The Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana is in trouble. The building located beside Wal-Mart on the old Southtown Mall site came begging to council last night for $500,000 to keep the doors open. During a lengthy question and answer session that was quite collegial Bernie Beier, [...]
Bob Amber stands accused of rape, stalking & intimidation. Why a prosecutor has not taken the case is questionable. Nonetheless, if a case is filed in civil or criminal court, Whitley County would be the likely venue based on the allegations.
After talking to a lawyer friend last night we learned [...]
I read a story this morning that immediately pissed me off. Google is now issuing an disclaimer of sorts when you search for “certain” things.
When you search for “Michelle Obama as a monkey,” you get an apology. Same thing if you search for “Barack Obama as a monkey.”
Guess what happens [...]
It appears a house in Ohio may get busted and have it’s license plate taken away.
From Indiana’s News Center:
OHIO RESIDENCE SOON TO NEED PROOF OF LEGAL RESIDENCY
Did they mean, “Ohio residents?” At least they managed to get it correct in the body of the article.
Oops. Where’s the editor?
You can read [...]
Rick Stevenson, the self-proclaimed altruistic savior of Wayne Township penned an article in Frost Illustrated today. His complaint is with Summit Recycling & Transfer on Pontiac Street, which as you all (should) know is a Jerry Henry enterprise.
I’m not here to defend Earth First’s and Summit Recycling’s failed attempt at [...]
So, I looked through the list of derelict properties the county wishes to sell. I picked out a dozen or so streets to cruise in search of that gem in the rough. Dog and I bundled into the car, I put the list on the seat next [...]
Global warming is hyper-bullsh*t.
No really, it does feel kind of nice. Ax-ually, I can see those pesky little seals from here a bit better. Yum!
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Some would say.. well, you figure it out.
Okay, we’ll explain.
When this guy lands in the “big house,”, hell wish he had a tramp stamp that said “keep off.”
From the JB:
The investigation looked into allegations that Knight had molested two girls younger than 10 at a Fremont [...]
The King has struck again. Today the all-mighty one King Henry, and his staff of legal beagles filed a counter suit against I&M. What’s that going to cost? Another $200K, maybe even $500K?
They’re claiming a breach of contract. We think it’s a breach of contract [...]
The Allen County Right to Life announced today that Abby Johnson will be the keynote speaker for the 2010 March for Life.
Abby made news recently when she left her job as a director at a Planned Parenthood facility in Texas when she saw an abortion [...]
We’ve not read about this anywhere else. We understand one or more people were injured but it’s not clear if it was the officer or someone in the private vehicle. It occurred Saturday night at South Bend Drive and West Jefferson.
Click below for photos.
Photo credit: EF
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Via Hoosier Pundit
Jim Treacher put Evan Bayh’s Blackberry email up on Twitter.
Here:
It doesn’t matter which state you live in. If you live in America, his vote will affect you. Tell him to vote no: eb@bayh.senate.gov
Send the Senator an email telling him what you think of his health [...]
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Just a sampling..
Just saying..
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Great show. Four guys in chaps and Stetsons, guitar, bass, accordion and fiddle. The Philharmonic in the background and around me hundreds of people in the audience of a couple thousand wearing name badges. Unusual, I thought. I have been to quite a few concerts and seldom [...]
The mayor decided today to retain two mayoral advocates: Ken Nicolet and Cherise Dixie. It was the right move. He deserves some credit for a mess he created.
During the budget hearings council president Tom Smith and member Tom Didier pushed to cut two of the four mayoral advocate positions. There [...]
It’s been a while since I did one of these. Given all the traffic from Churubusco regarding a recent post, here’s one up in your town folks.
Offender: MARK A. MAGGERT
Address(es):
Home – MARK A. MAGGERT
315 MILL ST
CHURUBUSCO, INDIANA 46723
County: WHITLEY
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Click below to read a statement from the Mayor Henry.
