Oregon-Davis Graduate Writes Book, Donates Copies to School

 
 

A 2009 Oregon-Davis graduate has written a book and donated several copies to the school corporation.

Karly Keiper, who was recently chosen as the State of Indiana’s “Student Teacher of the Year,” has written a book with others entitled, “He Huffed and He Puffed But…”. It tells a tale of Tim BurWulf and his taste for pigs, but he can’t blow the pigs’ houses down because he suffers from asthma. He eventually learns about the symptoms and treatments of asthma.

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Fundraiser Set for Shop with a Cop Event

 
 
The Kankakee Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #129 does a lot for the children in the community and they are planning a fundraiser for the third Annual Shop with a Cop event in August.

FOP President Chris Kisela, an officer of the Knox City Police Department, said the money raised from this fundraiser will help give eligible Starke County children a chance to get needed supplies for the upcoming school year. He hopes enough money can be raised to assist 60 children.

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Criminal Trial Takes Stage in Starke Circuit Court

Starke County Courthouse
Starke County Courthouse
A trial is set to resume in Starke Circuit Court today in the case of Billy Coldiron, facing five counts of Serious Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Coldiron was arrested in 2011 when officers from the Starke and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Departments and the Knox City Police Department and North Judson Police Department served an arrest warrant at 1860 W. Dawn Drive.

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District 2 Task Force Tests HVAC Equipment

 
 

A few members of the District 2 Task Force were in the Winamac Town Park Wednesday morning to do some testing of HVAC equipment. Sherry Fagner from the Pulaski County Health Department explains that they were trying to remedy the air system.

“We are testing some new HVAC systems and some duct work with the systems we currently have. We try to be prepared when something happens and this is part of our plans to get them to where we want them in the field. Can we go right now? Absolutely. But, we want to make sure the systems we have are the best they can be,” explained Fagner.

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Unexpected Expenses Found in Pulaski County 911 System Project

Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
RB Walters from DeGroot Technology told the Pulaski County Commissioners this week that the 911 system project is going to be a bit more expensive than they had anticipated. Walters said he has received a number of change notices from CenturyLink which stated that they were making changes to their quote.

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Town of Winamac Begins 50/50 Sidewalk Program

Winamac Town Hall
Winamac Town Hall
The Winamac Town Board this week discussed the 50/50 sidewalk program which has recently kicked off with a budget of $10,000. However, some people have already put in new sidewalks and have asked the town that they be reimbursed, and board member Richard Denney suggested to look into the possibility of reimbursing those residents after all applications have been received. If there is money left over, he would like to see the people reimbursed.

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Knox BOW Approves Bid for Street Paving

Knox Board of Public Works
Knox Board of Public Works

The Knox Board of Public Works opened street paving bids Wednesday morning for five streets and a small section of pavement at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.

E&B Paving out of Rochester was the low bidder with a total bid of $76,680. In their bid, they noted that they would be using 1,149.44 tons of asphalt at $66.71 per ton. The Board of Works accepted E&B Paving as the lowest conforming bidder and the paperwork and specifications will be reviewed by Street Superintendent Jeff Borg and City Attorney David Matsey.

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Community Services of Starke County Recognizes Volunteer of the Year

Ober Arbor Gleaners Club was presented with the Volunteer of the Year award by Community Services of Starke County.
Ober Arbor Gleaners Club was presented with the Volunteer of the Year award by Community Services of Starke County.

Community Services of Starke County held its volunteer luncheon yesterday afternoon, recognizing more than 100 volunteers and 50 agencies for their many hours of hard work and their overwhelming contributions to the agency.

One organization in particular was recognized for going above and beyond with their assistance to Community Services. Ober Arbor Gleaners Club received the Volunteer of the Year award, having donated to the food pantry, helped pay for the air conditioner at Community Services, assisted at Golden Living Nursing Home and the Humane Society, Love INC, and countless individuals.

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Knox Community School Board Spotlights Wilson Reading System

  
 
The Knox Community School Board highlighted the efforts of the students in the Wilson Reading System and the program’s instructor, Kyle McCann.

