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Mariah Miller, a marketing major from Middlebury, was named to the dean’s list for the spring term at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The dean’s list, compiled at the end of each semester, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.75 with no W, I, or F grades for 12 semester hours of standard grades.
Noble County residents with Brightspeed may experience 911 outages
NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WFFT) - Brightspeed customers in Avilla, Ind., needing 911 emergency services will need to know this number instead!. Brightspeed is experiencing a 911 outage near Avilla, Ind., which they expect to affect nearly 81 customers. Noble County EMA and 911 Center released a notification about the customers...
Noble County Disposal routes to begin at 3 a.m.
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WFFT) - Noble County Disposal routes will begin at 3 a.m. starting Monday. The early starting time is in response to the high temperatures expected next week, according to the company's website. Kendallville residents are advised to put their totes out the night before scheduled pickup.
Northeast Indiana benefits from Imagination Library, officials say
Kelly Spear remembers many special moments as a child, reading with her mom. Now, she is trying to replicate those moments with her 9-month-old son, Gordie. “I want to make sure he has a love of reading, or at the very least, a respect for it and an understanding of why it’s important,” the Albion resident said.
Noble leaders began planning for America's 250th
ALBION — A growing group of citizens and leaders from across Noble County is getting a jump start on making plans for how the community might celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States. A call to action, issued to the Noble County Historical Society, led to invitations being...
Crossroads United Way empowers community partners through grants
ELKHART — Crossroads United Way Serving Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble Counties has announced the allocation of $618,750 in grant funding for the grant cycle spanning from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. These grant recipients include a diverse array of organizations dedicated to programming which meets the mission of Crossroads United Way in fighting for the health, education, and economic mobility of every member in our communities.
Noble County touts economic successes
ALBION — Leaders across Noble County gathered over yogurt parfaits and scones Wednesday morning to celebrate Noble County Economic Development Corporation’s progress in sustainable growth. The organization’s annual meeting was held at a new venue, 5C Event Barn, southeast of Albion. Board president Jeremy Barron praised guests...
SR 9 In Noble County To Close For Railroad Crossing Construction On June 17
ALBION — The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced the closure of SR 9 in Albion for railroad construction. Starting on or after June 17, CSX will rebuild the crossing between Railroad Street and Weber Road. Work is expected to last for two weeks. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.
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