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This week's local stories What can you do to help during tough times? County economic outlook Deputy keeps drunks off roads County pride linked to economic development In a credit hole? Ask your banker Need a new credit card to save money? Save money w/new credit card rules Hayden Rental spring services $30 from 30 UWay campaign Chamber hosts Holtz program Why service excellence is important to you Two WN students die in crashes County unemployment still 14.4 Help to apply for tax credit Yoder-Begley wins national track title County libraries cooperate for better service Hayden ATA's free exercise videos EN showchoir video show Oak Farm's restaurant open next week Nursing home receives high marks Obituaries Kendallville Chamber puts business first East Noble Sports Need a new credit card? Information at your fingertips; www.inspire.IN.gov Gardening tips Letters to the Editor Local Web Nooz Understanding health care, Hunter Local school nooz Local school honor rolls

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This week's local stories Spring photos around town Avilla Legion flag winners photos Hayden's ATA free exercise classes Oak Farm School science fair winners State police say beware of scams Local businesses at home show Community Table for those in need Avilla native arrested in Steuben case EN showchoir video show Federal Mogul donation Council doesn't change trash haulers Avilla town council minutes East Noble Sports, and local sports news Phil Banta's I Remember Avilla AvilLaOtto NooZ Info Bytes FREE Classifieds Letters to the Editor Local Obituaries What's Happening? Local News from the Web Local Business News This Week's NooZ Ads Letters Local schools nooz Gardening Tips & Info Local school honor rolls

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Local Obituaries (click here to read; updated weekdays)

Ruth Elizabeth Tarlton Joyce Needham Diggins JEAN FOX JOSEPH MICHAEL PRUCINSKY Betty L. Haynes Richard L. "Dick" Fulk Robert Joseph Prater Katherine Noelker Faith E. Marti Hassell "Rex" Bentley Sue Ann Streeter Rosealma M. Helmkamp William “Bill” Sizemore David Paul Gemmer Lawrence Thomas Coker LUELLA MCCLISH Carrie Rose Kline Wilma Margaret Helmer JOANN HELEN PARKS Shane A. Terry Robert N. “Bob” Marti Hilda I. Glass NELVA JEAN HAWKS CHARLES WILLIAM FORDYCE SUSAN KAY LIPSCOMB CECIL CHARLES HAZELTON RUSSELL NELSON HICKS Daisy Langer RICHARD VORNDRAN Eugene Ronald Vincent Sorg MAXINE D. SUMMERS DARRELL W. SHEETS SR. Patricia Ann Hartman DAVID W. WILSON MARTHA LUCILLE STIFFNER Ruby McCoy KIMBERLY JANE BONTRAGER EMMA KATHRYN HICKS Robert G. Wakeman STELLA MAY RHEA THELMA SUE BUTLER JULIA LANEA ATZ DONNA SUE KILBURN Tiffany Anne Ritter WILLIAM JAMES “BILL” HINKLEY CORA ALICE SMOLINSKE VON SPARKMAN MADELINE BEATRICE ZIMMERMAN KATHERINE MUNK RUDOLPH “BUD” GERKE Phyllis Barnhart Betty E. Diehm EUGENE C. WERT Phyllis Barnhart Bettie I. Smith

January 2010 Indiana Employment Report

INDIANAPOLIS (March 10, 2010) - Indiana's preliminary seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for January 2010 did not change from the revised December 2009 rate of 9.7 percent (-0.2 percent).  Indiana matched the national rate of 9.7 percent.

Noble County's unemployment raise held steady at 14.4, the second highest rate in the state.

"Similar to the rest of the nation, Indiana isn't seeing much change right now," said Teresa Voors, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

"Indiana's unemployment rate appears to be holding relatively stable based on the slowing of job losses."

Seasonally-adjusted total non-farm employment in Indiana declined by 2,000 in January.  Sectors reporting significant employment increases include: Manufacturing (3,900), Financial Activities (600) and Professional and Business Services (600). Sectors reporting significant employment declines include: Private Education and Health Services (-5,700), Leisure and Hospitality (-2,600) and Construction (-2,200).

Indiana continues to report the lowest unemployment among its neighboring states. Ohio's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 10.8 percent.  Illinois increased 0.3 percent to 11.3 percent. Kentucky increased 0.1 percent to 10.7 percent.  Michigan's unemployment rate decreased 0.2 percent to 14.3 percent.

Comparing employment data year-to-year, Indiana's unemployment rate increased approximately half as much as the U.S. and neighboring Midwest states.  Indiana's unemployment rate grew 0.9 percent from the January 2009 rate of 8.8 percent.  Kentucky climbed 1.6 percent.  Ohio increased 2.2 percent. Michigan grew 3.0 percent. Illinois jumped 3.2 percent.  The US unemployment rate increased 2.0 percent from January 2009.