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NAPPANEE ‒ A page on a popular social networking site has some students, parents, and teachers outraged. It highlights a growing issue online ‒ Internet bullying. The Facebook page titled "Northwood Burn Club" includes mean captions beneath pictures of Northwood students in Nappanee and Wakarusa. Online and anonymous, anyone can post anything. "I don't know exactly what it is, but I heard it was really, really bad," said Northwood student Danielle Maust. When parents learned about the page, which was created sometime last week, they contacted the school district.

CARLISLE, Ind. (AP) - A woman whose brother was fatally shot in 2007 is asking Indiana prison officials to remove a Facebook profile apparently created by a man convicted for his role in the slaying. Lisa Cunningham tells The News and Tribune (http://bit.ly/zxDgSR ) she learned Saturday that 20-year-old Quintez Deloney has a Facebook page on which he appears to be posting from prison in violation of state prison rules. She says Deloney "shouldn't have any freedom.

SOUTH BEND -- People are taking the search for lost pets to the internet. With a Facebook page dedicated to finding missing dogs, instead of posting flyers, a simple Facebook post can get the word out to people across the web. "I would give up everything I have and own just to get them back," Jessica Navarro, who lost her two Cocker Spaniels in November, said. "I think I roamed the streets everywhere I could think of until...

Rick Schutt, WSBT's newest anchor/reporter, is excited to be back in Michiana where he previously spent 10 years anchoring and reporting news and sports. Rick covered all the major stories in the area from 1996 -2007 while at WSJV-TV. He lists the leasing of the Toll Road, the time change in Indiana, the end of one-class basketball in the Hoosier State, and all the great Notre Dame teams as some of the more memorable stories he's reported on. He's also proud of the volunteering he did, helping numerous charities in Michiana over the years.

It's a piece of Hollywood history that has left Gotham City and made its home here in Michiana. The Hall of Heroes Museum in Elkhart is the only one in the world of its kind. Less than a week ago, they scored the original Batman costume worn by Adam West in the 60s TV show. The original collector bought the costume back in 2005 and paid $40,000. Today it's valued at nearly $100,000. This costume has created lots of Batman buzz for old and new fans of the series.

The school year is almost over and many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy over summer ... So, WSBT's "Mom's Summer Survival Guide" gets crafty without breaking the kids' piggy banks. It's often a struggle for parents to get kids away from computers, TVs and video games during summer. So a lot of parents want to keep their kids busy and their minds fresh with unique activities. WSBT found one local mom who went way beyond that and is now inspiring parents around the world.  Nine years ago, Amy Allen Clark was a mom with an idea.

WSBT has learned Captain Reid Nishizuka - a 2005 Notre Dame graduate - was one of four airmen who died in a plane crash near Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan Saturday. The 30 year old is from Hawaii. KGMB, the CBS affiliate there, reports the crash is under investigation, but there was no enemy activity in the area at the time. The University's Facebook page says it's prayers are with his family. More here: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/22101653/kailua-airman-one-of-four-killed-in-afghanistan-plane-crash

PLYMOUTH — A Plymouth High School teacher found himself under a microscope after posting a snow sculpture prank on his Facebook page. The teacher posted a picture on his personal Facebook page of a 7-foot phallus made in his front yard by two former students. After word got around, the picture was taken off the page, only to leave school officials reviewing whether the teacher crossed a professional line. Plymouth Community School Corp. superintendent Dan Tyree said that while there’s an acceptable use policy for Internet browsing and guidelines on how to use social media at work, there’s no policy yet for all the new social media now being used at home.

WSBT's Fact Finder team has learned St. Joseph, Michigan's Venetian Festival won't continue. After a 33-year stint, organizers have cancelled the summer festival. This all stems from a survey the city sent out in August to gauge people's interest in all five summer festivals. The city received an overwhelming negative response that the festival was more of a hindrance than a benefit to the city. Two weeks ago, the stopped supporting the festival financially.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The father of Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White is blaming a computer hacker for anti-Semitic comments posted on his Facebook page targeting a judge who ruled that White should be removed from office. Darrell White tells The Indianapolis Star ( http://indy.st/tWbiEP ) that he didn't post the comments critical of Marion County Judge Louis Rosenberg, who's Jewish. White contacted Westfield police and blames the postings on someone who is trying to hurt the White family.

