New Banquet Hall Approved by Marshall County BZA

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The Marshall County Board of Zoning Appeals has approved a petition that would allow the establishment of a new banquet hall and wedding chapel in Bourbon.

The new facility will be located in the building that is the home of the New Wine Church at Cedar Road and 9B Road in Bourbon. The church will continue with its activities at the building, but the owner of the business, operated by Brenna Hoffer, will be able to hold events and other social gatherings.

The community was in need of a facility to provide services for weddings and other events as the only other facility is constantly booked.

The BZA voted to allow the variance pending the sale of the property.

Lawmakers Join Forces Against Hoosier Hunger

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Members of the General Assembly have found a common goal: fighting against hunger in Indiana. By partnering with a statewide association of food banks, lawmakers have begun work to raise awareness and help relief efforts throughout the state during the month of February. The legislators, along with Feeding Indiana’s Hungry – an association of Feeding America-related food banks, are looking to shed light on the issue of hunger and bring Hoosiers together to prevent anyone in the state from worrying about where to find their next meal.

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Plymouth Property Taxes to Increase; Total Revenue Down

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A property tax reassessment for Marshall County may lead to an unpleasant surprise for some taxpayers as the property tax rate for the city of Plymouth will soon increase from 2.5448 cents to 2.8582 cents per $100 assessed property value. Plymouth Clerk-Treasurer Toni Hutchings presented the city council with information regarding the 2012 reassessment – the first reassessment conducted in ten years – and said the numbers indicate a rough upcoming tax season.

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North Judson-San Pierre Drama Dept. to Present “Fiddler on the Roof”

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Fiddler on the RoofThe North Judson-San Pierre High School Drama Department has announced that they will be performing “Fiddler on the Roof” this year and Choir Director Donna Ness said she’s excited to show off her seasoned cast, explaining the majority of the cast this year is composed of seniors who have been on the stage for most of their high school careers.

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Jasper Police Post Celebrates 75 Years

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The Jasper Police Post is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

On Oct. 8, 1935, the state of Indiana leased land from the city of Jasper to build a new radio station and barracks which would represent the most modern type of crime fighting facilities. Three years later, the process of moving the Jasper Post from the Providence Home to its current location at U.S. 231 and Schutter Road began.

The post now covers seven counties in southwestern Indiana and while the post has made only interior upgrades, the Jasper Post still operates from the barracks that opened in 1938. Twenty-seven troopers, six detectives, a detective sergeant, and other personnel still call the Jasper Post home.

Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

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Kathleen Holt
Kathleen Holt

The woman who allegedly shot her boyfriend at their home in Knox appeared in Starke Circuit Court for an initial hearing this morning. Kathleen Holt pleaded not guilty to one count of murder, which carries a sentence of 45 to 65 years if she is convicted of that charge. Continue reading →

LaPorte Police searching for burglary suspect

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Valentine’s Day was no cause for celebration for a LaPorte woman. She returned to her home in the 1100 block of 2nd Street Thursday to find it had been burglarized. Police say someone pried the back door open and took a television set, laptop computer and a wallet. The break-in occurred sometime between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call the LaPorte Police Department at 219-362-9446 or visit www.lpcitypd.com to submit a crime tip.

 

Oregon-Davis Repeats

Posted on Author Anita Goodan

The Oregon-Davis Lady Bobcats have won their second consecutive sectional championship and their sixth in the last seven years. After graduating one senior off of last year’s 21-5 team, expectations were high for the Lady Cats, and they did not disappoint! O-D rolled through their own sectional defeating Westville in the first game 83-18. They then went on to defeat Argos 75-42 before defeating Triton for the third time this season 76-38. Oregon-Davis (21-3) will be taking on Morgan Township (14-10) in the first game of the Caston regional this Saturday.

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Jesse Averone
Ashley Campbell
Ashley Campbell
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Ashley Clark
Haley Collings
Haley Collings
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Lincy Jones
Taylor Kranenburg
Taylor Kranenburg
Katie Marsh
Katie Marsh
Alicia McIntosh
Alicia McIntosh
Lexi Minix
Lexi Minix
Kendra Sauer
Kendra Sauer
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Zoe Seese
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Riley Trott
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West Central Wins Third Consecutive Championship

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The West Central Lady Trojans have won their third straight sectional championship! After graduating five seniors from last year’s team, including their top three scorers, and playing under new head coach Brad Odom, very few believed the Trojans could pull off another championship run. The Lady Trojans believed and have won 8 of their last 9 games.

