Safe Haven Baby Box Blessed in Ceremony in Starke County

Becky Bailey and Safe Haven Baby Box Founder Monica Kelsey

“We hope it never gets used, but we’re thankful we have it.”

That was said by supporters and officials behind the state’s 137th Safe Haven Baby Box located at the EMS base at 1102 S. Main Street in Knox. The blessing of the Safe Haven Baby Box was conducted by Brad Nelson during a ceremony Wednesday, September 11 at the Knox EMS Base.

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La Porte County Investigates Safe Haven Baby Box Alarm

 

A newborn baby was found in the Safe Haven Baby Box in La Porte County.

According to La Porte police, emergency responders responded to the baby box alarm at the Coolspring Township Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday night. Police say Fire Chief Mick Pawlik was the first to arrive at the station and found the newborn baby. An ambulance was summoned and the infant was rushed to Franciscan St. Anthony’s Hospital in Michigan City. Continue reading