New Generator to be Installed Soon at Pulaski County Health Department

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A generator will soon be installed for use by the Pulaski County Health Department.

The Pulaski County Council members approved an additional appropriation for the purchase in the amount of $3,500 in a prior meeting. It was advertised and approved again on Monday night.

Terri Hansen from the health department approached the council members on Monday where she reported that the generator still hasn’t been installed. The generator has been delivered but it’s in storage at the moment until it can be professionally installed. She expressed her frustration in the delay of the project.

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Two Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court

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A man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Wednesday on two charges after a battery incident in North Judson on March 15.

Michael Hanley, Jr., 30, of North Judson pleaded guilty in a plea agreement with the state in September to a charge of criminal confinement as a Class C felony and residential entry as a Class D felony. He admitted in open court to entering the home of a North Judson man without consent and blocking the door so he couldn’t leave while a co-defendant allegedly battered the victim. The co-defendant’s case is still pending a resolution as he participates in drug rehab.

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Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Drill Set for Today

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A drill is scheduled for today at 10:16 a.m. ET as part of the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut for earthquake preparedness.

According to Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery, Indiana is one of 11 states with 478,000 individuals and business professionals statewide participating in earthquake drills. Scientists estimate that there is a 25-40 percent probability of a damaging earthquake occurring in the central part of the nation within a 50-year window of time.

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Grant Application Approved for Training Exercise

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Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery will be receiving a $8,485.29 grant as the county council this week approved his request to apply for the grant.

The initial purpose of Indiana Department of Homeland Security reimbursable grant was to purchase recording equipment for the Emergency Operations Center, but Avery told WKVI News that the equipment is not on the approved list for the grant.

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Knox Schools Participating in “Celebrate My Drive” Safety Awareness Contest

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Celebrate My Drive The Knox Community School Corporation is in the running to win cash prizes and a concert by The Band Perry. The school is taking part in the Celebrate My Drive safety campaign. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) sponsor Carrie Stone encourages community members to visit http://www.celebratemydrive.com/home and make a commitment to staying safe behind the wheel. Continue reading →

County Home Board President to Fight Closure

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Pleasant View Rest Home
Pleasant View Rest Home

The president of the Pleasant View Rest Home Board is going to fight to keep the county home in Pulaski County operational.

The Pulaski County Council members voted 3-2 on Monday night to cut out funding for the county home from the 2015 budget. The complete budget was then approved with that approved exemption.

Bob White said he hopes to meet with county officials to reverse this decision.

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Knox City Council Discusses Community Center Use for Community Meals

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Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center
Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center

The Knox City Council members discussed the use of the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center for free community meals to be prepared and served by church members without paying the rental fee.

Deb McIntire proposed the idea where she explained that it is her goal to get members from eight churches on board to prepare the meals at home and to serve them at the community center. Volunteers will be setting up the room, serving food for a couple of hours and then clean the room used.

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Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Launches Strategic Plan

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MCEDCA long range strategic plan focused on economic growth was launched this week by officials from the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation.

This is the first formal county plan of this kind to be implemented by the organization and its partnering agencies.

Four specific programs are highlighted in the plan: Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR), business attraction, entrepreneurial hub, and a workforce development program.

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Walorski Visits American Oak Preserving Company on Home Grown Business Tour

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American Oak President and Chairman of the Board Charles Vorm and U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski
American Oak President and Chairman of the Board Charles Vorm and U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski’s “Home Grown Business Tour” brought her to American Oak Preserving Company in North Judson yesterday. President and Chairman of the Board Charles Vorm represents the third generation to run the company since his grandfather founded it in 1916. His three daughters assist in the day-to-day operations of the business. Walorski says it’s important for members of Congress to listen to successful business owners in their districts. Continue reading →

Marshall County Council Approves Appropriation for Metronet Project

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The Marshall County Council members discussed an additional appropriation for the Metronet project Monday morning.

The amount was for $250,000 out of the Rainy Day Fund which is the amount St. Joseph County is expected to pay for the project.

Auditor Penny Lukenbill explained that Trinity Health sent in $125,000 for their portion of the cost in August which was appropriated last month. The county is anticipating St. Joseph County’s portion of $250,000 this week. Lukenbill stated that she wants to be prepared for when that happens.

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Court Appointed Special Advocates Take Oath of Office

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CASA 1Starke County has three new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers to shepherd abused and neglected children through the legal system. Circuit Judge Kim Hall administered oaths of office to Eddie Fields, Lori Reading and Patti Scaggs Tuesday in his courtroom. They each completed 30 hours of training as part of the program. CASA volunteers act in the best interest of children who end up in state custody and share information with the judge and attorneys about whether the youngsters should be returned to their parents, remain in foster care or be placed for adoption. Judge Hall says the CASA plays a critical role in the process. Continue reading →

Three Injured in LaPorte Accident

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The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department investigated a two vehicle accident on Johnson Road at the Indiana Toll Road on Tuesday morning.

