IU Health Starke Hospital Offers Final Free Affordable Care Act Event
The federal government did grant a reprieve for people who have started an application on the healthcare.gov website but can’t complete it by the March 31 deadline. They will be given an extension, although the amount of time was not specified. In order to qualify, the applicant needs to check the blue box on the healthcare.gov website indicating an attempt to sign up for coverage by the March 31 deadline.
Hamlin is Cleared to Race in Martinsville
Denny Hamlin will race this Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.
Hamlin missed the race on Sunday, March 23 as he was having trouble with his vision and the medical staff would not clear him to race.
According to a press release from Joe Gibbs Racing, Hamlin visited the infield care center at Auto Club Speedway on Saturday night with an eye irritation. The issue worsened the morning of the race and medical officials could not clear him to race.
Two Injured in Marshall County Accident
Two people were injured in a three vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in Marshall County.
Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene in front of Ev and Jayne’s Irish Inn on Michigan Road north of 7B Road in Plymouth at 12:08 p.m. ET. A semi driven by Lavern Sampler of Michigan was traveling south behind a vehicle driven by Summer Scott of Syracuse, Indiana . The semi driver told police that he reportedly did not know the vehicle was turning into the business. The semi rear-ended Scott’s vehicle which was pushed into the path of an SUV driven by Cheryl Kuhn of Plymouth. Kuhn was traveling north on Michigan Road.
Offenders Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Several offenders were sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Tuesday morning.
Starke County Ranks Low in Health Outcomes
The ten counties with the lowest ranking include Delaware, Lawrence, Sullivan, Orange, Jasper, Starke, Crawford, Blackford, Fayette and Scott.
Applications for Federal Funding for Transportation Projects to be Accepted Soon
INDOT was awarded the money in February for local transportation projects to be bid in July 2016. This round of funding is for projects that would be designed, developed and have purchased land according to federal standards prior to bid during the fiscal year beginning July 2017.
South Central Schedules Prospective Student Open House
Attendees are asked to park in the west lot and enter through the cafeteria doors. Contact the school office at 219-767-2266 for additional information.
Five Residences Still Suffering Frozen Pipes in Knox
With the cold temperatures this March, it doesn’t quite feel like spring. That’s especially true for five homes in Knox that still suffer from frozen pipes after the harsh winter, and one resident approached the city council this week asking for some kind of solution to her ice-clogged pipes.
Psi Iota Xi College Scholarship Deadline Approaching
The Knox Chapter of the Psi Iota Xi sorority has announced that they will soon be awarding scholarships to deserving Starke County seniors. Previous recipients may also reapply; the application is simple, and only asks for a brief written paragraph.
With the upcoming deadline of April 4, the sorority is urging all seniors to not miss the opportunity for free money. Tammy Fletcher, president of the sorority’s Knox chapter, said her sorority has been active in the community for more than 27 years, staying busy all year round.
Empty Bowls Project Raises More Than $2000 for Food Bank of Northern Indiana
The inaugural Empty Bowls project at the Center at Donaldson was a resounding success, filled to the brim with eager participants. The project began in early February at MoonTree Studios, when the public was invited in on a Saturday to make clay bowls with their own hands. Participants then returned two weeks later to glaze their bisque-fired bowls with combinations of blue, beige, green, and reddish-brown glazes. These unique bowls numbered over 300 for the Empty Bowls soup supper on Saturday, March 15.
Operation Pull Over Blitz Successful in LaPorte
Officers worked 52 hours of impaired driving patrols and 122 hours of aggressive driving patrols. Six arrests were made that included a preliminary charge of Operating While Intoxicated and two arrests for other offenses. Officers wrote a total of 267 citations and 225 warnings for other violations; of those, 128 were for speeding, 19 for driving while suspended, 14 for stop sign and traffic signal violations, 61 for seat belt violations, five for texting while driving and several others for various offenses.
Operation Pull Over Blitz #78 ran from Feb. 28 to March 23.
Operation Pull Over is a federally funded enforcement initiative administered by the Traffic Safety Division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
Poverty Simulation Program Scheduled for April 12
Participants will be assuming the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget. Four 15-minute sessions will be held and each session will represent one week in which you must provide for your family and maintain your home.
NASCAR Community Mourns the Death of Lynda Petty
Lynda Petty, 72, one of the first women of NASCAR, passed away at her home in Level Cross, North Carolina on Tuesday.
She was the wife of NASCAR legend, Richard Petty.
“Mrs. Lynda”, as some affectionately called her, battled cancer over the past several years.
She was revered the the NASCAR community as one of the strongest people in the sport. She set the benchmark for being a leader in her local community while raising a family in the fast-growing sport of stock car racing, according to the Petty family.
A private memorial service for family and friends will be held at Reverie Place in Randleman, North Carolina. Memorial donations may be made to: Petty Family Foundation, 311 Branson Mill Road, Randleman, NC 27317.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Drivers Head to Martinsville Speedway
It’s been a long time since the Daytona races, but the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series returns to the track this Saturday for the Kroger 250 at Martinville Speedway.
It’s known as the paperclip which refers to its appearance. Martinsville Speedway is a one-mile track with 12 degrees of banking in the corners. That combined with a pavement combination of asphalt and concrete and two pit roads makes it one of the more fun tracks on the circuit.
While you’re there, don’t forget to stop and pick up the famed Martinsville hot dog.
More importantly, what are the drivers saying about the track?
Nationwide Team Penalized after Auto Club Speedway Race
A post-race inspection after Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California found that the No. 39 team committed a rules violation.
NASCAR officials found that Ryan Sieg’s car exceeded the maximum rear body height requirement during post-race inspection (Section 20A-12.8.1C). The team was also found to have violated Section 12-1: actions detrimental to stock car racing.
Tip Sends Two Culver Women to Jail
A pair of Culver women face multiple felony charges in Marshall County after police officers from three departments followed up on a tip about a stolen car and a woman with an outstanding warrant. On Friday officers from the Indiana State Police, Culver Police and Marshall County Sheriff’s Department checked 624 Forest Place, Apartment 3A in Culver and found the stolen 2002 Chevrolet Malibu in the parking lot. They spoke to a resident of the apartment, Courtney M. Owens, 25. She gave them permission to search the apartment for the fugitive. Officers found Kayla J. Belue, 24, hiding under a bed, according to information provided by the Indiana State Police. Continue reading
Kankakee River Expected to Drop Below Flood Stage Today
The flood warning for the Kankakee River at Davis Route 30 continues until tomorrow morning. Minor flooding of low-lying agriculture areas is occurring, but the river was holding steady at 10.1 feet at 8 o’clock last night, according to the National Weather Service. Flood stage is 10 feet. The river is still expected to drop below that level around 7 this morning. More rain is in the extended forecast for Thursday and Friday.
C&C Salvage Fire Investigation Continues
Bass Lake Fire Chief Les Jensen told WKVI News that the investigation into the cause and origin continues. Some preliminary information may be available this week. As of now, he said, there is nothing new to report.
New K9 Units at the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff’s deputies Travis Clark and Ryan Austin began K9 patrols on Friday, March 21 with their K9 partners and they will begin six weeks of intensive training next week.
The dogs and handlers will engage in apprehension and drug detection training. When certified the dogs will be instrumental in helping to detect drugs inside vehicles and on one’s person. The K9s will also be able to chase after a suspect who eludes police on foot.
Fundraising efforts led to the acquisition of the K9 units. K9 “Gil” will be working with deputy Clark and K9 “Terror” will be working with deputy Austin.
