Superintendent Charles Mellon that most will see a decrease in fees since last year, but middle school students in grades 6–8 will see a new fee at the beginning of the school year.
Winamac Fireworks Show in Need of Community Support
Pulaski, Starke Agencies Offer Free Devices for Low Vision Residents
Pulaski and Starke residents over the age of 55 who suffer from low vision and would like to receive assistive devices are encouraged to contact Pulaski County Human Services or Community Services of Starke County to receive free assistive devices. Jackie Frain, director of Pulaski County Human Services, told WKVI that they are offering a program for those with low vision to provide them with the devices, assisting them in staying independent in their homes.
“This is a very special opportunity for up to 20 individuals who are 55 or older by June 28 to participate in a minor assessment, mostly demographic information, and to receive an assistive device to help them stay independent in their home, such as magnifying glasses that are appropriate for their need or check-writers or talking alarm clocks – things that can just help them stay in their homes,” said Frain.
Connie Miller Sentenced in St. Joseph County Court
After a clarification of how the proper sentence should read, Special Judge Jerome Frese accepted the plea agreement put forth by Special Prosecutor Michael Krebes and Defense Attorney Todd Wallsmith.
Monticello Man Sentenced in Federal Court
Myers has a prior felony conviction of Theft, prompting police to arrest him on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. This case was the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and was prosecuted by Assistant US Attorney Dean Lanter.
Criminal Mischief and Recklessness Lands Plymouth Man in Jail
The victim, who resides in the 500 block of E. Pennsylvania Ave. in Plymouth, told police that on Sunday, June 2 he reportedly saw Tyler Yeazel cut his vehicle’s tires. The victim said that Yeazel pointed a handgun at the victim before running away.
Three Arrested for Theft of Garden Tractor in LaPorte
Officers arrived at the scene shortly after but did not find the suspects in the area, so they traveled to a local recycling business to find out if the suspects had taken the tractor there to find its value. A company employee informed police that three men had just pushed a garden tractor into their lot with a vehicle before pushing it onto the weigh scale by hand.
Two Arrested on Narcotics Charges
The driver, Glenn Linderman, was pulled over near the intersection of Glenn Overmyer Drive and State Road 17 for multiple traffic infractions. Linderman was reportedly found to be operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
Winamac Town Park to Remain Closed This Weekend
Marshall County Red Cross Searching for New Location
Copper Wire Stolen from NIPSCO Truck in LaPorte; Investigation Underway
Police are encouraging anyone with information regarding this crime or any other suspicious activity to contact the LaPorte Police Department at (219) 362-9446, or visit www.lpcitypd.com to submit a tip. You can remain anonymous while providing this vital information, doing your part to make the community safer. Please be as specific as you can and provide as many details as possible about the activity you are reporting.
REMC Replaces North Judson Utility Pole
Former North Judson Clerk Treasurer Sentenced on Theft Charges
Former North Judson Clerk Treasurer Connie Miller will serve a year on home detention and five years on probation as punishment for stealing $74,000 from the town between January of 2010 and December of 2011. She pleaded guilty to three of the 10 felony counts filed against her during a hearing this morning in South Bend. Special Judge Jerome Frese also ordered Miller to pay more than $52,000 in restitution. A civil suit has also been filed against Miller in an attempt to recover some of the money.
Connie Miller’s Case to be Heard in St. Joseph County Court Today
In a previous court setting, Special Judge Jerome Frese rejected the plea agreement and asked for Special Prosecutor Michael Krebes and Defense Attorney Todd Wallsmith to come back with an amended plea agreement that reflects a change in length of sentence. Miller had pleaded guilty to three counts of Theft as Class D felonies.
U.S. 30 to Close for Railroad Crossing Repairs
Two Bridge Replacements Soon to Begin in Starke County
The Starke County commissioners this week received an update on two construction projects that will soon begin in the county to replace two bridges, one near Koontz Lake and the other on U.S. 35. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the commissioners that a pre-construction meeting was held on Tuesday to discuss the schedule for Bridge 43 near Koontz Lake, but because they are currently waiting on an environmental permit to clear, the schedule is not yet concrete.
Once the permit has cleared, Ritzler explained, the schedule can be set and construction can begin within two or three weeks after obtaining the permit.
Interim Superintendent Named at South Central Schools
The school board met in regular session Wednesday night when Daniel Geise was named as the superintendent on an interim basis. The board will plan a formal search in the future.
Commissioners Make Decision Concerning RR Crossing Stop Signs
Haeck explained that INDOT was interested in the county’s opinion regarding the stop signs along the railroad track that spans from Argos to Walkerton. INDOT wanted to know if the county wanted to amend those signs from stop signs to a yield sign or remove them. Haeck told the commissioners that his department reviewed all of the stop signs and asked the commissioners what to do.
Kindergarten Camp in Progress at KCES
Early education is important to a child’s development and the Knox Community School Corporation is currently conducting a kindergarten camp for children who have not had any prior education experience. Eighteen students are enrolled in the camp that runs through the end of June.
The school corporation has partnered with IU Health Starke Hospital and United Way to present this unique opportunity to low-income and under-served children so they can get caught up with the skills recommended before they enter kindergarten.
Knox Middle School Student Honored at School Board Meeting
“Sophie came back from the Northern State Conference meet and I found out that she ran the fastest time in the history of the Northern State Conference in the 400-meter and she also missed the 200-meter dash by two-tenths of a second,” explained Miller. “She scored more points than another athlete in the Northern State Conference meet this year. It’s a great accomplishment for an eighth grader at Knox Middle School.”
The board commended Sophie on her accomplishment and told her that she has raised the bar for other students.
Sophie attended the meeting along with her parents, Travis and Amie Flora, her sister Josie Flora and her grandmother Kathy Norem.
