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Hayden's ATA Hosts ATAFit Workouts at noon Saturday

On January 28, Hayden's ATA will host it's ATAFit Open House with special guest Mike Danley from season 12, Sept. 2011, of the NBC show "The Biggest Loser." The event will feature a kid's workout, adult workout, fitness challenge and talk by Danley. Click headline for MORE.

Lash hurt in snowmobile accident near LaOtto

34-year-old Jeremy Lash of Avilla was operating a snowmobile in the area of county roads 400 South and 1000 East near LaOtto in the early hours of Sunday morning, 3 a.m.

Currently the investigation into this accident is ongoing and specific details of this accident are limited and will be released as soon as available.

Due to this accident Lash was also transported by helicopter to Parkview Main Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Both accidents are currently being investigated by Indiana Conservation Officer Robert Duff.

Missing Avilla man; Have you seen him?

Deputy Shane Coney with the Noble County Sheriff's Department is requesting assistance in locating an Avilla man that hasn't been seen since 12/22/2011.
James D. Sizemore

Age: 20
Last seen in the area of Baseline Rd and CR 700 East.

Anybody with information on Mr. Sizemore's whereabouts are asked to call the Noble County Sheriff's Department at (260)636-2182 so we may do a Welfare Check and advise the family of his status.

Man found in field Friday after truck hits pole near Avilla

Early Friday (1:35 am), Jan. 20, Noble County Communications received a call about a suspicious vehicle with a male subject walking around in the area of CR 1200 E and Baseline Rd. near Avila.

Avilla's LaVerna Terrace one of seven in country to receive HUD grant to upgrade apartments

Elderly Americans in Avilla, Connecticut, Minnesota, New York and Ohio will soon find themselves living in upgraded apartments equipped to meet their physical needs because of $23.7 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD today announced the grants to help convert existing multifamily projects into assisted living facility for the elderly.

Avilla's LaVerna Terrace Apartments, N. Main, was the only project approved in Indiana, and only one of seven in the nation. It received a $2,251,361 grant.

Lt. Governor Skillman Awards a $42,813 Planning Grant to Town of Avilla

Lt. Governor Becky Skillman has awarded a $42,813 planning grant to the Town of Avilla to fund a downtown revitalization planning study. These federal dollars are from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Indiana's Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) administers the grants.'"These planning studies are often the first step for communities that want to pursue new economic development opportunities," said Lt. Governor Skillman, who oversees OCRA. "These studies are costly for rural communities, but the state will continue to support communities that have a vision for improving the quality of life for Hoosiers."

The study will assess the downtown area and develop a plan to create a more economically viable commercial district. The plan will give recommendations for streetlights, curbs/gutters, sidewalks, building facades, and streetscape design as well as provide preliminary engineering and design with cost estimates.

The CDBG grant program has proven to be an effective tool for community-based planning and research initiatives. Visit www.in.gov/ocra for additional information on this grant program.