Gas Prices up Again; Speculation, Refineries, and Value of Dollar to Blame

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The price of gas in Indiana is once again on the rise, leaving many consumers asking, “Why?” Gregg Laskoski of GasBuddy.com told WKVI that the increase in price is due to three major factors: oil speculation, refinery issues, and the value of the American dollar.

Laskoski said that three refineries in the Great Lakes region have been suffering from problems, and on top of that, double-digit wholesale price increases that occurred as recently as late last week are being reflected in the retail price at the pump, driving Indiana’s average price up 14 cents per gallon in the past week. With an average state price of $3.84 against the national average of $3.69, Laskoski said the declining value of the dollar certainly isn’t helping.

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Meth Lab Bust Leads to Several Arrests

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Several people were arrested Friday afternoon when Plymouth police officers were called to an apartment complex in response to a man who had allegedly violated a no-trespass order for the property. Tyler Byers was reportedly seen going into apartment number 24 at Country Place Apartments, and officers traveled to the apartment and stumbled upon an unexpected scene.

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Monterey Man Envisions Local Christian School

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Culver Community School Superintendent, Brad Schuldt
Culver Community School Superintendent, Brad Schuldt
The vacant Monterey Elementary building could soon be a school again if a local man gets his way. Eugene Berg wants to turn the building into a private Christian school.

The Culver Community School Corporation still owns the building, although classes haven’t been held there since 2010. Culver Superintendent Brad Schuldt has formed a committee of school board members to meet with Berg and discuss options.

Monterey Christian School President Eugene Berg spoke recently with Culver Superintendent Brad Schuldt about options for the vacant Monterey Elementary building, and said he envisions establishing a private school that’s free from the restrictions that come with accepting vouchers from the state.

Locally-Filmed Movie Set to Premiere Soon in Winamac

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Sam Wallace is the main character of "And Then You Die," set to premiere March 2.
Sam Wallace is the main character of “And Then You Die,” set to premiere March 2.

A horror movie filmed entirely in Pulaski and Fulton counties is set to premiere in a few short weeks. “And Then You Die,” from HM&M Films and Wonky Mustache Productions, will be shown at the Isis Theater in Winamac on March 2 at noon and at 10 p.m. A cast and crew question-and-answer session will be held after the first showing of the movie, which has not been rated.

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New Banquet Hall Approved by Marshall County BZA

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The Marshall County Board of Zoning Appeals has approved a petition that would allow the establishment of a new banquet hall and wedding chapel in Bourbon.

The new facility will be located in the building that is the home of the New Wine Church at Cedar Road and 9B Road in Bourbon. The church will continue with its activities at the building, but the owner of the business, operated by Brenna Hoffer, will be able to hold events and other social gatherings.

The community was in need of a facility to provide services for weddings and other events as the only other facility is constantly booked.

The BZA voted to allow the variance pending the sale of the property.

Lawmakers Join Forces Against Hoosier Hunger

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Members of the General Assembly have found a common goal: fighting against hunger in Indiana. By partnering with a statewide association of food banks, lawmakers have begun work to raise awareness and help relief efforts throughout the state during the month of February. The legislators, along with Feeding Indiana’s Hungry – an association of Feeding America-related food banks, are looking to shed light on the issue of hunger and bring Hoosiers together to prevent anyone in the state from worrying about where to find their next meal.

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Plymouth Property Taxes to Increase; Total Revenue Down

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A property tax reassessment for Marshall County may lead to an unpleasant surprise for some taxpayers as the property tax rate for the city of Plymouth will soon increase from 2.5448 cents to 2.8582 cents per $100 assessed property value. Plymouth Clerk-Treasurer Toni Hutchings presented the city council with information regarding the 2012 reassessment – the first reassessment conducted in ten years – and said the numbers indicate a rough upcoming tax season.

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North Judson-San Pierre Drama Dept. to Present “Fiddler on the Roof”

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Fiddler on the RoofThe North Judson-San Pierre High School Drama Department has announced that they will be performing “Fiddler on the Roof” this year and Choir Director Donna Ness said she’s excited to show off her seasoned cast, explaining the majority of the cast this year is composed of seniors who have been on the stage for most of their high school careers.

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Jasper Police Post Celebrates 75 Years

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The Jasper Police Post is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

On Oct. 8, 1935, the state of Indiana leased land from the city of Jasper to build a new radio station and barracks which would represent the most modern type of crime fighting facilities. Three years later, the process of moving the Jasper Post from the Providence Home to its current location at U.S. 231 and Schutter Road began.

The post now covers seven counties in southwestern Indiana and while the post has made only interior upgrades, the Jasper Post still operates from the barracks that opened in 1938. Twenty-seven troopers, six detectives, a detective sergeant, and other personnel still call the Jasper Post home.

Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

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Kathleen Holt
Kathleen Holt

The woman who allegedly shot her boyfriend at their home in Knox appeared in Starke Circuit Court for an initial hearing this morning. Kathleen Holt pleaded not guilty to one count of murder, which carries a sentence of 45 to 65 years if she is convicted of that charge. Continue reading →

LaPorte Police searching for burglary suspect

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Valentine’s Day was no cause for celebration for a LaPorte woman. She returned to her home in the 1100 block of 2nd Street Thursday to find it had been burglarized. Police say someone pried the back door open and took a television set, laptop computer and a wallet. The break-in occurred sometime between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call the LaPorte Police Department at 219-362-9446 or visit www.lpcitypd.com to submit a crime tip.

 

Starke County Murder Case Remains Under Investigation

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Kathleen Holt
Kathleen Holt

Starke County police continue to piece together information to find a motive in a shooting incident that occurred at a Knox home Wednesday afternoon. Kathleen Holt, 51, is suspected of shooting Ron Worker in their home on 550 East.

An initial hearing has been set for Holt this morning at 9 a.m. in Starke Circuit Court. Worker sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to IU Health Starke Hospital where he later died.

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Active Shooter Training Scheduled in Pulaski County

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Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer
Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer

Law enforcement agencies across the nation continue to create strategies to help diffuse an active shooter incident in a school or other public place. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, EMS and all county fire departments will be coming together on Saturday, Feb. 23 to train for such an event at the Monterey Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer is looking forward to working with all emergency personnel in creating a plan to keep residents safe.

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