“Doc Bowen Day” Set for Feb. 26 in Bremen

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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.

Industrial Accident Reported at Del Monte in Plymouth

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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

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freeze-alert-mdKnox 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

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Winamac Car Fire 1A 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 →

Community Urged to Remember Christina Franks

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Christina Franks
Christina Franks

A 14-year-old Knox Middle School student who died Saturday, Feb. 8 after a seven-month hospital stay will be laid to rest tomorrow in her hometown. Christina Franks lived a month and a day past her 14th birthday. She was diagnosed in July of 2011 with cardiomyopathy, or an enlarged heart and was admitted to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis two years later when her left ventricle began to fail. Last August, Christina had surgery to install an exterior pump to take over the work of her failing heart until a donor organ could be located. Prior to that procedure, Christina told the surgeon she feared she would be forgotten because she was so far from her home in Knox. Continue reading →

Employee Arrested After Knox Police Allegedly Find Remains of Meth Lab in Work Bag

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A Knox man was arrested Wednesday morning after city officers were called about possible narcotic activity at Sabre Manufacturing in Knox.

Knox City officers learned that suspicious items were found inside an employee’s work bag. Upon police inspection, the suspicious items in the bag were reportedly determined to be remains of a methamphetamine lab.

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Three Arrested in Ongoing Investigation

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Since November of 2013, officers with the Knox City Police Department have been investigating tips about individuals reportedly participating in prescription drug dealing on the street and arrests have recently been made in this ongoing investigation.

Knox officers identified three specific individuals and a subsequent report to the Starke County Proseuctor led to arrest warrants issued by Starke Circuit Court.

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Marshall County Commissioner Jack Roose Will Not Seek Another Term

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Marshall County Commissioner Jack Roose has withdrawn his bid for another run at his District 1 seat in this year’s election.

Roose has served two terms as a commissioner. In an official release, Roose stated that he did file his intention to run for another term but not long after he filed, he began “struggling” with his decision. The issue of term limitations began filling his thoughts and after much consideration, he has decided to withdraw from the race.

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Culver Officials Schedule Public Hearing to Discuss Future of Park

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The Town of Culver wants to hear from residents about the future of the park. They’ve scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. EST at the Train Depot at 615 E. Lake Shore Drive. The park has been at the center of considerable controversy of late after the firing of the superintendent and activities director. There’s also been quite a bit of debate about the makeup of the park board and whether a seventh member should be added.

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City of Knox Knox Applies for Comprehensive Plan Grant

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Knox City Council
Knox City Council

The Knox City Council this week signed several preliminary documents to begin the process of creating a comprehensive plan for the city at the behest of Emily Gross, the grant administrator for a planning grant to help cover the cost. Gross explained in a public hearing Tuesday night that interviews for consultants took place in December, but only one consultant applied.

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Pulaski Council Approves Purchase of Computers

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The Pulaski County Council this week approved the purchase of five computers to replace some of the older computers in the assessor’s and auditor’s office after it was announced that their software vendor will no longer provide support for Microsoft Windows XP. RB Walters told the council that the support will end in April; after that, any software issues will not be troubleshooted by the vendor.

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Options Available for School Corporations to Make up Missed Days of Instruction

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The Department of Education has released local options for school corporations seeking to make up time due to weather cancellations.

Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz consulted with local superintendents and teachers throughout the state about a variety of difficulties experienced this winter season. She stated that many asked for more flexibility for scheduling instructional time.

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Residents Report Bogus Calls from Microsoft

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The latest round of telephone scams to hit the area involves a caller claiming to be from a reputable company. Several residents have gotten calls from someone claiming to be a Microsoft representative and asking for information. The caller is extremely persistent and claims the person’s computer is on the verge of crashing and can only be fixed if they provide information for him to access it remotely. Microsoft does not initiate such calls, and allowing someone this type of access to your computer can make you vulnerable to identity theft as they can steal passwords and other secure data. Do not give passwords, Social Security or bank account numbers or any other information to a caller you do not know. The best thing to do is to hang up on such callers, look up a number for the company they claim to represent and contact their customer service department yourself to make sure there is not any sort of problem that requires your attention.

Second Count Day Finds Less Students at Eastern Pulaski School

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Dan Foster
Dan Foster
Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dan Foster reported the student count day numbers to the board this week and enrollment has dropped.

Foster said 29.5 students left the corporation between the September count day and Feb. 3. A kindergarten student counts as a half of a student. That means $145,000 worth of funding will be lost. Nine of those students were mid-term graduates.

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Marshall County Man Jailed for Probation Violation, Drug Charges

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Meth BustAn Argos man is back in jail after an unannounced Wednesday visit from the Indiana State Police and Marshall County Probation Department. They found Jeremy Hill, 31, at a home at 115 W. Williams St. in Argos and arrested him on a warrant. While searching the home, officers reportedly found several meth labs and drug paraphernalia. The home is located within 1,000 feet of a public park, which elevates the offense to a Class A felony. Hill faces several charges including manufacturing methamphetamine within 1000 feet of a park, possession of methamphetamine, possession of precursors, and probation violation.

Utility Customers Reminded to Leave Water Running

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freeze-alert-mdCommunities throughout the WKVI listening area are experiencing problems with frozen pipes due to the deeply frozen ground and thick snow cover. The best way to avoid frozen pipes is to open a faucet to trickle water and leave it open until further notice. The towns of Knox, North Judson, Halmet, Winamac, Medaryville and Culver have all asked us to share that information with listeners. Even though the weather is expected to warm up within the next week, it’s going to take time for the ground to thaw. Please leave water running until further notice. Many communities have agreed to adjust bills so customers will not have to pay for the increased consumption. Customers need to contact their municipal utility company or town hall to request those adjustments.

 

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Marshall County Detectives Investigate Burglaries in Bremen

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Detectives with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a series of burglaries around the Bremen area.

Officers responded to a complaint from a resident living in the 3,000 block of West Shore Drive in Bremen, around the Lake of the Woods, where it was discovered that some unknown person(s) broke into the house and stole electronics and furniture. After further investigation, officers found that several homes had been broken into with items stolen.

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