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06/11/2026

SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council approved a street closure on Maple Street between the library and the post office for food trucks at the Park Department's event on July 3, Party at the Park.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact:Columbia City/Whitley County Joint Planning & Building Department Nathan Bilger, Exec...
06/09/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Columbia City/Whitley County Joint Planning & Building Department Nathan Bilger, Executive Director -or- Brent Bockelman, Planner I Phone: (260) 248-3112 Email: [email protected] -or- [email protected]
WHITLEY COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION ANNOUNCES PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION REGARDING POTENTIAL DATA CENTER ZONING REGULATIONS
Community members invited to provide feedback and insights; no formal decisions or voting will occur during the session.
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (June 9, 2026) — The Whitley County Plan Commission announced today that it will host a public listening session to gather community input regarding the potential of a new zoning code tailored for data center developments.
The special public listening session will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at the end of the regular Whitley County Plan Commission meeting. The session will take place in Meeting Room A/B of the Whitley County Government Center at 220 W. Van Buren Street, Columbia City.
As technological infrastructure and digital landscapes expand, data center developments are increasingly seeking locations across the region. Recognizing the unique infrastructural, economic, and environmental footprints of these facilities, the Plan Commission, along with the County Commissioners, are proactively exploring dedicated zoning standards and regulations. The objective is to design a responsible regulatory framework that balances future economic development opportunities with localized land-use policies, utility capacities, and the preservation of Whitley County’s character.
It is emphasized that this session is strictly a forum for public listening, dialogue, and community feedback. No official voting, legislative actions, or final decisions regarding data center zoning amendments will be made during this meeting. The feedback collected will serve as a vital guide for commission members and planning staff as they proceed with reviewing prospective framework guidelines.
All interested residents, business owners, and local stakeholders are highly encouraged to attend, speak, and submit their perspectives. Those who are unable to attend the meeting in person may submit written comments to the Columbia City/Whitley County Joint Planning & Building Department before July 6th.
Event Summary & Details
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Event: Public Listening Session: Data Center Zoning Ordinances
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Host: Whitley County Plan Commission
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Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Time: 7:00 PM (At the end of the regular Plan Commission meeting)
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Location: Whitley County Government Center, 220 W. Van Buren Street, Columbia City, IN 46725

05/27/2026

NORTH MANCHESTER - Rick Espeset, director of athletics and head baseball coach, has been named the 2026 Christopher W. Garber Staff Member of the Year at Manchester University.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group Sponsors Free Community Shredding Day in Whitley CountyCOLUMBIA CITY, Indiana — Coldwe...
05/26/2026

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group Sponsors Free Community Shredding Day in Whitley County
COLUMBIA CITY, Indiana — Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group is proud to sponsor a free community paper shredding event for residents on Saturday, June 6, at the Tractor Supply Co. parking lot in Columbia City.
Residents are invited to bring unwanted or unneeded personal documents for safe and secure onsite shredding. Participants will be able to watch their documents being shredded, providing added peace of mind that sensitive information is being properly destroyed.
To make the event convenient for everyone, drive-thru service will also be available for individuals who cannot lift heavy boxes or bags.
“This is a great opportunity for residents to safely dispose of old paperwork they have been storing for years while helping protect against identity theft,” said representatives from Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. “We are proud to provide this free service to the community and look forward to serving Whitley County residents on June 6.”
Event Details
• What: Free Community Paper Shredding Day
• When: Saturday, June 6
• Where: Tractor Supply Co. parking lot
• Who: Open to all Whitley County residents
• Cost: Free
Community members are encouraged to clean out old files, financial papers, and other unwanted documents and dispose of them in a safe, secure, and environmentally responsible way.
For additional information, contact Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group.

05/09/2026

NORTH MANCHESTER - Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School announced Chase Blevins, Myla Crozier, Leighton Duffy, Ava Felgar, Liam Kreps-Miller and Lauryn Reichenbach have been named valedictorians and Clark Showalter has been named salutatorian for the class of 2026.

05/04/2026

We’re excited to invite our current 5th grade students to join the band program next year! Band is a place where students build confidence, make new friends, and have a lot of fun while learning something new. No experience is needed—just a willingness to try!

5th Grade Parents - your child will be bringing a class sign-up sheet home. Please sign and return this by Monday May 11th in order to enroll your child ​in band class.

To help students find the instrument that’s the best fit, we are hosting instrument fittings with Sweetwater on Wednesday, May 20th. During this time, students will be able to try different instruments and get expert guidance before making a choice.

Be sure to sign up for an appointment by going to band.sweetwater.com/appointment.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to welcome the next group of students into the band program!

04/30/2026

SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council held a public hearing for Phase B of the town's wastewater utility improvement project.

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