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Courtney Turcheck, 21, was crowned Miss Circus City, 2020, at Circus City Festival arena Sunday, June 28. Although the Peru Amateur Circus along with the downtown festival and parade were canceled for 2020 due to COVID-19, the Peru Circus still crowned royalty to represent Circus City Festival, Inc. A crowd gathered inside the unusually hot arena to watch friends and family members who were competing in the Miss Circus City Scholarship program. Master of ceremonies for the program was Bruce Embrey who announced why the building was so hot. He explained because the circus festival had been canceled, no income was coming into the nonprofit organization, therefore running the air conditioning unit was expensive and circus officials felt it would be best to go without cooling the arena for the competition. The contestants did try to make the event a bit more bearable for the audience with hand fans they made for the audience members. Despite the fact the arena was quite hot, circus fans used their fans to keep air moving and the competition went on without a hitch. Miss Circus City was not the only crown that was coveted for the day. Molly Nord, 16, was selected as the Circus City Junior Queen and the Circus City Princess is 11-year-old Lilah Million. There were seven competitors for the junior crown and six for the princess spot. Seven ladies vied for the Miss Circus City crown. The theme for the event was the “Roaring 20’s.” Some young ladies dressed as Amelia Earhart, flappers, a woman who was fighting for the right to vote and one even dressed as John Dillinger who stole a Tommy gun from the Peru Police Department. The Junior Queen and Miss Circus City contestants did (See Royalty, page 3)
Circus City Festival royalty, from left to right, Circus City Junior Queen, Molly Nord, Circus City Princess, Lilah Million and MIss Circus City, Courtney Turcheck.
Photo provided by Harmon Photography
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Three die in Miami County crash
Their crowning moments...
Circus City Princess Lilah Million
Circus City Jr. Queen Molly Nord Miss Circus City Courtney Turcheck
Virginia woman arrested after high-speed vehicle pursuit that began in Miami County
Recently a vehicle pursuit led to the arrests of Shacarla M. Williams, 19, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Dante Bishop, 22, South Bend, Indiana. Williams was incarcerated in the Miami County Jail to face criminal charges for resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and reckless driving. Bishop was transported to the LaPorte County Jail. He had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear on a larceny
charge. Tueday, June 23, at approximately 10:07 p.m., Indiana State Police Trooper Dakota Anderson was monitoring traffic, on U.S. 31, when he initiated a traffic stop on a 2020 Toyota near Miami County Road 1050 South. The Toyota was allegedly traveling 95 miles per hour in a posted 60 miles per hour zone. The driver of the Toyota, later identified as Williams, failed to stop and led the
trooper on an approximately 23 minute pursuit. The chase ended when Williams stopped, after hitting two sets of stop sticks, on U.S. 31 near U.S. 30 in Marshal County. Further investigation revealed that Bishop, a passenger in the Toyota, was wanted on an active warrant from LaPorte County, Indiana. Williams, who is pregnant, complained of pain. She was checked and cleared
On June 26 at approximately 11:55 a.m., officers from the Indiana State Police, the Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, and the Peru Police Department responded to a two vehicle crash on State Road 19 South of Miami County Road 500 South, in which three people died. The preliminary crash investigation by Indiana State Police Senior Troopers A.J. Coffee and Jeremy Perez revealed that Douglas Clinkenbeard, 53, Elwood, IN, was driving a 2003 Ford Explorer northbound on State Road 19 south of County Road 500 South. For an undetermined reason, the Ford traveled off the east side of State Road 19, Clinkenbeard overcorrected, causing
the Ford to travel across the center line into the southbound lane. The Ford struck a southbound 2004 Jeep Cherokee driven by Nicholas Miller, 31, Peru, IN. Clinkenbeard, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the Ford. Clinkenbeard and Miller were pronounced deceased at the crash scene. Paige Williamson, 18, Peru, IN, a passenger in the Jeep, also died at the crash scene. Miller and Williamson were wearing seat belts, but the crash impact was too severe for the
restraints to prevent their deaths. This is an ongoing investigation, but early evidence indicates excessive speed by the Ford is a contributing factor in the crash. Senior Troopers Coffee and Perez were assisted at the crash scene by ISP Sergeant Rick Brown, the Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, the Peru Police Department, Miami County Coroner John Boyer, Miami County EMA, Lutheran EMS, the Miami County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Amboy Fire Department.
