Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Break-in Incident; Suspect Wore Ninja Costume

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The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a break-in incident in Walkerton.

A man wearing a ninja costume broke into a home in the 19000 block of 4B Road. According to the police report, as the homeowner was on the phone with police after hearing noises outside the home, an unknown man broke in through a kitchen window. The man entered the master bedroom where the caller was on the phone with police, turned around and left the residence. Nothing was stolen and no one was injured.

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Walkerton Fourth of July Celebration Begins Today

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Going back to the 1950’s, Walkerton, Indiana has been one of the places to be over the 4th of July weekend. This year is no exception and it all gets started today with the Independence Day Parade at 7:30 p.m. ET. The parade will begin at the Urey Middle School and ends at the John Glenn High School. There’s plenty of weekend fun, so grab a schedule, and enjoy some of the events.

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Lincoln Township Fire Department in Fish Lake Receives Assistance to Firefighters Grant

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U.S. Senator Dick Lugar was notified that eight Indiana Fire Departments will receive grants totaling $1,029,612 for operations and safety and vehicle acquisition. The grants are through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

The Lincoln Township Fire Department in Fish Lake received $54,480 for Operations and Safety.

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Additional Charges Filed Against Walkerton Man Involved in Police Standoff

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Donald Smith

Additional charges have been filed against a Walkerton man who told Starke County police officers to leave him alone or he would kill them or himself. Donald Smith, 33, engaged in a 45 minute standoff with officers before he was taken into custody on December 15th, from a camper he was occupying.

Smith has been charged with Dealing Methamphetamine, a Class B Felony; Possession of Precursors with a Firearm, a Class C Felony; Intimidation, a Class D Felony; and Theft, a Class D Felony. He has a bond of $75,000 through Starke Circuit Court.

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Week in Review for December 13th-17th, 2010

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Here is just some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:

IHS Board of Trustees Chair Thomas Hoback and Marvin Allen

Marvin Allen of Knox is this year’s recipient of the Indiana Historical Society’s Hubert Hawkins History Award. The award is made annually to a local historian for his or her distinguished service and career in local history.

Picture provided by Hensler Nursery

Two trees from Hensler Nursery were delivered to the Statehouse this week.

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