Jennifer Copeland is back! "I am SO happy to a part of the WSBT family again," Jennifer said. "After 7 years of being away, it feels great to be back in Michiana close to family. So many good memories were born here. "   Jennifer first worked at WSBT back in 2002. She began as a reporter for WSBT First Thing In The Morning and quickly rose through the ranks eventually becoming a top reporter for the station and occasional news anchor. "I'm extremely proud of our news team," Jennifer said.

Rick Schutt, WSBT's newest anchor/reporter, is excited to be back in Michiana where he previously spent 10 years anchoring and reporting news and sports. Rick covered all the major stories in the area from 1996 -2007 while at WSJV-TV. He lists the leasing of the Toll Road, the time change in Indiana, the end of one-class basketball in the Hoosier State, and all the great Notre Dame teams as some of the more memorable stories he's reported on. He's also proud of the volunteering he did, helping numerous charities in Michiana over the years.

WSBT has learned Captain Reid Nishizuka - a 2005 Notre Dame graduate - was one of four airmen who died in a plane crash near Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan Saturday. The 30 year old is from Hawaii. KGMB, the CBS affiliate there, reports the crash is under investigation, but there was no enemy activity in the area at the time. The University's Facebook page says it's prayers are with his family. More here: http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/22101653/kailua-airman-one-of-four-killed-in-afghanistan-plane-crash

The Humane Society of Elkhart County posted a photo of a very lucky cat on their Facebook page Friday. “Amazingly, this cat was rescued by our Humane Officer and the Elkhart City street department. Someone tried to throw this guy over the overpass onto Main St. He luckily landed on part of the overpass signage.” “We've named him Freeway, and he is a lover!” they went on to post. The Humane Society says the cat was up there for two days. It  was fine other than a small scrape on its leg. It will be put up for adoption after standard vaccinations.

It's a piece of Hollywood history that has left Gotham City and made its home here in Michiana. The Hall of Heroes Museum in Elkhart is the only one in the world of its kind. Less than a week ago, they scored the original Batman costume worn by Adam West in the 60s TV show. The original collector bought the costume back in 2005 and paid $40,000. Today it's valued at nearly $100,000. This costume has created lots of Batman buzz for old and new fans of the series.

Michigan City's police department has a new four-legged member! On Sunday they posted the following to their Facebook page: Introducing Michigan City Police Department's newest K-9 addition to the team, Apollo Parry. Apollo will specialize in sniffing out Explosives (bombs & guns) and general patrol (suspect take-downs). Apollo's handler is Officer Greg Radiger who has experience in Safe Streets Team (SST) and Street Crimes Unit (SCU).   Source: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-City-Police-Department/139079239462310

NILES, Mich. - The state of Michigan recently approved a massive pipeline replacement project and for some in our area it's right in their backyard. A local nonprofit farm organization says the project could be bad for business. Enbridge will be replacing 285 miles of crude oil pipeline that runs through northwest Indiana and Michigan. The company has started meeting with land owners to negotiate settlements for using their property. The old pipeline, built in the late 1960's, runs through the middle of the barnyard at Bertrand Farm.

SOUTH BEND - Pro Health fitness center downtown has closed, posting a letter dated Friday on its front door and telling its patrons it will issue refunds for the next 45 days. The center, at 320 St. Joseph St., had originated for employees of St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, which moved to a new building on Douglas Road in Mishawaka in 2009. The letter said the Pro Health center was sold in 2004 to a private owner, “who was committed to continuing to provide a service to the community, not necessarily as a revenue-generating business.” But the facility had endured too many losses in the last couple of years that it could no longer absorb, even as it made across-the-board cuts, the letter said.

BOSTON (AP) - Ben Affleck is taking his name off the list of possible candidates for U.S. Sen. John Kerry's seat, which would be open if the Democratic senator from Massachusetts is confirmed as secretary of state. Affleck says in a Monday posting on his Facebook page that while he loves the political process, he will not be running for public office. Speculation about the Cambridge, Mass., native rose slightly when he did not completely rule out a Senate bid during an appearance on CBS' Face The Nation on Sunday.

CASSOPOLIS - She refused to show her boss her Facebook page. Now a Michigan teacher's aide is receiving the backing of the state's biggest education union - they're filing a lawsuit on her behalf. Kimberly Hester says last April she posted a picture of a co-worker's pants around her ankles on Facebook. It showed just the pants, ankles and shoes. A parent found it offensive and reported it to the school district. Hester says the photo wasn't posted during work hours.