does someone you know need help? Call 2-1-1, or check this list of Noble County Resources from the United Way of Noble County.
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