Early Voting Hours Announced for Pulaski County
Cold Spring, Wet Winter Could Hurt Upcoming Crops
Health Insurance Deadline Looms, Some Hoosiers Have Other Options
Starke County Youth Club Receives Grant
The grant is designed to provide academic enrichment opportunities for students at after-school sites.
21st Century Community Learning Centers provide a range of high-quality services to support student learning and development, including academic enrichment, tutoring and mentoring, and homework help, as well as music, arts, sports and cultural activities.
MoonTree Studios Preparing for Second Annual Catapult Experience.odt
Evelyn Schwenk, co-director of MoonTree Studios, told WKVI that these are true catapults, just a little bit smaller.
National Weather Service Extends Kankakee River Flood Warning Again
The flood warning for the Kankakee River at Davis Route 30 has now been extended until Wednesday morning by the National Weather Service. Minor flooding is occurring, but the river was holding steady at 10.2 feet this morning. Flood stage is 10 feet. The river is now expected to drop below that level around 7 a.m. tomorrow. More rain is in the extended forecast for Thursday and Friday.
Government Officials Warn of Widespread Telephone Scam
A sophisticated telephone scam from individuals claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service has cost taxpayers more than $1 million collectively, according to federal government officials. The Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration (TIGTA) has received reports of more than 20,000 contacts from nearly every state in the country. Callers claiming to be from the IRS tell intended victims they owe taxes and must use a prepaid debit card or wire transfer to make a payment. They threaten those who refuse to pay with arrest, deportation or loss of a business or driver’s license. George says the threats are a sign that the caller is not an IRS representative. He adds IRS contacts people by mail about unpaid taxes and will not ask for payment via prepaid debit card or wire transfer. IRS officials also will not ask for a credit card number over the telephone. Continue reading
One Arrested After Officers Respond to Report of Knife-Wielding Man
Officers from the Starke and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Departments and Winamac and Medaryville Police converged on a residence on U.S. 35 north of Winamac last night in response to multiple calls about a knife-wielding man chasing a woman. The officers wound up at 4755 North U.S. 35 and reportedly found Benton Christopher Howard, 41, in a bedroom with self-inflicted knife wounds. He was arrested on a criminal confinement charge. That incident remains under investigation.
LaPorte County Fugitive Faces Charges in Pulaski County
A passenger in a car that was stopped for speeding early Sunday morning on U.S. 421 at 300 South in Pulaski County is wanted in LaPorte County and now faces charges in Pulaski County as well. Manuel Cooper, Jr., 23, of Bauxite, Ark. was picked up on a theft warrant from LaPorte County. Officers at the Pulaski County Jail discovered he was in possession of a Schedule II controlled substance without a prescription. Formal charges are pending. He’s still in the Pulaski County Jail.
Motorist Hospitalized After Head-On Collision
Deputies from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a head-on collision that occurred on 421 near the White County line around 3:30 Sunday morning. A 2007 Infiniti driven by Louis Ramiro of Monon was northbound, apparently swerved left of center and hit a 2008 Dodge driven by Phillip D. Carlson, 49, of Francesville. Carlson and his wife, Lori, 47, both refused treatment at the scene. Ramiro cut his head and was taken to the Jasper County Hospital for treatment. It’s uncertain at this time whether he was driving under the influence.
Important May Primary Election Reminders
New Wing at Knox Library Deemed a “Wonderful Addition”
Oregon-Davis Community Meeting Rescheduled for April 3
Snow played a role in canceling the previously scheduled community meeting, but Superintendent Greg Briles said a spaghetti dinner, complete with a Caeser salad and garlic bread, will be served and several discussion items will be presented to community members.
Knox City Council to Discuss Several Items in Tuesday Meeting
The Knox City Council will meet Tuesday night with a full agenda.
Prior to the 7 p.m. regular meeting, the council members will hold an executive session to discuss the fireman’s insurance benefits.
Kindergarten Round-Up for Knox Students Scheduled
Consumer Protection Presentation Planned in April
A program to give you information to help you protect yourself from fraud, scams and identity theft is planned in Winamac.
On Tuesday, April 8, a representative from the Indiana Attorney General’s Office will feature a presentation on consumer protection at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Winamac at 6:30 p.m. ET.
C&C Salvage Fire Remains Under Investigation
The investigation into the fire at C&C Salvage continues as the Indiana State Fire Marshall has been called into determine the origin and cause of the massive inferno Thursday night.
Eight fire departments responded to the scene to attempt to put out the fire. Thick black smoke billowed from the business at the corner of U.S. 35 and Toto Road, south of Knox.
LaPorte Man In Custody on Dealing Heroin Charges
A LaPorte man was arrested Thursday after a warrant had been issued for his arrest for Dealing Heroin.
Investigators from the Metro Operations Unit arrested Jeremy Klement at his home in the 400 block of Washington Street in LaPorte. Klement was wanted on three counts of Dealing of Schedule I Controlled Substance (heroin), a Class A felony.
LaPorte Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges
A LaPorte County man was arrested Wednesday on five counts of Child Exploitation.
Investigators from the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation served a search warrant at the home of 42-year-old Wayne E. Cory, Jr. in the 7700 North block of Fail Road in rural LaPorte County.
