LaPorte Man Arrested on Domestic Battery Charges
Van Stolen After Man Brings Woman Home From Party
South Bend Woman Arrested in Plymouth Burglary
A woman was arrested on Friday, June 14 after police found she allegedly stole coins from a Plymouth residence.
A burglary was reported by the homeowner in the 300 block of North Plum Street on Monday, June 10 where a large amount of coins had been taken from the home.
LaPorte Man Arrested After Calling And Yelling Threats
Test Scores Show Growth in Knox Elementary, Middle Schools
The NWEA scores showed gains at the Knox Community Elementary School and at the Knox Middle School.
Elementary Principal Glenn Barnes showed the board the statistics from the reading and math tests from the beginning of the year through the May test. Students in 4th grade showed the slowest scores in growth and Barnes assured the Knox Community School Board that the staff will target areas to help students improve the scores.
Hoosiers Support Immigration Reform, Study Says
About 100 immigration reform supporters took to the streets in Indianapolis as they marched from the Statehouse to Monument Circle, urging lawmakers to back legislation allowing undocumented immigrants in the United States to seek citizenship. A new poll shows that 69 percent of Hoosiers support the immigration reform package that had been drafted by the “Gang of Eight” in the Senate.
Vertical Borings to Be Installed in Starke County Landfill
Berg Continues Work on Establishing Monterey Christian School
Marshall County Commissioners Have Full Agenda
One of those items is an ordinance amendment concerning part-time hours in the personnel policy. The change reflects action taken to avoid running part-time workers logging more than 30 hours a week on a regular basis thus being eligible for insurance benefits as laid out in the Affordable Care Act.
Movie to be Filmed in Culver This Summer
According to an article by Jeff Kenney with the Culver Citizen, the movie plot involves children by the name of Savage who befriend two outsiders. They go on a mission to find hidden treasure somewhere in the town of Culver. Their quest is interrupted by bullies who are looking for the same treasure. Who will be the winner in this adventure?
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Look at Affordable Care Act Requirements
The board also discussed the Affordable Care Act.
Candidates Named for 4-H Achievement Royalty
Eight candidates have qualified for the Pulaski County Achievement Royalty. The program will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 3 p.m. ET at the Entertainment Stage. Dustin Dahn, Brooke Daugherty, Brandon Dickson, Kohl Hoover, Eric Newman, David Putt, Kaitlyn Rumsey, and Walker Wank.
The Achievement Royalty candidates in Starke County include Rachel Lenig, Taylor Kemble, Kamie Salkeld, Katie Back, Kayla Bailey, Katelyn Surfus, Kayla Grossman, Natalie Radtke, and Erica Pick. Royalty will be selected on Monday, July 15 around 6:15 p.m.
NASCAR Drivers Stir up Dirt at Plymouth Speedway
The regular season drivers left the NASCAR drivers in the dust in the Modified feature at Plymouth Speedway Saturday night.
Modifieds point leader, Frank Marshall, found the start/finish line first while Adam Williams and Tommy Beezley II rounded out the top three on top of the podium.
NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, David Reutimann, Justin Allgaier, David Stremme and Ken Schrader put on a good show and the fans were excited to see them race. Allgaier experienced equipment issues toward the end of the 30-lap feature as a result of a bounce off the front straightaway wall earlier in the race. Schrader missed the feature due to mechanical issues while running hot laps and Wallace, Stremme and Reutimann finished fifth, sixth and seventh.
Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for Home
ISBH Inspector to Visit Bass Lake Campground
An inspector from the Indiana State Board of Health will soon be visiting the Bass Lake Beach and Campground, according to Starke County Sanitarian Chris Dalton. Dalton told the county commissioners this week that he had inspected the beach not too long ago and noticed a few minor problems, such as weeds growing near the beach, bathrooms suffering from structural issues, rusty water, and other issues. He said he had been out to the business in the past to deal with complaints of garbage laying around and unsanitary bathrooms, but the owners have been good at fixing up what Dalton points out.
One Broken Tornado Siren Fixed in Plymouth
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery explained that the siren at the Plymouth/Goshen Trail in Centennial Park has been fixed, but the one out at Plymouth Speedway is still in need of repair.
The Plymouth Fire Department had conducted routine tests earlier this week and worked quickly to repair the siren in the park, but a bigger issue is plaguing the siren at Plymouth Speedway.
The signal to start the siren is triggered at the Marshall County Dispatch Center.
Flooding in Pulaski County Not as Harsh as Predicted
Pulaski County Emergency Management Agency Director Larry Hoover said the National Weather Service has lowered expectations of flooding of the Tippecanoe River in the Ora and Winamac areas. Moderate flooding is forecast in Ora, but the river will not crest as high as predicted.
Check with Building Departments Before Hiring a Contractor
Pulaski County Zoning Administrator Dave Dare made a public announcement Friday reminding residents to check up on any contractors offering to do work on properties in the county. Because of the severe storms that tore through the area recently, many contractors have started to appear throughout the community, and Dare reminded residents that all contractors must be registered to perform work in the county.
Gilsinger Implement to Host 2013 Drive Green Challenge
Gilsinger Implement in Mishawaka will soon be hosting the 2013 Drive Green Challenge event and is inviting anyone interested in the latest utility tractors, lawn and garden equipment, loaders and other
equipment from John Deere to stop by the business on Friday, June 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
