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Fundraiser to assist Military Order of Purple Heart Aug. 7 is Purple Heart Day. This is a day established to honor all recipients of the Purple Heart medal. The medal is awarded to those who are wounded or killed while fighting in the nation’s wars.

The Peru Dairy Queen will host a fundraiser for the Military Order of the Purple Heart on Aug. 4. The fundraiser will take place from 4 p.m. until closing.

The Purple Heart started with the Revolutionary War, before the founding of the United States.

During the Revolutionary War, Gen. George Washington observed the hardships his soldiers endured during the conflict..

On Aug. 7, 1782, Washington issued the orders for the day, which included the creation of the Badge of Military Merit.

The Badge of Military Merit faded away until Gen. Douglas MacArthur was appointed Army Chief of Staff in 1930.

On Feb. 22, 1932, he issued an order declaring the Purple Heart be awarded for meritorious or valorous service, including a wound that requires treatment by a medical officer and is received in action with an enemy of the United States.

Student artists capture local landscapes in plein air class Indiana University Kokomo — Seated at a picnic table, Alex Townsend just about had the color of the Mississinewa Reservoir’s water mixed right.

Then, clouds rolled in to cover the sun, and he was back to the drawing board, to tweak to just the right shade of blue green paint.

This Tiger Bee Fly is hanging on to the flower like students are hanging on to Summer. Miami County schools are opening soon. Maconaquah Schools will have their first day Monday, Aug. 8.

North Miami will begin their 2022-23 school year Tuesday, Aug. 9. Peru Schools will open their doors Thursday, Aug. 4. Photo by Michelle Boswell

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“Painting nature is one of the more challenging things to do,” said Townsend, from Tipton. “I’m used to working inside, where your subject stays still. You have to consider the light and how it

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2 Artists changes your scene. I’ve come a long way as a painter in this class.”

Townsend and his classmates in an Indiana University Kokomo summer course have explored landscapes close to campus, and grown their talents as artists, in the plein air painting class.

Plein air is a French term that means out of doors and refers to the practice of painting entire finished pictures outside.

On this day, they are working on a small peninsula near the Lost Sister Trail, at the Frances Slocum State Recreation Area. Each artist found his or her own space on a small peninsula, surrounded on three sides by the Mississinewa Reservoir, to create their own impression of the view. A steady breeze ruffled the paper they use for sketching, and the sun played hide-and-seek in the clouds, making artwork more challenging.

Aaron Pickens, assistant professor of new media, art, and technology, strolled from artist to artist, offering individual critiques and advice, as the scenes began to take shape on canvases.

The challenges of painting in a constantly changing environment are why he wanted to teach the class.

“Plein air is what really taught me to paint,” he said.

“There’s something about being in a studio, you have all the time in the world, and you sometimes second guess yourself.

Outdoors, the light changes quickly, so you don’t have time to second guess yourself. You have to start with the big picture, and get that down, and if you have time, you can add

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continued from Page 1 “I want to have as much experience in all types of arts as possible, so I can pass that on to my students when I start teaching.”

Medora Oliver Art Student detail around your focal point. The rest can be impressionistic.”

Rachel Foster found her landscape closer to the water, seated on the grass, with a low easel set on the ground in front of her. She painted the water, and the rocky shore jutting up behind it, mixing her colors to match the changing light.

“I just like to look for a good composition in nature, and try my best to capture its beauty,” she said. “If you’re going into art, it’s a good experience to get you out of your comfort zone.

I’ve learned a lot.”

Lauren Krause has enjoyed visiting new places around the area, since she hasn’t lived here long.

“When we’ve traveled to different places, I’m finding Kokomo is starting to feel more like home,” she said. “I’m finding all of these cool spots.”

She’s also growing as an artist.

“This class is very fast paced and adapting to the light and the surroundings is trickier outside than in a studio,” Krause said. “I’ve learned to adapt faster.”

As a future art teacher, Medora

Oliver wanted to try plein air as an experience she might be able to share with students.

“I want to have as much experience in all types of arts as possible, so I can pass that on to my students when I start teaching,” she said. “Most of our art classes are inside. Going out here and seeing how everything changes gives you

a new perspective.”

The beauty of plein air painting is that the artist doesn’t spend a long time on it, so it’s OK if it doesn’t turn out as expected, Pickens said.

“You just do a lot of small paintings and churn them out,” he said. “You can analyze what you did, learn from it, and make corrections in the next one. Growth can be exponential with this kind of practice. I’m giving them what I’ve learned from my years of doing plein air, and then giving them the freedom to figure it out.”

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Obituaries Jeremy Lee Carmack, 53

Lois J. Stuckwisch, 85 Lois J. Stuckwisch was born in Houlton, Maine, July 20, 1937, the daughter of Charles A. and Clara (Fleming) Thompson. She passed away July 25, 2022, after a brief illness at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, Indiana.

She married James F. Stuckwisch April 25, 1960.

They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2010.

