Be Safe This Halloween

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Halloween is Thursday and safety is the number one priority.

Indiana State Police officials remind parents to make sure that costumes should be short to prevent trips and falls. Masks can obstruct a child’s vision so makeup may be a better solution. Children should wear light colors or put reflective tape on costumes.

Older children should trick-or-treat with friends and a route should be shared with parents. Only stop at familiar homes where outside lights are on. Children should not enter cars and homes of strangers. A flashlight should be carried when it’s dark.

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Winter Wonderful Proceeds to Benefit Local Scholarship Funds

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Get an early start on your holiday shopping Saturday at the annual Psi Iota Xi Winter Wonderful Craft and Vendor Show. The free event will take place from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Washington Township Community Building east of Knox on State Road 23. Tammy Fletcher encourages attendees to bring their appetites. Breakfast and lunch will both be served, and the famous Psi Iota Xi cheese balls will be available for purchase after an eight-year absence. In addition to the food, there will also be plenty of opportunities to purchase unique gifts from commercial vendors and crafters. Proceeds from the event will be go toward preschool scholarships offered through the Starke County Community Foundation and will also be used to help high school seniors further their educations.Find more information about Psi Iota Xi online at http://psiiotaxi.org/.

 

Pulaski County BZA and Plan Commission to Meet This Evening

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The Pulaski County Board of Zoning Appeals and Advisory Plan Commission are both scheduled to meet this evening at the county courthouse. The BZA meeting starts at 6 p.m. EDT. Agenda items include a training curriculum, and two people have asked to speak during the public comments portion of the agenda.

The advisory plan commission meeting starts at 7 p.m. EDT. The main item on that agenda is updating of the county’s zoning ordinance in conjunction with the towns of Winamac and Francesville. Both communities had zoning in place prior to the adoption of county-wide land use regulations.

Boyd to Announce Candidacy for LaPorte County Sheriff

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LaPorte County Sheriff's Major John Boyd
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Major John Boyd

A veteran member of the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is set to announce his candidacy for sheriff. Major John Boyd has worked his way up from through the ranks since joining the department in 1990 and is now third in command. Prior to that promotion Boyd served as a captain and chief of detectives. Boyd will formally announce his candidacy tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Heston Hills Banquet and Conference Center in LaPorte. Several prominent Republicans are scheduled to attend, including LaPorte County Republican Party Chairman Leigh Morris, LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo, State Rep. Tom Dermody and former LaPorte County Sheriff Ken Layton, who is Boyd’s campaign chairman. Boyd says in a statement that he looks forward to running a positive campaign, and his main goal if elected is to tackle the heroin epidemic in the county. He also pledges to work tirelessly to improve the safety and security of students in the local schools.

Starke County Council Approves Funds Transfer to Feed Inmates

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The Starke County Council approved a transfer of $15,000 to cover the cost of feeding inmates in the county jail through the end of the year. Matron Chris Smith says the county provides no-frills meals that are compliant with the state’s nutritional guidelines at a cost of 92-cents per-inmate, per-day. Breakfast is oatmeal or cereal and toast, and lunch is either a peanut butter and jelly or a lunchmeat sandwich. Sheriff’s department officials say the shortfall is closer to $10,000, but they’re asking for extra money just in case. Anything they don’t use will go back into the county’s rainy day fund at the end of the year. They add the cost of inmate meals is comparable with that of surrounding counties. Additionally the inmates like the food, which in turn means fewer fights and complaints.

Knox Street Department Gearing up for the Winter Season

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Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told the Knox Board of Public Works that the department is gearing up for the winter season. While they are still continuing with leaf and brush pick-up, they are getting the trucks ready to plow snow. The salt supply is good and the staff is making sure the plows are properly maintained to tackle what the winter season has to offer.

Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons asked the board to approve a quote to remove ten trees from around the equipment at the wastewater plant. The lowest quote came in from the same company that assisted in the clean-up in Wythogan Park after a wind storm wreaked havoc in the park last year. The quote was for $8,500.