Deputies were called to the scene at 8:29 a.m. CT where a 31-year-old driver from LaPorte was stopped at the stop sign, entered the intersection and was struck by a pickup truck. The pickup hit the driver’s side of the car, according to police. The driver and her children were transported to IU Health LaPorte Hospital. One child was subsequently airlifted to South Bend Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injures.

Johnson Road between County Road 400 West and County 500 West was closed for two hours while officers reconstructed the accident scene as part of their investigation.

The driver was cited for failure to yield the right of way.

INDOT Schedules Storm Water Open House in LaPorte

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INDOT officials are hosting an open house tomorrow in LaPorte to share information about their statewide storm water program. It supports state and federal storm water rules. INDOT is seeking input and feedback. Informational materials will be available and will also be posted on INDOT’s Ecology & Waterway Permitting web page at http://www.in.gov/indot/2892.htm. The open house starts at 4 p.m. CDT at the INDOT LaPorte District office at 315 Boyd Blvd. It’s one of six statewide meetings on the issue.

Keselowski, Stewart Penalized

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Two NASCAR drivers have been penalized with heavy fines and probation in post-race actions after the conclusion of the race Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Behavioral penalties were issued where Brad Keselowski was fined $50,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Nov. 12. Tony Stewart was fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation for the same duration.

According to NASCAR officials, the pair violated two sections in the 2014 rule book: actions detrimental to stock car racing and a behavioral penalty that involved post-race incidents.

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Starke County Absentee Voting Schedule

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EARLY IN-OFFICE ABSENTEE VOTING SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 GENERAL ELECTION

PHOTO “ID” REQUIRED
EARLY–ABSENTEE VOTE—-ELECTION OFFICE— COURTHOUSE 2ND FLOOR

8:00 A.M. TO NOON AND 1:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 TO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014
SATURDAY ,OCTOBER 25, 2014 AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2014

5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. (EVENINGS)

TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 21, AND OCTOBER 28, 2014; THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 23, AND OCTOBER 30, 2014

8:00 A.M. TO 12 NOON

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014

ELECTION DAY—-TUESDAY, NOV. 4, 2014
POLLS OPEN 6:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

TRAVEL BOARD

THURSDAY, OCT. 23, THRU FRIDAY, OCT. 31, 2014, 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
MONDAY, NOV.3, 2014; 8:00 A.M. TO NOON
ALL TRAVEL BOARD TIMES ARE BY APPOINTMENT. “ID” NOT NEEDED.
574-772-9160

TRAINING SESSIONS FOR POLL WORKERS

TUESDAY,OCT. 21, FROM 6 P.M.TO 8:30 P.M. FOR INSPECTORS & JUDGES. TUESDAY, OCT 28, FROM 6 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. FOR CLERKS AND SHERIFFS
THURSDAY, OCT. 30 FROM 6 PM TO 8:30 PM, FOR ALL POSITIONS
SATURDAY, NOV, 1, 2014 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. FOR ALL POSITIONS
ALL SESSIONS AT THE COURTHOUSE, 3RD FLOOR.

VOTING MACHINES AND POLL BOOKS: PICK-UP AFTER SESSIONS ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AND MONDAY. ABSENTEE LISTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON MONDAY, NOV. 3, 2014 AFTER 2:00 P.M.

County Home Eliminated from 2015 Pulaski County Budget

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Pleasant View Rest Home
Pleasant View Rest Home

The residents at the Pleasant View Rest Home are going to have to find another place to live.

The Pulaski County Council last night approved a motion to remove funding for the county home from the 2015 budget.

The issue of bills not being collected and the high amount of money it will take to keep the building functional and up to code were the main reasons for the decision. County Council President Jay Sullivan said that he will notify county home board president Bob White of the status change and to set things in motion to get the residents a new place of residency.

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Oregon-Davis Schools Considering Active Shooter App

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O-D school resource officers Kyle Hinds and Frank Lonigro discuss the School Guard app and program with marketing consultant Tim Guy.
O-D school resource officers Kyle Hinds and Frank Lonigro discuss the School Guard app and program with marketing consultant Tim Guy.

The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is considering the addition of a smartphone app to quickly notify law enforcement of an active shooter or other emergency. School Guard creates a direct link between teachers, staff and nearby law enforcement officers. The app has a panic button that speed dials 911 and instantly sends an alert directly to nearby law enforcement officers with the companion free Hero 911 app on their phones. Continue reading →