Marshall County Council Approves Appropriations

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The Marshall County Council approved several appropriations during their meeting Monday morning.

Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Captain Dan Butt asked the commissioners for approximately $32,000 to be added to the prisoner meals line item in the sheriff’s budget. He asked the council to take some money out of the General Fund and the CAGIT fund to be used to fund this request and the council denied that. They suggested transferring approximately $30,000 into that line item for now which will be done within the sheriff’s budget. Captain Butt told the council that more money will be requested as they are about $82,000 short to fulfill the needs at the jail in terms of meals.

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Four-Way Stop to Be Installed at Washington, East Intersection in Knox

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Knox Mayor Rick Chambers
Knox Mayor Rick Chambers

Drivers on Washington and East streets in Knox will soon notice a bit of a change as the city council this week approved a resolution to install a four-way stop at the intersection of the two streets. Mayor Rick Chambers read the resolution aloud at their meeting Tuesday night and explained that due to the proximity of the streets to a nearby school, it creates a hazardous condition to the pedestrians and vehicle traffic in the area.

Consequently, the council unanimously approved a resolution to install a four-way stop, a change to the current two-way stop at the intersection. Signs will soon be installed.

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Portions of Tippecanoe River State Park Closed Due to Flooding

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Tippecanoe River State Park
Tippecanoe River State Park
The water level at the Tippecanoe River State Park is still a bit high, according to Property Manager Vernon Gillum. Gillum said parts of the park remain closed following the rains two weeks ago that caused a bit of flooding throughout the area, and the water level is dropping very slowly.

He explained that while flooding doesn’t usually impact the property too much, there are a few problems that they’ll need to address.

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WKVI Trip to Explore Wisconsin, Lake Michigan

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News Contributor, Ed Hasnerl
Ed Hasnerl
Explore Wisconsim this summer with WKVI! Ed Hasnerl will be leading the trip to Wisconsin and Lake Michigan, giving a new perspective to a variety of locations as the travelers experience cool breezes, lighthouses, cheese factories and Scandinavian food on a four-day, three-night trip August 26-29.

On the first day, the Deluxe Cardinal Motor Coach will travel to Wind Point, Wis., to visit the quaint lakeside village and the state’s oldest lighthouse, followed by a trip to Door County and the family-owned Courtyard Settlement Inn with an evening meal at Florian’s Lakeshore Steak House in Bailey’s Harbor.

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Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Signs Memorandum of Understanding

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Dr. Robert Klitzman
Dr. Robert Klitzman
Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dr. Robert Klitzman signed a Memorandum of Understanding Monday night that pertains to the board’s search for a new superintendent.

Klitzman stated that it takes time to search for a new superintendent and there are certain processes that need to be followed. The board is taking their time to find the right candidate for the school corporation.

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West Central School Board Approves Summer School Classes

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West Central School Superintendent Charles Mellon
West Central School Superintendent Charles Mellon
Now that the regular school year is over for students in the Kankakee Valley area, summer school is now in session.

West Central Schools will offer summer school in July, but Superintendent Charles Mellon said classes were approved by the school board just last week.

“Mostly those were in the elementary just for remediation,” stated Mellon. “The life skills class will be doing a short six-day schooling at the latter part of July.”

Tips to Help you Save Money at the Pump

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A lot of changes can happen in a span of eight years. The internet, clothes, hair, social media, the economy and gas prices.

In 2005, WKVI aired a story that dealt with how to get the most out of your car as the price of gas was up to $1.70 a gallon. Fast forward eight years and we’re talking about how to get the most out of your car as the price of gas is over $4.00 a gallon.

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LaPorte Man Jailed on Murder Charge, Investigation Continues

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Joseph Jemiolo
Joseph Jemiolo

A LaPorte man is jailed on a murder charge, accused of killing his wife. Officers from the LaPorte Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress around 12:30 this morning at a home in the 800 Block of “E” Street. When officers arrived, they found a man, identified as Joseph E. Jemiolo, 60, coming out of the house. They found out Jemiolo lived there and proceeded to search the house. That’s when they found the body of Kathy Jemiolo, 48, who was pronounced dead by the LaPorte County Coroner. Joseph Jemiolo is jailed on a preliminary charge of murder based on evidence at the scene. LaPorte Police stress the investigation is continuing.

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Marshall County Woman Arrested on Neglect, Battery Charges

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A Plymouth woman was arrested on Friday after an investigation into battery and neglect incidents.

On May 21, Plymouth Police Department officers gathered information from the Department of Child Services that a seven-year-old child received burns at a residence on Alexander Street in Plymouth. The child had been living with her grandmother, Margo Wallace, at the time of the incident.

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Marshall County Council Makes Decision Concerning Part-Time Employee Hours

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The Marshall County Commission members and the council members met in a joint session Monday morning to discuss a personnel policy amendment concerning hours for part-time employees.

As explained by the county’s insurance representative, Tony Nyers, the Affordable Care Act requires that all businesses, including county government, offer insurance benefits for all employees that work a 30-hour work week on a six-month average. Those employees are now considered to be eligible for insurance benefits if they meet the requirements for insurance benefits.

