Attorneys Meet in Case Involving Former Winamac Police Officer

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Daymond Hartley’s defense attorney Tim Murray and Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Blair Todd met for a first pre-trial conference in his case and another pre-trial setting has been scheduled for Aug. 5 at 8 a.m. ET in Pulaski Circuit Court.

The former Winamac Police Department officer had pleaded not guilty to a charge of Theft as a Class D felony in an earlier court hearing. He allegedly admitted to Winamac Police Chief Michael Buchanan that he took $6,352 from an evidence locker at the police department on Feb. 25, but he returned the money on April 6. Hartley reportedly told Chief Buchanan that he took the money to help pay for a dental procedure for his mother.

The money was being held in an evidence locker during an investigation into a fatal accident involving Jamie Sheets.

Hartley has since resigned from his position at the police department.

Local Director Issues Call-Out for Extras at Cruizer’s in Winamac on Sunday

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Anyone interested in being an extra in a locally filmed movie may find it in their best interest to visit Cruizer’s in Winamac around 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, as Director Daniel Murphy told WKVI that they are looking for extras to help fill up the restaurant for a scene. Murphy said they’re looking for adult extras, but the younger crowd isn’t being left out; he’s looking for extras for two more scenes, one to be shot at Star City Bar and another at a fabricated house party in Winamac.

Murphy said the restaurant should seat about 40 people, so if too many people show up, he said they’ll have to turn people away. The dates for filming the other two scenes have not yet been set, but Murphy explained they have received permission to do the filming; it’s just a matter of setting a schedule.

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Curfew Ordinances in Place Throughout Indiana

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It’s summertime and everyone wants to be outside, but keep in mind that curfew laws are in place throughout the state of Indiana. The state law mandates that children ages 15-17 cannot be in a public place between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, or between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on other days. Children under 15 are prohibited from being in public places between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on any day of the week.

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Taxpayer Appeals Medaryville Mowing Ordinance Violation, Demands Rescindment

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The town of Medaryville’s mowing ordinance is under review after an appeal by taxpayer Brian Capouch, who claimed he received notices of 10 violations on what the town claims is his property, though he raised a number of questions and complaints regarding the ordinance. Capouch told the council that he has been mowing his properties on a regular basis but still received notices of violations, and when he tried to find out what the violations were, he said he was unable to get anyone to give him a straight answer.

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Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Maintenance Expenses

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Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
Jeff Johnston, maintenance director for Pulaski County, request the approval of purchases from the county commissioners this week that he claims will help improve the condition of the county annex building.

Johnston told the commissioners that he is working on completing a number of maintenance projects, including some deficiencies that were found while repairing the air conditioning at the courthouse. The electrical work at the courthouse has also been completed, though they need to perform some follow-up tasks such as labeling the breaker box.

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Fireworks Season Approaching; Know Your Laws

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The time for fireworks will soon be upon us, though some area residents are already lighting up the skies. The state has its own fireworks laws that specify when fireworks can be discharged, though a number of communities such as Winamac, Knox, and Plymouth have adopted their own ordinances that limit when and where fireworks can be used.

According to the state laws, fireworks can only be discharged at special discharge locations, the person’s property, or the property of another who has given permission to do so. Anyone under the age of 18 who wishes to use fireworks must be accompanied by an adult, and fireworks can only be lit before 11 p.m. and after 9 a.m. However, on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day and New Year’s Eve, fireworks may be discharged until midnight.

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Pulaski County Highway Department to Purchase New Software

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Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
The Pulaski County Highway Department will soon have a much easier time tracking resources, as the county commissioners this week passed a motion to purchase a county highway resource tracking system at a cost of $6000 for the first year, $1500 for the second. Mark Fox, highway superintendent, told the commissioners that the first year’s cost would include the purchase and licensing fee, software training and support as well as enhancements and future updates.

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Winamac Town-Wide Yard Sale Set for July 20

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The Winamac town-wide yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.

Yard sale maps will be available at the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce office and other businesses in town from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Donuts and beverages will be offered at the chamber office at the same time.

If you would like to register your yard sale and get on the map for $10, call (574) 270-0016 or (574) 946-6123. You may call those same numbers if you are from outside city limits and would like to reserve a spot at an in-town location to sell your wares.