The dream of a joint solution to City of Fort Wayne and Allen County space needs through co-location just died today. I believed a joint solution was achievable and did everything in my power to realize that dream. The [...]
Cher and Sonny Bono’s daughter-turned-son was on “GMA,” where he/she called his/her sex change “the best decision I’ve ever made.”
We’re just saying..
Oh, and word has it Taviano has accepted a position in Naples, Florida. We’re not aware with what company or organization, or what her position will [...]
Updated: They did cover the story. Ben put up a story at 3:00 a.m. this morning. Must have been a busy guy yesterday.
The Journal Gazette apparently decided to sit out the Palin book signing event today. Instead of sending their crack political reporter Ben Lanka, it seems the best they [...]
Usually the questioning on city council is blunt. Straight forward questions are asked and usually, meandering answers are given by city officials. There was an example of just the opposite last Tuesday.
The question on the table concerned hiring a consulting firm to help the city progress through the $240 million [...]
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If you have a story, a tip, or a just a grievance about an issue that you feel the mainstream media would never cover, let us know.
We’re here to be your voice. You’ll remain completely anonymous, unless you tell us otherwise. We’re prudent in fact-checking, and will do our utmost [...]
Update 5: Okay, we missed it. Fox Fort Wayne apparently went and obtained the same “confidential file” I looked at on Friday at the noble county courthouse. You’re welcome for the show-prep Fox.
I decided I would not use the information, since the file was “confidential.” Fox apparently didn’t care [...]
Obama’s Home Teleprompter Malfunctions During Family Dinner
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[...]UPDATED:
Here’s the official statement:
Vince Robinson has resigned from the position of City of Fort Wayne Public Information Director. His resignation has been accepted. The Mayor thanks him for his service and wishes him well in the future.
Michael Joyner has been appointed to serve as Interim Director of Public Information.
So once [...]
I sensed this was coming as soon as the amendment, authored by a democrat no less was approved in Pelosi’s socialist healthcare reform legislation. Rep. Bart Stupak, a democrat from Michigan authored the amendment.
Now Axelrod has confirmed it.
Axelrod spoke on CNN’s “State of the Manifesto of the Communist Party [...]
Enjoy
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A word of warning.. read on.
I just received this moments ago.
Someone just called Evan Bayh’s Ft. Wayne office and had an extended conversation with the staffer on the phone. When this patriot asked how the calls are running (regarding the Healthcare Bill), the staffer said that calls are running about [...]
New video classic coming from AWB this weekend. Not a Hitler video re-make either. This one is on the mayor’s race in Fort Wayne.
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OMG! Beer theft! Damn weasels. That’s news fit for the bottom of the litter box.
From the Journal Gazette.
An Edon, Ohio-area resident reported Wednesday that seven cases of beer in her garage were stolen the night before.
The Williams County Sheriff’s Department said the beer and a large orange [...]
Obama has picked what the White House calls another “judicial moderate with a record of good judgment and ‘empathy’ for the people involved in cases before the court.”
Just how moderate is U.S. District Court Judge David Hamilton?
Judge Hamilton, a district court judge, is Barack Obama’s nominee to the [...]
I am sorry to see Lou Dobbs go. I am also glad that he is paying a price for his mistakes. Let me explain.
I firmly oppose illegal immigration. I think every illegal immigrant in the country should go back to their native country and go through the legal, cumbersome, humiliating, [...]
Well, that is what Mitch Harper said last night at city council. “Government is the problem.” Government, however, is not the problem, instead it is those who either do not know the rules or who do not bother to play by them. Ignoramuses or [...]
(Wabash) – Wabash Mayor Robert Vanlandingham today announced his support of Jim Banks in his campaign for the Republican nomination for the Indiana State Senate in District 17. Mayor Vanlandingham is a resident of the District and he is currently serving his second term as the mayor of the City [...]
There are a band of brothers from Fort Wayne. Today my heart aches for the family, as one of the brothers, Raul Cuellar, peacefully passed away early this morning. Raul is the father of a dear friend of mine, and my prayers go out to her and the family.
