An invasive tree-killing species has been detected in Starke and Tipton counties for the first time. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced this week that the emerald ash borer has been detected in the two counties which were already included in the 79-county area placed under quarantine from the EAB.
The Pulaski County Council on Monday night heard a number of requests that had been approved by the county commissioners, but the council wasn’t so eager to approve some of them.
The county commissioners last week approved a purchase for the surveyor’s office to rent a printer capable of printing 11-by-17-inch pages, a necessity for the office. At a cost of $65.10 extra per month for the equipment, the council was not required to make a motion to approve the cost because the money was available in the budget. However, the council gave their approval for the equipment to be paid for using funds from the commissioners budget.
For men and women facing an unintended or crisis pregnancy situation, there is an organization looking to provide practical and emotional support to help those in need. The Bella Vita Pregnancy Resource Center in Knox, a not-for-profit organization, provides free pregnancy tests, options counseling, peer advocate-assisted mentorship and various educational programs in an effort to support those facing a crisis pregnancy situation.
The West Central School Board discussed school security recently and Superintendent Charles Mellon said the corporation will be working to improve security conditions.
“We’re getting involved with the county-wide effort on the active shooter procedures. That will be carried out in the next two months where we can reevaluate our own plan and make it coincide with the county plan once it is designed,” said Mellon.
This year’s winner of the Henry F. Schricker Award will be recognized tomorrow night during an award dinner at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
This year’s recipient is Joseph Eugene “Gene” Blastic of Bass Lake. Gene fits the exact meaning of Schricker’s motto of “Service before Self”. He has been active in many community projects and organizations.
Boys Basketball Coaching Leaders: (Through 1/14/13)
Dan Warkentien-South Central (16 years): 262-118 .689
Travis Hannah-John Glenn (13 years): 148-152 .493
Bryan Heimlich-West Central (9 years): 114-97 .540
Kyle Elliott-Culver (5 years): 48-49 .494
Kyle Johnson-Winamac (3 years): 30-25 .545
Phil Shabi-NJSP (2 years): 19-12 .612
Matt Crawford-OD (2 years): 5-27 .156
Scot Spoljaric-LaCrosse (2 years): 3-27 .100
Chris McGowen-Knox (1 year): 2-9 .181
Girls Basketball Coaching Leaders: (Through 1/14/13)
Terry Minix-OD (20 years): 281-143 .663
Dan Huizenga-Knox (11 years): 126-116 .521
Gina Hierlmeier-Culver (7 years): 103-48 .682
Brad Odom-West Central (8 years): 82-84 .494
Rick Budka-South Central (5 years): 44-54 .448
Jeff Wagner-Winamac (3 years): 42-18 .700
Kyle Amor-John Glenn (2 years): 16-20 .444
Debbie Bolen-NJSP (1 year): 10-4 .714
Brian McMahan-LaCrosse (4 years): 10-45 .181
Boys Scoring Leaders (Season): through 1/14/13 (10ppg)
Trent Elliott (Culver): 21.1ppg (11 games)
Riley Charlesworth (LaCrosse): 20.6ppg (10 games)
Zach Shidler (Winamac): 17.3ppg (10 games)
Bryce Guse (LaCrosse): 13.2ppg (10 games)
Dalton Bailey (NJSP): 12.1ppg (10 games)
Adam Clindaniel (SC): 11.5ppg (10 games)
Dylan Short (Knox): 11.5ppg (11 games)
Blake Hurford (OD): 11.4ppg (10 games)
Drew McKay (WC): 10.3ppg (11 games)
Jake Strong (Glenn): 10.3ppg (9 games)
Boys Individual Scoring (Career): Minimum 300 points
Zach Shidler-Winamac (Sr): 703
Riley Charlesworth (Sr)-LaCrosse: 693
Trent Elliott (Jr)-Culver: 683
Colton Hill-Knox (Sr): 562
Collin Stevens-Culver (Sr): 502
Micah Budzinski-Culver (Sr): 442
Sam Culver-LaCrosse (Sr): 374
Dylan Short-Knox (Sr): 348
Adam Clindaniel-South Central (Sr): 341
Jake Strong-John Glenn (So): 316
*As reported to etpearl.com
Girls Scoring Leaders (Season): through 1/14/13 (10ppg)
Ashley Campbell (OD): 19.6ppg (16 games)
Stephanie Shorter (Winamac): 17.1ppg (13 games)
Jesse Averone (OD): 15.7ppg (16 games)
Jordann Frasure (NJSP): 15.7ppg (14 games)
Kayla Shaffer (Culver): 15.2ppg (14 games)
Jill Rosenbaum (SC): 12.6ppg (15 games)
Jessica Schramm (Winamac): 12.6ppg (13 games)
Alisha McIntosh (OD): 12.2ppg (16 games)
Riley Popplewell (SC): 11.8ppg (15 games)
Kyler Columbia (Glenn): 11.4ppg (15 games)
Nikki Frasure (Knox): 10.9ppg (16 games)
Kayla Zimmerman (NJSP): 10.8ppg (13 games)
Girls Scoring Leaders (Career): Minimum 300 points
Ashley Campbell-OD (Jr): 1,147
Jordann Frasure-NJSP (Sr): 901
Jesse Averone-OD (Jr): 887
Jill Rosenbaum-South Central (Jr): 692
Stephanie Shorter-Winamac (Jr): 686
Alisha McIntosh-OD (Jr): 683
Kayla Shaffer-Culver (Jr): 615
Jessica Schramm-Winamac (Sr): 531
Kaitlin Zachary-Knox (Sr): 459
Taylor Guse-LaCrosse (Sr): 414
Haley Frasure-NJSP (Sr): 406
Kyler Columbia-Glenn (So): 398
Kayla Zimmerman-NJSP (Sr): 376
Gabbie Sievers-LaCrosse (Sr): 388
Katie Dreessen-Glenn (Sr): 342
Haley Collings-OD (Jr): 341
Tatum Schultz-Culver (So): 307
*As reported to etpearl.com
It started as a shooting incident in Pulaski County and ended in a SWAT team arrest in Marshall County.
