“Nothing significant in our budget,” stated Briles. “We’re looking at all of the things that we’ve done in the past. We’re kind of status quo. We’re going to see what the state is going to allow us to do and we’re going to stay within our means.”
Oregon-Davis Hog Roast a Success
“It gave the students and the parents an opportunity to come and see the grounds and the buildings prior to the start of the year,” stated Briles. “A lot of times we have some issues with our students when they come in on the buses with all of their materials for the start of school. They’re just overcrowded. We opened the building up and they brought in all of their school supplies and then we had a free hog roast.”
School board member Lee Nagai donated three hogs toward the effort and Elementary Principal William Bennett donated more than 300 ears of corn.
Hamlet Man Arrested on Child Molesting, Solicitation Charges
An investigation was conducted by the Indiana Department of Child Services and on Aug. 15, officers from the Knox and Hamlet Police Departments executed a search warrant at 408 W. Davis St. in Hamlet.
Lonzo Jackson Jr., 21, was taken into custody at that time in a cooperative effort between the Knox and Hamlet Police Department. Jackson is being held on preliminary charges of Child Molesting, a Class C felony and Child Solicitation, a Class D felony.
Oregon-Davis Has Successful Start to New Year
“Our bus drivers have been great in mornings in getting our kids to school, our buildings look great – they’re nice and clean for our students,” reported Briles. “We also passed out our computers this week. So far the start of our school year has just been fantastic.”
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Contract with Elementary Principal
Interim Superintendent Greg Briles explained that the board was happy to renew the contract with Bennett.
“It was a rollover that had been put off last year in the midst of everything that was going on,” said Briles. “We’re very excited about Mr. Bennett continuing to be our elementary principal. He’s done an excellent job in the past three years that he’s been here. We look forward to bigger and better things in the future.”
Miss Yellowstone Pageant Winners Featured in Sunday’s Parade
Knox and Oregon-Davis School Boards to Meet Tonight
Three Arrested at Koontz Lake Home
A three-month investigation led to the arrest of three people in Hamlet on Monday.
Officers from the Hamlet Police Department, with the assistance of the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, executed a search warrant at 7733 N. Kickapoo in Walkerton where they found items from multiple burglaries that occurred in Hamlet.
Hamlet Town Board Approves Chicken Ordinance
According to the ordinance, residents may have up to six chickens on a property. Roosters, ducks and rabbits were not approved. The board members unanimously approved the ordinance during their meeting last week.
Yellowstone Trail Festival This Weekend
Oregon-Davis to Host Community Hog Roast
Interim Superintendent Greg Briles stated that this is free event for the community and several tents will be set up in the parking lot so parents or any resident can learn more about the school and activities.
Hamlet Featured in Yellowstone Trail Festival Association Publication
No Injuries Reported From Residential Fire in Hamlet
Fire Chief Bob Goetz told WKVI that firefighters were dispatched to a location on 400 North and when they arrived they found heavy smoke coming from the structure. The Knox-Center Township Fire Department was called for mutual aid and the Koontz Lake Fire Department was called to cover the Hamlet Fire Department.
Goetz added that the fire was extinguished in approximately 45 minutes and the cause is undetermined at this time. The homeowners were not at the residence at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.
A representative from the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office will be on the scene today (Friday) to make a cause determination.
O-D School Corporation to Hold Community Hog Roast
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is holding a community hog roast on Monday, Aug. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the campus.
Interim Superintendent Greg Briles stated that this is free event for the community and several tents will be set up in the parking lot so parents or any resident can learn more about the school and activities. A DJ will feature entertainment.
The school buildings will be open for all students so they can leave their school supplies in the classrooms for the start of the school year on Aug. 14. Briles commented that this will lessen the load for students on the first day of school. Briles added that it will relieve a little stress on the school bus ride on the first day without the extra load of school supplies.
Registration Dates, Times Set for Oregon-Davis
McLiver said parents will need to bring their child’s birth certificate, immunization record, and if they’re coming from outside the district, a transcript would be helpful.
Oregon-Davis Elementary School to Be Furnished With New Intercom System
Hamlet Police Department Seeking Reserve Officers
Hamlet Man Arrested on a Warrant for Fraud
John King, 19 of Hamlet was wanted on a charge of fraud after he and a female suspect had allegedly stolen money out of the account of an acquaintance of the female suspect in LaPorte. That money was reportedly used to buy drugs.
Yellowstone Trail Pageant Set for Aug. 17
Hamlet Town Board Attempting to Hammer out a Small Livestock Ordinance
Hamlet Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts said there are several residents that oppose the measure and they want to draft an ordinance that would settle the issue. Two public hearings have been held concerning the issue.
