Meth Lab Explosion in Plymouth Injures Two
Two residents were injured after a meth lab explosion in Plymouth early Sunday morning.
According to the Plymouth Police Department, Plymouth Police and Fire were dispatched to 707 Pearl Street in Plymouth at 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, March 13th in reference to an explosion. A search warrant was executed at the residence where remains of a meth lab were located. Police learned that Dawn Brauneker was dumped at the Plymouth Emergency Room and was severely burned. A second victim, Glenn Linderman, was located later that morning. Both victims were taken to the Fort Wayne Burn Unit.
A suspect in the incident, Scott Davis, was taken into custody and has a preliminary charge of Manufacturing Methamphetamine.
Prepare for Severe Weather Preparedness Week this Week
This week is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Spring is approaching and the weather around this time of year is volatile. Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods have known to occur this time of year and this week is set aside to test emergency equipment and urge people to follow emergency guidelines when it comes to severe weather.
Move Clocks Ahead One Hour Saturday Night before Bedtime
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13th, which means everyone will move their clocks ahead one hour. Clocks may be moved at bedtime Saturday night or at 2:00 a.m. prevailing time Sunday morning.
The purpose of Daylight Saving Time is to extend daylight by an hour in the afternoons during spring, summer and much of the fall. While Indiana observes Daylight Saving Time, the state remains divided in telling time. 80 of the 92 counties use Eastern Time while the other 12 use Central Time. Arizona and Hawaii use Standard Time year round.
Week in Review for March 7th-11th, 2011
Here is just some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:
Andrew Glover of Knox was arrested Saturday, March 5th after police were called to his residence in reference to a domestic violence incident. Glover engaged in a standoff with police and was eventually taken into custody by a SWAT team. He has preliminary charges of Criminal Confinement, Domestic Battery in the Presence of a Minor Child with a Prior, Intimidation, Battery and Resisting Law Enforcement.
Knox Community School Board President Harold Welter says that traditional public schools and charter schools are not yet on a level playing field and when that gets ironed out, he doesn’t see a problem with the competition between the two. The says the Knox staff is full of competitors and will do what they can to draw students to their particular class. He also said that the Knox Federation of Teachers and the School Board have always had positive collective bargaining sessions when it comes to discussing salaries and benefits.
Forensic Fluids Laboratories in Kalamazoo, Michigan was contracted by the Starke County Commissioners to conduct oral fluid drug tests on new County employees and 10 percent of current employees.
Lisa Owens, who was convicted of shooting her husband Jeff in the shower in their home in Knox, was featured on the “Breaking Down the Bars” program on the Oprah Winfrey Network Tuesday night.
Starke County Sheriff Oscar Cowen informed the Starke County Commissioners that the furnace and air conditioning unit is going out at the Starke County Jail, the roof needs replaced and a water pipe leak caused damage to the lower floor of the Jail where the Prosecutor’s Office is located.
23 people charged with Attending an Animal Fight Contest plead Guilty in Knox City Court Monday evening. 7 others who charged with the same charge plead not guilty. 31 other defendants appeared before Judge Charles Hasnerl Wednesday afternoon.
Adam Lolmaugh of Plymouth was arrested on a charge of burglary after he allegedly confessed to police that he was involved in the act of burglary at People’s Drug Store on February 16th.
Starke County Courthouse Custodian, Carl Goodrich, says the Courthouse elevator will soon be in the state of repair. The hydraulic system has failed and other repairs will need to be done to bring the elevator up to code.
The British Broadcasting Corporation visited Knox this week to do a story about time zones. They visited the WKVI studios to film how broadcasting to listeners in two time zones often causes confusion.
Starke County’s Unemployment Figure Rises
Starke County’s unemployment figures are up again. The January figure shows Starke County’s rate at 12.1%, the eighth highest in the state. Starke County’s rate was 11.3% in December meaning that we jumped .8% in a month.
Plymouth Man Arrested on Burglary Charges
A suspect in a burglary at People’s Drug Store in Plymouth has been apprehended.
Plymouth Police Department officers report that Adam Lolmaugh, 32, of Plymouth, was arrested Wednesday after police received information that he was the one responsible for the burglary. The incident happened on February 16th.
Lolmaugh was at his home when police took him into custody. Police interviewed Lolmaugh and he confessed to the burglary. He was then booked in the Marshall County Jail on one count of Burglary.
Indiana Democrats Remain in Illnois
Saying they’re not being “spoiled sports” the Indiana House Democrats are still in Urbana, Illinois asking their Republican counterparts to negotiate on some of the bills they feel strongly about. 17th District State Representative Nancy Dembowski (D-Knox) said yesterday that by staying away, the Democrats hope to slow the process down and to give the public a chance to look into some of these bills. Dembowski said she didn’t think the Republicans ran on some of the agenda items they are trying to pass.
Ancilla to Host Book Signing for Rev. Dr. Sam Boys
Ancilla College will host a book signing on Monday, March 14th with author Dr. Rev. Sam Boys, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Ancilla.
The signing – held in Room 231 at 6:00 p.m. EST – will promote the release of his book, entitled “An Ancient Sound for the Present Moment” and is a free event open to the public.
The book explores the health benefits of breath and sound and how playing the didgeridoo can help clear the mind and relax the body.
Boys will also share methods of relaxation with those in attendance, including the use of breathing techniques to help relieve stress and facilitate wellness.
Plymouth Police Arrest Two at Wal-Mart in Separate Incidents
Two individuals were arrested last week at Wal-Mart in Plymouth.
On Friday, March 4th, Plymouth Police officers were called to Wal-Mart to remove a trespasser. Wal-Mart workers reported that 27-year-old Donielle Good of Plymouth had a no trespass order. Police confirmed this order and Donielle was arrested and taken to the Marshall County Jail on a preliminary charge of Trespassing.
Sectional Champion Blue Jays
- Dustin Knapp
The North Judson Blue Jays won the school’s 20th Sectional Championship in boys’ basketball. The Jays defeated Hebron, Culver, and Winamac to move on to Regional competition.
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
The second greatest jump in regular gasoline at the pump has occurred the last two weeks. The jump has been 33 cents a gallon.
“The oil companies are not the culprit, they are the beneficiary,” said Don Good of the Good Oil company in Winamac. “They benefit from all this and I don’t think that you’ll find the oil executives sitting around the table crying over $100, $130 crude because they will just make a lot of money off of it. They aren’t the ones driving that market, but they’re more than happy to ride along.”
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 13th
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 13th, which means everyone will move their clocks ahead one hour. Clocks may be moved at bedtime Saturday night or at 2:00 a.m. prevailing time Sunday morning.
The purpose of Daylight Saving Time is to extend daylight by an hour in the afternoons during spring, summer and much of the fall. While Indiana observes Daylight Saving Time, the state remains divided in telling time. 80 of the 92 counties use Eastern Time while the other 12 use Central Time. Arizona and Hawaii use Standard Time year round.