Pulaski County police were called to 6680 N. U.S. 421 at 5:50 p.m. ET Sunday in reference to a call that Billie James “Tinker” Minix, of Knox reportedly shot a gun at an occupied residence. Minix allegedly shot at the residence from an abandoned building and from the driveway. Minix also allegedly fired a few shots at a vehicle occupied by two people during the incident.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department continues to take multiple reports of thefts in the Center and West Township areas.
The suspects are reportedly taking items from unlocked vehicles, unlocked garages and unlocked outbuildings. They are taking anything from loose change to electronics. In some cases, the suspects took paperwork out of the vehicle in a plan to commit identity theft.
The Pulaski County Commissioners last week approved a number of requests pending council approval, including a lease for rental of a copier for the surveyor’s office.
Kris Smith of Copiers Plus addressed the commissioners to explain what the company does and go over the equipment currently located in the surveyor’s office. Smith explained he was called a few years ago to provide copiers, printers and other equipment, as well as maintenance of those items. Smith presented a proposal for the rental of a machine capable of printing 11-by-17-inch pages, a necessity for the office.
Several Oregon-Davis students are trying to make a difference in not just their school, but the community as well. Oregon-Davis High School, as a New Tech high school, offers project-based learning to its students including projects with real-life applications.
A group of seniors approached their teachers with a request to undertake a challenge from Lexus to come up with a way to conserve energy in their community. The group, who called themselves “The Senior Six,” came up with the idea of starting their conservation project with the school itself. So the group, composed of seniors Dakota Cook, Danielle Marsh, Casandra Niles, Lincy Jones, Bailey Masterson and Ashley Thacker, scheduled an energy audit from Kankakee Valley REMC and Franklin Energy.
The West Central School Board members took some time to review the county tax draws from Pulaski County and Jasper County and Superintendent Charles Mellon commented that there was some excess levy.
“I think that’s mainly due to late payment of taxes from the prior years and then and I think the counties many times underestimate for their own protection. They’re making sure that they have enough money to give out when it is due,” stated Mellon.
The members of the Kankakee Valley Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #129 handed out two awards last week – the first two of its kind in the lodge’s history.
The members named Knox City Police Officer Chad Dulin as Officer of the Year. He was given this distinction for his heroic act after a scary accident on Feb. 11, 2012.
Pulaski Memorial Hospital has announced the first New Year’s baby at the facility.
Skarlet Madison Ehlers of Star City was born Monday morning at 7:12 a.m. ET. Her parents are Kelsie Gainer and Shawn Ehlers of Star City. Scarlet weighed in at seven pounds, eight ounces and is 21.5 inches long.
Governor-elect Mike Pence gave his Inaugural Address today, thanking everyone who contributed to his success in the election including God and his family, supporters, and predecessors.
Pence said he is humbled by the trust placed in him by Hoosiers and accepted the responsibilities with gratitude and boundless confidence that Indiana is “poised for greatness.” He said that the leadership over the past eight years, and the service of thousands of dedicated public service, has led Indiana to emerge as “a torch of fiscal responsibility, innovation and reform.”
Republican State Sen. Randy Head of Logansport authored legislation that would improve tests for intoxication in the event of a drunk driving accident.
Senate Bill 168 amends the policy on blood-alcohol content tests to allow any qualified, properly-trained individual to take a bodily substance sample and have it used in court. Currently, the law only lets licensed physicians, nurses or advanced emergency medical technicians obtain samples that can be used as evidence.
The bill also specifies that a court is not prohibited from issuing a search warrant to attain a bodily substance sample from an individual suspected of driving while intoxicated.
SB 168 will be heard today by the Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a rash of thefts.
Officers were called out to several homes on Saturday after victims reported the theft of cash, jackets, GPS devices and other electronics from their vehicles. The incidents were reported in the 17,000 and 18,000 blocks of Lincoln Highway.
The suspects reportedly stole the items from unlocked vehicles. Police remind you to always keep your car doors locked when your vehicle is unattended.