by a local hospital prior to being transported to the Miami County Jail. Trooper Anderson was assisted in the investigation by Trooper Kyle Miller, Trooper Derek Rine, the Fulton County Sheriff ’s Department, and the Plymouth Police Department. All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Maconaquah High School graduation can be seen on live stream July 11 Maconaquah School Corporation is offering an alternative to those who will not be able to attend the graduation ceremony on July 11 at 10 a.m. Because of COVID-19, Maconaquah is only
allowing four people to attend per family. If you would like to
watch the graduation live, go to https://rtctv4.vhx.tv/
videos/maconaquahhigh-school-graduation-7-11-20.
Banners to honor local heroes Anyone interested in displaying a banner of a loved one who is currently serving the country in the armed forces, or is a veteran or first responders (police, fire, EMT’s) can get an application from Barbara Townsend. You must call her to let her know you are coming to pick up the form at Hickory Creek, 390 W Boulevard, Peru. The cost for a new banner is $75. If you already have a banner you may drop them off to Ms. Townsend but be sure to call prior to going.
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Obituaries Paige E. Williamson, 18
Paige E. Williamson, 18, of Peru passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 26, 2020, with her soulmate, Nicholas Miller, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born Jan. 15, 2002, in Peru, she was the daughter of John Williamson and Theresa (Richardson) Newby. She was a Peru High School student and played for the Miami County Softball League. Paige also was attending Heartland School of Cosmetology in Wabash. Her hobbies included playing the guitar, saxophone, hair & nails, and kickboxing. Paige was a team member of Buck Wild MMA. Survivors include her
mother and step-father, Theresa and Virgil Newby of Peru, Father, John Williamson of Peru, Brothers, Triston Williamson of Peru, Blake Newby (Olivia) of Peru and Virgil Newby Jr. of Columbia City, Sisters, Kinzie Newby f Peru and
Deidre Newby of Peru, Grandparents, Gail Williamson of Peru and Elaine Richardson of Peru. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, James (Jim) Williamson Jr, her Uncle, James Williamson III and her maternal grandfather, Chester Richardson, Jr. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Riverview Funeral Home, 421 W. Canal St., Peru. Paige’s service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at the funeral home. Her online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.riverviewfhperu.com
Dale G. Sharp, 90 Dale G. Sharp, 90, Peru, passed away at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, at his residence. Born April 1, 1930, in Gavers, Ohio, he was the son of James Harold Sharp and Osa Blanche Eskew Sharp, Jan. 19, 1952, in Salem Depot, New Hampshire. He was married to Gertrude Louise Pare, and she preceded him in death April 3, 1991. At the age of 18, Dale enlisted in the Air Force and began basic training at Lackland Air Base in Texas. Throughout a long career with the Air Force, he served in Wyoming, New Hampshire, Long Island, San Francisco, Okinawa, Korea and Greenland. Dale was an equipment operator serving in the Korean War, and his unit shot down the first jet at the beginning of the war. Following his time in active service, Dale joined the Air Force Reserves for a time before being recalled to active service and began working for the Atomic Energy Commission. He served at different bases before his last assignment at the Bunker Hill Air Force Base, later name Grissom Air Force Base. He served
12 years of active duty, retiring from his military career as a Chief Master Sergeant. He also served 25 years in Civil Service, retiring in 1985, before his last two jobs, where he worked at Big R in Peru and Home Depot in Logansport, both places for 14 years and retiring finally at age 88. Survivors include two sons, Eugene (Anita) Sharp, Newburgh, Indiana; and Dennis (Lisa) Sharp, Peru; two grandchildren, Jacob Dale (Jill) Sharp, Brownsburg; and Angela (Mert) Sagan, Newburgh; four greatgrandchildren, Lyla, Sloan and Cameron Sharp, all of Brownsburg; and Marley Rodenberg, Newburgh; four step-
grandchildren, Ryan Brock, Landon Carson, Izzy Carson and Wilbur Nice; one sister, Betty Marie (Clifford) Anderson, Mount Vernon, Ohio; one brother, Lloyd Mervin Sharp, Lisbon, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Irene (Bob) Oullet, and Terri Nicholson; and one brother-inlaw, Albert Pare; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Larry Sharp; and one sister-in-law, Ruth Sharp. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at McClain Funeral Home, with pastor Rod Correll officiating, followed by military honors, at the funeral home. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and will also be held one hour prior to the service Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.
