North Judson, Winamac Residents Urged to Keep Running Water

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Though today is the last day residents in the city of Knox and town of Hamlet are asked to run their faucets to prevent frozen pipes, residents of North Judson are still encouraged to run their taps until April 1, according to Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry. She told WKVI this week that Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann has asked residents to continue running water until the first of April to prevent any further freezing problems.

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NJ-SP Board Studies Alternative School

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Superintendent Lynn Johnson
Superintendent Lynn Johnson
North Judson-San Pierre school officials like the idea of the proposed Crossing alternative school but aren’t quite ready to commit to it. Superintendent Lynn Johnson says Knox and Oregon-Davis are also looking at the hybrid program for students who have fallen through the cracks.

“It’s really to focus on kids who have dropped out of school. The cost is really their enrollment, their ADM, Annual Daily Membership, we get for them re-enrolling at our school. They would be our students on paper, but they would go to The Crossing,” said Johnson.

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Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Additional Make up Day

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Greg Briles
Greg Briles
The Oregon-Davis School Board members discussed when to make up the final missed day of instruction due to inclement weather.

Superintendent Greg Briles said the teacher’s association agreed to add the day to the end of the school calendar and the board approved that recommendation.

“March 12, the day that we missed, will be made up on June 4 which will be finals day and the last day for students,” explained Briles. “Our teachers’ last day will be June 5 and graduation will be Friday, June 6.”

Briles added that this solution would best fit the corporation out of all of the options made available by the state.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week Ends Sunday; Prepare Now

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As Severe Weather Preparedness Week comes to a close on Sunday, residents are reminded that preparedness should not be a temporary thing. Severe weather can take many forms including hail, lightning, thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding and strong winds, and all residents are encouraged to stay educated about severe weather as knowing what to do in the event of a severe weather incident may be a lifesaver.

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Meth Cook Receives 15 Year Prison Sentence

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Peter Devine
Peter Devine
A former Plymouth resident was sentenced Wednesday in Marshall County Superior Court 1 after pleading guilty to a charge of Manufacturing Methamphetamine as a Class B felony.

Peter Devine, 35, admitted that between March and April 2013 he manufactured methamphetamine in his home directly across from Webster Elementary School in Plymouth. Anonymous complaints had been investigated by the Plymouth Police Department and officers executed a search warrant at the home in the 1100 block of South Michigan Street where they found several precursors and paraphernalia. Some items in the home field tested positive for heroin and methamphetamine.

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Starke Council Approves Change to Innkeeper’s Tax

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The Starke County Council approved a change to the county’s ordinance regarding the innkeeper’s tax – a tax on the rental of rooms and accommodations, for periods less than 30 days, in addition to the state sales tax. Deb Mix with the Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission approached the council to discuss the tax, and according to county attorney Martin Lucas, the innkeeper’s tax is covered by Indiana Code and controlled by the fiscal body.

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Pulaski County Maintenance Department Gives Update on Repairs

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Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
The Pulaski County Maintenance Department is working steadily to improve conditions of buildings and equipment throughout the county, and according to Maintenance Director Jeff Johnston, his department has already made a number of improvements this year. Johnston said his department has already installed the four HVAC units on the roof of the justice center and they’re running in good condition. However, some minor work with sensors must still be done over the course of the next few days.

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Starke County Commissioners Discuss Manufactured Homes Ordinance

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Starke County attorney Martin Lucas this week provided his interpretation on a proposed amendment and its associated Indiana code in regards to the applicability of manufactured housing. Lucas addressed the county commissioners at their meeting Monday night, and said that the basic issue under consideration is that the Planning Commission wants to review a provision that was placed into the county ordinance code in June 2010 stating manufactured homes can only be set by Indiana licensed set crews.

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NJ-SP Board Votes to Extend School Day, End School in May

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Superintendent Lynn Johnson
Superintendent Lynn Johnson
North Judson-San Pierre students will trade a slightly longer school day for an earlier start to summer vacation after action this week by the school board. Starting April 9, classes will dismiss at 3:05 each afternoon instead of at 2:35. Superintendent Lynn Johnson says this was the most workable of the options offered by the state to make up missed instructional time.

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No Quorum for Culver Park Board

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Lake Maxinkuckee beach in Culver
Lake Maxinkuckee beach in Culver
The Culver Park Board met last night, but was unable to reach a quorum due to two members being absent from the meeting. One board member was out of town while the other was unable to make it due to illness; as a result, the board was unable to approve any motions, but still discussed a number of items related to the town park.

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LaPorte Police Investigating Counterfeit Checks

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The LaPorte Police Department is investigating two separate attempts to cash counterfeit checks at the LaPorte Community Federal Credit Union. An official there told police the credit union got a check in the mail from a casino for one of their customers in May of 2013. The check was for $67,000. It was made out to the credit union but was supposed to be deposited in the customer’s account, according to the police report. When credit union officials asked the customer about the check, she told them it was from her retirement fund at the casino. They later found out the check was counterfeit.

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Senator Charbonneau to Visit Pulaski County Next Week

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State Senator Ed Charbonneau
State Senator Ed Charbonneau
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce will welcome Senator Ed Charbonneau for a visit in Winamac next week.

The senator will discuss bills that affect business in Pulaski County and other items in the legislature as well.

Senator Charbonneau will be at the Fox’s Den in Winamac on Wednesday, March 26 at 1 p.m. ET. If you would like to go to the meeting, RSVP by calling
(574) 946-3895.

Spring Brings Potential for Severe Weather

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Today is the first day of Spring. Unfortunately the season is known for severe weather events that could be dangerous and potentially deadly. This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Dave Tucek with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis says this time of the year, residents should keep an eye on the forecast, but also be aware that severe weather can strike at any time.

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Political Signs May Be Posted, Know the Guidelines

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Political signs are being posted around the Starke County and surrounding areas but candidates need to follow the guidelines of the state and local laws to make sure the signs are being properly placed.

Political signs may not be posted on a highway right-of-way, utility poles, or any person’s property without the property owner’s permission. Placing political signs with the approval of the property owner may be subject to local zoning regulations. If a sign is placed in a highway right-of-way, INDOT crews will remove the sign and you may retrieve it at the nearest INDOT facility.

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