Pulaski County Fairgrounds Will Be Ready for Upcoming Fair

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The Pulaski County Fairgrounds will be ready for the upcoming 4-H Fair. It officially gets under way Saturday, June 29 and continues through July 5. The fairgrounds is located at the back of the Winamac Town Park, which was flooded when recent rains forced the Tippecanoe River from its banks.

Natalie Federer with Purdue Extension Pulaski County says fair board members are busy cleaning up. “Some of the water has receded. It’s still kind of wet down there, but the water is out of the buildings. We’re going to be working very hard in the next couple of days to get the buildings cleaned out again and pressure washed and sanitized, but we are on schedule again, and the fair will be down at the fairgrounds.”

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Pulaski Commissioners Review Bridge Inspections

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Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
The bridge inspections for Pulaski County have been completed. According to Jeff Larrison and Matt Lee of United Consulting, 73 routine bridge inspections have been completed this year and the pair presented the report to the county commissioners at their meeting Monday night.

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Berg Continues Work on Establishing Monterey Christian School

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Monterey Elementary School
Monterey Elementary School
Eugene Berg of Monterey has been making the rounds, traveling around the community making presentations to churches and other organizations. Berg said he recently made a presentation at the Methodist church in Monterey on Wednesday evening as he makes his case for starting a Christian school in Monterey. Berg is trying to garner support for the school, and he said he hopes to use the now-abandoned elementary school in Monterey that has been out of use for two years.

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Eastern Pulaski School Board to Look at Affordable Care Act Requirements

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Dr. Robert Klitzman
Dr. Robert Klitzman
Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dr. Robert Klitzman informed the school board about a study being conducted in the special-ed co-op. He said it appears that there will be some movement from what they have now to a decentralized system where each member school will employ their own teachers and instructional assistants.

The board also discussed the Affordable Care Act.

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Candidates Named for 4-H Achievement Royalty

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4-H Achievement Royalty candidates have been selected for the Pulaski and Starke County fairs.

Eight candidates have qualified for the Pulaski County Achievement Royalty. The program will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 3 p.m. ET at the Entertainment Stage. Dustin Dahn, Brooke Daugherty, Brandon Dickson, Kohl Hoover, Eric Newman, David Putt, Kaitlyn Rumsey, and Walker Wank.

The Achievement Royalty candidates in Starke County include Rachel Lenig, Taylor Kemble, Kamie Salkeld, Katie Back, Kayla Bailey, Katelyn Surfus, Kayla Grossman, Natalie Radtke, and Erica Pick. Royalty will be selected on Monday, July 15 around 6:15 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for Home

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Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity is preparing to build their next home for a family in need but they have not yet chosen an applicant for whom the house will be built. Steve Morrison of Habitat told WKVI that the organization is still taking applications from interested parties who feel they may be qualified, and he said Habitat will soon make their selection as to whom they feel would most benefit from the home, with construction to, hopefully, begin in the summer.

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Flooding in Pulaski County Not as Harsh as Predicted

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Entrance to the Winamac Town Park
Entrance to the Winamac Town Park
The flooding situation in Pulaski County may not be as serious as previously thought.

Pulaski County Emergency Management Agency Director Larry Hoover said the National Weather Service has lowered expectations of flooding of the Tippecanoe River in the Ora and Winamac areas. Moderate flooding is forecast in Ora, but the river will not crest as high as predicted.

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Check with Building Departments Before Hiring a Contractor

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Pulaski County Zoning Administrator Dave Dare made a public announcement Friday reminding residents to check up on any contractors offering to do work on properties in the county. Because of the severe storms that tore through the area recently, many contractors have started to appear throughout the community, and Dare reminded residents that all contractors must be registered to perform work in the county.

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Pulaski County 4-H Fair May Have to Relocate

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Entrance to the Winamac Town Park
Entrance to the Winamac Town Park

The Pulaski County 4-H and Community Fair may have to be relocated due to the recent rains and consequent flooding. County Purdue Extension Director Natalie Daily-Federer told WKVI that fair officials are currently coming up with possible alternatives for locations to perform the animal shows and conduct judging on projects, but they haven’t come up with anything solid yet as they hope for fair weather to dry the fairgrounds.

“Hopefully, the fairgrounds will dry out the following week and we’ll be able to move everything back down and still host a fair there, but we are also looking into other facilities for livestock shows and our dogs show is the week before as well. So, lots of research, lots of conversations happening. We’re looking into lots of different options and trying to put together a backup plan,” said Federer.

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