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APRIL FOOLS: South Whitley Library to host party

Children in second through third grade are welcome to attend South Whitley Community Public Library for an April Fools Day Party.

The fun will start at 1 p.m. at the library, located at 201 E. Front St. in South Whitley. Attendees must register by March 30.

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Columbia City man arrested for child porn possession

A 39-year-old Columbia City man was arrested for possession of child pornography Wednesday after a four-month investigation.

John Rowe, a registered sex offender since 2011, faces three felony charges and is currently held at the Whitley County Jail without bond.

GO KIDS GO: Local youth submit their work to PBS book contest

Peabody Public Library staff members are judging entries to the PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest submitted last week.

Winners will be presented during an awards ceremony Tuesday, March 22 at 4 p.m. at the library.

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FOGGY TUESDAY: Shroud delays schools

All schools in Whitley County were delayed two hours Tuesday after a foggy shroud enveloped the area. The fog was expected to burn off by mid-morning and usher in a very nice Tuesday, with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening.

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CCHS VICTORS: Eagles capture sectional championship

COLUMBIA CITY – Host Columbia City captured its own Class 3A Sectional basketball championship with a convincing 63-40 victory over Mississinewa Saturday evening.
Details and next in line for the Eagles are in Monday's print edition of The Post & Mail.

WATER WORRIES: South Whitley may make water decision next week

Town Council President Bill Boggs said the Town of South Whitley may make a decision on whether or not it will sell its water utility to Indiana American Water at next week's council meeting.

10 COUNTS: Kosciusko County sheriff indicted

Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine has been indicted on criminal charges that include bribery and assisting a criminal.