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Fall In Love With Downtown Columbia City: First Fridays Season Finale Oct. 2
Fall is taking over downtown Columbia City as Columbia City Connect hosts the final First Fridays event of the 2026 season from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2.
Marvin Whitacre Sr. – UPDATED
Marvin Whitaker Sr., 82, Columbia City, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at home. He was born May 7, 1944. His […]
Columbia City Man Arrested For Allegedly Battering Child
A Columbia City man was arrested for allegedly battering a child in Warsaw.
Elizabeth Marie Mast – UPDATED
Elizabeth Marie Mast, of North Webster, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at The Waters of Columbia City, at […]
Whitley County Council On Aging Names Ron Clark New Executive Director
The Whitley County Council on Aging has hired Ron Clark as its new executive director, effective Tuesday, Sept. 15.
Marvin Whitacre – PENDING
Marvin Whitacre, Columbia City, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at home. Arrangements are pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Larwill Woman Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit
A Larwill woman was recently arrested for allegedly fleeing from police at a high rate of speed in order to take someone to a local hospital.
Columbia City Woman Arrested After Officers Respond To Drug Overdose
A Columbia City woman was arrested after officers responded to a drug overdose at a residence.
Elizabeth Mast – PENDING
Elizabeth Mast, 82, North Webster, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at The Waters of Columbia City. Arrangements are pending at […]
Richard E. Treesh
Richard Eugene Treesh, 86, Columbia City, died at 6:36 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. […]
New Signs Celebrate Historic Downtown Columbia City
Visitors entering downtown Columbia City will now have a new reminder of the history surrounding them.