Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told WKVI News crews have been called out this morning to tend to the roads.
North Judson Town Council Meeting Rescheduled
Gas Prices Up; Speculators May Be to Blame
Area Students Recognizing FFA Week
Students who participate in the Future Farmers of America organization, or FFA, are taking this time to recognize the science, business and technologies associated with today’s farming and agricultural practices. FFA is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States with 579,678 members.
College Goal Sunday Set for Feb. 23
Highway Crews to do Their Best in Clearing Snow
The Starke County Highway snow plows will be out in full force to try and keep up with the snow that is falling and drifting in the area.
Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told WKVI News that if the snow gets to be too much to keep up with, then the plows will be taken off the roads. When blowing and drifting becomes an issue, it does no good for the crews to be out as roads drift shut just as soon as they pass.
Jacki Frain Named Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Halleck Award Winner
More Burglaries Reported in Lake of the Woods Area
Burglars apparently struck again late last week in the Lake of the Woods area of Marshall County. Officers from the sheriff’s department were called to a home in the 3,000 block of West Shore Drive in Bremen around noon to take a burglary report. While they were there, they also learned of another break-in at a nearby home. Electronics were stolen from both residences. Citizens are urged to to report any suspicious activity and to take precautions to make it look like someone is home such as setting timers for lights and having someone pick up your mail and newspapers. Motion sensors and alarms can also be effective deterrents.
Traffic Stop Leads to Synthetic Marijuana Arrest
The legal woes are mounting for a man arrested Friday after being pulled over by a Marshall County Police patrolman. The officer who stopped a car driven by Victor Carnegie, Jr. near Michigan and 5A roads knew Carnegie did not have a valid driver’s license, according to a news release. At the time of his arrest, Carnegie was reportedly found to be possession of synthetic and regular marijuana and was charged with felony possession. He was given a $3,000 cash bond for currently being out on parole.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Kankakee Valley
Knox Planning Commission Presents New Fee Schedule
Pulaski Council Approves Computer Purchase for Clerk
Starke Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The commissioners will discuss an amendment to an agreement concerning the Culver Economic Development Bonds. Mike Miley from Gibson Insurance will come before the board to talk about the 2014 insurance renewal and regular reports will be given by Highway Superintendent Neal Haeck, County Attorney Jim Clevenger and Auditor Penny Lukenbill.
The commissioners will meet in the second floor meeting room in the Marshall County Building.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchase of iPads and Cases
Superintendent Dan Foster explained that the seventh grade students were the first to get iPads and then it expanded to the eighth grade and the ninth grade. Now, all high school students will have iPads. The IT director told the board that as soon as he programs each individual iPad, they will be ready for use by the students, which could be yet this month.
Knox, Oregon-Davis School Boards to Meet Tonight
Two local school boards will hold meetings tonight to discuss various items.
The Knox Community School Board will hold a public hearing tonight at 6:30 p.m. regarding the Knox Middle School being categorized a priority school. The board will also discuss weather related make-up days and the Crossing Alternative School.
Former Plymouth Motel Desk Clerk Sentenced to Ten Years on Drug Charge
A former desk clerk at the Super 8 motel in Plymouth was sentenced Thursday in Marshall County Superior Court 1 on a charge of Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine, a Class B felony.
Kimberlie Frazier, 34, pleaded guilty to the charge in a plea agreement with the State and Judge Robert O. Bowen sentenced Frazier to ten years in the Department of Corrections with no part of the sentence suspended. The sentence also recommended intense drug rehabilitation treatment through purposeful incarceration.
Knox Council Discusses Flood Plan Ordinance
The Knox City Council this week approved a new flood plan ordinance on its first reading as required by FEMA in order for residents to be able to acquire flood insurance. Mayor Rick Chambers explained that the city has been required to update their current plan and the state provided a sample ordinance that could be adapted to suit the city’s needs.
Local State Troopers Recognized for Service Milestones
A pair of Indiana State Police Troopers from Pulaski County are among those from the Lowell Post recently recognized for service milestones. Master Trooper Rick Hudson was recognized for 20 years of service to ISP. Master Trooper Barney Rausch was recognized for 900,000 safe driving miles. ISP employees are recognized for years of service every five years. Troopers are recognized for safe driving starting at 50,000 miles.
