Breast Cancer Awareness Month Reminds Women to Get a Checkup
Dermody Named Indiana Bankers Association Legislator of the Year
Gas Prices on the Way Down
The national average price has fallen for 29 days in a row, the longest consecutive decline since April of 2012.
Gas prices in September averaged $3.52 per gallon, which was the lowest national average for the month since 2010 and 31 cents per gallon cheaper than the monthly average a year ago. The AAA Hoosier Motor Club released that refineries have been running smoothly with few problems. Continue reading
Special Event Planned for Saturday to Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Registration for the event begins at 3 p.m. and the race begins at 4 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., a celebration will be held to recognize all breast cancer survivors. Continue reading
Officials Predict More Deer Activity; Drive Safely!
Input is Sought for State Wildlife Action Plan
Demolition in Knox Going Smoothly, Said SCEDF Director
“The demolition has been going very well. We’re pleased with the progress that has been made; we’re pleased that the outside wall, specifically the north wall, was taken down without any damage to the adjoining remaining structure. The sidewalks have been protected during demolition; the little ornamental trees have been protected during the demolition, so we’re very pleased with what’s going on so far,” Weaver explained.
Braun Corporation Announces Partnership With Brazil-Based Business
Community Services of Starke County Doesn’t Anticipate Federal Funding Problems
With the ongoing debate over the federal budget, local organizations funded with federal dollars are getting nervous that the potential government shutdown – the first in 17 years – will affect agencies at a local level. Fortunately, at Community Services of Starke County, Executive Director Joan Haugh said she doesn’t expect the shutdown, if it does occur, to affect her funding much.
Man Arrested After Rollover Accident
A man was arrested early Sunday morning after being involved in a roll-over accident in Marshall County.
Deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department were called to the area of U.S. 6 and 1C Road. Michael Lambert, 24, reportedly lost control of his vehicle which caused him to leave the roadway and roll over.
During the investigation, Lambert was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested and booked into the Marshall County Jail on a preliminary charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
One Arrested on Drug Charges in Marshall County
A deputy from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department pulled over a car driven by Matthew Bailey as Bailey was speeding. The officer learned that Bailey was operating his vehicle on a suspended driver’s license. The deputy also reportedly found a significant amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.
Matthew Bailey was taken into custody on possession charges and booked into the Marshall County Jail. His bond was set at $1,500.
Juvenile Charged with Burglary and Theft
LaPorte police received a call that three boys were going up and down an alleyway on F Street. Upon closer observation, the victim told police that two of the boys were riding bicycles that belonged to them. They allegedly took the bicycles from the area of the victim’s garage. It was determined that the boys had entered the unlocked garage and removed two girl’s bicycles.
Scammers Preying on Confusion Over Health Care Changes
“What we always tell them is to just hang up. Don’t give out any personal information. Medicare will never call you. ‘Cause that’s what they say – sometimes they say they’re from Medicare – they want to confirm their information,” said Stone.
Mayor’s Office Accepting SCILL Center Leaf Raking Applications
Students will rake up to 15 yards, clearing them of leaves, on a first-come, first-served basis. No date has been set for the project as the leaves have not yet begun to fall, but those who sign up to have their yards raked will be notified via phone of the project date.
To get on the list, call the Mayor’s Office at (574) 772-4553.
Prospectus and Achievement Night This Thursday
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation will host the Prospectus and Achievements Night on Thursday, Oct. 3 with featured speaker Scott Duerkop, vice president at Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate brokerage firm in Chicago. He will shed light on what challenges a small rural community faces when it comes to attracting industry.
In addition to his presentation, Kemin Food Technologies and Edward Lambert Farms will be recognized for having been named one of five finalists for The Society of Innovator’s Northwest Indiana Chanute Prize for their team innovation in North Judson. The team uses innovative growing and post-harvest processes for patented spearmint varieties unique to the county that has preservation and antioxidant properties used in products world-wide.
Weidner School of Inquiry to Host Event on Manufacturing Day
The Weidner School of Inquiry at Plymouth High School will welcome Mark and Joel Neidig from ITAMCO from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET on Friday and tours of the Precision Machining Facility will take place at 1 p.m. ET.
Starke County Youth Club Federal Funding in Jeopardy
The main source of funding for the Starke County Youth Club is in jeopardy as members of Congress continue to squabble over a federal budget for the next fiscal year. Executive Director Irene Szakonyi says the House budget proposal slashes money used to provide services for 600 youngsters in grades K-12 in Starke County.
“The threat is our largest source of funding, which is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, will be eliminated, so we really are encouraging everyone to reach out to their legislators and talk to them about why children, youth in this country are important, why after school programs are important and to encourage them to keep funding for our kids and our communities,” said Szakonyi.
North Judson-San Pierre Schools to Upgrade Network Infrastructure
Starke Commissioners to Hold Three Meetings Thursday
The second meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m., also closed to the public, to discuss strategy regarding the purchase or lease of real property, pursuant to Indiana Code 5-14-1.5-6.1 part (b) (2) (D).
The final meeting, scheduled for 10:30 a.m., will be a special meeting open to the public in the annex building meeting room at 53 E. Mound St. in Knox. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2014 employee health insurance.