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Nicholas Damien Miller, 30 Nicholas Damien Miller, 30, of Peru passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 26, 2020, with his soulmate, Paige Williamson, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born Nov. 13, 1989, in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of Scott A. Miller and Michelle M. Ege (Helms). Nick was currently employed with Wright’s Tree Service. He enjoyed fight clubs and MMA and was a member of Buck Wild MMA. Nick's heart was as big as his smile and he left a lasting impression on anyone he met. Survivors include his mother and step-father,
Michelle and Darren Ege of Peru, father, Scott A. Miller of Bunker Hill, his children, Chase, Kasen and Kiara, grandparents, Steve Miller of Windfall, Wilma Little of Bunker
Hill and siblings, Darion Miller, Kane and Jayden Miller and Shaelyn. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Terry Little, Patricia Denning and Ed Helms. Nick’s service will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Riverview Funeral Home, 421 W. Canal St., Peru. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at the funeral home. Nicks online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.riverviewperufh.co m.
Howard E. Barr, 83 Howard E. Barr, 83, of Peru passed away at 8:10 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo Healthcare Center. Born Feb. 28, 1937, in Peru, he was the son of the William and Genevieve (Hoff) Barr. Howard was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired machinist from Deihl Machine in Wabash. Howard also formerly owned and operated Shelburn’s Grocery in Peru. Howard was a member of Westside Church of Christ.
Survivors include his son, Matt Barr (Joyce) of Fortville, daughter, Lori Barr of Florida, brothers, Robert Barr of Elwood and William Barr
(Della) of Peru, sister, Mary Alice Boyles of Peru, grandchildren, Willie Barr, Jacob Barr, Wesley Barr and Kathleena Barr and niece, Debbie West (Gary) of Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Barbara Barr, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Services were held at 1 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2020, at Riverview Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial with military rites followed at Ever Rest Memorial Park.
Chu Tze Shipman, 79 Chu Tze Shipman, 79, of Peru, passed away early Saturday morning, June
Royalty a dance routine, wore evening gowns and answered a question for the judges. Organizers for the event, Kerri Gaumer and Hope Turcheck had center ring decked out to make the event
27, 2020, at her home. Her full obituary will follow. Arrangements are
being made through Riverview Funeral Home, Peru, Indiana.
continued from page 1 special and there were silent auction items for attendees to place bids. Although there won’t be a circus to preside over as royalty usually does during the circus performances as well
as riding in the parade, the CCFI board would like for the queens and princess to return for the 2021 Circus Festival performances, festival and parade to get the royal treatment.
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Governor Holcomb to move state to next level Restrictions due to COVID are to lessen as Indiana moves to final level
A message from Gov. Holcomb concerning new Indiana law
Keep this information handy so you know how to stay safe, healthy and how to move forward to an open Indiana after COVID-19
I am reminding drivers that beginning Wednesday, Indiana law will prohibit drivers holding mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, in their hands while driving to reduce distracted driving and improve safety on Hoosier roadways. The effort to make Indiana’s roads safer was a key piece of my 2020 legislative agenda and was approved by the Indiana General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support. I signed the measure into law on March 18. As drivers, we all have a responsibility to our fellow Hoosiers to limit eye and hand distractions that can result in tragic injuries and death. This law is about protecting those who travel our roads and those who build and maintain them by preventing as many crashes as possible through smart education and enforcement. Once the law takes effect, drivers on Indiana roads will be prohibited from having a mobile device in their hands while their vehicles are moving, with the exception of dialing 911 in an emergency. The law permits the use of voice-operated or hands-free technology such as speakerphone, Bluetooth or headset. “Drivers need to keep their eyes up, hands on the wheel and stay focused on driving to keep everyone on our roads safe,” Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness said. “The Hands Free
While Driving law will save lives by reducing the number of senseless crashes that happen as a result of distracted driving." Across the United States, serious traffic crashes and fatalities have sharply increased in recent years due in large part to distracted driving. In 2019, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute reported that distracted driving from mobile devices was a factor in at least 1,263 crashes and three fatal crashes. Requiring drivers to put smartphones and other devices away and focus on driving is proven to reduce crashes and deaths. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, states that have passed hands-free driving laws have seen a nearly 20 percent decrease in traffic deaths in the two years after passing the law. “Nothing on your phone or tablet justifies taking your focus off the road and putting lives at risk,” Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter said. “Our mission is to educate drivers on the dangers of distracted driving and en-
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb force the hands free while driving law to get every person traveling and working on our roads home safely.” During the first few months with the Hands Free While Driving law in effect, Indiana State Police will focus on educating drivers on the new law and safety benefits of going hands free. However, following the initial education campaign, drivers found in violation of the hands free while driving law can be subject to fine. Beginning in July 2021, drivers may also have points assessed against their driver’s licenses for violating the law. For more information, please visit HandsFreeIndiana.com. Hands Free Indiana is a partnership between the Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana State Police, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indiana Constructors Inc., Indiana Motor Truck Association and ACEC Indiana.
