The GSS Local News

Two men killed in train-truck collision

A train has collided with a pick-up truck on Hitzfield St. around 11:30 Wednesday, December 30, killing both passengers in the truck.  Police indicate the truck tried to beat the train as it approached the crossing. Both passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. 

Huntington County coroner, Leon Hurlburt, has released the victims names. They are Wally Bowers, 44 and Nathan Bowers, 22. Both lived in Huntington.

Below is Indiana's Newscenters coverage:

Prescription Drug Drop Off

  By Leon Hurlburt

Today's prescription medications are incredibly addictive, available and destructive; and savvy kids know just how easy it is to source their next high.  To combat this problem I have set up drop off areas throughout the city where anyone can drop off any prescription medications that need to be disposed of.  The two primary spots are the Huntington County Jail and the Huntington County Health Department.  You can drop off the prescription medication from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.  I am currently working with the Huntington City Police Department to offer a third site at the city police department.  If you have any questions you can call me at my office at 356-4488.

EXCEL to host information session in Huntington

HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University’s EXCEL Adult Degree Programs will hold an informational meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 6,  in room 125 of the university’s Science Hall.
This free-of-charge event is open to anyone interested in the possibility of pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree through the EXCEL program. Carrie Hoffman, admissions consultant, will be on hand to answer questions.

EXCEL offers evening and online classes tailored to the schedule of working adults. Onsite classes are held one night per week, one subject at a time. Classes last five to eight weeks and lead to an associate degree in organizational management or Christian ministry or bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, human resource management, not-for-profit leadership or nursing.

Parkview Huntington Hospital grants $66,500 to improve community health

 Parkview Huntington Hospital has identified four compatible nonprofit organizations in Huntington County to receive a share of $66,500 in Community Health Improvement funds for 2010. The organizations, which meet the hospital’s guidelines for being able to work collaboratively and proactively to improve the health of the community, are: 

• Boys and Girls Club of Huntington County
• Community and Family Services, Inc.
• United Way of Huntington County
• Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County

Patient Safety Coalition completes first project

The Northeast Indiana Patient Safety Coalition announced it has completed its first project aimed at enhancing patient safety at hospitals in the area.

The coalition was established in November 2008 as a way for area hospitals to work together on patient safety initiatives. The first project was to standardize the colors of wristbands that hospitals use to alert hospital personnel of precautions for patients. The new universal system is now in place.

The wristband colors are: 

• Red: Allergy alert
• Green: Latex allergy
• Yellow: Fall risk
• Purple: Do not resuscitate
• Pink: Limb alert
• White: Patient identification

Zay Leasing & Rentals, Inc. giveaway

  Zay Leasing & Rentals, Inc.  had a customer appreciation campaign throughout 2009.  This year’s campaign culminated with a flat screen TV give away this Christmas season to Harold Wood.  Mr. Wood was just one of many customers who were recognized through out the year.  Thank you to all of our customers past, present, and future and a very Merry Christmas to all.

Foresters spread Christmas cheer

The Huntington University Athletic Department is spreading Christmas cheer as they team up with Love INC to sponsor local families for Christmas. 

Each of the 15 athletic teams have purchased gifts and food for Huntington County families. Staff members from the President's Officeand Public Relations Office joined the student-athletes' holiday project. Through these efforts, the children of 13 families will have presents to open on Christmas morning. 

Senior social work majors aid 2-1-1 program

 Huntington, Ind.— Huntington University social work students are working hand-in-hand with the United Way to draw attention to a little-known source of help.

On Dec. 9, 2010, the senior social work majors involved in Prof. Carla MacDonald’s social work practice III class presented their findings to community leaders concerning their partnership with the Huntington County United Way to help spread the word about the 2-1-1 phone information service.

Pat Horoho, executive director of the Huntington County United Way, and MacDonald collaborated to place the project in the hands of MacDonald’s social work practicum students with a goal of raising county awareness to 85 percent in Huntington County.

Pediatric Medical Group physicians continue to see patients

Parkview Huntington Hospital is assisting the physicians with Pediatric Medical Group in Huntington to pass along information to the media.

The Pediatric Medical Group office building was damaged by fire on Sunday, Dec. 13. Drs. Lourdu Savariar, Prijush Shah and Kishori Shah, of Pediatric Medical Group, want the public to know that they are continuing to see patients with normal office hours.

Fire damages pediatric group building - JG.net