With the gardening season coming to an end, now’s the time to start getting ready for winter, according to Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery. Make sure you read our our review of great wood splitters, to help you find the best solution for firewood preparation in winter. Continue reading
Thanksgiving Celebration Set in Culver
A family Thanksgiving celebration event is planned in Culver for Friday, Nov. 17 at the Culver Beach Lodge.
Those who register can bring their small children to the event and enjoy a Thanksgiving show at 5 p.m. Dinner and crafts begin at 6 p.m. followed by an old trunk magic show at 7 p.m. ET. Organizers say food and crafts will be available in between or after the shows. Pizza will be served along with fruit, vegetables, apple cider, and hot chocolate. Continue reading
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November 1st marks the start of National Diabetes Awareness Month. The American Diabetes Association reports that annually, more deaths are caused by diabetes than breast cancer and AIDS combined.
There are three types of diabetes, type 1, type 2 and gestational. Gestational diabetes only affects pregnant women and can cause high blood pressure that can potentially harm the unborn child. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. Only five percent of people with diabetes have type 1.
The most common form of diabetes is Type 2. This type is characterized by an issue within the body that causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than normal, causing the body to not use insulin properly. Continue reading
Three Facing Charges in North Judson Theft Investigation, Another Pending
An investigation into numerous thefts in North Judson has resulted in several arrests.
Sean Wilson, 18, and Anthony Morales, 18, were arrested for their alleged involvement in several burglaries, unauthorized entry into motor vehicles, and theft. They are suspected of these acts over the past few months in the North Judson area. Many of the reported incidents occurred in the overnight hours.
Wilson was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 29 and is being held in the Starke County Jail. Morales was booked into the Starke County Jail on Friday, Oct. 27 and faces a preliminary felony charge of burglary and a misdemeanor charge of theft.
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin said one juvenile faces charges in this case and one more arrest is expected.
Bass Lake Theft Investigation Results in Arrests
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department’s investigation into numerous thefts from vehicles in the Bass Lake area has resulted in the arrest of four teenagers.
According to Sheriff Bill Dulin, 18-year-old Anthony Lucas and 18-year-old Michael Ford reportedly stole items from unlocked vehicles during the overnight hours that span several days. Sheriff Dulin said the term is “car hop” is being used as this profiles that type of behavior.
Lucas and Ford are both from the Bass Lake area.
They were taken into custody on Tuesday, Oct. 24 and booked into the Starke County Jail on preliminary misdemeanor charges of theft and unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle. They both remain in the Starke County Jail with a $5,000 bond.
Dulin said two other juveniles face prosecution in this investigation.
Eric G. Wireman Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
A discretionary sentence was handed down by Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall in three separate cases involving defendant Eric G. Wireman.
Wireman, 28, pleaded guilty in a plea agreement with the state on charges of possession of methamphetamine as a Level 6 Felony and two counts of burglary as a Level 5 Felony.
Community Crossings Paperwork Complete for Knox Projects
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told the Knox Board of Public Works last week that all of the paperwork has been submitted for the projects granted Community Crossings funds.
The grant agreement was signed and now the city is waiting for the funds to be deposited which could take four to six weeks. The city was awarded just over $455,000 in grant funds this year. Continue reading
Culver Town Council to Hold Hearings on Zoning Changes
The Culver Town Council will hold public hearings on several zoning changes recently approved by the Culver Planning Commission.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist said the changes will be patterned after ordinances approved by Marshall County officials on the same issues. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves Donation, Elementary Principal Reports Awarded Grant Funds
Thousands of dollars will go toward technology at Culver Community Schools thanks to a donation from the Parent Teacher Organization. At the Culver Community School Board meeting Monday evening, board members approved a $3,000 donation from the Culver PTO.
Superintendent Karen Shuman said the members of the PTO have been meeting with Technology Director Daniel Medesi to determine where the money would be best spent. Continue reading
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Reports Department of Local Government Finance Notification to City Council
When Knox City Council met last week, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston told the members that he received a notification from the budget division of the Department of Local Government Finance about their EDIT account. The notification was about the estimated tax distribution for the EDIT account in 2018.
Houston explained that the edit account has been used for many different purposes throughout the years but it deals specifically with revenue based income tax and wages.
Representatives from the DLGF informed the clerk-treasurer about an estimated deficit in the coming year. Continue reading
Knox Redskin Brigade Advances to ISSMA Finals
The Knox High School marching band will be heading back down to Indianapolis this weekend, this time to Lucas Oil Stadium for the Indiana State School Music Association Marching Band Finals.
The Redskin Brigade performed their show PI 3.14 at Decatur Central in the ISSMA Semi-State competition last Saturday. Months of hard work and determination paid off as they marched away from the long day victorious. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis to Host Red Cross Blood Drive Tomorrow
You can help save someone’s life by donating blood during one of several upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives. Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School is hosting a blood drive tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT.
Farmers Turning Attention to Corn, As Harvest Season Continues
Harvest season continues for local farmers.
Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery says that when it comes to the major crops, farmers are just about done harvesting soybeans. Corn is taking a bit longer, though. Continue reading
Newton County Tree Stand Fall Prompts Hunting Safety Reminder
Hunters are reminded to stay safe while using tree stands. Over the weekend, an Illinois man broke eight bones in his neck and back when he fell from a tree stand while deer hunting in Newton County, according to Indiana Conservation Officers.
Culver Town Council Approves Increased Pay for Advanced Paramedics
The Culver Town Council approved an ordinance amendment that increases the hourly wage for a new advanced paramedic to a range from $10.00 to $15.50 an hour beginning Nov. 1.
EMS Director Kathy Hart thanked the council and noted that the increase will help attract advanced paramedics to the department. She said several applicants have turned away from the position after learning that the wages aren’t comparable to other area departments. This will allow Culver EMS to be more competitive when seeking applications. Continue reading
Francesville Student Awarded Secure Indiana Scholarship
Knox Board of Public Works Receives Updates on Unsafe Buildings
The Knox Board of Public Works learned that two property owners are working to update their unsafe structures with an attempt to eliminate demolition.
Lucia Valladares owns 6 N. Pearl Street and updated the board last week on her progress. She said she has hired a contractor to help her make the necessary upgrades as specified in the plans she gave the board a few months ago.
LaPorte, Bourbon Police Departments to Receive Grant Funding for Purchase of Body Armor
Some local police officers will soon have extra protection, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Several Indiana law enforcement agencies have gotten 50-50 matching grants to help buy ballistic or stab-resistant body armor, as part of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership. That’s according to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
RSVP Necessary for Next Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County Meeting
The next Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Starke County Jail.
Sheriff Bill Dulin graciously offered the alternate location to the organization. Chairperson Judy Jelinek said that following the meeting, the Sheriff will treat everyone in attendance to a free lunch. He advised everyone to bring along a guest to get informed, check out the jail facility and share a meal with the local authority figure and other community members. Continue reading
Culver School Board Scheduled to Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement at Tonight’s Meeting
When the Culver Community School Board meets this evening they will discuss the ratification of the 2017-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
A few weeks ago, Superintendent Karen Shuman shared that the teacher contract was 99 percent complete, they have just been working on correcting some language. She said the teacher’s union ratified the contract on October 24 and the next step is the board’s ratification tonight. Continue reading