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On the table... Celebrating the Red, White and Brew... By Laura Kurella I remember as a child getting excited about the red, white, and blue striped snow cones my sister Nancy and I would always get. Always made as single-colored cones any other time of year, being treated to a multi-patriotic-colored cone we both thought well, cool! Slurping those snow cones, we’d always end up laughing at each other over the funny colors those colorful cones turned our half-frozen tongues! Those wonderfully warm memories of Fourths of my youth inspired this week’s read, which is all about stirring up fun and flavorful drinks dressed in our nation’s colors, of course! Looking into it, I discovered that any drink – almost - can be made into a patriotic pleaser, making your holiday even sweeter! When it comes to colorful drinks that are paired appropriately to a holiday, both children and adults find them to be a true delight, so all that’s needed is a little know-how (science) to create a drink that will keep the colors apart in your cup! Since sugar is heavy, the ingredients you will be adding to your drink need to enter the glass according to how much sugar they hold, beginning with the most and ending with the least. Begin by adding to the glass the ingredient with the highest sugar content then fill the glass with ice. Next add the next highest sugar content by pouring it very slowly over the ice. Add more ice if needed and continue to add ingredients, very slow on the pour – drizzling it – adding it gently to the glass, with the ingredient with the least amount of sugar added last, such as a low or no sugar drink. Be sure to pour through the ice, not directly into previous layer, because not hit-
ting the ice will cause the colors to mix. Also be sure to allow a little time for each layer to settle before adding the next ingredient layer. Since ice is crucial for separation, large ice cubes tend to work better if ingredients are not chilled because crushed or small ice cubes will melt too fast and cause colors to blend. That said, chilling ingredients can make for better separation, especially over crushed ice. Now that I’ve given you the tools to help make colors separate in drinks, here are some recipes to help you make your tongue become patriotic-colored too! May God bless you with a safe and happy Fourth.
Old Blue Prep Time: 2 minutes; Cook Time: 5 minutes; Total Time: 2 minutes; Yield:1 serving. 1/2 an ounce grenadine, chilled 1/2 an ounce vodka, frozen 4 ounces seltzer water, chilled 1 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice, chilled Crushed ice 3 maraschino/cocktail cherries, chilled Pour grenadine into the bottom of an empty glass. Add crushed ice, then slowly add vodka. Slowly add the soda for a layered look, then add a splash of cherry juice and top with a toothpick strung with three cherries.
Wee One Flag Waver (non-alcoholic) Prep Time: 5minutes; Total Time: 5 minutes; Yield: 4 servings. Ice 1 bottle Gatorade, Fruit Punch flavor, chilled 1 bottle SoBe, Pina Colada flavor, chilled 1 bottle G2 SugarFree, Blueberry Pomegranate flavor, chilled
Cool down this Fourth with thirst quenchers splashed in our nation’s colors, which make it even more fun to pour out on this festive holiday! Photographer: Laura Kurella
Fill four cups completely with ice then slowly pour the drink with the highest sugar content in first -Gatorade Fruit Punch - directly over the ice. Using the drink with the next
highest sugar content -SoBe Pina Colada very slowly pour it directly over the ice. Add more ice if needed, then slowly pour the last color drink – G2 blueberry pomegranate - directly on top of the
ice and serve. Cool 4th Ice Cubes raspberries blueberries Water or sparkling water Place berries into empty ice cube trays then fill with water and freeze.
