Thursday Night Ladies Sandburr League 03/24/11
Team Standings:
1. Sew What Embroidery 68.0-36.0
2. WKVI Radio 62.0-42.0
3. Area Services 57.0-47.0
4. Mirror Images 57.0-47.0
5. Mark’s Body Shop 55.0-49.0
6. Smith’s 53.0-51.0
7. Norton’s Packaging 53.0-51.0
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Manhunt in Pulaski County Nets Arrest
An Idaville, Indiana man was arrested after a two day manhunt in Pulaski County.
On Monday, March 28th at 10:09 p.m. ET, Pulaski County Deputy Ryan Austin stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of County Roads 700 West and County Road 500 South. The passenger immediately exited and fled on foot into the darkness. The driver, Jacqueline S. Mayhill, 31, of Monticello, was taken into custody and arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine. The passenger was identified as Charles Douglas Warren, age 47, of Idaville, and was not immediately captured. A manhunt using K-9s was eventually called off at 1:30 a.m.
Oregon-Davis School Superintendent Accepts Position at Mishawaka Community School District
Oregon-Davis School Superintendent Dr. Steve Disney will be taking over the reigns of the Mishawaka Community School District in the near future.
WKVI news caught up with the Superintendent in his Oregon-Davis office yesterday and congratulated him on his new position.
Cock Fighting Attendees Handed Sentences in Knox City Court
Thirty-three cock fight enthusiasts were sentenced in Knox City Court Thursday. The men were charged with a misdemeanor count of Attending an Animal Fighting Contest. They attended a cock fight in Starke County in February.
Judge Charles Hasnerl fined the men $200 apiece, plus $180 in restitution to the Starke County Humane Society for putting the roosters down, and $164 in court costs. Each individual was also given a 12 month suspended sentence.
Culver Students Raise over $3,000 in ‘Soup for the Soul’ Fundraiser
Giving back to the community is being taught early in the Culver school system. For the third year in a row, all 6th graders at Culver participate in what has been titled, “Soup for the Soul.” Last year, $3,500 was raised for community charities, and this year’s event raised $3,000 with more coming in daily.
Piano Players Needed for Summer Production of ‘Nunsense-The Mega Musical’
The Maxinkuckee Players are looking for more than singers and dancers for their 2011 summer production of Nunsense-The Mega Musical. Director Becky Liechty says the group is looking for two piano players as well. Call her at (574) 941-2343 for information.
Auditions for roles are scheduled for Saturday, May 7th in the choir room at the Culver High School. There are acting and singing roles for about half-a-dozen adults and roles for many chorus members. Ms. Liechty says a lot of singing and “reasonable” dancing is required by the entire cast. Unfortunately, the show does not have parts for younger children.
Starke County Drug Free Double Dare Event this Sunday
Knox, North Judson-San Pierre and Oreon-Davis students in grades 6-12 will be competing in the annual Drug Free Double Dare event Sunday, April 3rd at 1:30 p.m. CT at the Knox Middle School.
“Drug Free Double Dare is based on the concept of the Nickelodeon Double Dare,” explained Knox Middle School Guidance Counselor, Chris Ross. “We give it an anti-drug twist. The students received a study guide with information about different types of drugs. On Sunday, the students will then answer questions based on what they’ve studied.”
Bremen Troopers Honored with Awards
The Indiana State Police held its annual awards and recognition ceremony Tuesday in Indianapolis. The ceremony honored and recognized individuals from around the State for their dedication to service, bravery and devotion to the department and the citizens of Indiana.
Trooper Keith Bikowski received the “Trooper of the District Award” for the Bremen Post for his outstanding service to North Central Indiana. Bikowski has been an officer with the State Police since 2007. Robert Murray received the Life Award for the Bremen District for his commitment in removing impaired drivers from Indiana roadways. This is the third year that Murray has earned the distinction. Murray has served the State since his appointment in 1996.
Starke Circuit Court Judge Rejects Plea Agreement for Kimberly Hitchens; Trial Set for April 8th
Kimberly Hitchens appeared in Starke Circuit Court Wednesday morning for a plea hearing. Hitchens was reportedly involved in events surrounding the Bass Lake shooting incident with Starke County police that also involved Michael Drogosz and John Brooke. She has been charged with Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, two counts of Possession/Manufacturing of a Destructive Device (aiding), and Assisting a Criminal.
Cock Fighting Attendees to Appear in Knox City Court
Knox City Court will be a busy place today. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. this morning dozens of men charged with Attending an Animal Fighting Contest will be in Judge Charles Hasnerl’s court to be sentenced. The men have been charged with the misdemeanor offense for attending a cock fight contest on February 26th northeast of North Judson.
Starke County Food Inspector Reports Several Infractions after Inspections
David Kesvormas, the Starke County Contract Food Inspector, issued a report covering the first few weeks of his job. As of March 17th, Kesvormas had completed 26 inspections.
Infractions found included: Refrigeration doors not closing properly or not sealing due to defective seals, labeling and dating, cross contamination (meaning raw meat stored over items that are ready to eat), missing thermometers, inaccurate chemical sanitizer test equipment, and general cleaning and sanitizing.
IU Health LaPorte Hospital Birthing Suites Open
It’s official. The new IU Health LaPorte Hospital’s Birthing Suites are open for patients as of March 31st. IU Health LaPorte Physicians offer local maternal care to Starke County area women. OB/GYN physicians Lyjia Strachan, MD, and John Taylor, MD, offer routine office appointments in Knox. They work in conjunction with IU Health Starke Hospital to ensure expectant mothers receive their laboratory and diagnostic imaging needs close to home. Patients of Strachan and Taylor may conveniently deliver their babies at IU Health LaPorte Hospital Family Birthing Suites. Continue reading
Knox and North Judson-San Pierre Students Participate in Elite Science Program
Darienne Griffith, a student at Knox Community High School, and Jennifer Atkinson of North Judson-San Pierre High School, were two of a select group of students who attended the 12th Anniversary Molecular Medicine in Action program at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Continue reading
Starke County Listed as One of the Unhealthiest Counties in the State
Starke County ranked 91st out of 92 counties on a health report. The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released the report that uses a formula to measure how healthy people are and how long they live in each county.
Knox-Center Township Fire Department Responds to Call at St. Thomas Acquinas School
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department responded to a call at the St. Thomas Acquinas School Tuesday morning.
“One the ballasts in the fluorescent lights went bad in one of the classrooms,” explained Fire Chief, Kenny Pfost.
The school houses the Head Start program and the students were removed.
Lisa Owens Appears on ‘Breaking Down the Bars’ Program; Starke County Prosecutor Details Her Early Release
America got it’s first extensive look at Lisa Owens last night on the OWN Network show, “Breaking Down the Bars.” Owens, who is serving a Voluntary Manslaughter sentence at the Rockville Correctional Facility, is due to be released in May under a sentence modification.
Owens was convicted of killing her husband Jeff in their Knox home in 2001. She was sentenced to 40 years.
