The Eastern Pulaski School Board members held a public hearing last night during their regularly scheduled meeting concerning the proposed new superintendent’s employment contract.
Board President Mike Tetzloff opened the public hearing for public comment and there was no comment from anyone in the audience. He offered the board members a chance to speak and there was no comment.
It’s back to school week throughout the Kankakee Valley and many children are doing their best to enjoy these last few days of freedom from teachers, homework and classes. Registration is behind them, they’ve got their shots and it’s time to begin the new school year.
At Knox Community Schools, students will be heading to the classrooms for their first day back today. Elementary students begin their day at 7:50 a.m. and leave at 2:50 p.m.; middle school students start at 7:35 a.m., leaving at 2:40 p.m.; and high school students begin at 8 a.m. and leave at 2:55 p.m. Students will be dismissed a half-hour early every Friday.
High wave action and dangerous swimming conditions are likely at beaches in LaPorte County through early tomorrow morning, according to the National Weather Service. Strong rip and structural currents are expected due to north winds of between 15 and 20 miles per hour with occasional gusts topping 25 MPH. Waves are expected to build to between 4 and 7 feet this afternoon and continue through tonight.
“Just be extra cautious,” Rowe said. “Kids are going to be out and about, especially at the beginning of school, some of the kids are going to be anxious, so just slow the driving down and be more cautious about the area, especially if you’re going through a populated neighborhood. Just slow the speed down and be more cautious in your travels.”
“We’re going to do a 15k run during the Blueberry Stomp Sept. 2. All of our funds go to Riley Children’s Hospital Magic Cart and Palliative Care. The magic cart goes around to each kid at Riley’s once a week, and they get to pick out gifts. Palliative Care is for families of children at Riley’s who unfortunately won’t get to leave Riley. They provide counseling and food and housing for those families,” said Sharp.
One dollar of every blizzard sold last Thursday at 150 Dairy Queen locations in the state went to support Children’s Hospital for Children and according to WNDU, the Plymouth location gathered $2,760 for Riley Children’s Hospital.
Tony Stewart was injured in a sprint car accident on Monday, Aug. 5 that caused two bones to break in his right leg. Two surgeries to help repair the breakage were conducted last week and he is at home now resting comfortably. Due to the nature of his injury, Stewart-Haas Racing officials have announced that Stewart is out of his Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 stock car in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series indefinitely.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the theft of two handguns and a rifle from a home in the 14-thousand block of 20A Road. The owner called the police on Thursday, Aug. 8 to report that someone had gained entry into his house within the past 24 hours. In addition to stealing the guns, the burglar ransacked most of the house and garage and keyed a vehicle. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department at 574-936-3187.
The statewide Silver Alert for a White County man has been cancelled. Willard F. Farmer of Chalmers has been located, according to the Indiana State Police. The White County Sheriff’s Office requested cancellation of the alert.
Starke County Prosecutor Nicholas Bourff has formally charged Chapman, 48, with Criminal Recklessness as a Class C Felony and Resisting Law Enforcement as a Class D Felony.
A trooper with the Indiana State Police Bremen Post conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on 6A Road near Michigan Road for several traffic violations. The trooper noticed the odor of alcohol and the passenger, 33-year-old Travis Lee Simpson, told the trooper that he had been drinking.
Major disruptions were caused during ISTEP testing this spring as the facilitator of the test, CTB McGraw Hill, experienced computer server glitches while students were taking the online test. Superintendent A.J. Gappa said while Knox students weren’t widely affected, some students in the state were.
Sheriff Michael Gayer said the department is using all possible means to locate those who are charged with criminal and civil action. He is hoping to bring in those who need to respond to charges against them.
The closure will be in place today and will be in effect for the entire week. The crossing is expected to open at the end of the day on Friday, Aug. 16.
A detour will be posted around the closure site. Be sure to include a small detour in your travel plans around the city.
A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a White County man. Willard F. Farmer, 77, was last seen Sunday, Aug. 11 at 2:05 p.m. He’s from Chalmers, which is about 20 miles northeast of Lafayette. Farmer is described as a white male, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds with gray hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing an orange plaid short-sleeve shirt, blue pants, possibly a blue jacket and a baseball cap. Farmer may be disoriented and could require medical attention. He’s believed to be driving a small four-door silver 2006 Chevrolet SUV with the Indiana license plate D745AD. If you have any information on Willard F. Farmer, contact the White County Sheriff by calling 574-583-7103.
