Immigration Officials Investigate Thursday's Fatal Crash On U.S. 30
Thursday morning's fatal accident on U.S.30 has sparked a federal investigation into an illegal immigrant smuggling ring. The accident, which occurred around 7:27 a.m.Thursday, involved a van that pulled into the path of a westbound semi-tractor trailer at the intersection of U.S.30 and CR 800W. The van, a 1996 GMC conversion model driven by Antonio Rivera Torres of Madison, Wis., spun around and then flipped on its top after the westbound semi struck the rear end of the vehicle.The van, which was designed to hold a maximum of eight passengers, was carrying 15 people. Two female passengers who were crouching in the back of the van were ejected when the back doors of the vehicle flew open from the impact of the crash. Irene Soto was pronounced dead shortly after she was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital.Petra Ocotl was flown by Samaritan Air Ambulance to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, where she was listed in critical condition this morning.
Retiring Warsaw Teacher Subject of Roast
Joe Conlon is looking forward to getting roasted.
Mentone Approves 25% Water Rate Hike
MENTONE - Water and sewer rates in Mentone will go up soon. Monday, the Mentone Town Council voted to increase water rates 25 percent and sewer rates 50 percent.Clerk-treasurer Barbara Ross said it would take four to six weeks to get the new rates into the computer system before they could begin billing at the new rates. After studying the town's rates, H.J.Umbaugh & Associates previously had proposed the town hike its water rates 49.8 percent and its sewer rates 54.6 percent across the board.But at a special meeting in August, utilities superintendent Brian Reed said he thought that was a little high.He suggested raising the water rates 25 percent and the sewer rates 50 percent across the board.The proposed increases would happen all at one time instead of being phased in. Thirty-eight percent of the town's sewer customers, approximately 134, had the minimum monthly bill of 2,000 gallons per month or less.
Wawasee's Smith Plans To Resign
SYRACUSE - Wawasee Schools Superintendent Henry Smith apologized for his outburst last week during a board meeting and then announced his resignation. Smith, who became superintendent three years ago and has been with the school system for more than 20 years, made the announcement at the end of Tuesday's board meeting. Smith said his decision to step down was not related to last week's incident; he said he had been considering it for more than a year. Last week's spat occurred at the end of the meeting when board member John Weiss was commending another board member on his tenure.In part, he told the board member he appreciated the fact he was more than a "cheerleader." That irritated Smith, who believed it was an indirect attack aimed at him. Smith stood up and moved toward Weiss until another administrator stepped between the two.At about the same time, the meeting was adjourned.
Milford To Receive Wastewater Design Plans Ahead Of Schedule
At the Milford Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Monday, Wessler Engineering representative Megan Carr announced the company’s intention to submit ahead of schedule on Monday the final version of the wastewater design construction plans.
Letters to the Editor 12-05-2000
- ID Tags - Politics Of Abortion - Questions Judge - Wake Up, America - Greenspan - Chuckle ID Tags Editor, Times-Union: When dealing with such a large number of students that attend WCHS it is nearly impossible to know or keep track of everyone, not to mention the comings and goings of delivery persons, visitors, etc.ID tags are quite commonplace in our world today - check the employees of our local hospital and some of the stores, what are they wearing? At some of the retirement homes, not only is their name on the door, but also their photo.
Reflections From Two Long-Time County Officials
When Kosciusko County government reopened its doors today, two long-serving faces are no longer part of the leadership team.