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Police reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Department June 22
was reported at 2051 W Matador St, Country Cottage Apartments, Apt. 13, Peru. Everything checked fine.
An agency assistance was requested at Bourne End Entrance, Peru.
A speeding citizen was pulled over near E 800 S and S Meridian Rd, Bunker Hill.
A traffic hazard was reported near 1513 Forbes Avenue, Peru.
A suspicious package or item was reported near 1468 N 400 W, Peru.
An animal problem was reported near S St. Road. 19 and E St. Road. 218, Peru.
An abandoned vehicle was found near S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill.
A parking problem was reported at 2251 W Randolph St, Peru.
A juvenile problem was reported at 2805 Castle Court, Peru.
An offender verification was made at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru.
A citizen requested assistance near Walnut St. Alley and N Elm St, Bunker Hill.
A suspicious person or vehicle was reported near 4001 E 250 N, Peru.
A VIN check was conducted at 2043 E Wabash Rd, Peru.
Trespassing was reported at 1422 Matador St, Peru.
An alarm went off at 669 S 250 W, Peru, but this was disregarded.
A suspicious motor vehicle was checked at 1801 N Lancer St, Grissom Inn, Peru.
An abandoned vehicle was found near 1763 W Logansport Road, Proagco Office, Peru.
A traffic accident with injuries was reported near N Lincoln Street. and W State Road 218, Peru.
A DUI was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru, but was unable to be located. Theft of bicycles was reported at 36021 Beale Ct, Peru, but was resolved before officers arrived. A speeding citizen was pulled over near N U.S. 31 and W 800 N, Denver. Disorderly conduct
at 2964 W 100 N Gallahan Truck Stop, Peru. A suspicious vehicle was found at 54 N Eel River Cemetery Rd, Peru. Two male juveniles at the scene were not issued trespass warnings. A pursuit was resolved near W 500 S and S U.S. 31, Peru. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported near W 300 N and N U.S. 31, Peru.
A traffic stop was conducted near W Broadway Street. and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill.
A threat was reported at 1539 W 600 S, King’s Court Mobile Home Park, Lot 19, Peru.
Domestic disturbance was reported at 2326 S Bus. 31, Peru. A woman at 1129 Barksdale Avenue, Peru, had questions about a male juvenile and female walking on her property. She was told to stay off the property.
Aubrey Coats of 600 S Plate St, Kokomo, was arrested for VOP. Jennifer Philips of 210 W Harrison St, Converse, was arrested for Disorderly conduct and criminally trespassing.
A male had concerns about a possible burglary at his residence at 2051 W Matador St, Country Cottage Apartments, Apt. 15, Peru. There were no signs of a break-in, and this information is only for record.
Desiree Martin of 20163 Oakdale Avenue, South Bend, was arrested for disorderly conduct and RLE. Shacaria Williams, 645 Pawleys Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia, was arrested for reckless driving and RLE.
A female had concerns about her adult daughter leaving with an older male at 13533 N Macy Millark Rd, Macy.
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Matthew Caine of 738 Woodburn Dr, Peru, was arrested for FTA and possession of meth. Chase Brankle, 13523 S Clover Ct, Kokomo, was arrested through a Howard County warrant.
