The “advisory” level means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas and individuals should use caution or avoid the areas. The “watch” level means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. Only essential travel is recommended, such as to and from work or in emergency situations. Continue reading
This is the second opportunity to apply for matching grant money to help employ a resource officer, conduct a threat assessment, and/or purchase equipment to restrict access to the school or expedite the notification of first responders.
More than 119,000 taxpayers used Infreefile last year to file their taxes by visiting www.freefile.dor.in.gov. There, you can see if you qualify for INfreefile based on the vendors’ options. If they qualify, all taxpayers have to do is click the vendor of their choice and complete their tax returns online.
INDOT Media Relations Director Matt Deitchley said the department is getting continuous shipments of salt as needed. Crews use various other chemical de-icers, depending on the situation. He indicated that the state is in good shape in terms of supply to effectively eradicate the roads of snow and ice.
Steven Wornhoff of Lebanon was a mentor for seven years, and he said the experience of helping young Josh Wilson was very special, and he was able to help Josh overcome the difficulties of growing up in an impoverished situation. While they did go to ball games and movies, Wornhoff said, just spending time together made a difference.
Police in Indiana, Michigan and the surrounding areas are on the hunt for a murderer who escaped from a Michigan prison on Sunday.
Michael David Elliot was last seen in Elkhart, Indiana at 11:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 2. He was driving a stolen red 2004 Jeep Liberty bearing Michigan plate #5FTG55.
Authorities believe that he carjacked a woman and is armed and dangerous.
If you see Elliot or the stolen vehicle, call 911 immediately.
Building Inspector Chuck DeWitt and Museum Director Linda Rippy will be given a chance to present their quarterly reports to the board. County Attorney Jim Clevenger will also give a report on the 7th Road project and the Metronet project. Clevenger is working on several license agreements prior to construction.
The Knox City Council this week approved a motion to join the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission in applying for a Brownfield grant. KIRPC requested the city join them in applying at no cost to the city, and with no effect on the city’s grant pool.
The snow keeps coming!
Snow covered the area again Friday night and Saturday with mixed precipitation falling in specific areas in the region. Snow will let up Saturday night, but travel on road remains hazardous. Meteorologists are predicting another round of heavy snow Tuesday night into Wednesday. We’ll have more information as it develops.
Drive slowly and give snow plow drivers room to work. If you don’t have to travel, it may be a good idea to stay home.
Carrie Hensley pleaded guilty in a plea agreement with the State to a charge of Dealing in Narcotic Drugs (Heroin). Judge Kim Hall sentenced her to ten years in the Department of Corrections with three years suspended to be served on probation. She will participate in a therapeutic community while incarcerated. If she successfully completes a rehabilitative program and serves half of her sentence, she may petition the court for a modification of her sentence.
The officer began her investigation on Dec. 26 when she received an anonymous tip that a South Bend convenience store sold beer on Christmas Day. Continue reading
The Knox City Council this week proclaimed each Tuesday in February “New Hope for Families Days,” urging all citizens of the community to participate in all efforts to make Knox and Starke County a model of a healthy community.
