Resolve to Quit Smoking This New Year

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One of the most common resolutions made each year is to quit smoking; unfortunately, nicotine addiction is a hard battle to win, but the folks at the Quit Line are eager to help smokers drop the nasty habit. Ainslee Lara is a quit coach with the Quit Line and she offered a number of tips for those who are looking to fight their cravings.

Lara recommends smokers plan ahead to quit rather than just trying to drop the habit on a whim. She said it’s better to have a plan for how to manage the withdrawals, especially for regular smokers. Plan ahead at least a week or two, she said, and account for the discomfort of withdrawals.

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Study Rasies Questions about Movie Ratings

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You may give the O-K for your child to see a PG-13 movie, thinking the content is age-appropriate, but a new study says when it comes to some risky behaviors on-screen, there’s little difference between PG-13 and R-rated flicks. Amy Bleakley is a research scientist at the University of Pennsylvania, author of a study in the latest edition of the journal, Pediatrics. She says a PG-13 rating by the Motion Picture Association of America, doesn’t always stop the kind of material parents may think it does.

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Knox Council Approves End-of-Year Transfers

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Knox City Council
Knox City Council

The Knox City Council on Monday night hustled to get last-minute fund transfers out of the way before the holidays, ensuring that no city funds are in the negative. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston advised the council that transfers were necessary in the general, motor vehicle highway, park and recreation, and the river boat revenue fund for the payment of vouchers.

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Hoosiers Encouraged to Give Blood This Holiday Season

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At hospitals and clinics across Indiana, the need for blood knows no season, but donations tend to drop at this time of year, so officials involved are urging Hoosiers to consider rolling up their sleeves to give a lifesaving gift.

According to Dan Fox, communications manager with the American Red Cross, what with school vacations, inclement weather and busy schedules, the number of donations declines over the holidays, while the need for blood in local hospitals remains constant.

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Resolve to Get Healthy This New Year

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With the new year just a few short days away, many people are already composing their lists of new year’s resolutions. One of the most common resolutions people make is to get fit and be healthy; unfortunately, it’s also one of the most difficult, often requiring a big change in lifestyle.

Fortunately, Trisha Metz, marketing director for Fitness Forum Sports and Wellness, has some advice for those looking to get in shape for the coming year. She said Stephanie Ferch, a certified personal trainer at Fitness Forum, suggests having a gym membership or personal trainer to give you the accountability that is required to stay true to your fitness goal. Ferch also said you need to be committed and be willing to make sacrifices in your life to stay true to your routine.

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Expert Weighs In on Indiana’s Deer Dilemma

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Many Hoosiers consider deer to be majestic creatures in nature, but some conservationists are voicing concerns about the dangers of overpopulation. At the turn of the 20th century, there were actually no deer in Indiana – but by the 1980s, expansion efforts were successful and deer sightings today are common. Southern Indiana program director for the Nature Conservancy, Allen Pursell, says the issue now is that feeding all those deer is affecting the ecosystem, and their browsing can be destructive.

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NASCAR News Briefs

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James Buescher left Turner Scott Motorsports after driving for four seasons with the organization. He was with TSM since its inception in 2010. The former NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion has moved on to drive the No. 99 Toyota for RAB Racing in the Nationwide Series in 2014.

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Top Performances of 2013

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Thirteen different drivers won races in 2013 n the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series led by Kyle Busch, who won five races in the series. Busch is now second on the all-time win list at 35. Ron Hornaday, Jr. holds that top spot with 51.

Top Drivers: Matt Crafton. Crafton only won once in the 2013 season, but consistency allowed for Crafton to claim the Championship – the first for ThorSport Racing. Ty Dillon and James Buescher were given honorable mention as they finished in a dead heat for the second spot in the season standings. Dillon finished ahead of Buescher by three points.

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Tentative ID Released in Death Investigation

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Isaiah Lincoln Grounds
Isaiah Lincoln Grounds

Starke County Coroner Kris Rannells has stated that the person found in the Grovertown area has been tentatively identified as 26-year-old Isaiah Lincoln Grounds.

A confirmation of the person’s identity and other details will be released after a complete autopsy is conducted on Thursday.

The body was found in the Grovertown area in Starke County on Monday. Isaiah Grounds had been missing for a few weeks and the Starke County Sheriff’s Department had sent a notice out about his disappearance on Dec. 12. Grounds was reportedly last seen on Monday, Dec. 9 as he was leaving his residence at 2425 N. 1025 E. in Grovertown.

The case remains under investigation with the Starke County Coroner’s office.

Bank Robbery Suspects Arrested in Pulaski County

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The man authorities say robbed the First National Bank of Monterey at gunpoint Monday afternoon and his alleged female accomplice are jailed in Pulaski County. Scott Randall Freeman, 34, and his girlfriend, Michelle Marie Riley, 29, both of rural Winamac, were arrested last night, according to Pulaski County Sheriff Mike Gayer. Officers from the Pulaski, Starke, Marshall and Fulton County Sheriff’s Departments and the Indiana State Police responded to the 1:30 p.m. call. Witnesses told them the gunman was wearing a maroon ski mask and a Carhart jacket when he entered the bank brandishing a long-barreled revolver and demanding cash. He fled north in a silver Chevrolet Impala without a license plate, according to witnesses. Investigators gathered statements and used surveillance recordings to identify the suspects. Formal charges are pending.

Motorist Arrested After Wreck With Injuries

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A two-vehicle wreck with injuries sent one man to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Marshall County and another to the Marshall County Jail. It happened Friday evening around 5:20 p.m. on U.S. 30 at King Road. Shawn M. Hoogerhyde, 43, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing bodily injury. Alexey Y. Zakharov, 25, was transported to the hospital by Plymouth EMS. Prior to the wreck, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office received several 911 calls about a dark colored Dodge pickup truck that was driving erratically on Lincoln Highway. Several officers were in the area attempting to locate the truck when they received word that a vehicle matching that description had been involved in a crash.

Starke County Officials Discuss Coroner Space

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Starke County Commissioner Kathy Norem
Starke County Commissioner Kathy Norem
Starke County officials are going to have to find morgue space within the next year. A committee comprised of council president Dave Pearman, auditor Kay Chaffins and president of the commissioners Kathy Norem met recently with coroner Kris Rannells and former coroners directors Doug O’Donnell and Mark Smith to discuss the needs of the office. President of the Commissioners Kathy Norem says that was one of the big issues they raised.

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Be Aware of Holiday Closings

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The holidays are here and with them come a number of early closings. In North Judson, both the clerk-treasurer’s office and the water department will be closed on day on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

In Knox, city offices will close at noon on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day and Dec. 26. Recycling pickup that would normally be done on Wednesday will take place Thursday; trash pickup that normally takes place on Thursday will be done on Friday. In addition, city offices will be closed on Jan. 1, and recycling will be picked up Thursday and trash will be picked up on Friday.

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Be Safe in Your Holiday Travels

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The Christmas season is a time for holiday cheer and holiday traffic.

Officers from all police departments will be out on patrol to ensure our roadways are safe from impaired drivers. Police will also be watching for unrestrained motorists. Make sure you get plenty of rest before you leave on your travels and pack an emergency kit in your vehicle that includes water, food, blankets, jumper cables, and flashlights.

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