June 23 A welfare check was requested at 12948 U.S. 31, Maple Lawn Village Mobile Home Park, Lot 212, Kokomo. A traffic hazard was reported near S U.S. 31 and W 800 S, Bunker Hill. A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru. A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru. A false alarm went
An unconscious person was found near W 900 S and S 150 W, Bunker Hill. Raindrops cling to a Daylilly in a Miami County garden. Recent rain has given the area much needed precipitation. The next week of weather has predictions of high temperatures along with increased humidity. Photo by Michelle Boswell off at 4101 E 850 N, Denver. A traffic hazard was reported near W 850 S and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill. A complainant advised money was stolen from her son’s bank account at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru. The theft had occurred in Wabash County, and the complainant was advised to contact Wabash County Police for further investigation. Trauma was reported at 6767 E 975 N, Roann. A female at 2051 W Matador St, Country Cottage Apartments, Apt. 15, Peru reported her mailbox was tam-
pered with. She was advised to contact her landlord and call back if evidence of this was found. A female at 3428 N Eel River Cemetery Rd, Peru, reported her mother’s belongings were stolen. She was advised her mother would have to make the call. A VIN check was conducted at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru. An animal problem was reported near 2367 E St. Road. 124, Peru. A traffic stop was conducted near W Eel River Road. and North U.S. 31, Peru. A speeding citizen
was pulled over near W 450 N and N U.S. 31, Peru. A traffic violation was reported near N Meridian Road. and W 600 N, Peru. A citizen requested assistance at 3697 N 100 W, Peru. Disorderly conduct was reported at 4199 W 1500 N, Macy. Everything checked OK. An agency assistance was requested at 161 E Eighth St, Peru. A welfare check was made on a female at 1539 W 600 S, King’s Court Mobile Home Park, Peru. Everything checked fine. A suspicious incident was investigated
A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru. A complainant advised his car was broken into and robbed of many parts and items near E St. Rd. 124 and S 510 E, Peru. This is an ongoing investigation. A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru. A complainant advised she had shortness of breath, dizziness, and confusion and was rushed Dukes Hospital from 1150 Barksdale Avenue, Peru. A speeding citizen was pulled over near N U.S. 31 and W 800 N, Denver. A speeding vehicle was reported near W
900 N and N U.S. 31, Macy, but was unable to be located. A complainant advised her vehicle was struck by rocks from a mower at 6440 N Main St, Denver, but she did not call back. A disabled vehicle was found near E 800 S and S Meridian Rd, Bunker Hill. A VIN check was conducted at 4504 E 850 N, Denver. A motorcyclist and a pickup truck collided near S Wallick Road. and S Bus. 31, Peru. A crash report was completed. Fraud was reported at 6491 E 1500 N, Roann. A welfare check was requested at 1362 W 500 N, Peru. An abandoned vehicle was found near 182 W Logansport Rd, Proagco Fuel Pumps, Peru. This checked OK. An unconscious person was found near 13162 N 500 E, Roann. This is an ongoing investigation. A disabled vehicle was found at 805 W 800 S, Bunker Hill. A traffic stop was conducted near E Pennsylvania Street. and S Main St, Amboy. A traffic stop was conducted near E 950 S and S 300 E, Amboy. A traffic stop was conducted at 6939 N St. Road. 19, Denver. A disabled vehicle was found near S Bus. 31 and S U.S. 31, Peru. A suspicious incident was reported at 3861 N 190 W, Peru. This is an ongoing investigation. A female had questions about possible child abuse at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru. A disabled motorist was helped near W 900 S and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill. A threat was reported at 12340 S 200 W, Kokomo. A transport issue was reported at 275 W 12th St, Dukes Hospital, Peru. See Police, page 8
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Fireworks were reported at 3313 N Lincoln St, Old School, Peru. Phillip Maxwell of 311 Loveland Avenue, Peru, was arrested for FTA. Ronald Yates of 217 W Fifth St, Peru, was arrested for invasion of privacy.
The Miami County Farmer’s Market is open in downtown Peru every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The location is on East Fifth Street between the Miami County Museum and The Miami County Courthouse. Many
items can be found at the market such as fresh produce, handmade items, crafts, succulents, jewelry, candy, and much more. The Miami County Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday through September.
Mobile Food Pantry in Peru July 1
Rusty Yates, 217 W Fifth St, Peru, was arrested for synthetic identity deception. Jennin Pond of 7341 E 1100 S, Amboy, was arrested through a Wabash County warrant. June 25 A transport issue was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru. Invasion of privacy was reported at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru. A report was filed. A complainant had questions concerning an eviction at 2311 W 1350 S, Kokomo.
The Mobile Food Pantry will be at East Pointe Bible Church , 1540 E Paw Paw Pike, Peru, today, Wednesday, July 1 at 11 a.m. No one should arrive before 10:30 a.m.
Organizers will determine if there are any restrictions concerning COVID-19 and how to proceed concerning the distribution of food.
Head Start still enrolling students Head Start, a federally funded preschool program, serves students in the Peru, Maconaquah and North Miami School districts who meet eligibility guidelines. All Head Start preschool teachers are certified and provide kindergarten readiness preparation based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum. The educations objectives focus on age-appropriate academic and physical skill development as well as health, nutrition, social/emotional support, and medical needs. This program includes transportation and school day meals.