When I was very young I found a book in my grandmother’s home in Ligonier, it was entitled Freedom’s Triumph and told the story of World War One in pictures and words, stark black and white photos and artist renderings. On one page was a picture of hundreds of skulls, [...]
Think about Communism for a moment. The reason it was short-lived, was due to the fact they had to force people to embrace it, and partake in actually having their liberties and privileges taken away. If they didn’t, they were forced to participate, and that involved handcuffs, [...]
As many of you may have seen reported, a 19 year-old Auburn, Indiana woman tossed her newborn into a garbage bag on Sunday, and then pitched the child into a dumpster.
Pat White is on now, saying we should have compassion for this attempted child killer. I had to turn it [...]
I know the IP you’re coming from. Either play nice, or I will be forced to start the poll over.
I would hate to embarrass you.
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Peter Vidala of stands firm when it comes to his Christian beliefs. On occasion, he even has the nerve to express them. Now, it’s cost him his job.
Vidala worked at Brookstone, a specialty retailer located in the Boston Logan Airport. That was until after repeatedly hearing [...]
(Indianapolis, IN) – The American Family Association of Indiana PAC announced that it has endorsed Jim Banks for State Senator in Indiana Senate District 17. Hoosiers have witnessed enormous changes during 2009 with an economic collapse, historic government takeovers of private industries, massive and unprecedented federal spending [...]
“Mayors Against Illegal Guns” (MAIG) was founded and funded by activist anti-gun billionaire and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Nationwide, there are approximately 450 mayors that are members of the group. Here in Indiana we have 6 members, and Tom Henry is one of them.
Don’t let [...]
When you are down in the dumps and are dealing with what you consider to be hopeless problems, just remember. Somewhere in this world there is a..
Mr. Pelosi.
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It’s Jon Bauman, aka Bowser from Sha, Na, Na.
He’s still kickin’ it, as Bowser and the Stingrays.
Back in the day..
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[...]Last night was a nightmare come true, as house democrats turned their backs on their base and voted to approve Pelosi’s bullshit healthcare plan. They were goaded on by Obama, who told them, “You don’t want those extremist teabag people to win, do you?”
One Republican, Joe Cao, who replaced “Dollar [...]
Oh, she was such a simply aluring figure in a sequined burgundy gown, spaghetti straps over slender shoulders, a plunging neckline, a beautiful figure and a striking face. But, oh those slender fingers. They ran up and down the neck of her violin so deftly that all of Prokofiev’s violin [...]
The Henry administration has spent nearly $300,000 on attorneys, and almost $200,000 on consultants. That’s nearly $500,000 in their attempt to railroad I&M on the light lease contract. Of the $300,000 spent on attorneys, $197,464 was spent with Baker & Daniels, where Tim Haffner, the city’s corporate [...]
It’s getting closer people, the socialist movement that is. It’s actually breathing down your neck.
Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (R-MI) released a letter from the non-partisan Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) confirming that the failure to comply with the individual mandate to buy [...]
INDIANAPOLIS – Lt. Governor Becky Skillman said today Indiana’s military bases are on a heightened level of awareness after yesterday’s attack at Fort Hood Military Base in Texas. Lt. Governor Skillman serves as chairman of Indiana’s Counter-Terrorism and Security Council (CTASC).
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the servicemen and women [...]
Tell Congress: Remove Abortion Funding & Mandates from Needed Health Care Reform
Congress is preparing to debate health care reform legislation on the House and Senate floors.
Genuine health care reform should protect the life and dignity of all people from the moment of
conception until natural death. The U.S. [...]
Okay, this wasn’t really what I would call a “contest,” it was more of a “who can get more people to vote for you” thing. The contest was held by an Indiana-based social networking firm, LinkingIndiana.com. Their intent was to make people more aware of Indiana blogs, [...]
From House Republican Leader John Boehner’s official blog
What is even more alarming is that a monthly abortion premium will be charged of all enrollees in the government-run plan.
