A Winamac man was taken to Pulaski Memorial Hospital by ambulance after being involved in a Saturday morning rollover wreck northwest of Winamac. A deputy from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office discovered the crash on County Road 200 North just west of County Road 450 West around 11:30 a.m. Lisa Vonville, 45, of Winamac, reportedly hit a patch of black ice and lost control of her 2005 Buick Rainer sport utility vehicle. It rolled over at least once before landing upright in a field, according to the crash report. Charles Vonville, 59, was a passenger in the truck. He complained of pain in his knee, lower leg, foot and head.
Pulaski County Recycling Center to Look Into Snow-Clearing Options
The Pulaski County Highway Department may soon have slightly less work to do when it comes to snowing, as the commissioners this week instructed Recycling Center Ed Clark to look into the purchase of a skid-steer plow to be used to plow his own lot. Highway Superintendent Mark Fox approached the commissioners and explained that Clark has been contacting him after snowfall and asks to have his lot plowed as soon as possible, which has become a bit of a burden on his plow crew.
Fort Wayne Woman Killed in Marshall County Crash
A Saturday morning crash on U.S. 30 north of Bourbon claimed the life of a Fort Wayne woman. A vehicle driven by Jarica Tyson, 21, of Ft. Wayne was southbound on Fir Road and pulled into the path of a westbound tractor-trailer, according to deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Tyson’s vehicle slid under the semi trailer. She had to be cut from the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. Toxicology results are pending.
Plymouth Common Council, Park and Recreation Board to Meet Jointly Tonight
The Plymouth Common Council and the Park and Recreation Board will meet in joint session tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET in the city council chambers at 124 N. Michigan Street.
The Plymouth Tennis Club Facility Improvement Committee will present the officials with a proposal for the construction of new tennis courts. Continue reading
Number of Meth Labs Seized Continues to Rise
The Indiana State Police has released the state-wide law enforcement clandestine lab seizure incidents reported for 2013. The number of labs keeps growing and the one-pot method of manufacturing the drug continues to be the number one type of lab found.
A total of 1,721 lab incidents were reported last year which is a 3.48 percent increase from 2012. The most lab incidents were recorded in April with 207. Police arrested 1,507 people in meth lab incidents last year.
INDOT Breaking the Bank This Winter With Historic Effort
INDOT has put forth a historic effort already this winter, logging nearly 4.3 million miles and deploying more than 265,000 tons of granular salt during this record winter. In addition, INDOT has deployed nearly 2.5 million gallons of salt brine on Hoosier highways.
Indiana Beach Features Changes to 2014 Season
Four new rides will greet Indiana Beach visitors in the 2014 season.
The Baby Baron, Growler, Dragon Wagon and Rockin’ Tug are just a few of the new attractions this year.
Governor Issues Propane Delivery Proclamation
The governor of Indiana has issued a proclamation exempting motor carriers and drivers transporting propane in Indiana from regulations limiting their hours of service in the Indiana statute. The exemption, according to the proclamation, is effective until Jan. 31, unless otherwise extended or terminated by the governor.
Bill Offers A New Approach to Helping Hoosiers Age in Their Homes
A new bill at the legislature is aimed to helping aging Hoosiers maintain an independent lifestyle in their homes for as long as possible. The bill, authored by Rep. Ed Clere, would implement a new model of care coordination for older residents under the CHOICE program.
It’s based on the Community Living Program, which Clere says takes a closer look at each person’s situation and resources that might already be available to fill in the gaps.
Verdicts Returned in Starke Circuit Court Trial
A jury has returned with verdicts in a trial in Starke Circuit Court involved defendant Gregory Schweisthal.
Schweisthal was found not guilty on a charge of Rape and not guilty on a charge of Strangulation. He was found guilty on charges of Invasion of Privacy (two counts), and Domestic Battery. He pleaded guilty to counts 2A and 3A which were enhancement charges under the Invasion of Privacy counts due to a prior conviction in Knox City Court.
Gregory Schweisthal will be sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Monday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. CT.
Knox Park Board Gives OK for $5 Fee
The Knox Park Board has given the go-ahead for park officials to begin charging $5 per child to use the park’s fields for scheduled games or practices, once per season. The Knox City Council had previously discussed options to increase revenue for the park department, and Ray Stephenson with the park board told the council that they are considering charging a fee for children to use the fields for practices or games, and said a $5 charge per child would go a long way in funding some of the park’s maintenance.
Weather Reporting Station at Starke County Airport Still Down
With local weather reporting agencies still unable to report the weather specifically for Knox, many people are left wondering why their local weather is being neglected. However, the inability of weather reporters to get the latest weather reports for Knox is due to a failing reporting station at the Starke County Airport that has been damaged.
Knox Park Board Discusses Concession Use Fee
Continuing in their effort to generate more revenue for parks in the city of Knox, the park board this week discussed further the possibility of a “concession use fee,” which would be charged to those who wish to rent the concession area and its attached storage. Currently, the park charges a 15 percent commission fee based on the user’s gross income, and while that had been doing well for some time offsetting the increased electrical cost associated with baseball leagues in the park, the income from that fee has been dropping.
Prayer Circle Planned for Knox Girl Fighting Cancer
The community is coming together to help lift up a local child in prayer as she continues to battle cancer.
According to Jackie Crittendon-Bradley, a giant prayer circle to embrace the life of 10-year-old Korie Howard of Knox will be held on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox. The effort comes as Howard has been placed in Hospice care after suffering with cancer which has now moved into her lungs. Those attending are hoping the prayer circle brings a miracle to this little girl.
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Purchases for Recycling Center
The Pulaski County Commissioners this week approved the purchase of five self-dumping hoppers for the recycling center at the request of Ed Clark, recycling center director. He told the commissioners that the purchase could come out of his equipment fund, and the hoppers won’t rust, weigh very little, and would increase their productivity.
Marshall County Museum Hunting for Memorabilia
The Marshall County Museum is developing an open house and exhibit to debut in March, telling the story of how the rich history and vast influence of transportation helped shape the development of Marshall County. To aid in that, the museum is on the hunt for historic pictures and memorabilia from local gas stations, drive-ins, watering holes or any automotive-related business or industry in Marshall County from any era.
Plans Under Way for 2014 Starke County Relay for Life
Starke County Relay for Life organizers have set Saturday, June 21 as the date for this year’s annual American Cancer Society fundraiser. Chair Ericka Taylor-Joseph says this year’s theme is “Holidays of Hope.”
“We’re going to celebrate every holiday that we can with a different activity, so it’s a little bit different than we’ve had in the past. We’re going to have an Easter egg hunt, trick-or-treating for Halloween, and those types of things. We’re pretty excited that we’ll have a lot of family-friendly activities,” said Taylor-Joseph.
Subfreezing Temperatures Predicted Throughout Week; Exercise Caution
With temperatures predicted to remain below freezing for the majority of the next week, the importance of staying safe cannot be stressed enough. Andrew Velasquez, FEMA regional administrator, said subfreezing temperatures can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don’t take the proper precautions.
Knowledge Gap Still Exists Regarding Affordable Care Act
The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act has just more than two months remaining, and community organizers are saying the biggest obstacle for consumers is not the Healthcare.gov website but a lack of awareness about financial assistance.
Erin Knott, Michigan director for Enroll America, said many Hoosiers are well aware that “Care” is available under the ACA, but the “Affordable” part takes some convincing.
America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship Applications Nearly Due
Monsanto Company is offering a chance for students to earn a $1500 scholarship to further their agricultural education through the America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders scholarship program, new in 2014. The program is presented by Monsanto Company and administered by the National FFA Organization.