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The Marshall County Commissioners will meet this morning at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Marshall County Sheriff Tom Chamberlin will present a proposal to the commissioners for the purpose of purchasing patrol vehicles for next year. Court Services Director Ward Byers will be before the board to discuss a contract with Heather Green.

Representatives Needed for Two Boards in the City of Knox

The end of the year is coming and it’s a time when officials start to look at their appointments for the next year. City of Knox officials are looking for representatives to serve on two boards.

Two representatives are needed to serve on the Knox Planning Commission for a four-year term. One representative is needed to serve on the Knox Park Board.

If you are interested in filling either of these obligations, you may call the Knox Mayor’s Office at (574) 772-4553. You must live within the incorporated limits of the city of Knox. The positions are compensated.

Pulaski Council Approves Transfers for Two Departments

The Pulaski County Council last week approved two transfers requests to help balance books for two departments. Charlene Spence with the Pulaski County Home told the council that she needed to transfer $500 into the petty cash fund from two separate funds due to confusion regarding the purpose of the petty cash account.

O-D School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Superintendent’s Contract

The Oregon-Davis School Board will meet at 6:15 p.m. CT tonight to hold a public hearing before their regularly scheduled meeting for the purpose of public discussion of the superintendent’s contract.

The school board members will hear your opinions on the proposed contract of employment for the Superintendent of Schools. Your input will be taken into consideration when the board discusses the contract for approval during an open board meeting on Monday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Acquisition of Bus Bids

The Eastern Pulaski School Board will be obtaining bus bids and Superintendent Dan Foster said the corporation will be doing that process online.

“The Service Center now has a way to do it that’s been approved by the State Board of Accounts,” explained Foster. “Basically, it’s an online way to receive your bus bids. You’re going to receive bids from the same two or three companies that would have normally would have submitted to you anyway. It’s just going to save our folks in the office a little bit of time.”

This takes the place of the old format of listing specifications and sending it to a newspaper and receiving bids within a certain amount of time.

Once bids have been received, the board will approve a recommended bid.

Oregon-Davis Prepares to Add Additional School Resource Officers

Hamlet Town Marshall Frank Lonigro and Patrolman Kyle Hines will soon be taking on extra responsibilities when they aren’t on the town’s payroll. Starting in January they will be school resource officers at Oregon-Davis Elementary. Interim Superintendent Greg Briles says some of the funds from the $30,000 Secured School Safety Grant the corporation received pay their salaries.

Nov. 17-23 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week

While we’ve already experienced snow this season, this week is Winter Weather Preparedness Week.

Indiana Department of Transportation officials want you to be safe on the roads and they’re going to do their best in keeping you safe on the roads. Their top priority is snow and ice removal of state highways and workers use all available resources to keep roads open.

Kid’s Closet Ministry Awarded $2000 Grant for Coats

A local organization is looking to keep kids warm this winter, and to help in that endeavor, the Northern Indiana Community Foundation awarded Kid’s Closet Ministry $2000 to be used to purchase coats for children. Linda Lewandowski with Kid’s Closet Ministry explained the grant will allow them to purchase up to 100 coats to be distributed to kids throughout Starke County.

IRS Reports New Charity Scam in Wake of Typhoon Haiyan

A new scam has been reported by the Internal Revenue Service in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan that devastated the Philippines on Nov. 8. A press release from the IRS said that following major disasters, it is common for scam artists to impersonate charities to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Such fraudulent schemes may involve contact by telephone, social media, email or in-person solicitations.

Woman Revived After Life-Threatening Heroin Overdose

The presence of heroin in the area has resulted in a near-death experience for a LaPorte woman, as LaPorte police responded to a home in the 100 block of Stanton Street on Thursday for a possible drug overdose. Inside the home, police found a 30 year-old woman in the bathroom, lying against the tub, unconscious and turning blue. EMS arrived and were able to revive the woman.

Friends of the woman told police she had used heroin earlier and that they found her lying unconscious in the bathroom. They then called EMS and another friend.

The woman confirmed to EMS personnel that she had used heroin that night. She refused further medical treatment at the scene.

Man Wanted in Marshall County Arrested in LaPorte

A man who was wanted by Marshall County police was arrested in LaPorte as the result of an investigation into a report of a domestic disturbance. According to the report, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 4:52 p.m. police responded to a home in the 400 block of Brighton Street to investigate the complaint.

Beer Burglar Sought by LaPorte Police

A desperate man in need of liquid motivation reportedly stole a case of beer from the LaPorte Pantry after his SNAP card was denied for the purchase – not surprising, since SNAP benefits are not eligible to be used to purchase alcohol. According to the report, on Thursday, Nov. 14, at approximately 4:03 p.m., police responded to the store for the theft that had just occurred.

House Fire Remains Under Investigation in LaPorte

LaPorte fire officials are investigating a house fire at 206 Washington St.

The fire occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Police and firefighters responded to the scene where a vacant home was found to be fully engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported at the scene and the fire remains under investigation.

If you know anything about this incident, or have any criminal or suspicious activity to report, call the LaPorte City Police Department at (219) 362-9446. You may also submit an anonymous crime tip online at www.lpcitypd.com.

Knox City Street Department Receives Grant

The Knox City Council learned this week that the city will be receiving new railroad signs and equipment.

Street Department Superintendent Jeff Borg applied for a grant for the signs in the amount of $2,681.20. Most of the signs are outdated and have lost their luster.

With this grant, the city will receive all new highly reflective signs that alert drivers of a railroad crossing. The grant will cover all new signs and poles for installation.

Pulaski Council Approves Transfer for Bridge 268

One bridge undergoing some work in Pulaski County will soon be complete, according to Highway Superintendent Mark Fox. Fox approached the county council this week to request a $10,462.68 transfer from the bridge repair fund to the fund specifically for bridge 268, and explained that more partial-depth patch work needed done than had been expected.

The county commissioners awarded a bid for the bridge’s inspection to JCI Bridge Group out of LaPorte, authorizing the company to inspect the bridge and shoreline to ensure there is no runoff or loose dirt that could develop problems. The original bid was in the amount of $176,527.32, and this additional expense was not foreseen.

Fox also informed the council that the decks are now on the bridge and the company is working on expansion joints and guardrails.

Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Sound System Replacement

The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved a motion to replace the sound system in the middle school gym.

Superintendent Dan Foster stressed that the system has been very useful for the facility but it’s outdated.

“Dave DeLorenzo and the maintenance staff have had a lot of trouble with the sound system and it’s just an old system that needs some updating. We’re going to have that replaced,” explained Foster.

The system will be replaced in the next few months.

Knox Elementary School Students Participate in Carnival