3rd Annual WKVI All-Area Boys Basketball Team Announced
1st Team:
Dalton Bailey-North Judson
Riley Charlesworth-LaCrosse
Trent Elliott-Culver
Zach Shidler-Winamac
Jake Strong-John Glenn
2nd Team:
Adam Clindaniel-South Central
Blake Hurford-Oregon-Davis
Drew McKay-West Central
Dylan Short-Knox
Collin Stevens-Culver
Court of Appeals Upholds 30-Year Sentence for Hite
Hite appealed two convictions for Resisting Law Enforcement as Class B felonies, claiming that the state did not provide sufficient evidence to support his convictions, and that his sentence was inappropriate given the nature of the offenses and his character.
Meth Lab Suspect Appears for Initial Hearing
Johnny Mullens has been charged with felony counts of Dealing in Methamphetamine, Neglect of a Dependent, Possession Precursors or Chemical Reagents, and Possession of Methamphetamine, plus misdemeanor counts of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia. A plea of not guilty was entered and his initial bond of $25,000 was raised to $50,000 surety.
Starke Commissioners Discuss Transient Merchant License, Door-to-Door Salespeople
County Auditor Kay Chaffins explained that a transient merchant license is required for any person, firm, limited liability company or corporation that conducts business in the state in one location or by traveling place to place offering for sale goods, wares, or merchandise. She explained the license is valid for six months at a cost of $100, and after the license expires, the merchant must file with the county auditor a list of items sold to county residents and their cost. That information would then be forwarded to the state department of revenue. Those who hold registered retail merchant’s certificates are exempt from requiring this license.
Marshall County Officials Preparing for Possible Flooding
These warnings have prompted the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency to provide help to those prone to flooding. Director Clyde Avery asks you to take steps to protect your property.
Indiana Central Time Coalition Pushes Resolution for “Right Time”
“We have a resolution currently introduced by Senator Delph that would call for petitioning DOT to consider changing Indiana’s time zone, because that’s where the time zone has to be changed. It’s the prerogative of the Department of Transportation,” Dillon said.
Robert Singleton, Jr. Sentenced to 10 Years in DOC
Hacienda Applies for Liquor License in Plymouth
Knox Percussion, Winter Guard Having Good Seasons
“They’ve gotten a gold rating at every competition they’ve gone to and this weekend they’re going to be in Warsaw,” explained Phipps. “Because of the class we’re in with this group, they don’t have a first, second or third place or a state finals per se. What they get is they actually get division ratings. I can tell you that they’ve been ranking extremely high, but I can’t tell you the exact placements. They’ve been doing an outstanding job.”
Pulaski County Lincoln Day Dinner Upcoming
Pulaski County Chamber Announces German Fest Plans
Starke United Fundraiser this Saturday
Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite era or wear their school colors. Enjoy food from different eras and a cash bar. Category 5 will provide the evening’s entertainment.
West Central Students to Take Drug Survey
West Central students in grades 8–12 will be given a survey March 20 that is provided by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center.
The survey, entitled “Alcohol and Other Drug Use Survey,” will be given on a confidential basis. The results will be used to measure the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among students and to provide the state of Indiana with similar estimates of prevalence on a statewide basis.
Participation is voluntary and those who partake in the survey are asked to be accurate with answers. The survey will be completed in private without any personally identifiable information that could be traced to an individual student.
Knox School Officials to Attend Patrick Carr Book Discussion and Seminar
“Four board members, along with high school Principal Dr. Ratliff and myself, will attend the Patrick Carr discussion in Plymouth on March 14. Mr. Carr is the author of ‘Hollowing out the Middle: The Rural Brain Drain and What it Means for America,’” said Gappa.
FAFSA Deadline is on Horizon
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. More than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds are distributed each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school.
Plymouth warrant search yields multiple meth labs, four arrests
Four people are jailed in Marshall County after police there reportedly found multiple active meth labs and other evidence of drug activity at a Plymouth home. Plymouth and Marshall County Police accompanied by Indiana State Police Troopers executed a search warrant at a home in the 1,000 block of North Plum Street last night and arrested three women and a man. Members of the ISP Clandestine Lab Team spent several hours there cleaning up bags of trash labs and materials used in the manufacture of meth. Authorities say details will be released later today.
Police Seeking Witnesses to St. Joseph County Crash Involving State Trooper
If you were in the South Bend area last night and saw a crash involving a marked Indiana State Police Car and a Hyundai Elantra, the police want to talk to you. The wreck occurred around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Ireland and Linden Roads. Authorities say Trooper William B. Ennis was westbound on Ireland Road approaching the intersection with Linden Road in his marked police car with his red and blue emergency lights activated. A 2003 Hyundai Elantra driven by 19-year-old Robert Lee Perez of Mishawaka was southbound on Linden Road, entered the intersection and was struck broadside by Ennis’ police car. Perez was trapped in his car and was extricated by the South Bend Fire Department. He’s in critical condition at a South Bend hospital. His passenger, 20-year-old Danielle Cutler of South Bend is in serious condition, according to authorities. Ennis suffered injuries to his hip and lower extremities. He’s also in the hospital and is in stable condition. Continue reading
Starke Commissioners Approve Relocation of Koontz Lake Radio Antenna
To that end, Bombagetti explained to them the process to declare a local communication emergency, which would give the county the authority to do what needs to be done to restore full radio communications while getting the FCC licensing caught up at a later time. County Attorney Martin Lucas reviewed the information and gave it his approval.
Winter Moisture Will Pull Indiana Out of Drought
The snow is expected to melt and WNDU meteorologist Frank Waugh insists that the ground is still dry enough to soak up the moisture.