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Local Marching Bands Competing in ISSMA Open Class Semi-State Festival

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Marching bands from two local high schools are among 80 from across the state who have been selected to participate at today’s ISSMA Open Class Semi-State Marching Band Festival. The Plymouth High School band will compete in Class B at Pike High School at 3:10 p.m., and the John Glenn band will compete in Class C at Decatur Central High School at 4:28 p.m. The bands qualified for semi-state by being one of the top 10 scoring bands in their enrollment category at their open class regional site on Oct. 12. Today’s competition will determine the 10 bands that will represent each class at the 40th anniversary of the Indiana State Marching Band Finals next Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Knox Board of Public Works Approves Change Order in Demolition Project

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This is the old Knox theater and Starke County Economic Development Foundation location
This is the old Knox theater and Starke County Economic Development Foundation location

The Knox Board of Public Works approved change orders for the demolition project at 2 and 4 N. Main Street in the downtown area.

Crews tore down the buildings that housed the old Knox theater and the former office of the Starke County Economic Development Foundation. While most of the debris has been cleared, there are a few issues that need to be addressed before inclement weather sets in.

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Pulaski County CLASP Seeks Donations and Volunteers

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The Pulaski County Coordinated Local Assistance Service Project is getting ready to make the holiday season merry for families in need throughout the community. It includes area churches, service organizations, individuals, schools, law enforcement agencies and businesses who head up the annual toy store, clothing and food box distribution through Pulaski County Human Services. Right now they’re looking for donations of new toys and clothing and items for the holiday food baskets. Volunteers are also needed. Call 574-946-6500 and ask for Midge or Jacki if you would like to help out. Registration is also open for anyone who would like to receive food, toys and clothing this holiday season. Sign up through Dec. 4 at Pulaski County Human Services, 115 W. Pearl St. in Winamac.

Week 10 Football Picks

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Harold’s Picks (44-8)

Andrean-56  Knox-7

John Glenn-27  Mishawaka Marian-14

NJSP-31  North Newton-14

West Central-27  Triton-21

Winamac-52  Lake Station-13

South Central-40  Culver-30

Nathan’s Picks (38-14)

Andrean-56  Knox-7

Mishawaka Marian-35  John Glenn-21

NJSP-35  North Newton-14

West Central-48  Triton-12

Winamac-50  Lake Station-7

Culver-34  South Central-28

Tom’s Blind Picks (24-28)

Andrean over Knox

John Glenn over Mishawaka Marian

NJSP over North Newton

West Central over Triton

Winamac over Lake Station

Culver over South Central

Marshall County Jury Finds Defendant Guilty

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A Marshall County jury found Mark Selner guilty on a charge of Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury as a Class C felony. The jury deliberated for an hour and a half before reaching a verdict. Testimony lasted for a day and a half.

Selner was found to have battered James Haddox while both were incarcerated in the Marshall County Jail. Selner insisted that he acted in self-defense. Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Nelson Chipman played a video for the jury where it showed Selner punching Haddox. Selner proceeded to beat Haddox with 22 blows within a 19-second time frame. Seventeen of the strikes were when Haddox was laying on the jail floor.

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Starke County Commissioners Hire Veterans Service Officer

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Starke County Veterans Service Officer Terry Turner can remove the “interim” from his title. The county commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to make him the permanent replacement for Gordon Richie. He resigned from the part-time position in September due to health issues. Turner has been serving in an interim capacity during Richie’s medical leave and was one of two candidates interviewed for the opening. Turner has been working toward obtaining the necessary certifications to better serve area veterans. Commissioner Kent Danford cast the dissenting vote.

 

Lift Station Project Experiences Slight Delay

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The Knox Board of Public Works received an update on the lift station project at the corner of Clabaugh Drive and Heaton Street (U.S. 35). A small setback was experienced when hatches weren’t installed as instructed by the manufacturer. That required some cement work to be redone and has created a small delay in the project. Selge Construction should be resuming work today.

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