Henry Ruiz, 40, pleaded guilty in a plea agreement with the state to a charge of possession of methamphetamine as a Level 6 Felony in Starke Circuit Court Friday, February 21.
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A Knox man was arrested Tuesday, September 19 after an investigation into an overdose March 16 in the area of 700 N. and U.S. 35 in Winamac.
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Hamlet’s drinking water is once again back to normal. The town’s water customers were under a boil order for four days, before it was lifted Wednesday afternoon.
The Town of Hamlet is taking steps to protect its drinking water from potential contamination.
The Town of Hamlet continues looking for ways it can keep better track of its water. The fire department has begun estimating its water usage in recent months. Now, the town’s planning to install water meters in the buildings at the Starke County Fairgrounds.
The Hamlet Town Council reorganized for 2017 Wednesday. Dave Kesvormas was reappointed council president. Town Marshal Clint Norem, Street Superintendent Fred Rowe, Water and Wastewater Operator Henry Ruiz, and Town Attorney Martin Bedrock are all keeping their positions for another year. Continue reading
Hamlet’s drinking water is now in compliance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management regulations. The town has been required to conduct additional water testing since it failed lead and copper tests in 2014. Continue reading
