Kindergarten Eligibility Rules Change
Indiana’s kindergarten eligibility rules will change for the 2019-20 school year. RTV 6 is reporting that the law signed Monday by Gov. Eric Holcomb says a child who turns five years old on or before Sept. 1,
Peru man killed in accident
A Peru man was killed in a 2 vehicle crash in Miami County Monday afternoon. Indiana State Police report that 48 year old Timothy Martin was fatally injured when the motor scooter he was operating was struck
State police honor Peru troopers
Veteran officer Adam Moore has been selected as the Indiana State Police Peru Post Trooper of the year. Moore’s selection was based on a number of factors, including his job dedication, instructor ratings and services beyond normal
Child molestation arrest in Howard County
A child molestation case from 2018 has led to an arrest in Howard County over the past week. Indiana State Police report that 25 year hold Wesley Smith of Kokomo surrendered to deputies at the Howard County
Public hearing this evening to discuss plans for State road 167
The Indiana Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing this evening to discuss plans for State road 167 affecting both Jay and Blackford counties. The deterioration of pavement along 167 will be discussed, as will work
Steve Wright joins Ivy Tech
Well known businessman and former Marion city councilman Steve Wright has been named the director of development for the Marion Ivy Tech campus. He will work to build community connections and raise funds for Ivy Tech students
Peru student wins literature award
A Peru elementary student has won first place in the statewide “Letters about Literature” competition. Miguel Sebastian, who attends Blair Pointe Elementary School, was the level one winner for students in grades 4 through 6. There are
Cook receives humane society award
Indiana state representative Tony Cook has received the Humane Legislator Award from the Humane Society of the United States. Cook was recognized for authoring a law providing some protections for people who use force to enter a
Marion Police are looking into an early Monday morning robbery at a local gas station. Just before 2am, MPD officers were called to the Marathon station at 2204 west 9th street. A surveillance video revealed that a