Health care reform should not be used as an opportunity to use federal funds to pay for elective abortions. [...]
As with everything it is refocused as a money question: it isn’t so simple.
Go into our schools and you will see remarkably stimulating environments, and kids facing in every direction, some are focused on the topic, others are not. Go to study hall an you will see people studying and [...]
Local blogger Charlotte Weybright is was the Chair of Legal Programs at Brown Mackie College’s Fort Wayne campus and teaches property law. Weybright is a very liberal person, as you will learn if you read her blog.
During a class earlier last month at Brown Mackie, one student was discussing [...]
It may be too late for Mayor Henry’s casino ambitions. Last night, Ohio voters approved four casinos in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo. The amendment was promoted by Penn National Gaming Inc. and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. Their group spent $35 million in to persuade voters, and the amendment [...]
Except for a visit last night by Ian Roland and Jeff Krull, it was a pretty uneventful night to the casual observer. It was a a committee session with ordinances introduced, rationalized or explained by city officials and passed out of committee. The usual stuff with [...]
UPDATE : Republican Chris Christie take’s NJ governor’s race over incumbent Jon Corzine.
Republican Bob McDonnell just smoked incumbent Virginia Governor Creigh Deeds a whopping 61% – 38%, (as of this writing).
The tide is turning. NJ election results coming after 9:00 p.m. How’s that “Obama factor” working for you dems now?
No [...]
Quite a few spammers have been hitting the site since I turned off the Captcha. I’m going to leave it on for a couple of days until they go away. I’ve had over 400 spams comments today alone. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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[...]Representative Michele Bachmann, (R) from Minnesota on Pelosi’s healthcare plan.
Worth spending 7 minutes watching.
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When Rick Sanchez of CNN goes after a democrat, you know something stinks. This time, it’s Evan Bayh.
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[...]UPDATE: All better. Wish I could get rid of Newt ads, but that’s from Google.
Dunno.. We’re working on it.
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[...]Tom Henry was quite irritated, but equally affable last night. Tom, after all, is a nice guy. He came to the meeting last night to “clarify” misconceptions about a recent council vote to eliminate two of four neighborhood advocate positions. I was at the meeting because I am a neighborhood [...]
Über Liberal Robert Rouse, (rhymes with Goose) has been absent from the local blogging scene for quite some time. He’s back. The title of the blog is “Freeze Dried Gray Matter.” Once you watch this clip, you’ll agree it’s an appropriate name.
I warn you, it will make you ill. [...]
I subscribe to the DCCC emails so I can see what the left is up to. Usually, it’s just a weak plea for money, with nothing substantive in the email.
While I was out mulching leaves, the following email came addressed from James Carville.
from James Carville <dccc@dccc.org>
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From the Watertown Daily Times.
Dede Scozzafava, the Republican and Independence parties candidate, announced Saturday that she is suspending her campaign for the 23rd Congressional District and releasing all her supporters.
The state Assemblywoman has not thrown her support to either Doug Hoffman, the Conservative Party candidate, or Bill Owens, the [...]
I just received a link to this from a friend.
Here are stories available only in Sunday’s print editions of The Journal Gazette:
Sandra Bullock, one of Hollywood’s most popular and successful stars, talks about “The Blind Side,” her relationship with husband Jesse James and her unconventional life.
Want to read it [...]
Yesterday, Jim Banks, Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 17 ran into Win Moses. Moses told Jim, he is “dear friends” with his opponent and “supports him”. He was referring to Huntington County Councilman Tom Wall.
Recently in Huntington, a dog attacked some high school cross country runners, biting them [...]
Headline idea from Chris Faulkner on Twitter.
Via Politico
Hours after POLITICO posted results of a poll showing a possible backlash by Indiana Dems, Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) backed off of previous statement saying he was considering siding with the GOP on a public option filibuster.
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Freakin’ amazing.
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Via Politico.
One of the 20 finalists in health care video contest run by Barack Obama’s campaign arm features a mural of an America flag splattered with health care graffiti until it’s covered completely by black paint.
