Winamac Town Park Closed While Flooding Remains an Issue

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Flooding remains an issue in Pulaski County.

Minor flooding is occurring in the Ora area and some residences have been affected.

The Winamac Town Park is closed while river waters have spilled into the park. Park Superintendent Rick Dilts says water remains on the roads in the lowest part of the park, which is located by the baseball diamonds. The ticket booth for the power show is about halfway underwater and the 4-H buildings in the back of the park are reportedly suffering flooding issues. Dilts indicated that there won’t be many tree branches or other debris to pick up and not a lot of damage is predicted.

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Cumulative Capital Fund Ordinance to Undergo Third Reading

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Knox City Council
Knox City Council

Following their failure to reach a quorum at their regularly-scheduled meeting on April 23, the Knox City Council last night met in a special meeting to conduct the business they were unable to conduct the week prior – particularly the re-establishment of the cumulative capital development fund for the city. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston explained that because the fund is rate-driven rather than levy-driven, the percentage of funds going toward the cumulative capital fund decreases over time.

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Man Arrested After Moped Accident

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A man was arrested Monday after driving his moped under the influence.

Jack Parker reportedly told police that he had a few drinks at a Bass Lake establishment and lost control of his moped on U.S. 35 just south of the Knox city limits. He was attempting to get back onto the moped when the officer arrived at the scene.

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Fundraising Event Scheduled to Support Starke County Fireworks Show

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The Starke County Fireworks Committee is working on preparations for the annual fireworks event at the Starke County Airport on July 6.

The event has not always been self-supporting which has initiated the committee’s need to conduct fundraisers in an effort to defray costs incurred by the city of Knox. One fundraiser is set for May 18 at 10 a.m. at the Knox Southside Fire Station. Nelson’s Port-a-Pit Chicken will be sold. The cost for half of a chicken is $7 and Pit-Tatoes will be $3. Pre-sale tickets are available at the Knox Mayor’s Office.

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NJ-SP Looking to Add New Business Math Class

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North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Lynn Johnson
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Lynn Johnson
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has set its sights on offering a new class at the high school. Superintendent Lynn Johnson explained the corporation is looking to offer a business math class to high school students next year, and a special meeting was held yesterday morning to get the board’s approval to look into textbooks and other materials necessary for the class.

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Culver High School BPA Students Preparing for Nationals

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The Culver Community High School Business Professionals of America members are gearing up to attend the BPA National Leadership Conference in Orland, Fla., May 8 – 12. Two students will be attending the conference, having advanced to Nationals from the State Leadership Conference in Indianapolis.

Justin Croy earned second place in Computer Modeling at State while Janele VanDePutte placed fourth at State to advance to the National competition at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.

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Starke County Prayer Breakfast to be Held in Knox Thursday

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News Contributor, Ed Hasnerl
Ed Hasnerl
The Starke County Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday morning at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox. Ed Hasnerl, the pastor at the Eagle Creek Community Church, is the guest speaker for the breakfast which is centered by a prayer theme for the nation.

“It lasts just an hour – it begins at 7 a.m.,” said Hasnerl. “We have breakfast, we’ll have a short program and Rich Wallen is going to be there to provide some music. We’ve got a number of pastors participating. It’s rather ecumenical. The theme is Pray for America.”

Christo’s will be catering the breakfast and $8 tickets are available at the Knox Mayor’s Office or at the door.

Ed Hasnerl will be delivering a message of hope that we can take with us in order to help move our nation in a positive direction.

“We the people have to humble ourselves and I take that as meaning repent. We have to change our lives and then we can change the country,” Hasnerl said.

May Proclaimed Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month

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The month of May has been proclaimed Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in the state of Indiana by Governor Mike Pence, who is partnering with ABATE in urging motorists to check twice in looking for the motorcyclists with whom they share the road.

Studies show that in two-thirds of multiple-vehicle accidents involving motorcycles, the driver of the other vehicle violated the motorcyclists’ right-of-way, causing the collision. Multiple-vehicle crashes account for approximately 75 percent of all motorcycle accidents, and in light of that, the governor and ABATE are urging cooperation between all road users for successful traffic management and roadway safety.

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Houin Arrested on Active Warrant and a Felony Charge

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Seth Houin
Seth Houin

Marshall County deputies arrested a man wanted on a warrant out of Fulton County late Tuesday night.

Officers were responding to a call of a suspicious vehicle that was parked in the parking lot area of the Marathon Station located near the intersection of Queen Road and U.S. 30. Deputies identified Seth Houin and he had an active arrest warrant out of Fulton County. As police were searching his vehicle for impound purposes, they found controlled substances in the car.

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Relaunched Restaurant Opens at Swan Lake Resort

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Officials cut the ribbon to open the newly remodeled Swan Lake Resort Restaurant, now known as Dickies.
Officials cut the ribbon to open the newly remodeled Swan Lake Resort Restaurant, now known as Dickie’s.

Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter, Swan Lake Resort General Manager Geoff Payne, Swan Lake Resort President Pam Smith and others cut the ribbon to officially open the newly remodeled restaurant at Swan Lake Resort on Plymouth-LaPorte Trail. Dickie’s offers updated versions of American classics like buffalo macaroni and cheese and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Join them for the Mother’s Day buffet.

