Government
Terri Boone announces her candidacy
By Jeff Hoover on Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Submitted by Terri Boone - I would like to announce to the press my candidacy for the Huntington County Assessor’s office a position I currently hold. I have been married to my first and only husband Doug for 29 years. We have two great children Derek & Tara. I am a member of St... Read More...
28 Arrested in Cocktail Party
By Jeff Hoover on Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Indiana State Police Press Release - Huntington-This morning, a nearly year-long investigation, dubbed "Operation Huntington Cocktail Party" by the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section and the Huntington Police Department came to an end with the arrest of 28 people on 63 charges ranging from Class A Misdemeanors to Class A Felonies... Read More...
The Governor's Dilemma
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Submitted by the American Family Association of Indiana - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels may feel like he has to flip a coin and choose which group he wants to please and which one he wants to offend with his veto pen when House Bill 1065 comes before his desk.
The legislation recently passed the legislature with the strong support of the gun rights lobby and the opposition of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, two groups which have largely been supportive of the governor... Read More...
A Victory for Common Sense
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Submitted by the American Family Association of Indiana
The Fort Wayne City Council officially rejected a proposed ordinance which would have granted special behavior-based protections to people with gender identity disorders. The ordinance was a defeat for cross dressers, homosexuals and transgender activists seeking governmental endorsement of their chosen identity and actions... Read More...
LifeLock: $11 Million available
By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS - Attorney General Greg Zoeller has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 34 attorneys general today in announcing an agreement with identity protection provider LifeLock, Inc., that resolves an investigation into allegations of misleading advertising practices and will make $11 million available to customers in restitution... Read More...
Property assessment deadline May 17th
By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Huntington County residents have until May 17 to turn in forms listing their taxable personal property. There will be no extensions granted. ALL FORMS ARE DUE MAY 17th. There is a $25.00 penalty for failing to file the assessment form. If a late return is not filed within 30 days, there is a penalty in the amount of 20 percent of the tax... Read More...
Pension Option Bill Heads to Daniels
By Jeff Hoover on Monday, March 8th, 2010
STATEHOUSE-Rep. Suzanne Crouch (R-Evansville) joined fellow House members in passing House Bill (HB) 1050 to enable firefighters' and police officers' beneficiaries to receive their pension funds. The bill passed by a vote of 77-0. After HB 1050 passed out of the House on Jan. 28, the measure moved to the Senate where the bill was amended and passed... Read More...
Be Aware of People Seeking Donations
By Jeff Hoover on Monday, March 8th, 2010
Indianapolis - The Indiana State Police wants to remind all Hoosiers to ensure they verify phone and door to door solicitors of donations purporting to be collecting funds for charitable organizations. Recently the Indiana State Police and many other police agencies across Indiana have received complaints from residents and businesses concerning solicitors who implied they have an association with the Indiana State Police or other police agencies... Read More...
Democrats to hold meeting March 16
By Rick Henly on Monday, March 8th, 2010
Attention all Democratic Precinct Committee People and Democratic Party Members:
There will be a Business Meeting on Tuesday March 16th, 6:30 p.m. Location: Democrat Headquarters 20 N. Jefferson St Huntington, Indiana.
All meetings are now the Third Tuesday of each month... Read More...
Doctors as a voice of conscience
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Submitted by Micah Clark from the American Family Association - At some point the long battle over a government take over of the health care industry will end. Regardless of the outcome, it will be interesting to look back at the debate to remember the winners, the losers, the best and worst arguments, the historic rise of public opposition, and the fulfillment of various predictions or promises... Read More...
Economic developers launch database
By Jeff Hoover on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS (March 3, 2010) - Conexus Indiana announced today that it has launched Indiana Supplier INsight, a Web-based community linking manufacturers with Indiana suppliers. Sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the database will allow Indiana manufacturers to streamline operations, reduce transportation costs and better manage oversight by connecting with Indiana suppliers through an internet portal... Read More...
Census Bureau still in need of Workers
By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Press Release - "We can't move forward until you mail it back," is the motto the federal government is using to market the 2010 census. Despite all the advertising encouraging Americans to mail in their census forms, recruiting offices are still in need of workers to walk door-to-door and are paid $12... Read More...
Toyota's pledge to Hoosiers
By Jeff Hoover on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS - Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Toyota has pledged to make special accommodations available for owners of recalled vehicles in Indiana. These accommodations will be provided at no charge to Toyota customers and include:
- Expedited scheduling
- Pickup and return of the vehicle by a dealership representative or by flatbed truck
- Driving the customer to the dealership and/or to his or her place of work
- Providing other alternate transportation, such as a rental car, a loaner vehicle, or taxi reimbursement, for the reasonable period that the customer is unable or unwilling to use his or her car
According to a letter released to 49 Attorneys General, consumers with questions may contact a Toyota dealership, call the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or call the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987... Read More...
Hoosier Gun Owners endorse Jim Banks
By Jeff Hoover on Monday, March 1st, 2010
Columbia City, IN – The Hoosier Gun Owners PAC announced their endorsement today for Jim Banks for State Senate in Indiana’s 17th District. “When it comes to protecting the Second Amendment, Jim Banks is the clear choice for voters in the 17th District,” said Matt Boyd, Treasurer and Spokesman of the PAC... Read More...
Mickley for County Council District 2
By Jeff Hoover on Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Press Release - Kendall Mickley has announced that he will be running on the Republican ballot for the District 2 County Council seat. Kendall feels that his years of community service and financial experience make him a strong candidate. With the current property tax caps and other revenue shortfalls, county government is currently facing, his financial experience is needed now more than ever before... Read More...
