Conservation Officer Keith Wildeman explained that this camp is held once a year in West Lafayette at Ross Camp.
“Camp is open to boys and girls both who have completed the fifth and sixth grades,” said Wildeman. “This camp is going to be held from June 16 to June 22.”
On Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m., Emlee H. Smith, Esq. from CFE Enforcement Division of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will discuss the resources available when researching investment decisions. You will learn how to understand the risks, knowing the fees and avoiding fraud. Later that day, Smith will include ten key messages every investor should know from taking control of your finances, setting goals, educating yourself about the market place and potential risks and fraud.
Starke County leaders will come together on Thursday, May 2 at the Nancy K. Dembowski Community Center in downtown Knox to “Pray for America.” That’s the theme of this year’s National Day of Prayer breakfast and is based on the verse from Matthew 12:21: “In His name, the nations will put their hope.” Starke County Historian Ed Hasnerl will be the guest speaker.
Flooding from the recent rainfall shouldn’t be too big of a problem in Starke County. Emergency Management Agency Director Ted Bombagetti expects the Kankakee River to crest sometime today.
“It shouldn’t go more than into the moderate level, which probably will affect some of the state park area out there on 8 and 39 and maybe some agricultural property. The Yellow River here in Knox we’re looking at sometime Monday, and it’s only expected to go into the minor. I don’t expect anything to happen there.”
If you sustain flood damage at any time between April 17-22, report that damage to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. A report form can be found online at in.gov/dhs.
If you do not have internet access, contact a friend, family member or neighbor for assistance. Web access is also available at your local library. If none of those options are available, you may also contact your county emergency management agency to report damage.
Marshall County police are looking for the driver involved in a single vehicle accident Friday morning.
Deputies have determined that the unknown driver was traveling east on the Plymouth-Goshen trail east of King Road when for unknown reasons, the driver lost control and the vehicle went off the southside of the road and struck several trees.
The Marshall County Library Director Linda Rippy gave the commissioners a report on museum activities.
Rippy stated that the museum is now open on Sundays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET and has had a steady stream of visitors. Several area volunteers are assisting with tours and greeting visitors. The Plymouth High School Key Club is also helping with many activities at the museum.
One of the popular springtime activities is morel mushroom hunting.
Indiana Conservation Officer Keith Wildeman said with all of the rain we’ve received, there should be a good crop of mushrooms.
“We’ve had a lot of rain here so that’s definitely going to help the mushroom production in the area,” said Wildeman. “I have reports from southern Indiana that folks are out finding a few mushrooms here and there.”
You need to follow the rules when out mushroom hunting.
“They do need to have permission to look for mushrooms on private property. A lot of folks think that it’s okay and that they’re only looking for mushrooms, but you do need to have permission before you enter private property. It’s just like hunting, fishing and trapping – you do need to have permission.”
The same courtesy should be extended to state properties.
“Please check with the property manager whether or not it’s allowed. Our local fish and wildlife areas do restrict the amount of time that you can go out mushroom hunting.”
Be mindful of possible flooded areas if you do decide to go out mushroom hunting this weekend.
Two people were arrested after an accident in Starke County.
On Friday morning, the Starke County 911 Center received a call that there appeared to be drunk driver on Toto Road. Deputies were notified and attempted to catch the impaired driver.
The caller kept dispatchers informed of the car’s location until officers could catch up to the scene. When the officer got to within three miles of the vehicle, the driver crashed the vehicle on 700 E. just north of State Road 10.
Knox Elementary School has been evacuated after a construction crew at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library struck a gas main. Knox Superintendent A.J. Gappa says students at the elementary school have been moved to other facilities. Students in grades kindergarten, 1 and 2 are at the high school, while students in grades 3, 4 and 5 are at the middle school. Gappa stresses the school was evacuated as a precautionary measure and says he will advise parents as to student pickup arrangements by the end of the day. The Starke County Public Library Henry F. Schricker branch is also closed as a result of the gas main break.
Two men were apprehended at the Starke/LaPorte line yesterday afternoon after an alleged armed robbery at Will’s Service in LaCrosse.
The suspects had fled the scene shortly after the incident. Descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle were given to LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department deputies and surrounding police agencies. A short time later, a vehicle matching the suspect’s description was located traveling near the intersection of State Road 39 and State Road 8 and officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and the Knox City Police Department were able to stop the vehicle and assist the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department in arresting the pair.
Three juveniles were injured in an afternoon accident in Marshall County.
Emergency responders and Marshall County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at Kenilworth Road and 17th Road just south of Argos. The preliminary investigation suggests that the juveniles were traveling north on Kenilworth Road when their Jeep ran off the road and rolled several times.
Officers from the LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit arrested two people accused of dealing heroin. Clifton P. Reigert, 30, of LaPorte, is being held without bond in the LaPorte County Jail. Bond for Brittany L. Sons, 19, of Westville is set at $100,000. Both are due in LaPorte Circuit Court later today. Continue reading
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an accidental shooting.
Dispatchers received a 911 call shortly after 10:00 p.m. ET Wednesday night from a man who stated his brother-in-law, 60-year-old John W. Heck, shot himself in the head.
When emergency personnel arrived at 335 E. 100 S. in Winamac, they found Heck on the floor with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. He was breathing and unresponsive when he was transported to Pulaski Memorial Hospital . He was subsequently taken to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. He later died of his injuries at the hospital.
Flooding is likely in the WKVI listening area due to the recent heavy rainfall. The National Weather Services has issued a flood warning for the Tippecanoe River in Ora and above Winamac and for the Yellow River at Knox and Plymouth. The most immediate concern is the Tippy in the Monterey area, which is approaching the flood stage of 12 feet. It’s expected to rise above that stage tonight and crest at 13 feet around 8 a.m. EDT Sunday. At 13 feet the river begins to affect streets and homes in downtown Monterey. This crest compares to the May 18, 2009 flood when the Tippecanoe crested at 13.3 feet. Continue reading
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery and Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter are preparing for potential flooding issues in Marshall County and in Plymouth.
Avery told WKVI that they are preparing to monitor several areas for flooding in low-lying areas, agriculture areas and in residential areas. Avery encourages you to take all precautions necessary for potential flooding, whether that be moving to higher ground or sandbagging. Sand and sand bags are available at the old EMA office north of the highway department.
LaPorte County police are asking for your help in locating a person who has committed a sex offender registry violation which is a Class D Felony.
Darell L. Eckwood last registered on March 28, 2013 per the requirement of the Indiana Sex and Violent Offender Registry statutes, but during the course of the April 2013 “Operation Lost Innocence” investigation, officials learned that he was no longer at that residence. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Board members approved the employment of a new high school principal during their meeting Monday night.
Superintendent Dr. Steve Disney said a search team was formed which consisted of faculty members, administrators and the superintendent and they all reviewed 26 applications that were submitted for the position. They screened the applicants and chose 10 to return for the first round of interviews. From there, four were selected to present plans to the committee that pertained to leadership of the Oregon-Davis High School and its future. Three were then selected to present those plans to the committee and the school board.
