North Judson Woman Walking to Raise Funds for MDA
Bogart’s father, Neil William Bogart, passed away from the effects of muscular dystrophy at the age of 56, and Bogart is honoring his memory by walking at the event held at Coveleski Stadium. A customer service representative at IU Health Starke Hospital said it was difficult watching Neil cope with an illness that was not well-understood. Bogart herself has also been diagnosed with the disease but it has not prevented her from living her life, as she works a full-time job and raises her family as a single parent of two.
Knox School Board Spotlights “I Love to Read” Challenge
“Mr. Ryan Marsh, a second grade teacher, and two of his students came to the board meeting and talked about the success they’re having with reading incentives that are going on in Mr. Marsh’s class,” explained Gappa. “A clip was played from the newscast that afternoon from WSBT that showed all of the elementary students in the gym being read to by one of their newscasters. They also watched a follow up with some of the students in the office talking with the WSBT personnel.”
Some of the board members had not seen the clip and they enjoyed the review the students gave during the meeting.
NJ-SP Academic Super Bowl Team Looking to Make It to State
The North Judson-San Pierre Academic Super Bowl team is speeding toward the state competition, as they snagged third place overall at the Lowell Invitational Academic Super Bowl competition on Thursday, March 7.
The Blue Jays received second place in Mathematics and Fine Arts as they skillfully answered questions about “The Glory That Was Greece,” and earned third place in Interdisciplinary and Science. The total score of all the NJSP teams won them a third place overall finish behind Lowell and Munster.
Now, the NJ-SP Academic Super Bowl team is gearing up for the Conference Super Bowl Competition, set to take place at River Forest High School on March 12. The area competition will take place at NJ-SP High School on Tuesday, April 16, with 16 area schools competing for a chance to make their way to the state competition on May 4.
West Central Students to Make Up Snow Day
“Their day on Wednesday began at 1 a.m. when they started pushing snow around,” said Mellon. “We did have to take the day off on Wednesday due to the county roads, but we were ready to go. I’m sure all of the students and staff appreciated that when they showed up Thursday morning.”
Senator Arnold Sponsors Several Bills Supporting Law Enforcement
Court of Appeals Upholds 30-Year Sentence for Hite
Hite appealed two convictions for Resisting Law Enforcement as Class B felonies, claiming that the state did not provide sufficient evidence to support his convictions, and that his sentence was inappropriate given the nature of the offenses and his character.
Meth Lab Suspect Appears for Initial Hearing
Johnny Mullens has been charged with felony counts of Dealing in Methamphetamine, Neglect of a Dependent, Possession Precursors or Chemical Reagents, and Possession of Methamphetamine, plus misdemeanor counts of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia. A plea of not guilty was entered and his initial bond of $25,000 was raised to $50,000 surety.
Starke Commissioners Discuss Transient Merchant License, Door-to-Door Salespeople
County Auditor Kay Chaffins explained that a transient merchant license is required for any person, firm, limited liability company or corporation that conducts business in the state in one location or by traveling place to place offering for sale goods, wares, or merchandise. She explained the license is valid for six months at a cost of $100, and after the license expires, the merchant must file with the county auditor a list of items sold to county residents and their cost. That information would then be forwarded to the state department of revenue. Those who hold registered retail merchant’s certificates are exempt from requiring this license.
Marshall County Officials Preparing for Possible Flooding
These warnings have prompted the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency to provide help to those prone to flooding. Director Clyde Avery asks you to take steps to protect your property.
Indiana Central Time Coalition Pushes Resolution for “Right Time”
“We have a resolution currently introduced by Senator Delph that would call for petitioning DOT to consider changing Indiana’s time zone, because that’s where the time zone has to be changed. It’s the prerogative of the Department of Transportation,” Dillon said.
Robert Singleton, Jr. Sentenced to 10 Years in DOC
Hacienda Applies for Liquor License in Plymouth
Knox Percussion, Winter Guard Having Good Seasons
“They’ve gotten a gold rating at every competition they’ve gone to and this weekend they’re going to be in Warsaw,” explained Phipps. “Because of the class we’re in with this group, they don’t have a first, second or third place or a state finals per se. What they get is they actually get division ratings. I can tell you that they’ve been ranking extremely high, but I can’t tell you the exact placements. They’ve been doing an outstanding job.”
Pulaski County Lincoln Day Dinner Upcoming
Pulaski County Chamber Announces German Fest Plans
Starke United Fundraiser this Saturday
Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite era or wear their school colors. Enjoy food from different eras and a cash bar. Category 5 will provide the evening’s entertainment.
West Central Students to Take Drug Survey
West Central students in grades 8–12 will be given a survey March 20 that is provided by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center.
The survey, entitled “Alcohol and Other Drug Use Survey,” will be given on a confidential basis. The results will be used to measure the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among students and to provide the state of Indiana with similar estimates of prevalence on a statewide basis.
Participation is voluntary and those who partake in the survey are asked to be accurate with answers. The survey will be completed in private without any personally identifiable information that could be traced to an individual student.
Knox School Officials to Attend Patrick Carr Book Discussion and Seminar
“Four board members, along with high school Principal Dr. Ratliff and myself, will attend the Patrick Carr discussion in Plymouth on March 14. Mr. Carr is the author of ‘Hollowing out the Middle: The Rural Brain Drain and What it Means for America,’” said Gappa.
FAFSA Deadline is on Horizon
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. More than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds are distributed each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school.
