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Legislation Establishing Interstate Mutual Aid Agreements Passes Senate
Senate lawmakers voted 48-0 Tuesday in support of a bill co-authored by State Senator Ed Charbonneau allowing Indiana to call upon and assist emergency response teams in neighboring states.
For example, response teams may need backup when dealing with emergencies like fires or collisions on highways close to state lines. This proposal enables first responders from Indiana to call on or help other responders from neighboring states while clarifying liability and certification issues that may arise when firefighters and police officers begin crossing jurisdictions.
Toll Road Bust Lands California Man in Jail
A routine traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road Friday afternoon led an inquisitive trooper to approximately 100 pounds of marijuana. Indiana State Trooper Ted Bohner stopped a gray Chevrolet Tahoe for following too closely near the Elkhart East exit around 2:30 p.m. on February 4.
Lincoln Township Fire Department in Fish Lake Receives Assistance to Firefighters Grant
U.S. Senator Dick Lugar was notified that eight Indiana Fire Departments will receive grants totaling $1,029,612 for operations and safety and vehicle acquisition. The grants are through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
The Lincoln Township Fire Department in Fish Lake received $54,480 for Operations and Safety.
The Next Weather Hazard? Potholes
A relentless combination of frigid temperatures, snow and ice are already combining to produce significant potholes on Indiana roadways and AAA Hoosier Motor Club wants to help motorists protect themselves and their vehicles.
NIPSCO Customers May Receive Estimated Bills in February
While snow plows opened the main roads last week, no one was assigned to open alleyways and back yards for NIPSCO meter readers and other employees working in the field. NIPSCO officials said last week that same residences may receive estimated energy usage this month.
Week in Review for January 31st-February 4th, 2011
Here is just some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:
Paul Begley, Pastor at the Community Gospel Baptist Church in Knox, is in the internet spotlight over his YouTube video concerning the discovery of the dead cows, birds and fish worldwide.
Knox Mayor Rick Chambers notified the Knox City Council that the TIF Fund has grown to just over $151,000. The money can be used within the TIF District for redevelopment, public improvement projects, training, or making bond payments.
Center Township precincts in Starke County will consolidate for the 2011 Primary Election. Voters in the four precincts will vote at the Knox Community Center.
The Knox City Council will be working on a contract between the Knox-Center Township Fire Department to give Knox the authority to grant protection for Jackson Township.
Judge Charles Hasnerl has announced his campaign for re-election to the Knox City Court in the 2011 Municipal Election. Hasnerl has served as Knox City Court Judge since 1996.
The Maxinkuckee Players have announced that plans for the 2011 summer production will be changed due to construction at the Culver High School Auditorium, the usual venue. The Players 30th Anniversary show has also been canceled.
The new name of the Starke County hospital is getting a positive response from the public. Starke Memorial Hospital’s new name is Indiana University Health-Starke Hospital.
Residents in the Kankakee Valley dug out after 12+ inches of snow fell in a blizzard that swept through a big portion of the United States. States of emergency were declared in 17 counties in Indiana. Starke and Pulaski County Highway Departments struggled to keep roads open. The General Assembly canceled Tuesday’s session and Committees did not meet on Wednesday due to the weather.
Starke United Executive Director, Edie Hall, has tendered her resignation. Her last day at the helm will be March 20th.
And that is just some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week.
Robins Spotted in the Kankakee Valley
If you’re like us, you’re sick of winter weather. But Punxsutawney Phil made us feel better the other day when he didn’t see his shadow on Groundhog Day. That supposedly means that spring is right around the corner.
Ted Hayes has another sign of spring weather.
Indiana House Republicans Reject Effort to Protect Funds for Lakes
The Indiana House Republicans Thursday rejected an effort by State Representative Nancy Dembowski to protect funds earmarked for lakes around the state. Dembowski has 27 lakes in her district and tried to make $2.4 million in funds paid for by boaters to remain dedicated to that purpose.
The Representative objected to the Daniels administration taking the money to shore up the State budget. Following the defeat, Dembowski talked to reporters.
Know Where the Main Water Shut-off Valve is in Your Home in Case of an Emergency
Do you know where to find and how to shut off your home’s main water supply in an emergency? You’ll wish you knew where it was if you ever have a frozen, leaky or burst pipe. Over a quarter of a million families a year have pipe problems.
A three millimeter crack can allow 250 gallons of water per day to escape from your pipes.
If you don’t know where your shut-off valve is, find out today and don’t keep the knowledge a secret. Let every member of the family know in case of an emergency.
I-94 Crash Kills Stevensville Michigan Man
Indiana State Police Troopers investigated a three vehicle crash on I-94 just east of the State Road 249 Portage exit that killed a Michigan man.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Valparaiso man, 37-year-old Greg L. Hills, was westbound in the right lane when he lost control of his vehicle. It came to rest facing south in the right lane. A vehicle driven by Daniel VanDyke, 44, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, was slowing to avoid Hills’ vehicle in the lane when VanDyke was rear-ended by a semi-box trailer. After the collision, VanDyke’s vehicle pushed into the driver’s side of Hills’ vehicle. The semi began to jack-knife, hit the median barrier wall, bounced back and the trailer hit the rear of Hills’ vehicle.
Don Good Analyses Gas Prices
The oil price closed at $91.50 a barrel in Wednesday’s market. That prompted a call to Don Good from the Good Oil Company in Winamac.
“They took a little spike over the unrest in Egypt and the Suez Canal comes through there and that’s a big concern as far as shipping oil out of the Gulf,” reported Don Good. “There’s also a major pipeline that runs through Egypt called the Suez Pipeline and it’s a concern there that it may be impacted if the violence goes that way. I think a bigger concern there is it could destabilize the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia. Their fear is that if it spreads there, that’s where we’ll really have a problem.”
