Starke County Businesses Decorate for Relay for Life
In a prelude to the event, several businesses are decorating their store fronts in everything purple to help support the cause and spread the word about Relay for Life. Event Coordinator Samantha Sims said the winner of the competition will get bragging rights. She added that it’s great to get business support in helping the fight against cancer.
The winner will be announced at the relay event next weekend.
SCILL Center Names Welder of the Month
The SCILL Center has named Katlynn Surfus from Knox High School as the Welding Student of the Month for May. She was chosen by the Welding Tech instructor, Andy Odle, based on her test scores, class participating, attitude, attendance and initiative in the welding shop.
Save Your Dog’s Life By Preventing Heartworms
Plymouth Man Sentenced to 12 Years on Meth Charge
Arthur David Lawrence, Jr. pleaded guilty in a plea agreement with the state to a charge of Conspiracy to Deal in Methamphetamine. No part of the 12-year sentence was suspended.
Production at Former Whitley Products Plant Begins
According to Marshall County Economic Development Executive Director Jay Bahr, six or seven employees will be working at the plant purchased by Michigan-based Aggressive Manufacturing Innovations. AMI has retained the Plant Manager from the Whitley Products crew and the employees at the Plymouth plant will continue manufacturing parts for tractors and diesel-powered equipment for the agriculture business.
Planting Season Nearing Completion
“We’re definitely above average as far as the state goes,” said Rushing. “Corn planting is over 95 percent done – probably closer to 99 percent. We’ve got a little seed corn left, but all of the commercial corn is generally in.”
Kersting’s Cycle Center Receives $1085 Grant for Efficient Lighting
PCCF to Hold Grads in Action Program, Scholarship Recognition June 15
John Glenn High School Senior Awarded ICOO Scholarship
Kaser is planning to pursue a degree in conservation law enforcement at Vincennes University this fall.
The Indiana Conservation Officers Organization awards six scholarships a year to students seeking a college degree in conservation law enforcement or law enforcement. Kaser was one of those six state-wide recipients this year.
Lapaz Fire Department Raises $1000 for Hoosier Burn Camp
The Hoosier Burn Camp provides campers with a week of traditional camp activities and programs that build self- esteem and foster friendships. The camp ends today. The camp helps provide a fun week of activities for young burn survivors. The Burn Camp is supported entirely by donations which allows campers to attend at no cost.
The Lapaz Fire Department also received special recognition from Clay Fire Territory’s Local Union for fundraising efforts during the Mustache Bash. Each year, members of the local fire departments raise money and grow mustaches. Awards are given to the best and worse mustaches.
Miss Sandy’s 35th Dance Production Takes Stage This Weekend
Starke County Airport to Host Breakfast Fly-In Sunday
After being idle for the last four years, the Breakfast Fly-In and Drive-In event will once again be hosted at the Starke County Airport. Airport Manager Pam Beharry said she was approached by the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 104 of Valparaiso who said they were willing to come out and give the event a try again this year.
DNR Names Officer of the Year
Jeffrey Richwine, a conservation officer with the District 10 office, was selected as officer of the year in his district. District 10 encompasses the northwestern part of the state that includes Starke, Pulaski and LaPorte counties. That recognition made him eligible to be nominated for officer of the year and a candidate for the Pitzer Award.
LaPorte Police Warn of Door-to-Door Scam
A door-to-door scam artist is making the rounds in LaPorte, claiming to be a music student raising money for a band trip to Florida. The LaPorte High School music director tells the police department there that there’s no ongoing solicitation, nor is there a planned band trip to Florida. Police remind residents to verify any solicitations with the organization the solicitor claims to represent.
Plea Agreement Filed in the Case of Bradley Austin
Austin is facing one count of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor as a Class B felony. One count of Possession of Methamphetamine would be dismissed. He is accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with a teenage girl. The incidents allegedly occurred over a four-month period.
The plea agreement recommends a seven year sentence with four years suspended to be served on probation and a no-contact order with the victim. Restitution in the amount of $275 was also included in the agreement.
Judge Kim Hall took the plea agreement under advisement and set the sentencing hearing for Wednesday, June 12 at 9:30 a.m. CT.
Monterey Town Council Mulling Over Rate Study, Waste Water Project
Starke County BZA Ruling Requires Resident to Remove Building
The Starke County Board of Zoning Appeals met in special session last night.
The board voted to uphold a ruling made by Special Judge Patrick Blankenship that requires Julia Ford to tear down a building that has been the subject of public scrutiny and a lawsuit. They extended the deadline date from June 1 to June 15 and adjourned the meeting.
Two Knox Residents Arrested on Narcotics Charges
Two people were arrested Tuesday after the execution of a search warrant in the 300 block of Fisher Street in Knox.
Officers from the Knox City Police Department arrived at the residence and presented the search warrant. During the search, officers reportedly found several types of narcotics including heroin. A five year old child was also in the home at the time the narcotics were located and collected.
North Judson BZA Grants Variance to Kersting to Rebuild Home
