Avilla News

AVILLA, IN, July 10, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Mary A. Rowell, Ph.D., Library Director for Holy Cross Lutheran School, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in education.

The Indiana General Assembly passed a last-minute $28.7 billion two-year budget on Tuesday that taps into the state surplus but leaves slightly more than $1 billion in reserves for future needs.

Rosie Bailey, right, a waitress at Julie's Family Pizza in Avilla, checks on customers Brad Brandeberry, his mother, Pat Brandeberry, and cousin Katie Price on Tuesday.

Promise Ministries , 7323 Schwartz Road, and Tell America TV will celebrate America's heritage at 7 p.m. Friday with presentations by the Honor Guard of Concordia Lutheran High School, patriotic music and prayer.

Veterans - and motorcycles - were out in full force June 6 when the American Legion Riders of Post 148, 705 E. Lewis St., held their third annual motorcycle rally.

Fort Wayne - A northern Indiana prosecutor says a police officer was justified in the fatal shooting of a bank robbery suspect who authorities say pulled a replica handgun on officers.

The Allen County prosecutor has determined a Fort Wayne police officer was justified in shooting and killing a suspect from an Avilla bank robbery in January.

The Allen County Prosecutor's Office is now telling the public the results of it's investigation into a police action shooting.

Hey look! It's Hank Paulson ... er ... Mitch Daniels! Turns out even the governor was confused by the National Review magazine cover illustration of him last week.

The Avilla Police Department is seeking information after an incident of public indecency was reported Wednesday evening in Avilla.

Joe Lepper, who attended LaOtto, shares memories with wife Robin, left, and Jenny Garn.

The Board of Directors of Peoples Bancorp , the Holding Company for Peoples Federal Savings Bank of DeKalb County, declared a Fiscal 2009 third quarter dividend of $0.19 per share, according to G. Richard Gatton, Chairman.

By TJ HEMLINGER Staff Writer Despite the failure of the General Assembly to pass a biennial budget this spring, State Rep.

Senate Bill 16 is an attempt to reduce the number of teenage deaths on state roads.

Christopher Akinyemi turned himself in to police Sunday after he allegedly stabbed a woman he was having an argument with.

Doctors who perform abortions in Indiana would have to have admitting privileges in a nearby hospital under a bill the House approved Wednesday night.

Peoples Bancorp reported net income for the second Quarter ending March 31, 2009, of $871,285 versus the same Quarter last year's income of $786,606. This represents an increase of 10% from the same period one year ago.

The House Public Policy Committee voted in a bipartisan manner Tuesday to place a new restriction on doctors who perform abortions in Indiana.

The abortion debate is back at the Statehouse, this time centering on the qualifications of doctors who perform the procedure.

Standing water surrounds several Waldron Lake homes Wednesday. The lake is one of several in Noble County that have flooded since recent heavy rains.