LaPorte Police Looking for Teen’s Attackers

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LaPorte Police DepartmentOfficers from the LaPorte Police Department are searching for three male suspects who reportedly attacked a teenage girl around noon Monday as she was walking home from a friend’s house. The girl told the officers she noticed the three men crossing the street when she left a convenience store at the corner of Indiana Avenue and Osborn Street. She said the men followed her, even though she made several turns. The girl then reportedly took off running, and the suspects gave chase. She said they caught up with her in a driveway in the 500 block of B Street and pulled her shirt off. However, the resident of the home told police she was home all day with her dog, and she did not hear any commotion, nor did her dog bark. When officers retraced the girl’s steps they found her shoes at Plummer and A Streets. Her purse is still missing. The suspects are described as white males in their 20s wearing all black.

 

LaPorte Police Investigating Silver Theft

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police investigation 2Police in LaPorte are investigating the theft of numerous sterling silver items valued at more than $2,200 from an antique store. The items, mostly jewelry, were taken sometime between April 21st and 24th from Coachman’s Antique Mall at the corner of Lincolnway and Jackson Streets, according to the police report. A store employee told the police that someone broke the lock off a display case and took the merchandise. Anyone with information about this theft is asked to call the LaPorte Police Department at 219-362-9446, or at www.lpcitypd.com to submit a crime tip. You can remain anonymous while providing important information to help make your community safer. Please be as specific as you can about the activity you are reporting.

 

Boys Basketball Sectional Alignments 2013-2015

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Class 1A

Sectional 50: Caston, North White, Pioneer, South Newton, Tri-County, West Central

Sectional 51: Argos, Culver, LaCrosse, Oregon-Davis, South Central, Triton

Class 2A

Sectional 34: Delphi, North Judson, North Newton, Rensselaer, Winamac

Class 3A

Sectional 18: Andrean, Calumet, Hanover Central, Kankakee Valley, Knox, New Prairie, Wheeler

Sectional 19: Culver Academy, John Glenn, Jimtown, Mishawaka Marian, Rochester, South Bend St. Joseph

Girls Basketball Sectional Alignments 2013-2015

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Class 1A

Sectional 50: Caston, North White, Pioneer, South Newton, Tri-County, West Central

Sectional 51: Argos, Culver, LaCrosse, Oregon-Davis, South Central, Triton

Class 2A

Sectional 34: Delphi, North Judson, North Newton, Rensselaer, Winamac

Class 3A

Sectional 18: Andrean, Calumet, Hanover Central, Kankakee Valley, Knox, New Prairie, Wheeler

Sectional 19: Culver Academy, John Glenn, Jimtown, Mishawaka Marian, Rochester, South Bend St. Joseph

John Risner

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Funeral services for John Risner, 77, of North Judson, are Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. CDT at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson. Visitation is Friday, May 3 from 4-8 p.m.

Baseball Sectional Alignments 2013-2015

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Class 1A

Sectional 50: Caston, North White, Pioneer, South Newton, Tri-County, West Central

Sectional 51: Argos, Culver, LaCrosse, Oregon-Davis, South Central, Triton

Class 2A

Sectional 34: Delphi, North Judson, North Newton, Rensselaer, Winamac

Class 3A

Sectional 18: Andrean, Calumet, Hanover, Kankakee Valley, Knox, New Prairie, Wheeler

Sectional 19: Culver Academy, John Glenn, Jimtown, Mishawaka Marian, Rochester, South Bend St. Joseph

Football Sectional Alignments 2013-2015

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Class 1A

Sectional 41: Culver, Lake Station, LaVille, South Central, Triton, West Central, Whiting, Winamac

Class 2A

Boone Grove, Bowman Academy, Hammond Bishop Noll, North Judson, North Newton, Rensselaer, River Forest, Wheeler

Class 3A

Sectional 25: Andrean, Calumet, Gary Roosevelt, Gary Wallace, John Glenn, Hammond, Knox, Mishawaka Marian

Volleyball Sectional Allignments 2013-2015

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Class 1A

Sectional 50: Caston, North White, Pioneer, South Newton, Tri-County, West Central

Sectional 51: Argos, Culver, LaCrosse, Oregon-Davis, South Central, Triton

Class 2A

Sectional 34: Delphi, North Judson, North Newton, Rensselaer, Winamac

Class 3A

Sectional 18: Andrean, Calumet, Hanover Central, Kankakee Valley, Knox, New Prairie, Wheeler

Sectional 19: Culver Academies, John Glenn, Jimtown, Mishawaka Marian, Rochester, South Bend St. Joseph

Softball Sectional Alignments 2013-2015

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Class 1A

Sectional 50: Caston, North White, Pioneer, South Newton, Tri-County, West Central

Sectional 51: Argos, Culver, LaCrosse, South Central, and Triton

Class 2A

Sectional 34: Delphi, North Judson, North Newton, Rensselaer Central, Winamac

Class 3A

Sectional 18: Andrean, Calumet, Hanover Central, Kankakee Valley, Knox, New Prairie, Wheeler

Sectional 19: Culver Academy, John Glenn, Jimtown, Mishawaka Marian, Rochester, South Bend St. Joseph