Move Clocks Ahead One Hour Saturday Night before Bedtime
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13th, which means everyone will move their clocks ahead one hour. Clocks may be moved at bedtime Saturday night or at 2:00 a.m. prevailing time Sunday morning.
The purpose of Daylight Saving Time is to extend daylight by an hour in the afternoons during spring, summer and much of the fall. While Indiana observes Daylight Saving Time, the state remains divided in telling time. 80 of the 92 counties use Eastern Time while the other 12 use Central Time. Arizona and Hawaii use Standard Time year round.
Week in Review for March 7th-11th, 2011
Here is just some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:
Andrew Glover of Knox was arrested Saturday, March 5th after police were called to his residence in reference to a domestic violence incident. Glover engaged in a standoff with police and was eventually taken into custody by a SWAT team. He has preliminary charges of Criminal Confinement, Domestic Battery in the Presence of a Minor Child with a Prior, Intimidation, Battery and Resisting Law Enforcement.
Knox Community School Board President Harold Welter says that traditional public schools and charter schools are not yet on a level playing field and when that gets ironed out, he doesn’t see a problem with the competition between the two. The says the Knox staff is full of competitors and will do what they can to draw students to their particular class. He also said that the Knox Federation of Teachers and the School Board have always had positive collective bargaining sessions when it comes to discussing salaries and benefits.
Forensic Fluids Laboratories in Kalamazoo, Michigan was contracted by the Starke County Commissioners to conduct oral fluid drug tests on new County employees and 10 percent of current employees.
Lisa Owens, who was convicted of shooting her husband Jeff in the shower in their home in Knox, was featured on the “Breaking Down the Bars” program on the Oprah Winfrey Network Tuesday night.
Starke County Sheriff Oscar Cowen informed the Starke County Commissioners that the furnace and air conditioning unit is going out at the Starke County Jail, the roof needs replaced and a water pipe leak caused damage to the lower floor of the Jail where the Prosecutor’s Office is located.
23 people charged with Attending an Animal Fight Contest plead Guilty in Knox City Court Monday evening. 7 others who charged with the same charge plead not guilty. 31 other defendants appeared before Judge Charles Hasnerl Wednesday afternoon.
Adam Lolmaugh of Plymouth was arrested on a charge of burglary after he allegedly confessed to police that he was involved in the act of burglary at People’s Drug Store on February 16th.
Starke County Courthouse Custodian, Carl Goodrich, says the Courthouse elevator will soon be in the state of repair. The hydraulic system has failed and other repairs will need to be done to bring the elevator up to code.
The British Broadcasting Corporation visited Knox this week to do a story about time zones. They visited the WKVI studios to film how broadcasting to listeners in two time zones often causes confusion.
LaPorte Woman Killed in Train Accident
On Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 11:36 AM, La Porte Police Department officers responded to the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks just east of Pulaski Street in La Porte reference to person being struck by an eastbound train. Upon arrival, officers found that a female victim, age 37, of La Porte had indeed been struck by the train and was deceased.
A witness, from a distance of approximately 200 yards, saw the woman, who was alone at the time, walking next to the railroad, walk out on the tracks and then sit down facing west toward the eastbound train. The witness could hear a train in the immediate area and then saw the woman get struck by the train. The witness stated that the train was blowing it horn as it approached the area. Continue reading
WKVI Blood Drive in Progress!
The WKVI/American Red Cross Blood Drive is from now until 4:00 p.m. CT today (Friday). You are encouraged to come to the WKVI Radio station, 400 W. Culver Road in Knox, and give your all important blood donation.
All blood types are needed. If you are 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good general health, you may be eligible to give blood. Call (574) 772-6241 and schedule a time to give blood.
LaPorte Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants; Drug Possession
The LaPorte County Metro Task Force have located and arrested a wanted fugitive in the City of LaPorte. On Thursday, March 10th, Metro Operation investigators developed information concerning the whereabouts of 25-year-old Bryan Lumpp. Lumpp had been listed on the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Top Ten Wanted list.
Bryan Lumpp had been wanted on five outstanding criminal warrants for Failure To Appear. The charges for which he failed to appear include one Domestic Battery charge, three Resisting Law Enforcement charges, four Battery charges, a Public Intoxication charge, one Theft charge and one count of Residential Entry.
Starke County’s Unemployment Figure Rises
Starke County’s unemployment figures are up again. The January figure shows Starke County’s rate at 12.1%, the eighth highest in the state. Starke County’s rate was 11.3% in December meaning that we jumped .8% in a month.
British Broadcasting Corporation Visits Knox
A reporter and cameraman from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) visited Knox on Wednesday, March 9th. The pair were here to record a piece on time, and how it affects people’s lives.
Reporter Rajini Vaidyanathan visited the WKVI studios, where the BBC crew did some filming on how broadcasting to listeners in two time zones often causes confusion.
