Starke Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The commissioners will discuss an amendment to an agreement concerning the Culver Economic Development Bonds. Mike Miley from Gibson Insurance will come before the board to talk about the 2014 insurance renewal and regular reports will be given by Highway Superintendent Neal Haeck, County Attorney Jim Clevenger and Auditor Penny Lukenbill.
The commissioners will meet in the second floor meeting room in the Marshall County Building.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchase of iPads and Cases
Superintendent Dan Foster explained that the seventh grade students were the first to get iPads and then it expanded to the eighth grade and the ninth grade. Now, all high school students will have iPads. The IT director told the board that as soon as he programs each individual iPad, they will be ready for use by the students, which could be yet this month.
Knox, Oregon-Davis School Boards to Meet Tonight
Two local school boards will hold meetings tonight to discuss various items.
The Knox Community School Board will hold a public hearing tonight at 6:30 p.m. regarding the Knox Middle School being categorized a priority school. The board will also discuss weather related make-up days and the Crossing Alternative School.
Austin Dillon to Begin Rookie Season on Daytona 500 Pole
Austin Dillon continues to make headlines as he wins the pole position for the Daytona 500.
Dillon has brought the No. 3 back to the Sprint Cup Series for Richard Childress Racing and proved that the return of the famous No. 3 when he posted the fastest lap times in pre-season testing and qualifying for the Great American Race.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. was the first to go out and qualify where he sat at the top of the qualifying list until Greg Biffle bumped him off the provisional pole. It wasn’t long after that run when Dillon drove the No. 3 to the top with a speed of 196.02 mph.
Hamlin Dominates Sprint Unlimited
Denny Hamlin has made it clear that he’s back and he’s ready to take this NASCAR season by storm.
Hamlin not only started on the pole, but he won all three segments in Saturday night’s Sprint Unlimited at the Daytona International Speedway.
David Gilliland Optimistic about 2014 Season
David Gilliland says this is the most optimistic he’s been at the start of a NASCAR season. Gilliland and his team are looking to capitalize on the changes to the qualifying and Chase formats and take the racing world by storm. Listen to what he has to say about the upcoming season: David Gililand Behind the Wheel
Bob Pockrass Gives Views on Qualifying, Chase Formats
Bob Pockrass, a motorsports journalist with Sporting News, has been working hard in the sport for most of his life. He offers his opinion on the qualifying and Chase formats and which drivers he believes have the most to prove in the 2014 season: Bob Pockrass Behind the Wheel
Former Plymouth Motel Desk Clerk Sentenced to Ten Years on Drug Charge
A former desk clerk at the Super 8 motel in Plymouth was sentenced Thursday in Marshall County Superior Court 1 on a charge of Conspiracy to Manufacture Methamphetamine, a Class B felony.
Kimberlie Frazier, 34, pleaded guilty to the charge in a plea agreement with the State and Judge Robert O. Bowen sentenced Frazier to ten years in the Department of Corrections with no part of the sentence suspended. The sentence also recommended intense drug rehabilitation treatment through purposeful incarceration.
Knox Council Discusses Flood Plan Ordinance
The Knox City Council this week approved a new flood plan ordinance on its first reading as required by FEMA in order for residents to be able to acquire flood insurance. Mayor Rick Chambers explained that the city has been required to update their current plan and the state provided a sample ordinance that could be adapted to suit the city’s needs.
Local State Troopers Recognized for Service Milestones
A pair of Indiana State Police Troopers from Pulaski County are among those from the Lowell Post recently recognized for service milestones. Master Trooper Rick Hudson was recognized for 20 years of service to ISP. Master Trooper Barney Rausch was recognized for 900,000 safe driving miles. ISP employees are recognized for years of service every five years. Troopers are recognized for safe driving starting at 50,000 miles.
Google Drive Demonstration Given to Eastern Pulaski School Board
MoonTree Studios Announces Callouts for MoonTree Players Productions
A new performing arts group based in Donaldson is looking for people interested in all aspects of theater to take part in an upcoming project. MoonTree Studios and the inaugural group of MoonTree Players is updating Anton Chekov’s prophetic play, The Cherry Orchard. Auditions are scheduled Thursday, Feb. 27 from 3 until 9 p.m. EST at MoonTree Studios.
“Doc Bowen Day” Set for Feb. 26 in Bremen
The Bremen community will be celebrating Otis R. (Doc) Bowen Day on Feb. 26.
According to the Pilot News, several special activities will take place that day. Downtown businesses will give out replica black-rimmed glasses, which were Doc Bowen’s trademark. Bremen High School will feature a film on the man who served as Indiana’s Governor for eight years.
Bowen practiced medicine in Bremen for decades and he also served as Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Ronald Reagan administration. He passed away on May 4 at the age of 95.
The Bremen Town Council recently approved the proclamation declaring Feb. 26 as Doc Bowen Day.
Solar Industry Booming in Indiana
Mixed Views on Marriage Equality in Indiana
As the same-sex marriage debate in Indiana brings forth arguments of morality and belief, Rev. Melody Merida, chairwoman of the Interfaith Coalition on Non-Discrimination, says each religious group has its own interpretation of the Bible, and in her view, the recent attempts to ban same-sex marriage run counter to an overwhelming message of love in the scripture.
Industrial Accident Reported at Del Monte in Plymouth
Plymouth Police Department officers investigated an industrial accident at Del Monte in Plymouth that happened just after noon ET Friday.
A report of a man trapped between a railroad car and the building was made to police. The man had lost consciousness at the time of the report.
An official at the Plymouth Police Department indicated that not much more information would immediately be released. An industrial accident report is being put together and WKVI News expects to have more information when it is released next week.
Knox Officials to Estimate Water Bills, Remind Residents to Run Water
Knox residents are asked to keep their faucets running until further notice. The city has been plagued with frozen pipes and water meters since temperatures plunged. If you still have water, the best way to ensure it continues to flow is to let it run. Even though temperatures are warming up, the ground is still frozen, so pipes are still subject to freezing. City officials say all water bills for the billing cycle that started Jan. 23 will be estimated based on last year’s usage, and customers will not be charged for the extra water they are using. Water bills are due Feb. 15, and anyone with an abnormally high bill due to letting faucets run can ask for an adjustment.
Winamac Police Officer Rescues Unconscious Woman from Burning Car
A Winamac woman is alive this morning thanks to the quick response from a Winamac Police Officer on patrol. Mark Hoffman was southbound on U.S. 35 just before midnight last night and saw a vehicle on fire near County Road 50 East. Hoffman called the Pulaski County Dispatch Center and requested fire and EMS assistance and approached the SUV, where he saw an unconscious woman inside. Continue reading