According to the Organizing for American Web site, the 20 finalists in the [...]
I was sent a must read this morning written by Thomas Sowell, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Rather than post bits and pieces here, jump over to his web site, it’s worth the read.
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Things looked bad enough for the Journal Gazette’s circulation numbers, which we posted earlier this week. The News Sentinel is owned by Ogden Newspapers, which also owns 75% of Fort Wayne Newspapers (FWN) jointly with the Journal Gazette. FWN sells the advertising, handles circulation, and [...]
Council went into sudden death overtime last night. Budget hearings ended in regulation time with a 4 to 4 tie, with one abstention. Three hours of jabs, barbs, malaprops, retorts, angry words, threats and more. They should start charging admission.
Last night’s council session was to be THE vote. All were [...]
You really have to hand it to the marketers over at Walmart, and I bet this has the funeral homes rolling over in their checkbooks.
You can now pick from a wonderful assortment of caskets from Walmart, but only online. Here’s their most pricey option.
Shipping is only [...]
City Council voted last night to eliminate two of the Mayor’s area advocates. Cast your vote, who should stay, who should go?
MAYOR’S AREA ADVOCATES
Southeast: Cherise M. Dixie
Northeast: Denise Porter-Ross
Southwest: Ken Nicolet
Northwest: Zenovia Pearson
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[...]I just got this.
Paula Hughes announced today that she will not seek re-election in 2010 for the office of 2nd District County Council member.
“When I joined the County Council in 2003,” said Hughes, “the county was facing a variety of budgetary challenges. $8 million was owed to the State [...]
Did Arnold Schwarzenegger send a hidden message when he refused to sign Assembly Bill 1176?
It’s after the leap, read the left-hand margin from the top down.
To the Members of the California State Assembly:
I am returning Assembly Bill 1176 without my signature.
F or some time now I have lamented the fact [...]
Update at the end of the post.
Today, we’ll take a look at the Journal Gazette’s circulation numbers. As a follow-up and to be fair, down the road a bit we’ll feature the News Sentinel’s numbers.
From the Audit Bureau of Circulations (3/31/04-3/31/09)
THE JOURNAL GAZETTE (Monday-Saturday Morning)
Metro Population (Adults [...]
Sad.. Even though it’s a one in a million chance, there can be side effects to flu shots.
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[...]The name change to Three Rivers (fill in the blank), your email was truncated and the reply to address did not work. Try again. I did not get all of the message.
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[...]The last post was about the 911 consolidation. The Journal Gazette had the story at 12:40 p.m. WANE has the story at 11:32 a.m., at least according to their site. They’ve been know to fudge the times of a articles release on their web site. Indiana’s News center [...]
From Ben Lanka
Mayor Tom Henry and the Allen County commissioners Monday announced a tentative agreement to merge 911 call centers – potentially ending years of stalled negotiations on emergency communications.
The agreement would place control of the merged emergency call center with a joint city-county board.
I have mixed emotions over the [...]
Friday I received an email from a reporterette with the Journal Gazette requesting an interview. Since the Journal Gazette is famously known for taking interviews out of context, I plan on declining as soon as I post this.
Here’s the email I received:
Hi Dan –
My name’s Jaclyn Youhana, and I’m a [...]
As I’ve commented earlier, any savings the city would have realized from contracting Earth First for the garbage contract would not have been passed on to Fort Wayne residents.
Now comes this.
From Ben Lanka
Fort Wayne residents have consistently paid more in garbage fees than the city needs to [...]
I received this from Connie Kovas Moreno earlier.
In yesterday’s News Sentinel there was a small announcement stating the following:
Senator Evan Bayh will be in Fort Wayne Saturday, October 24th where he will be hosted at the 3rd District “Democrat Rally 2009″ by the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 166 at [...]
Don’t like what you see? Fill in your own. But keep it clean!
What job should Vince Robinson be moved to?(answers)
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