Starke County Commissioners Accept Trusteeship to Create a Starke County Forest
The Starke County Commissioners accepted trusteeship of a piece of property offered by professional Forester Bruce Wakeland this week. The County will be the trustee of the property that the Commissioners hope will be come a real asset to all who live here.
“129 acres is available to create a Starke County forest and I hope the public can enjoy it,” said Bruce Wakeland. “The public can learn about the marvelous wildlife area we have here in the County and how you can have good, healthy forest management and still have a beautiful place to see and enjoy. I think it’s going to be a really good asset for the County and I’m going to enjoy working with the property over the next however many years I have left.”
Explanation of Medicaid Spenddown to be Featured in Upcoming Program
James Skibbe, the State of Indiana Eligibility Manager for the Starke County office of the Division of Family Resources, will present an upcoming program entitled “Understanding the Spenddown.”
Persons on Medicaid have a difficult time understanding the concept and reasoning behind the spenddown that is required before Medicaid funding can be used to meet physician or hospital expenses.
Washington Township Fire Department Hosts Instructor 1 Training; Test
Washington Township Fire Department was the site of an Instructor 1 training session that was open to Starke County Firefighters as well as firefighters in District 2 on Sunday. Washington Township was approved as the site for the course by Chief John Grolich of Plymouth who is the District 2 training coordinator. Those taking the class included firefighters from Starke County, Bremen, Argos and Etna Green.
Starke County Community Corrections Changes Location
The Starke County Community Corrections staff will be moving this weekend to a new location. The staff will move to 1911 South Heaton Street, in the strip mall north of Christos Restaurant.
The first working day in the new office will be Monday, March 14th.
Administrator Bob Hinojosa is inviting the public to tour the facility during a Grand Opening celebration on March 22nd from 1:00-4:00 p.m. CT.
Ted Hayes and Harold Welter to Talk about Their Broadcasting Days on ‘Ted Hayes Remembers’ Program
TED HAYES REMEMBERS Ted & Harold 3-11
On “Ted Hayes Remembers” today, Ted will be joined by a man who he has worked with for 43 years. They began together in Rensselaer, worked two years there, then Ted went to Peoria, Illinois, and Harold to LaPorte.
When WKVI was granted a permit, Harold turned to Ted as his first hire. Ted was the morning man (Three for the Road was the name of the show) and Harold, who was also the manager, read the news across from him.
Friday Night Mixed League 03/04/11
Friday Night Mixed League 03/04/11
Team Standings:
1. 4-Alarm Fire 67.0-41.0
2. Alley Aces 65.5-42.5
3. Rollin’ Thunder 63.0-45.0
4. Dolezal Family 57.5-50.5
5. Good Friends 56.0-52.0
6. Mariah’s Hill 55.5-52.5
7. Undecided 53.5-54.5
8. Raiders 53.0-55.0
9. Hard Times 50.0-58.0
10. Feel the Power 48.5-59.5
11. Baugh Construction 45.5-62.5
12. O’s Tap 33.0-75.0
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Thursday Night Ladies Sandburr League 03/03/11
Thursday Night Ladies Sandburr League 03/03/11
Team Standings:
1. Sew What Embroidery 62.0-30.0
2. Area Services 54.0-38.0
3. Mark’s Body Shop 53.0-39.0
4. WKVI Radio 51.0-41.0
5. Norton’s Packaging 49.0-43.0
6. Mirror Images 47.0-45.0
7. Smith’s 43.0-49.0
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Tuesday Night Men’s League 03/01/11
Tuesday Night Men’s League 03/01/11
Team Standings:
1. Quarter’s 123.0-38.0
2. Konrad Cabinets 101.0-60.0
3. Hensleys 89.0-72.0
4. 1st Choice Pawn 87.0-74.0
5. WKVI 85.0-76.0
6. Marks Body Shop 84.0-77.0
7. Bowlaway Lanes 81.0-80.0
8. Sandbar 72.0-89.0
9. Time Out 69.0-92.0
10. Half Track 63.0-98.0
11. Simonis 58.0-103.0
12. Fishers 54.0-107.0
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Sunday Morning Mixed League 02/20/11
Sunday Morning Mixed League 02/20/11
Team Standings:
1. The Unknown 111.0-36.0
2. WRJN 91.0-63.0
3. The Quest 85.0-69.0
4. Split Heads 79.0-75.0
5. The Smelly Cats 75.0-79.0
6. Strange Brew 73.0-81.0
7. Lucky #7 68.0-86.0
8. Odd Balls 66.0-88.0
9. Snowdon’s Lawncare 63.0-91.0
10. S*** Happens 59.0-95.0
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Plymouth Man Arrested on Burglary Charges
A suspect in a burglary at People’s Drug Store in Plymouth has been apprehended.
Plymouth Police Department officers report that Adam Lolmaugh, 32, of Plymouth, was arrested Wednesday after police received information that he was the one responsible for the burglary. The incident happened on February 16th.
Lolmaugh was at his home when police took him into custody. Police interviewed Lolmaugh and he confessed to the burglary. He was then booked in the Marshall County Jail on one count of Burglary.