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For more information, call 765-454-7082 or 800-497-0774 to request a packet or to start enrollment by phone. To begin an application online, go to http://dchs.kokomoschools.com.
A vehicle fire occurred near W 1050 N and N U.S. 31, Macy. A lockout occurred at 198 N Yorick St, Denver. A suspicious package or item was reported at 13296 S 400
W, Kokomo. A female expressed concerns over threats at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Miami County Jail, Peru. The female advised she was threatened by text message while at work in Peru. She continued saying that it is stemming from an argument her sister is in. The female advised she wanted to make a report for record only at this time. A VIN check was conducted at 10658 S Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill. Trespassing was reported at 5546 E Vine St, Amboy. Harassment was reported at 132 E Broadway St, Apt. 3, Bunker Hill. A welfare check was requested at 6491 E 1500 N, Roann. Domestic disturbance was reported near E 250 S and S Strawtown Pike, Peru. Assault was reported at 930 W Main St, Kroger, Peru. The information will be forwarded to the Miami County Prosecutor's Office. A mental case was reported at 1468 N 400 W, Peru. A speeding citizen
was pulled over near W 900 S and S U.S. 31, Bunker Hill.
was resolved at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Jail, Peru.
A traffic stop was conducted near Warhawk Road. and Foreman Dr, Peru.
A VIN check was conducted at 5544 E 850 S, Peru.
A speeding citizen was pulled over near W Eel River Road. and North U.S. 31, Peru. A speeding citizen was pulled over near W 900 N and N U.S. 31, Macy. David Cooper II of 162 N Miami St, Peru, was arrested for possession of marijuana and through a Wabash County warrant. Shaun Barnes of 236 W Seventh St, Peru, was arrested for possession of marijuana and a syringe. Johnny Learned of 253 ½ W Fifth St, Peru, was arrested for violation of probation. Erik Hellyer of 10561 Lighthouse Way, Indianapolis, was arrested for operating while intoxicated endangerment. June 26 An alarm went off at 1620 W 600 S, Peru. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 13133 S 500 E, Amboy. A transport issue
A VIN check was conducted at 2043 E Wabash Rd, Peru. A VIN check was conducted at 2109 W Broadway St, Bunker Hill. A suspected driving under the influence driver was reported near W 1400 S and S U.S. 31, Kokomo, but was unable to be located.
U.S. 24 and N U.S. 31, Peru. Theft was reported at 1729 N Foreman Dr, Village Pantry (Grissom), Peru. An agency assistance was requested at 2051 W Matador St, Country Cottage Apartments, Apt. 15, Peru. Disorderly conduct was reported at 444 S Center St, Lot 1, Bunker Hill.
A protective order was served at 270 E Second St, Peru.
Brandon Thomas of 2934 S 300 W, Peru, was arrested for possession of paraphernalia, syringes, OWI controlled substances and through an OWI prior.
A protective order was served at 673 W Egypt Hill Dr, Peru.
Jesse McClish of 61 E Sixth St, Peru, was arrested.
An alarm went off at 1985 W Meadowlark Dr, Peru.
June 27
An agency assistance was disregarded at 4673 S 550 E, Spillway, Peru. A wanted person was reported at 260 W Miller St, Denver. A traffic stop was conducted near W 400 N and N U.S> 31, Peru. A speeding citizen was pulled over near N Eel River Cemetery Rd, and N U.S. 31, Peru. A disabled vehicle was found near W
A possible driving while under the influence was reported near W St. Road. 18 and S U.S. 31, Kokomo. Landon Miller of Bunker Hill struck a fallen tree near W 250 S and S 400 W, Peru, while driving his 2003 Chevrolet truck. A traffic hazard was reported near W 400 S and S U.S. 31, Peru. A suspicious person or vehicle was reported near W Ellis Road. and S Bus. 31, Peru.
Woody’s Freedom event to be held July 4 The Woody’s Freedom event is July 4 with proceeds benefitting The Miami County Humane Society, Scratching Post Cat Rescue and a local family. The event will begin at
Noon and is presented by Woody’s Spillway Camp and Bait at Mississinewa. There will be four to five bands playing that will start at 3 p.m. This is a familyfriendly event with
camping opportunities available. There will also be a fire-
works display beginning at 10 p.m. For more information
call 765-473-6702. Free will donations are being accepted.