Telecommunicators are more often known as emergency dispatchers. They are the first person you talk to in the case of an emergency. They are the unsung heroes of public safety; in one second, a dispatcher may be relaying license and registration information to an officer and the next second that dispatcher may be signaling fire, EMS and police to the scene of an accident or coordinating communication for a high speed pursuit.
Parents of incoming kindergarten students may register their child for kindergarten on Tuesday, April 16 from 8 to 11 a.m., and from noon to 1 p.m., as well as Wednesday, April 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. CT.
To be eligible for enrollment, the child must be five on or before Aug. 1, 2013. You are urged to make an appointment for your child’s screening. Screening will take 15 minutes per child.
It’s April 15, and that means those who haven’t yet filed their taxes or paid their amounts due have got to hurry up and get them filed and mail or submit payments. The IRS has a variety of penalties in place for those who either fail to file or fail to pay.
The failure-to-file penalty is calculated based on the time from the deadline of your tax return – including extensions – to the date you actually filed your tax return. The penalty is five percent for each month the tax return is late, up to a total maximum penalty of 25 percent.
The DNR has awarded a total of $156,620 in grants to address invasive aquatic vegetation. In Starke County, Bass Lake got $5,000 for aquatic vegetation treatment, and Koontz Lake got $13,000 to conduct an aquatic vegetation management survey, plan and treatment. Lake Bruce, which straddles the Pulaski–Fulton county line also got $5,000 for aquatic vegetation management.
The staff at Indiana Beach has been busy all winter preparing the Monticello amusement resort for its May 11 opening. The water swings have been moved back to their original location over the water, the Falling Star will be operational again, lighting for many of the rides along the boardwalk has been upgraded, and the buildings, structures and handrails have all gotten fresh coats of paint. Additionally, many of the rides are being repainted, but park officials say they’ve taken care to keep with the park’s nostalgic charm.
“She has decided that this year is absolutely the last of it,” explained Klitzman. “She tried to retire last year and we twisted her arm and she came back. Another reason that she’s so firm that this is her last year is her husband, Brad Moore, is retiring.”
The Aug. 10 festival will be in downtown Winamac with an authentic German band providing entertainment. Also authentic German food will be catered by Ortman Meat Processing of Winamac.
More plans are being discussed. If you would like to be involved for the Germanfest celebration, contact (574) 946-6123.
Judy Troike and Kate Yankauskas attended eight different workshops that focused on promoting, educating and engaging consumers on the value and impact of modern day agricultural practices.
Current statistics show that less than two percent of the population is actively engaged in agriculture, but the farmers are responsible for feeding people around the world. The job of Farm Bureau is to ensure the public that the agricultural community is committed to providing safe, affordable and sustainable food and fiber using responsible and ethical practices.
If you haven’t yet filed your taxes, it’s time to do so before the IRS tax filing deadline on Monday. With the deadline less than three days away, the IRS is offering tips for those who have completed their federal tax return but are unable to pay it all upon filing.
IRS officials encourage taxpayers to file on time and pay as much as they can; filing on time ensures that the taxpayer will avoid the late filing penalty, and paying as much as possible reduces the late payment penalty and interest charges. For electronic payment options, see IRS.gov, and if paying by check, make it payable to the United States Treasury and include it with your return.
Governor Michael Pence has proclaimed April 15-19 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Indiana, marking the ceremonial start to highway construction season with the intent to bring awareness to motorist and worker safety in work zones.
This year, INDOT will invest more than $1 billion in new highway construction projects to enhance health and safety, mobility, and economic growth in the state to maximum both the safety and mobility of motorists and workers, all while maintaining as much access as possible to businesses, residences and emergency services.
Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department found heroin, drug paraphernalia and syringes while serving a search warrant at a home on Long Lane Drive this morning following a six-month-long narcotics investigation. Frank Esparza, Jr. faces charges of dealing heroin, possession of heroin, possession of syringes and maintaining a common nuisance. Maria Esparza was booked on a charge of maintaining a common nuisance, as was Tamara Esparza. She’s also charged with neglect of a dependent. A fourth suspect, Anthony Esparza, faces charges of maintaining a common nuisance, neglect of a dependent and possession of a syringe.
A LaPorte man faces two felony charges after reportedly helping himself to chocolates from a store there. Officers from the LaPorte Police Department responded to Little Chocolates on 1st Street around 11:30 yesterday morning. An upset store employee told them a man was inside the store acting strangely, and said she thought he stole some chocolate. Officers reportedly found a man matching the suspect’s description walking nearby and eating chocolate. Zacheria Faiyaz, 20, initially told officers he “swiped his card to pay for it” then said the store gives him “free stuff.” Neither story was true, according to the arrest report, which indicates he faces a D felony theft charge. While searching Faiyaz, officers reportedly found an open bag of syringes in his front jacket pocket. Faiyaz admitted he had “relapsed and used again,” according to the arrest report. He faces a second D felony charge for possession of a syringe.
Four Fulton County residents are jailed on multiple felony charges after police reportedly found active meth labs, drugs and paraphernalia in a home with four minor children located next to an elementary school. Officers from the Indiana State Police Peru Post Meth Enforcement Team, Fulton County Sheriffs Department and Rochester Police Department raided a home at 311 Fulton Avenue in Rochester. Continue reading
The jury found Kozecar was in possession of a muzzle-loader after a burglary incident in Starke County last year. Five witnesses were called to the stand including Kozecar himself and his brother for the defense.
Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall will sentence Kozecar on the Class D felony on May 8 at 11 a.m. CT.
“We’ve already had where we have to be cognizant of what firewood we let into the property. For the most part it has to be de-barked or have a sticker that it comes from an approved vendor,” said Gillum.
Gillum says Tippecanoe River State Park has very few ash trees. Still, he says strict firewood restrictions are necessary to prevent the spread of other pests that may attack the oak, hickory and other trees at the park.
Access Point allows patrons to access workforce services, such as employment searching, career and job planning and registration on Indiana Career Connect.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department staff will host a prescription pill drop on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the sheriff’s department on Pearl Street.
This allows you to drop off any expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs at the sheriff’s department. This is a free and anonymous service and no questions will be asked. This program is intended for liquid and pill medications only. The medications will then be disposed of properly and safely.
Sheriff Oscar Cowen asks that you be diligent in taking part in this program to help eradicate the abuse of prescription drugs.
