On top of that, the forecast predicts between three-fourths and one inch of rain, causing an increase in water levels in ditches, creeks, retention ponds, as well as ponding on road surfaces. Anyone who lives near areas that are prone to flooding are advised to take preventative action now and form a plan in case of flooding.
Their business was displaced due to the bridge project and Phillips and Combs were offered a settlement to vacate the building so the project could move forward.
Alexander Pranger pleaded guilty to the charge in a plea agreement with the state and Judge Robert O. Bowen sentenced Pranger to 15 years in the Department of Corrections with no part of the sentence suspended.
A ten year sentence was given to a man who was insistent on selling methamphetamine to an informant in order to pay legal fees.
https://www.connecticut-bailbonds.comFrank Andert Jr., 30 of North Liberty, who was facing a felony charge of operating a vehicle as an habitual traffic violator in St. Joseph County, was persistent in the transaction. Andert told the informant about needing to sell at least a gram of methamphetamine in order to pay his South Bend lawyer from https://www.connecticut-bailbonds.com/. The source agreed and arranged a meeting place. The source then contacted police who followed along to the meeting place.
At that meeting place, the officer followed the source to a restaurant parking lot and observed the transaction which was recorded on video and audio. He was arrested after the investigation was complete.
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Clerk Julie Fox submitted the contract which is the same annual contract the commissioners have approved each year. This year’s agreement features the same software licensing agreement of $9,500 for upkeep of the county’s voting machines.
Roadways will likely be wet in spots as snow continues to melt and rain starts to fall. Motorists are urged to be vigilant, at night or early in the morning, as it can be difficult to see water and its depth across the roadway. Slow down when it’s raining, and never drive through flowing water or around barricades. Driving through any sort of water creates less tire contact with the road surface and can cause your vehicle to hydroplane, which in turn increases your likelihood of crashing. It also affects your brakes. They are less effective until they dry out.
“They reduce our oil consumption, which makes us less vulnerable to manipulation from the Middle East and from the unstable oil producers,” he said, “and they reduce greenhouse gases, which are linked to climate change.”
It’s Tyler Young’s first season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) and he sounds pretty confident going into the season opener this Friday, Feb. 21 at Daytona International Speedway. Hear what his expectations are in this Behind the Wheel interview with Anita Goodan: Tyler Young Behind the Wheel
He had a lot of success with Brad Keselowski Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Season last season and he’ll be taking that experience and put the rubber to the road with Ricky Benton Racing in 2014. Ross Chastain is looking forward to returning to the track and turn heads in the No. 92 truck. Listen to what he had to say in this Behind the Wheel interview with Anita Goodan: Ross Chastain Behind the Wheel
Memorial services for Norma Jean Musselman, 67, of Rochester, will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to Metea Baptist Church. Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Royal Center, is in charge of arrangements.
Highway Superintendent Mark Fox explained that he has gone through 58 percent of his gas, lube and oil line item in the budget and 65 percent of another critical budget – and it’s only February! Fox indicated that he, the commissioners and the council will need to discuss these budgets as the lack of funds will cause trouble as the year goes on.
The victim told LaPorte police officers that he was asleep in his apartment when a knock on the door awoke him. He answered the door and a man, whom he knows as “Shaky Joe,” allegedly forced his way inside and physically assaulted the victim. The suspect then reportedly stole medications and the victim’s cell phone.
The victim was able to give police a description of the suspect and officers later located him. Joseph D. Nixon, 37 of LaPorte, surrendered to police without incident. He was booked into the LaPorte County Jail on a preliminary charge of Robbery, a Class B felony.
In 1983, Johnny Hodge was murdered while incarcerated in the Indiana State Prison. The investigation found that Hodge had been doused with several gallons of a liquid accelerant and burned alive while locked in his cell.
The request was made to the council last week and the commissioners in turn learned of CMA’s interest to move the bonds to the company to avoid re-marketing. Continue reading
The weather on Monday caused the postponement of several government and school board meetings. Many of those have been rescheduled.
The Starke County Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday morning at 9 a.m. in the Starke County annex building. EMA Director Ted Bombagetti will have an update for the commissioners, updates will be given on the proposed sale of property in Parkview Heights to the city of Knox, plus a report on landfill monitoring results. Commissioner Kent Danford will provide a report on the meeting of the Knox planning commission and permit fees. The automatic renewal of Kone Elevator’s service contract and a proposed amended agreement from Lawson-Fisher regarding the County Road 300 East and State Road 8 project are also on the agenda for this meeting.
LaPorte officers were on patrol on Friday when they spotted a man wanted on warrants. Brandon Clark, 40, of LaPorte was standing near the ATM at Wells Fargo Bank when officers approached him.
