FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2008
WARSAW, IN - The death of a 13-week-old Warsaw baby is under investigation today. Warsaw Police and Multi-Township EMS were called to an East side day care late Wednesday morning when the baby girl was found unresponsive. The baby was taken to Lutheran Hospital's pediatric intensive care unit where she died. An autopsy is planned for today, but police say the death does not appear to be suspicious.
Plymouth, IN - Safety precautions are being taken at Plymouth High School today after a message in a boy's bathroom Wednesday threatened a bomb blast today. Principal Jim Condon says "We have asked our students to restrict bringing carrying bags and backpacks to school with them in hopes that we will maintain the safe environment that we want to." Today will be an excused absence for any student not attending. Plymouth officials are confident they'll find whoever's responsible for the threat.
Wabash County - The Hathaway Nature Preserve at Ross Run has been designated as a State Preserve, meaning it gets special protection. A ceremony marking the milestone is planned for tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Undated - General Motors has agreed to kick in up to $200 million to help end the now 10-week old United Auto Workers strike at American Axle. The money would go for temporary payments to buffer reduced wages for workers.
North Webster, IN - The famed Dixie Paddleboat will continue to sail the waters of Webster Lake. Brothers and previous owners Dan and Bo Thystrup have donated the vessel to a nonprofit board that is working to restore it. The Dixie Sternwheeler, Inc. group hopes to have the boat sailing for Memorial Day weekend.
Undated - US Representative Mark Souder was presented with an 'A In English' award for his leadership in congress to preserve the English Language in the US. Souder is a co-sponsor of the English Language Unity Act which would require all citezens to read and understand the general English text of the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution and the laws of America.
South Bend, IN - In honor of fallen police officers, the South Bend Police Department is holding its annual Memorial Cerimony tonight. The public service starts at 9 o'clock at the South Bend Police Department on Sample Street.
WARSAW, IN - Motorists on heavily-traveled U.S. 30 through Warsaw will see another stop light by mid-summer. The Indiana Department of Transportation plans to have the signal up and working at Spring Hill Road by July.
ROCHESTER, IN - Home subscribers of the Rochester Sentinel will now get their papers in the mail. The newspaper dismissed all of its carriers and will use the United States Postal Service for delivery. Officials at the Sentinel were not available for comment.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, IN - There's another potential scam in your mailbox. Kosciusko County Recorder Deb Wulliman says National Deed Service, Inc., is sending letters to property owners offering to provide certified copies of their deeds for a $69 fee. Wulliman says if you want a certified copy, the recorder's office can provide them for just $5.
WARSAW, IN - Would you like to see Warsaw get a good steakhouse? If so, watch your in-box. Letters addressed to Logan's and Texas Roadhouse restaurants were approved by Mayor Ernie Wiggins on Tuesday and they're already circulating via e-mail. If you get one, you're asked to print it out, sign your name and address, and mail it. And don't forget to forward the letters to all your friends.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY ELECTION SUMMARY
(R) President: Mike Huckabee 14.38%; John McCain, 70.27%; Ron Paul, 10.0%; Mitt Romney, 5.35%
(D) President: Hillary Clinton, 52.06%; Barack Obama, 47.94%
(R) Governor: Mitch Daniels 100%
(D) Governor: Jill Long-Thompson, 55.60%; Jim Schellinger, 44.40%
(R) US Rep. Dist. 3: Mark Souder, 80.43%; Scott Wise, 19.57%
(D) US Rep. Dist. 3: Michael Montagano, 100%
(R) State Sen. Dist. 9: Ryan Mishler, 100%
(R) State Sen. Dist. 13: Robert Meeks, 100%
(D) State Sen. Dist. 13: Fred Demske, 100%
(R) State Sen. Dist. 18: Randall Head, 27.44%; David Martin, 16.40%; Phillip Messer, 26.81%; Brian Thomas, 29.34%
(D) State Sen. Dist. 18: Linda Klinck, 100%
(R) State Rep. Dist. 18: Dave Wolkins, 100%
(R) State Rep. Dist. 22: Bill Ruppel, 54.29%; Bill Dixon, 35.83%; Michael Ridenour, 9.88%
(D) State Rep. Dist. 22: Allen Dunnagan, 26%; Larry Rensberger, 74%
(R) State Rep. Dist. 23: William Friend, 100%
(R) Judge Superior Court 1: Duane Huffer, 100%
(R) Judge Superior Court II: James Jarrette, 53.93%; Torrey Bauer, 46.07%
(R) Judge Superior Court III: Joe Sutton, 52.06%; Mike Valentine, 47.94%
(R) Clerk of the Circuit Court: Jason McSherry, 100%
(R) County treasurer: Sue Ann Mitchell, 56.15%; Cindy Nolton, 43.85%
(R) County coroner: John Sadler, 100%
(R) County Surveyor: Richard Kemper, 100%
(R) County commissioner North Dist.: Brad Jackson, 100%
(R) County commissioner Middle Dist.: Ron Truex, 100%
(R) County council at-large: Tom Anglin, 33.05%; Bob Sanders, 33.34%; Larry Teghtmeyer, 33.61%
(D) County council at-large: Danny Damron, 100%
TVSB Dist. 1: David O'Brien, 100%
TVSB Dist. 2: Hal Hoffman, 100%
Wa-Nee SB Olive Twp: Eric Brown, 100%
Wa-Nee SB Scott Jefferson Twps. Don Lehman, 100%
Wa-Nee SB at-large: Christina Eshelman, 50.18%; Chris Gillam, 49.82%
Whitko SB Dist. 1: Michael D. Braddock, 36.61%; Cynthia Kreger, 63.39%
Whitko SB Dist. 2: Roger Boggs, 100%
Whitko SB Dist. 3: Terry Eberly, 51.60%; Jim Hayes Jr., 24.95%; Shannon Langmaid, 23.45%
UNDATED - NIPSCO says natural gas costs this month are going up nearly 15 percent. A typical NIPSCO customer will see about a $10.25 increase on their May bill due to higher wholesale costs.