He helps second, third and fourth grade students who struggle with reading and reading comprehension, sounds and word structure. The program helps students who have difficulty in reading fluency, spelling and students who have not shown growth in NWEA and ISTEP testing.

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O-D School Board Recognizes Retiring Teachers

Oregon-Davis Jr./Sr. High School
Oregon-Davis Jr./Sr. High School
The Oregon-Davis School Board honored several retiring staff members at their meeting this week.

Bonnie Guse was honored for her 40 years of service to the Oregon-Davis Corporation. She was a 1969 graduate of Oregon-Davis and later graduated from Indiana Central in 1973. From there, she began her teaching career at O-D.

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NJ-SP School Corporation to Participate in USDA Summer Food Program

 
 
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will be providing meals to all children up to the age of 18 for free this summer.

The USDA Summer Food Service Program will also offer free meals to any adult enrolled in a state approved educational program for the mentally or physically disabled. All meals will be the same and there will be no discrimination during the course of the meal service.

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State Police Caution Against Disaster Scammers

  
 

If you feel compelled to donate to the victims of the deadly Oklahoma tornadoes, make sure you know where your money is going. That advice comes from the Indiana State Police, who warn that scammers will inevitably try to take advantage of people’s generosity for personal gain. Citizens are cautioned to be skeptical of those going from door-to-door or making telephone calls to residents claiming to be be collecting funds for tornado relief.

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ISP Offers Tips for Memorial Day Travelers

 
 

Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of the summer travel season and many Hoosiers are gearing up to take their family out for a pleasant summer vacation. However, there are some situations that can easily ruin a summer getaway, and the Indiana State Police are offering several tips to keep in mind when traveling.

First, avoid carrying large amounts of cash; carry only enough to pay for cabs, shuttle services, and other necessities. Credit and debit cards should not be left lying out where someone can see the number, and keep a copy of the credit card company’s number in a separate place so you can report the card stolen if it goes missing.

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National Safe Boating Week Urges Boaters to Wear Life Jackets

 
 

This week is National Safe Boating Week, and throughout the boating season, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the National Safe Boating Council remind boaters to strap on those life jackets and be alert and ware while out on the water. Approximately 700 people drown in the United States each year from recreational boating accidents, the vast majority of which could have been spared their fate by simply wearing a life jacket.

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Plymouth Firefighters Battle Blaze at Dentist’s Lakefront Home

 
 

Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire on Pretty Lake Road in Marshall County this morning. Dispatchers with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office say they were called to a home at 16598 Pretty Lake Road. A check of property tax records confirms the home belongs to Dr. Jeffrey Starr, who is a dentist in Plymouth. The property carries an assessed value of $602,000. The state fire marshal’s office has been contacted, and an investigator will be in Marshall County tomorrow.

 

State Rep. Gutwein Explains State CAGIT Concerns in Pulaski County

State Representative Douglas Gutwein explains the confusion regarding the CAGIT tax to the council and commissioners.
State Representative Douglas Gutwein explains the confusion regarding the CAGIT tax to the council and commissioners.

State Representative Douglas Gutwein visited Pulaski County this week to speak to the county commissioners and council during a joint session held Monday night regarding a revenue bill vetoed by Governor Mike Pence that could affect the county’s CAGIT moneys. Gutwein explained that a clerical error at the state level could force the county to pay taxpayers back millions of dollars that had been collected by the County Adjusted Gross Income Tax – money that had originally been collected to cover the cost of the jail – because the state claims that the county overcharged its taxpayers. The county still owes roughly $5 million on the jail facility.

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Property Owners Will Repay City of Plymouth for Meth Lab Clean-Up

  
 
A dispute over a land contract and who has to pay for meth clean-up on the property has forced the city of Plymouth to take action.

Plymouth Building Commissioner Keith Hammonds said this is the first instance in which the city has given notice to a land owner to clean up a dwelling due to a meth lab. The property in question is on West Washington Street in Plymouth. The property was sold under a land contract and the city notified those involved that clean-up has to occur.

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