The Championship run began with a 37-17 win over Pioneer in the first round of the North White sectional. The Trojans then went on to defeat Tri-County 39-19 in the semifinals before defeating Caston in the championship game 40-29. West Central (14-9) will be taking on #1 ranked Fort Wayne Canterbury (21-3) in the second game of the Caston regional on Saturday.

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Ashton Barkho
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Sarah Becker
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Sara Bernal
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Gretchen Blackburn
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Hannah Czarnecki
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Alivia Kruger
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Samantha Lincoln
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Mesha Masters
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Starke County Murder Case Remains Under Investigation

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Kathleen Holt
Kathleen Holt

Starke County police continue to piece together information to find a motive in a shooting incident that occurred at a Knox home Wednesday afternoon. Kathleen Holt, 51, is suspected of shooting Ron Worker in their home on 550 East.

An initial hearing has been set for Holt this morning at 9 a.m. in Starke Circuit Court. Worker sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to IU Health Starke Hospital where he later died.

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Active Shooter Training Scheduled in Pulaski County

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Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer
Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer

Law enforcement agencies across the nation continue to create strategies to help diffuse an active shooter incident in a school or other public place. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, EMS and all county fire departments will be coming together on Saturday, Feb. 23 to train for such an event at the Monterey Elementary School at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Pulaski County Sheriff Michael Gayer is looking forward to working with all emergency personnel in creating a plan to keep residents safe.

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EPSC Students Shoot for the Stars in Spaceflight Experiments

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Students at Eastern Pulaski Schools are going above and beyond their studies – way beyond. As part of Avicenna Academy in Lake County’s Indiana State Science Education Consortium, Eastern Pulaski students in grades 5-8 will be participating in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Programs designed to utilize student’s information gained in the classroom and expand upon it through further research and investigation.

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Braun Corporation employees pay respects to founder

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Employees of the Winamac-based Braun Corporation have a day off to pay their respects to the company’s founder and CEO. Ralph Braun, 72, died last Friday.

Members of the BraunAbility family are wearing blue ribbons in honor of Braun Corporation Founder and CEO Ralph Braun.
Members of the BraunAbility family are wearing blue ribbons in honor of Braun Corporation Founder and CEO Ralph Braun.
Braun Corporation founder Ralph Braun
Braun Corporation founder Ralph Braun

Braun built his first three-wheeled scooter in 1962 to overcome his mobility challenges brought on by a childhood illness. In 1972 he founded The Braun Corporation, which manufactures a full line of mobility products and employs more than 800 people. BraunAbility employees are wearing blue ribbons in memory of Ralph Braun. His funeral visitation is today from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Eastern at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. Braun’s funeral mass is tomorrow at noon at the church, followed by entombment at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Winamac. His family encourages anyone who would like to pay tribute to his legacy and help make mobility affordable for people who need a little extra support to donate to the Ralph Braun Foundation. Visit www.ralphbraunfoundation.org for more information.

Marshall County Council sets wage for new probation officer

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The new probation officer hired in Marshall County will make significantly less than the veteran who vacated the position. The county council set a starting salary of $16.44 an hour for the new hire, who will also be on a 90 day probationary period at 90-percent pay. The officer who left was making $22.22 an hour. Marshall County Council members noted the new hire will work his way up to a higher wage during his time of employment. Auditor Penny Lukenbill told the council it’s been quite some time since new employees have been hired and sought guidance on a pay scale for them.

Skydiving facility to remain at Plymouth airport

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An aerial photograph of Plymouth Sky Sports facilities. Hazards and landing areas are depicted.
An aerial photograph of Plymouth Sky Sports facilities. Hazards and landing areas are depicted.

Marshall County’s full-service sky diving center is staying put for at least five years. The Plymouth Aviation Board approved a lease extension for Plymouth Sky Sports at Plymouth Municipal Airport. The lease starts at $450 per month and increases by three-percent in 2014 and 2015 and another three percent in 2016 and 2017. The lease amount is based on the square footage used by the business. Plymouth Sky Sports operates five days a week and also offers tandem demonstration jumps.

Police arrest Knox woman on murder charge

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Kathleen Holt
Kathleen Holt

A Knox woman is jailed on a murder charge after reportedly shooting her boyfriend. Kathleen Holt, 51, shot the victim, Ron Worker, 46, also of Knox at a residence on CR 550 E. Near CR 200 S. in Knox around 3:30 p.m. Hold called 911 and told Starke County dispatchers she had just shot her boyfriend, according to police. Worker was was pronounced dead at IU Health Starke Hospital. An autopsy is scheduled later today. Holt’s bond hearing is set for 9 a.m. Friday. Police have recovered the weapon they believe was used in the shooting.