Noble News

06/01/2025

Avoid the area of Woodview Dr. and CR 950 W on the south side of Knapp Lake due to a house fire. Roads will be blocked and may be slippery from water use.

24/12/2022

WEATHER UPDATE: WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST /NOON CST THIS AFTERNOON FOR NOBLE COUNTY (and the following counties - -De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern Kosciusko-Southern Kosciusko-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH)

Dangerous wind chills, and blowing and drifting snow expected. Little to no additional snow accumulation. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

Plan on hazardous road conditions, especially on untreated roads and backroads. Some roads have been closed.

Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility and will create drifts on north to south roads. Isolated power outages have been reported. Dangerously cold wind chills between 20 below to 35 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

It will remain dangerously cold and windy with areas of blowing snow through Saturday night.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

(NOAA)

24/12/2022

ROAD UPDATE: North-South roads in Noble County, including highways, are effectively shut down due to drifting, while East-West roads are also in bad shape. Wrecker and snow plow drivers are being pulled in to rest in advance of another busy day tomorrow, when the wind will continue.

If you get stuck on the roads tonight, be prepared to stay there until morning. Have everything you need to survive with you. This is a very dangerous situation--take it seriously.

(NCEMA)

23/12/2022

Please note that Noble County is now under a Travel Watch Advisory.

Noble County has moved to a Watch Status. Only essential travel is recommended. Travel conditions continue to deteriorate rapidly. Please if you must be on the roads exercise extreme care.

23/12/2022

Here's a map you might want to bookmark for travel advisory updates throughout the weekend and the wintertime.

Noble County is under a Travel Advisory, which is the lowest level of local travel advisory, means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.

23/12/2022

23/12/2022

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23/12/2022

The Town of Avilla has arranged for two warming centers in anticipation of the extreme temperatures and high winds predicted for this long weekend. Those in need of heat or shelter should call 211 or (260) 897-3555 for location details. This number is Avilla police non-emergency number. Shelters will not have pre-set hours, they will be available as needed.

23/12/2022

NCPL Albion will be providing a warming station to those in need during the upcoming cold front. Door #2 on the southeast side of the building will be open for warming through Monday, December 26th.

28/11/2022

More Christmas festivities you don't want to miss!

Come enjoy the festivities this Friday evening!

22/11/2022

If you get a receipt for what you've bought in Noble County, why not send it in to see if you'll win the next prize package?

Ya got nothing to lose but just a couple of taps on your phone. : )

‘Tis always the season to shop local! September 19 – December 13, 2022 That’s 12 weeks of shopping close to home! Shop local and enter to win fabulous prizes from local businesses and organizations – that is nearly 1,000 options and opportunities to enter! Save your receipts from purchases o...

15/11/2022

Entries needed for this year's Christmas parade in Kendallville. The theme is "Christmas Cards". Deadline for Entry: November 28, 2022.

SIGN UP BELOW IN THE LINK.

Snow this morning will give way to lingering snow showers this afternoon. High 38F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulations less than one inch..

13/11/2022

If you're looking for something to do the Saturday after Thanksgiving, visit Black Pine!

🦃 Turkey Day is coming up at Black Pine! Mark your calendars and bring the family for an afternoon of fun on the grounds while we provide feeding enrichment to our residents. The grounds will be open for General Admission from 1-4pm.

It gets better! Not only do you get another chance to join us before the year ends, we are offering 20% off everything in the Wolf Den Gift Shop all day on the 26th, to celebrate SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY and to show our appreciation. Supporting small business and non profits such as ours makes such a big difference for our animals. Hope to see you here!

*Event sponsored by Visit Noble County .