Tax Payments Due Tomorrow; Don’t Be Late
The dreaded day is nearly here. The first installment of property taxes are due tomorrow, and treasurers in Marshall, Pulaski, and Starke counties are working hard to process payments as they come in. May 10 is the due date for the first installment of property taxes with the second installment due Nov. 12.
Search Lands Knox Woman in Jail on Drug Charges
Kozecar Sentenced to Two Years for Receiving Stolen Property
Five witnesses were called to the stand including Kozecar himself and his brother for the defense during the trial.
Kozecar was sentenced to two years in the Department of Corrections with none suspended, but he can serve 12 of those months on home detention through Starke County Community Corrections. He is also required to pay restitution to the victim and has the right to an appeal.
Starke Commissioners Approve Purchase of Truck, Chassis for Highway Dept.
The Starke County Commissioners at their meeting this week heard from Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler, who told the commissioners that he has received five quotes on trucks and chassis for the department and requested permission to purchase at least one truck before going to the county council to request permission to purchase the other three trucks that he says his department needs.
North Judson Town Board Again Revises Schedule of Fees Ordinance
Internet Casanova Sentenced in St. Joseph County Court
The man accused of leaving a string of broken hearts and bad debt from the Pacific Coast to the Midwest will be making his home in jail for the next several months. A judge in South Bend sentenced the so-called “Internet Casanova” to 18 months behind bars. Marshall County native Raymond Holycross, 29, pleaded guilty to theft during a prior court appearance. Authorities say he pawned his live-in girlfriend’s $850 camera. The Mishawaka woman found a pawn slip and called the police. She then discovered the man she believed was a jet-setting reporter for “The Huffington Post” was an unemployed womanizer who reportedly made a habit of wooing and stealing from women. She told the judge she thinks he’ll return to his old habits once he’s out of jail. Since his arrest, women in seven states have come forward claiming to be victims of Holycross’s womanizing ways. He’s also wanted on a Howard County warrant stemming from the theft of a firearm from a woman he dated there. Holycross has been in jail since his arrest in February. He received a credit of 78 days worth of jail time.
Marshall County Commissioners Discuss Emergency Fund Procedure for EMA Dept.
The Marshall County Commissioners will be approving resolution spelling out the procedure in obtaining emergency funds for the Emergency Management Agency.
In the case of a disaster, a way to appropriate emergency funds to the EMA Department will follow the state guidelines and will mirror the same procedure that the health department follows. The resolution will be ratified by both the commissioners and the county council.
Tentative Timeline Set for Hiring a New Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent
The Eastern Pulaski School Board met in special session this week to discuss criteria for the selection of a new superintendent.
Superintendent Dr. Robert Klitzman said the board made a tentative timeline for the application process and the hiring of a new superintendent.
Knox Community School Board Discusses Bus Inspection
The Knox Community School Board got an update on the recent bus inspection conducted by the Indiana State Police.
On April 12, 36 buses were inspected with 31 passing. One bus needed seat covers repaired, one needed a muffler replaced while another bus had low tire tread. Other minor issues were cited and fixed within the same day. All buses eventually passed inspection.
The troopers were quick to tell the maintenance staff that this is the second year where they have seen the buses needing very little repair and noted that Knox had one of the best bus inspections.
The board commended the staff of a job well done.
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Bus Purchase
The Oregon-Davis School Board approved the purchase of a bus for special education students. Superintendent Dr. Steve Disney commented that the deadline was approaching for the purchase of these buses before the prices go up.
“If we waited a new more weeks on it, the prices probably would have gone up about $1,500 per bus,” explained Disney. “It’s a 66-passenger special education equipped bus with harnesses and a lift. Our bus was nearing 145,000 miles and we did not have a backup special education bus. This way we will have a backup when needed.”
Disney added that it’s important that the school provide properly equipped state required transportation for special needs students.
Plymouth Music Boosters to Host Cafe Jazz Festival May 18
Spring Stampede Held at Knox Elementary School
It was a beautiful day to be outside and the students from the JESSE Corporation and severe and profound special needs classes enjoyed participating in outdoor activities in a great event at the Knox Elementary School yesterday.
Knox teacher Jenny Fletcher said over 80 students from Argos, Plymouth, LaVille, John Glenn and Knox, plus two preschool classes that have students with special needs participated in the Spring Stampede.
This Week is National Correctional Officers Week
In recognition of correctional officers for their professionalism, hard work, dedication and efforts in protecting those in their custody and the public’s safety, May 5–11 has been proclaimed National Correctional Officers’ Week. Because the corrections profession is one of those most challenging and noble professions one can choose to pursue, the week is set aside to recognize the valiant efforts of correctional officers in making their communities a better place.
INDOT Open House Set for Today in LaPorte
The Indiana Department of Transportation is holding an open house today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the LaPorte District Office at 315 E. Boyd Blvd.
The purpose of this open house is to inform you about transportation plans for your area. INDOT officials will provide an overview of the planning and public involvement during the open house.
Pulaski County Drug Free Council Awards Annual Grants
The Pulaski County Drug Free Council announced that it has awarded more than $4000 in its annual grants, aimed at the reduction of drug and alcohol abuse in Pulaski County. The collection of statutory countermeasure fees assessed of convicts of certain drug and alcohol offenses fund the grants, which can be awarded for programs aimed to providing prevention, treatment or the criminal enforcement of drug and alcohol abuse.
Authorities Release Name of Marshall County Crash Victim
School Referendum Voted Down in Special Election
Motorcyclist Struck on State Road 10, Airlifted to South Bend
A motorcyclist from Plymouth was airlifted to Memorial Hospital on Sunday after his bike was struck by a car as he was slowing down to turn onto County Road 300 East off of State Road 10 in Starke County – a grim reminder that since the weather is nice, motorcyclists are out, so be careful and pay attention to the road. Shawn Duhnovsky of Plymouth was traveling west on State Road 10 east of County Road 300 East when a witness said he began slowing down to turn, but the driver behind him failed to notice that he had slowed and struck his motorcycle.
Murder Suspect’s Court Date Delayed
The extension was requested by the defense last week in an effort to consider an evaluation to determine if Kathleen Holt is competent to stand trial. Court officials indicated that the jury trial has not been reset at this time.
