Swayzee News

MUNCIE - Frances Mathias came to work early on Wednesday at the Bethel Street Pizza Hut, equipped with stick-on letters for outside banners, collection bins and posters for all three Muncie Pizza Hut stores - ...

“My husband lost his job. And now, he had to travel an hour and ten minutes to Carmal, Ind. , just to work. We couldn't find anything around here”

Senator Barack Obama was busy in Indiana over the weekend, making several stops, including one in Marion on Saturday. via NewsLink Indiana

“All occupants were wearing seat belts which prevented more serious injuries.”

Indiana State Police responded to a two vehicle crash at 8 a.m. today at the intersection of Indiana 37 and County Road 600 South on the Hamilton-Madison county line near Elwood. via The Herald Bulletin

“That's just an awesome testament to the hard work we're doing here”

Six Kokomo-area schools have received the highest distinction given to schools by the Indiana Department of Education. via Kokomo Tribune

“Without his actions, the children would not have survived.”

SWAYZEE - Three children and a man survived a house fire Saturday night after Chief Deputy Mike Jones entered the burning house before fire crews arrived, according to a Swayzee police report. via Chronicle-Tribune

Sarah Elizabeth Osenbaugh and Phillip Douglas Moorman were united in marriage on July14, 2007 at First Church of the Nazarene, Portland, Ind. via Chronicle-Tribune

The following is a list of real estate transfers collected from the Grant County Courthouse. via Chronicle-Tribune

“He's a hard worker, for sure. When he sets his mind to something, he'll see it through.”

With nothing more than a chainsaw, a chipper and a tape measure, Elwood 'Woody' Donaldson, built a full size log cabin on the west side of his property off Bradford Pike. via Chronicle-Tribune

“It was just like training with everyone else”

SWAYZEE - Swayzee's police officers were surprised last month when they attended routine police training and found themselves working side by side with a celebrity. via Chronicle-Tribune

Marion Police Department 2:21 p.m. Friday, Wal-Mart Supercenter, 3240 S. Western Ave., Paige M. Vanlandingham, 19, last known address 1021 E. 35th St., arrested on warrant, failure to appear, theft of property ... via Chronicle-Tribune

“If there is a malfunction to the flashing lights, the lights are supposed to keep flashing until they are fixed”

SWAYZEE - A train traveling on the Central Railroad of Indianapolis tracks Tuesday struck a semi truck hauling grain on Ind. via Chronicle-Tribune

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Doyle, Swayzee, Ind., celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a cruise to Western Caribbean in October. via Chronicle-Tribune

“I think this project is a good idea”

SWEETSER - The three Lions Clubs that serve the Oak Hill school area have banded together in an effort for Oak Hill High School. via Chronicle-Tribune

SWAYZEE - Frederick E. Wyrick, 90, died at 3:52 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007 in Howard Regional Health System, Kokomo. via Chronicle-Tribune

“I am looking forward to writing the next one.”

SWAYZEE - Tyler Warren is an ordinary fifth-grade boy doing extraordinary things. via Chronicle-Tribune

Randi Diana Greentree, Swayzee, Ind. and Andrew Jacob Bragg, Upland, Ind. are pleased to announce their engagement. via Chronicle-Tribune

“Fossils are just something I enjoy and have a love for.”

SWAYZEE - Swayzee Elementary School custodian Gary Buckler collects fossils as a hobby and shares his knowledge with the students. via Chronicle-Tribune

Allison VanDeWater and Chad Krill were united in marriage on August 18, 2007 at the Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion, Carmel, Ind. via Chronicle-Tribune

“We have a very strong core of regular customers, and we do have new customers. We have some that jump here and there.”

Owner/manager, Zurcher Tire, 1801 S. Western Ave. Hometown: Swayzee. Education: Associate's degree in automotive and diesel technology from Lincoln Tech. via Chronicle-Tribune