Thursday, October 19, 2017

Wind farm opposition grows

A crowd of concerned citizens, some proudly wearing anti-wind turbine buttons, filled Fulton County Commissioners’ meeting room Monday to voice their opposition to wind farm development in the county.

Many took issue with the proposed setbacks for wind turbines – part of several amendments approved by the Fulton County Area Plan Commission on Sept. 25.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
Physical Zebras wear down Peru

FOOTBALL
Once again, the Rochester defense held down the Peru offense, and once again the Zebras found a way to rebound from a loss.

All signs appear positive heading into its Class 2A, Sectional 35 quarterfinal home game against Lewis Cass Friday after a 21-6 win over Peru last week in the Three Rivers Conference Showcase third-place game.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
CULINARY ART

CULINARY ART Hevana Haschel provides samples of baked goods at her Harvest Hoot booth in rural Kewanna Saturday. Haschel says she started baking at age 9 and began her own business at the age of 12 in her hometown of Queensland, Australia.

The Sentinel photos/Shelby Lopez
RHS brings home trophy

With help from their precocious teammates, the six seniors on the Rochester volleyball team protected their barn again Saturday, making all of their visitors feel completely unwelcome.

RHS didn’t just beat Wabash 25-14, 25-20, 25-23 to win their third consecutive Class 2A, Sectional 37 title and their 20th sectional title in school history, but they also completed an undefeated four-year run at home.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.

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Local news

Wind farm opposition grows

A crowd of concerned citizens, some proudly wearing anti-wind turbine buttons, filled Fulton County Commissioners’ meeting room Monday to voice their opposition to wind farm development in the county.

Many took issue with the proposed setbacks for wind turbines – part of several amendments approved by the Fulton County Area Plan Commission on Sept. 25.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
Sheriff: Suicide averted

Fulton County Sheriff Chris Sailors says tragedy was averted Monday afternoon.

Sheriff’s deputies, along with Indiana State Police troopers and Rochester police officers, were dispatched to the area of County Road 100 North – between county roads 200 West and 300 West – on a report of a suicidal man outside his vehicle with a gun.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
Pedalers take crazy shortcut

Editor’s note: This is the second of three stories about Sentinel Editor W.S. Wilson’s bicycle ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C.
DAY 1
Pittsburgh – Connellsville, Pa.
62.24 miles
The riding began Monday morning in downtown Pittsburgh. We started near where the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers form the Ohio and worked our way out of town on the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail along the Monongahela River.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.

Akron Opera House Demo [10-04-17]

Akron Opera House Demolition on October 3, 2017.

25-269-17 Vehicle Break-in Suspects [07-18-17]

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday released this video showing who they believe to be the suspects in a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred on July 8.

07-05-17 Ski Show

06-25-17 Relay for Life

American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 2017

Becky Young's Bird Movie

Sports

Regional RHS info

Volleyball
Tickets for all volleyball regionals statewide Saturday are $7 per session or $10 for an all-regional ticket.

The Rochester volleyball team will play Carroll (Flora) at 10 a.m. at Taylor High School. If they win, they will return to play in the regional final at 7 p.m. Taylor High School is located at 3794 300 South, Kokomo.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
Physical Zebras wear down Peru

FOOTBALL
Once again, the Rochester defense held down the Peru offense, and once again the Zebras found a way to rebound from a loss.

All signs appear positive heading into its Class 2A, Sectional 35 quarterfinal home game against Lewis Cass Friday after a 21-6 win over Peru last week in the Three Rivers Conference Showcase third-place game.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.
Working, Riviera lead N. Miami

Football
North Miami 40, Tippecanoe Valley 14 (Friday): Tristan Working scored four touchdowns – three rushing and one receiving – and accounted for 198 yards from scrimmage, and Dakota Riviera ran for a touchdown and caught a touchdown pass as the visiting Warriors handled Valley in the Three Rivers Conference Showcase fifth-place game at Smith-Bibler Memorial Field – Home of Death Valley Football Friday.

For the complete story go to: Rochester Sentinel E-Edition.

Obituaries

Robert E. Knox

Robert E. Knox, 90, Rochester, died Tuesday at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home.
James R. Bowers

Mr. James R. Bowers, 91, Rochester, passed away at 4:56 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at Woodlawn Hospital.
On April 8, 1926, James was born in Winamac to George Washington Bowers and Hazel Heater Bowers. He shared his childhood with three sisters and two brothers.
Roger L. Shambaugh

Roger L. Shambaugh, 60, Rochester, died Monday at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Survivors include his sister, Mary Hensley, Franklin; and his brothers, Jack Shambaugh, Warsaw, and Fred Shambaugh, Akron.
A memorial service is 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at New Life Church, Rochester.
Regina Vigar

June 28, 1924 – Oct. 14, 2017

Regina Vigar, 93, Rochester, passed away at 6:01 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at WoodBridge Health Campus, Logansport.

She was born on June 28, 1924, in Miami County, the daughter of Verl and Ruth A. (Imhoff) Burns.
Diana Kay Thornton

Aug. 29, 1949 – Oct. 14, 2017

Diana Kay Thornton, 68, Rochester, passed away at 1:19 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at her residence.

She was born on Aug. 29, 1949, in Denver, Colo., the daughter of Jack D. and Lois (Rinearson) Younglove.
James R. Bowers

James R. Bowers, 91, Rochester, died Sunday at Woodlawn Hospital.

Survivors include his wife, Loie; five children, John Bowers, Rochester, RuthAnn Ravencroft, Rochester, Joe Bowers, Rochester, Sue Bowers, Sterling Heights, Mich., and Jay Bowers, Denver; and his sister, June Weber, Akron.