Columbia City News

The ex-husband of a missing Whitley County woman was charged with murder Friday as officials continued searching for her body.

WHITLEY COUNTY, Ind. a ' Indiana State Police, Whitley County Sheriffs Department, Columbia City Police and Indiana Wildlife officers were called to County Road 400 West and Old Trail Road to investigate unconfirmed reports of an arrested murder suspect and missing person.

Missing woman's ex-husband charged with murder Holly Abrams The Journal Gazette The former husband of a missing Columbia City woman has been charged with murder in connection with her disappearance and suspected death, according to a statement released Friday by the Whitley County Prosecutor's Office.

Post & Mail photo/Chris Meyers Police tape marks off a property as police cars line the road in front of a home on West Old Trail Road where a local woman lives who has been reported missing.

Whitley County sheriff's officers and Indiana State Police personnel confer as they search for Debra Houser.

Donation can provide much-needed funds to organizations and Christmas cheer to others By DEANNA POGORELC Staff Writer A local business is pairing with schools to spread Christmas cheer and raise money for local not-for-profit organizations.

In a two-day span, three crashes have injured four people in Whitley County. The first crash occurred early Thursday afternoon on Lincolnway west of Columbia City when a car turned in front of oncoming traffic.

Proposed increases to Columbia City's sewer and storm water rates passed the first step Tuesday to become official rates next year.

With the holiday season right around the corner, Indiana's NewsCenter has learned the Whitley County Christmas Bureau has shutdown.

They may seem like small steps, but together they are helping Columbia City save thousands on utility bills.

U.S. Congressman Mark Souder was in Whitley County Tuesday to visit a company whose business has flourished during the recession and to discuss his positive outlook on the local labor market.

A shoebox full of gifts brightens lives of children in faraway places By BECKY HAND Community editor Operation Christmas Child is organized and run by people who are happy to spread some joy to children around the world at Christmas time, but Whitley County organizer, Emma Chamberlain says, "Where the boxes go is orchestrated by God." She told one ...

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With a large projected deficit in the next few years for Whitley County EMS, county government is trying to find solutions to the problem.

State Sen. Gary Dillon today encouraged residents to join Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman's holiday season mail campaign for troops called "Hoosier Cheer for Our Heroes." "When you make your card list this year, please remember Indiana servicemen and women who will be spending the holidays away from their homes and families," Dillon said.

Local shopping is idea behind program By DEANNA POGORELC Staff Writer As the holiday season rolls around, the Columbia City Area Chamber of Commerce and its members are encouraging the community to shop local by giving away more than $700 in prizes to shoppers of local chamber businesses.

With two weeks to go before Whitley County experiences its first 26.2 mile marathon, the stages of planning are in their final phases.

Indiana Sen. Gary Dillon said he was "totally floored" when Sen. David Long presented him with the Sagamore of the Wabash award on behalf of Gov.

Razor blades in apples. Arsenic in candy. And H1N1? Urban-legend evils lurking in Halloween treat bags have taken new form this fall as parents are taking precautions to protect their families from the real threat of swine flu.

Another person has thrown their hat into the ring for the District 17 Indiana Senate Seat.