Families and Addiction Seminar Scheduled Tonight in Knox
The second of four Families and Addiction Seminars is scheduled this evening at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in downtown Knox. They are an outgrowth of last spring’s Moving Starke County Forward Drug Symposium. Porter-Starke Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselor Todd Willis says the goal is to present information in a non-threatening, educational setting.
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Discuss School Make-Up Days
According to Superintendent Dan Foster, six days have been missed and it appears that one day will need to be added to the end of the school year in order to make up all of the days missed. One missed day was made up in a built-in snow day in January while one will be made up in a built-in snow day scheduled yet this month and another one in April. Two days were previously waived by the State.
The board members will discuss this issue, summer school classes, the adoption of the calendar year budget, and the purchase of iPads and cases during their meeting Wednesday in the Distance Learning Lab.
West Central School Board Discusses Missed Days
Superintendent Charles Mellon explained that six days have been missed due to weather. Two of those days will be waived by the State, two days will need to be made up by using built-in snow days within the calendar and two will need to be added to the end of the school year. Mellon said that other options have also been presented.
Center at Donaldson to Launch Empty Bowls Project
The Center at Donaldson is launching a project as part of an international grassroots effort to fight hunger. The Empty Bowls project is a concept created by The Imagine Render Group, with a basic premise: potters and clay craftspeople work with interested participants to create handcrafted bowls to be sold during a supper event. Later, the public is invited to a simple meal of soup and bread. In exchange for a cash donation at the supper, guests enjoy a simple meal and keep a bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world.
Government “By the People” Makes a Comeback in Congress
Sprint Unlimited to Spark 2014 Season
Drivers will start their engines to kick of the activities at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 15 in the annual Sprint Unlimited.
The 75-lap format will be decided by fan vote. Fans can cast votes up until Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. ET. The voting categories include race format, starting order and restart order for the final segment. Votes can be submitted by using the NASCAR official app, NASCAR MOBILE or at NASCAR.com/SprintUnlimited.
Cold Weather, Old Lines Create Water Woes for Knox Residents
A handful of Knox residents are without water as a result of the sustained cold temperatures. Knox Water Superintendent Todd Gardner tells WKVI News a total of 19 residences, including two that are not occupied, mainly in the Parkview Heights area, are experiencing frozen water lines. “The water mains are shallow in that area. What’s happened is the ground’s turned into a block of ice around the water main, so when our customers turn their water off it’s only a matter of minutes and their service freezes up,” Gardner explains. ” When their service freezes up and it travels out into the mains, there’s nothing we can do to thaw them back out. What we’re asking is people to keep their water turned on and running to keep from freezing and also keep the mains from freezing. Running water won’t freeze, so we’re trying to get the point out. One of the problems we have is when it’s 20 and sunny everyone thinks they can turn their water off because it’s not going to freeze, but the problem is under ground three feet.” Continue reading
Sheriff’s Races Dominate Primary Filings
Indiana Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Robert Corbin’s Case
According to Starke County Prosecutor Nicholas Bourff, Corbin was arrested in April 2012 on charges of Attempted Child Seduction, as a Class D felonies. It was alleged that a then-sixteen-year-old student had been receiving inappropriate Facebook messages from Corbin who at the time was a teacher at the Knox Community School Corporation.
Pulaski Commissioners Discuss Possible Department Credit Cards
Marshall County Council to Meet Today
Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery will discuss two grant applications, Sheriff Tom Chamberlin will seek approval to find a merit officer replacement, and County Attorney Jim Clevenger will discuss the Culver Military Academy Development Bonds.
Pulaski Commissioners Hear Maintenance Department Update
Johnston said the annex building needs some concrete work done after a crack developed on the southern wall. The contractor is working to get that resolved, and Johnston said he will soon have a better idea about what the repairs will entail.
Thawing Could Cause Flooding Issues, Says Bombagetti
Pulaski County Economic Summit Scheduled for March 4
Bill Aims to Curb Power of Police to Monitor Hoosiers
Dakoda Armstrong Talks Nationwide Series Opportunity
Dakoda Armstrong says he’s ready to tackle the Nationwide Series after finishing 12th in the standings in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. In this interview, he talks about his opportunity with Richard Petty Motorsports and his preparations for the season. Listen here Dakoda Armstrong Behind the Wheel
Knox Woman Died of Injuries Sustained in House Fire
Starke County Coroner Kris Rannells told WKVI that he will know more about 78-year-old Zorka Antonijevick’s cause of death when toxicology results return. Rannells will analyze carbon monoxide levels and other factors to determine a final ruling once those results are received in approximately eight weeks.
Jason Kennedy Sentenced to Ten Years in DOC
Marshall County Superior Court Judge Robert O. Bowen did not suspend any part of 37-year-old Jason Kennedy’s sentence, as per the terms of the agreement.
Amended Plea Agreements Filed, Sentencing Hearings Set in Starke Circuit Court
One of those defendants was Hanley Warren Chapman. The last time this case was discussed in court, Judge Hall stated that he had questions concerning the factual basis regarding a charge of Resisting Law Enforcement. He also inquired about a mental health evaluation as Chapman told the judge that an evaluation was done but wasn’t included in the plea agreement. Chapman told Judge Hall that he is seeking help for his alcohol abuse and is taking medication to stabilize his issues.
