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A Sunday morning traffic stop near the intersection of Jackson Heights and Michigan Roads in Plymouth leads to a meth lab bust at a rural residence. An officer from the Marshall County Police Department stopped a car driven by Jonathon Ulery for speeding, according to a news release. The officer requested assistance from a K-9 and reportedly found drugs on Ulery and his passenger, Melissa Hisey. Several items used in the manufacture of methamphetamine were also reportedly found in the car during the stop. Marshall County Police officers obtained a search warrant for Ulery’s residence in the 18000 block of 15B Road. They reportedly found methamphetamine and several items and vessels used in its manufacture at the residence. The Indiana State Police Clandestine Lab Team and deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department assisted.

Lift Station Project in Knox Delayed

City officials expected the lift station project at the corner of Clabaugh and U.S. 35 in Knox to be complete by now, but several issues have delayed the completion of the project.

Knox Mayor Rick Chambers stated that the new pumps are operational but there are a few issues that are being addressed.

Knox Community Schools to Hold Balanced Calendar Informational Meeting

The Knox Community School Board members held discussion about a meeting scheduled to take public input on a proposed balanced calendar for the 2015-2016 school year.

Superintendent A.J. Gappa said the corporation’s public meeting is set for March 6.

Starke Commissioners Hear Updates on EMS, Highway Departments

The Starke County Commissioners at their meeting Monday morning heard updates from the EMS and highway departments. EMS Director Paul Mathewson and Mary Lynn Richie approached the commissioners and said their department has been busy, but the overtime issues have been resolved and the department is maintaining hours as required by the Affordable Care Act.

Pulaski County to Outsource Property Tax Statements

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Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter

Pulaski County may soon be outsourcing their property tax statements after the commissioners this week authorized Treasurer Lynn Wilder to contract with Master’s Touch, a printing company, to print and send tax statements this year. Wilder approached the commissioners and said she was interested in outsourcing the paperwork to save money and said there were a number of other benefits as well.

North Judson Residents Still Affected By Frozen Pipes

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The town of North Judson is still plagued with frozen water meters and pipes, with four or five residences currently suffering from the effects of this winter’s frigid temperatures. Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry said the difficult part of this situation is the fact that most of the pipes are frozen on the side of the pipes maintained by the town, but the ground is so frozen that crews are unable to get to the pipe to fix it.

Sheriffs Report No Citations Issued, Be Smart When Travelling in Inclement Weather

While St. Joseph County sheriff’s deputies have written several citations during a declared snow emergency, the sheriffs in Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, and LaPorte Counties have reported no tickets given to any drivers.

Parking Restricted During Snow Emergencies

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As the snow continues to fall on the Kankakee Valley, a number of municipalities have declared snow emergencies and put into place parking restrictions to help facilitate the clearing of snow. Until noon ET on Friday, the town of Winamac has restricted parking, allowing parking only on odd-numbered streets in order to give snow removal crews the room they need to work.

DNR Officer Has Tips for Ice Fishermen

The temperature has been below freezing pretty steadily over the past couple of weeks, leaving a nice layer of ice over many bodies of water in the Kankakee Valley. Conservation officer Keith Wildeman said the wintery conditions have given rise to ice fishing in the area, and he said it’s important that anyone venturing out on the ice be prepared and cautious.

NIPSCO Bills Increase as Temperatures Decrease

NIPSCO customers across northern Indiana were shocked to see their average residential natural gas bill increase by 34 percent over last year’s, but it’s nothing that wouldn’t be expected, as the average temperatures across the area in January were 39 percent colder than last year.

One Found Dead in House Fire

One person was found dead at a fire scene at 2795 E. State Road 10 in Knox on Monday night.

The Bass Lake Fire Department was called to the scene at 11:05 p.m. CT and firefighters were on the scene for approximately eight hours. Members of the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Winter Storm Watch Upgraded to Warning

The Winter Storm Watch for the WKVI listening area has been upgraded to a warning by the National Weather Service. Heavy snow and blowing and drifting are expected this afternoon into tomorrow morning, with total accumulations of between 6 and 10 inches expected by midday Wednesday. North winds will cause considerable blowing and drifting, primarily on east to west roads. This will make travel dangerous. Motorists are advised to only venture out in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. It’s also a good idea to take blankets, a snow shovel, kitty litter to use for traction should you get stuck and enough warm clothes to walk a mile should that be necessary. As always, the WKVI Information Center will be staffed to bring you the very latest on this severe weather.

Escaped Quadruple Murderer Behind Bars in LaPorte County

A convicted murderer who escaped from a Michigan prison is behind bars again following an unsuccessful attempt to steal a car in LaPorte County. Sheriff’s deputies there arrested Michael David Elliot last evening after he allegedly fled from Aero Metals in a stolen 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Police say the vehicle’s owner has started it to warm it up, went inside and saw it driving away when he came back outside. Officers from the LaPorte Police Department spotted the car, and deputies from the sheriff’s office took over the pursuit once the driver left the city limits. Elliot escaped Sunday night from Ionia Correctional Facility in Michigan sometime between 6 and 7 p.m. He was convicted of four murders in 1993, is serving five life sentences and was considered armed and dangerous. Elliot is charged with the felony offenses of motor vehicle theft and resisting law enforcement in LaPorte County, where he’s jailed without bond pending his extradition to Michigan.

Starke County Building Corp. Hears Water Line Update

This building on SR 8 at CR 550 E will soon house the new Starke County Jail.

The Starke County Building Corporation yesterday morning heard an update regarding the water line project for the construction of the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center. Commissioner Kathy Norem said the work on the water line seems to be languishing; work was done in late December and was paid off, but the contractor has not done any work since.

Marshall County Will Enact Warning Level Travel Advisory Later Tonight

Marshall County officials will be issuing an emergency declaration today, Tuesday, Feb. 4. The emergency declaration will include a “Warning Level” travel advisory for travel upon roadways in the un-incorporated areas of Marshall County.

According to Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery, the “Warning Level” advisory will go into effect at 7 p.m. ET tonight. If the weather and road conditions become a safety concern, the declaration may be put in place earlier than 7 p.m. ET.

Levi Lakes Sentenced to 10-year Prison Sentence

Levi Lakes was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Monday morning.

Lakes was in court last week where he pleaded guilty in a plea agreement with the state on a charge of Dealing in a Narcotic Drug. Judge Kim Hall sentenced Lakes to 10 years in the Department of Corrections with no part of that sentence suspended.

If Lakes successfully completes the CLIFF or GRIP program for drug rehabilitation while incarcerated, he may petition the court for a modification of his sentence.

Marshall County Voting Districts May Consolidate Further

The push to consolidate districts in Marshall County is still a matter of discussion, as the Marshall County Election Board will soon make a decision regarding the possible consolidation of Center Township districts 1 and 2, and districts 3 and 4. However, Donna Pontius, voter registration deputy clerk for Marshall County, said nothing has been decided definitively.

Pulaski County May Replace 8 Computers Soon

Microsoft has announced that Windows XP will no longer be supported as of April 8, leaving a vast number of computers still using the software without customer support, including at least 21 computers used by Pulaski County government employees. President of the commissioners Larry Brady told WKVI that they approved the purchase of eight new computers for the auditor’s and assessor’s offices at a cost of $799 each to allow the employees to continue to receive customer support through Microsoft.

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