LaPorte Inmate Served Arrest Warrant
LaPorte City PD to Participate in Upcoming Operation Pull Over Blitz 77
West Central School Board Approves Purchase of New Dishwashers
Superintendent Charles Mellon said the appliances served the purpose for the school corporation for quite some time.
“The one at the high school was the original unit so it had been washing dishes since 1969,” said Mellon. “The other one was the original in the elementary school since 1982.”
Christmas Tree to Be Erected at Pulaski Courthouse
IRS Warns Against National Phone Scam
Salvation Army Volunteers to Begin Ringing Bells Thanksgiving Weekend
Pence Proclaims Today Larry Bird Day
Survey Finds Decrease in Injury Rate
La Porte County Woman Fights The Effects Of Diabetes
Originally she went to the hospital’s emergency room with a body wound that would not heal. But to her surprise she was also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. “It was a frightening experience, my blood sugar numbers were off the chart,” Marleece said.
After a 2 week stay in the hospital Marleece was sent home with a strict diet, insulin regimen, and an exercise plan. “I use my walker in my apartment building, and take insulin injections 4 times a day,” she commented. Since being diagnosed with diabetes she watches her seasoning, limits her salt intake, and doesn’t drink caffeinated drinks. “What makes it difficult is that I love to cook, she said with a smile. “I’m active in my church and practice self control, but it’s still a daily chore to keep my diabetes under control.”
Recently Marleece had one of her fingers amputated, and still visits the wound care department regularly. “Good health is a gift you can give yourself, and diabetes can be preventable, she advises. “I enjoy my life, and don’t complain, but it would be so much fuller if I had avoided this disease.”
Thank you Marleece. Type 2 diabetes is produced by genetics, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and eating poorly. Having a normal weight reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 60 to 70%. Of course if you have family members with type 2 diabetes you are susceptible, too. Taking steps to prevent type 2 diabetes is a wise decision.
Starke County Officials Break Ground on New Jail
Plymouth Man Sentenced to 20 Years on Child Molesting Charge
Christopher Detrick, 38, pleaded guilty to the offense on Aug. 30 in Marshall County Superior Court 1, just four days before his trial by jury was to begin. During that hearing, Detrick admitted to molesting a 7-year-old girl. The victim, her mother and her sister were living with Detrick at the time. The acts occurred between February 2011 through March 2012.
Henry F. Schricker Public Library Open; New Wing Opening Dec. 7
Westville Correctional Center Employee Arrested On Warrant
The warrant had been issued as a result of an LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit investigation with the assistance of the Indiana Department of Corrections.
The public is encouraged to report potential drug activity to the LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit by calling (219) 325-9022.
State Police Investigate Battery Incident Involving a Student
An investigation into an alleged battery incident between a LaVille Elementary School bus driver and a student is being conducted by the Bremen Post of the Indiana State Police.
The alleged incident was reported on Oct. 24. The driver reportedly slapped the child shortly before letting him off the bus in the LaVille Elementary School parking lot. The student then immediately reported it to school officials.
School officials have reported the incident to the Indiana Department of Child Services who referred the case to the Indiana State Police who continue to investigate this case.
Blockbuster Shutting Down, Knox Store Not Affected
As part of the process, Blockbuster’s DVD-by-mail service is also shutting down next month.
About 2,800 people who work in Blockbuster’s stores and DVD distribution centers will lose their jobs.
WKVI Named A Finalist for Two Indiana Broadcasters Association Awards
“Every year the association recruits entries, audio projects from stations in cities, towns and markets across the state. This year we’re fortunate enough to be a finalist in the Station of the Year category, and also we’ve been recognized as a finalist in the public affairs program for our Sunday program, Kankakee Valley Viewpoints. It’s on Sunday at noon. We won’t find out until the dinner Saturday night, but we’re looking forward to being there and celebrating in whatever fashion,” Curtis said.
Bremen Convenience Store Sells Winning Powerball Ticket
If you picked up a Powerball ticket for Wednesday night’s drawing at a Marshall County convenience store, you may be a millionaire. Hoosier Lottery officials say a ticket worth $1 million was purchased at the Speedway on West Plymouth Street in Bremen. It matches the first five numbers, but not the Powerball. Those numbers are: 1, 5, 10, 15, 49, and the Powerball is 22.
Boa Shores Issue Raised at Starke Commissioners Meeting
North Judson to Develop Strategic Plan
While there have been no specific details released yet about the upcoming plan development, Henry said the town is getting information from the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission and it’s likely that officials will work with KIRPC to develop the document. However, nothing has been finalized.
Henry also noted that utility crews started Monday on the first fall leaf pickup for the community, and they will continue with that this week until they’ve made their rounds of the town. Henry said the town will likely have another round of leaf pickups after the leaves have finished falling.