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ALS Service Running Well in Starke County

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Paul Mathewson
Paul Mathewson
The Advanced Life Service that has been available in the Starke County area for just over a year is doing well, according to EMS Director Paul Mathewson.

“It’s going great,” stated Mathewson. “When you have a committed staff of employees from the paramedics to the EMTs to the office staff and you’re on the same page to try to achieve the same goal of providing the best service around, great things can happen.”

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Pulaski County Council, Commissioners Approve Amendment to Personnel Policy

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The Pulaski County Council and commissioners met in a joint session last night to discuss an amendment to the personnel policy regarding overtime, paid time off, holidays and bereavement pay. Commissioner Larry Brady was present at the meeting while commissioners Tracey Shorter and Terry Young were unable to make it to the meeting; Shorter, however, was available via speakerphone.

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Enforcement of the Smoke-Free Air Law Has Not Been an Issue

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The Smoke-Free Air Law will soon celebrate its one-year anniversary since it was enacted, ensuring clean air to Hoosiers who visit just about any business in the state. When it was first proposed, however, many citizens and business owners expressed displeasure at the idea, fearing it would adversely affect business and cause unnecessary complication and interference.

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Winamac Town Park Open; Fairgrounds Still Closed

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Entrance to the Winamac Town Park
Entrance to the Winamac Town Park
Following the closure of the Winamac Town Park this past weekend due to flooding, Park Manager Rick Dilts explained that the park is once again open but the fairgrounds remain closed. Dilts said this weekend’s rain did not cause any more flooding but it did slow down the rate at which the park has been drying. The gates are now open, however, and park crews are trying to work around the water to get the park back in good shape.

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Winamac Council Waits on Chicken Ordinance

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Winamac Town Hall
Winamac Town Hall

The Winamac Town Council wants more information before allowing homeowners to raise chickens within the town limits. They deferred action on a request to allow residents to keep up to 10 hens in their yards. Arwen Fair spoke on behalf of Winamac CLUCK: Citizens for Legalizing Urban Chicken Keeping. She says Winamac is a 4-H community, and several residents are in favor of raising a sustainable food supply. She says supporters aren’t looking for large, commercial coops, just merely for enough to sustain their families and perhaps share eggs with neighbors. Council members questioned the number 10, which Fair says will adequately provide for a family. Members want to review similar ordinances from other municipalities before making any decisions. Council President John Plowman promised to keep members of Winamac CLUCK posted.

BMV Branches to Close Saturday for Computer Maintenance

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The Indiana Office of Technology staff will be working on the state’s computer system on Saturday, June 15. This will cause the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle branches to close for that day.

Along with the branches, the BMV’s website, www.mybmv.com, will be offline so maintenance can be performed. The website is expected to be offline beginning at 6 a.m. ET on Saturday. The website will be back online when the maintenance is completed.

License branches will resume normal hours of operation on June 17.

Starke County Environmental Management Schedules Waste Collection Event

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If you’ve got old appliances, tires, computers, televisions and household hazardous waste to get rid of, the Starke County Environmental Management District can help you out. The annual residential collection event is scheduled Friday and Saturday at the district office, which is located at 3835 East 250 North in Knox. Friday collection times are 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tires, appliances, computers and television sets will be accepted then. Saturday collections will include all of those items as well as household hazardous waste. Household hazardous waste includes oil, aerosol cans, pesticides, herbicides, unknown liquids or powders, cleaners, oil-based paint, degreasers, varnish, stains, drain cleaner, rat and mouse poisons, fluorescent tubes, batteries, medications and similar items. The residential collection event is open to Starke County property owners only. Each resident can dispose of up to five tires for free, but only one can be a farm type. Additionally, Starke County Environmental Management District employees have the right to refuse any item. Call (574) 772-7865 for more information.

West Central Buses Pass Inspection

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West Central School Superintendent Charles Mellon
West Central School Superintendent Charles Mellon
A bus inspection was conducted on May 21 at the West Central School Corporation and Superintendent Charles Mellon said it was a positive report.

“This is the first time we have had a bus inspection during the school year but things went very well,” explained Mellon. “All of the buses passed inspection. I want to thank the maintenance staff and the drivers for keeping their buses in good running order.”

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Starke County Blue Dolphins Plan to Make a Local Splash

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If you enjoy swimming and want to do so competitively, the Starke County Blue Dolphins will help you make a splash. It’s an amateur competitive swimming club that focuses on technique and enjoyment of the sport. The club will be part of the USA Swim organization, which includes more than 2,800 swim clubs nationwide. Practices will take place at Knox High School in advance of the swim season, which starts in September. The season is year-round, but swimmers can come and go throughout the year as available. Swimmers must be at least five years old and able to swim at least 25 yards unassisted. All team members will have a chance to attend USA Swim sponsored meets across the country or just swim locally at inter-squad meets.

Sign-up dates are Tuesday, June 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the North Judson Public Library; Thursday, June 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library in Knox; and Saturday, June 15 at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library in Knox from 9 to 11 a.m. Call Anthony or Kelly Manning at (574) 772-0778 for more information.