She is survived by

daughter Connie (Tom) Ison, Evansville, Indiana; son Terry (Marilyn) Stuckwisch, Winona Lake, Indiana. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren: Kyle (Haleigh) Dawalt, Phillip (Irie) Dawalt, Grant

(Miranda) Stuckwisch, all of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and Maggie Ison, Evansville, Indiana.

The light of her life, three precious great grandchildren, Leona, August, and Olivia.

Lois is preceded in death by her husband James, both of her parents, older brother Paul Thompson, and sisters Donna Estabrook and Carol Rosborg.

The family will be

having private services at Flowers Leedy Funeral Home in Peru, Indiana.

Donations may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Peru, or to Miami County Military Rites.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Harry Emanuel Worl, Jr., 93 Harry Emanuel Worl, Jr., 93, Peru, Indiana, passed away Sunday morning, July 24, 2022, at Northwoods Village, Kokomo.

Born May 7, 1929, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Harry Emanuel Worl, Sr., and Louise Barbara (Butavant) Worl. On June 2, 1957, at the Goldsmith United Methodist Church, Tipton County, Indiana, he was married to Neva Mae Roberts, and she preceded him in death Jan. 8, 2022.

He graduated from Peru High School in 1948. He worked on the Nickel Plate Railroad for twentythree years before working at General Motors in Kokomo, where he retired in 1995. For many

Marvin Leo Dillman, 94, Twelve Mile, passed away at 3:10 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence.

Born April 18, 1928, at the family farm near Twelve Mile, Indiana, he was the oldest son

years he drove a newspaper route for the Peru Tribune. He was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Logansport for many years, where he loved participating in family game night. He also had attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Peru, prior to its closing. He was a member of the Converse Flying Eagles for over thirty years, where he enjoyed flying model airplanes.

Survivors include

three children, Brett (Nikki) Worl, Peru; Roger (Teresa) Worl, Russiaville; and Kevin (Kimberly) Worl, Flora; eight grandchildren, Whitney (Patrick) Kozlowski, Brownsburg; Kaleb (Brooklyn) Worl, Warrensburg, Missouri; Riley Worl, Rochester; Bailey (Seth) Eldridge, Burlington; Tyler Worl, Goldsmith; Brody (Mallory) Worl, Ft. Wayne; Lauren (Jeff) Hightower, Burlington; and Maryn Worl, Flora; and one great-grandson, Korbyn Worl, Warrensburg, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Anna H. Worl and Alma Louise Worl; and one brother, Nolan Eugene Worl.

Funeral services were held at 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Trinity Episcopal Church, Logansport, with Fr. Clark Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru.

Visitation was from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana.

The family would like to thank the staff of Northwoods Village and Kindred Hospice for their excellent and compassionate care.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, Logansport. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.

On Monday, July 18, 2022, at 7:27 pm, Jeremy Lee Carmack passed away surrounded by his loved ones.

Jeremy was born July 14, 1981, in Kokomo Indiana, to Ronald and Nancy Carmack.

Jeremy served our country as an independent contractor through Vohne Liche Kennels as a K-9 officer. He served multiple tours overseas, with his companion "Buddy."

Prior to serving he worked at Cross Communications

later name QC communications.

He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, disc golfing, and playing in paintball tournaments.

He is survived by his father Ronald (spouse; Debbie), his mother Nancy

Robert L. Brimbury, 53 Robert L. Brimbury, 53, formerly of Veedersburg, Indiana, passed away at 12:47 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2022, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 27, 1968, the son of Robert and Bertha Brimbury.

Robert graduated from Fountain Central High School in 1986. He went on to graduate from Ball State University, with Honors, earning his Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Robert is sur-

vived by his daughter Erinn Brimbury and her fiancé Brandon Chenoweth of Lafayette, Indiana; son Christopher Dunning of Franklin, Indiana; grandson Lennon; and brothers Steve (Kathy) Ginter of Veedersburg, Indiana, Mike (Jackie) Ginter of Akron, Ohio, David (Jami) Massey of Carmel,

Marvin Leo Dillman, 94 of the late Carl T. and Esther (Dewald) Dillman.

On Aug. 8, 1948, at the home of his parents, he was married to Harriet Viola Burch, and she preceded him in death Aug. 7, 2013.

Funeral services will be held at Noon, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at Corinth Brethren Church, Twelve Mile with Pastor Cole Westwood officiating. Burial will follow in Corinth Ceme-

tery.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to Noon, Friday, before the service at the church and the following weekend Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, at Dillman’s Pond from 2:30 p.m. to

(spouse; Julie), his sons Braden and Daymen, his granddaughter Emerson, his sisters Jeanette, and LeAnn (spouse; Adam), and his nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Any donations would be highly appreciated: https://www.gofundme.com/f/forthe-cost-of-the-crem ation-of-jeremy-carmack?utm_source= customer&utm_me dium=copy_link&u tm_campaign=p_cf +share-flow-1

5:30 p.m.

The family would like to thank Dr. Dodt, Guardian Angel Hospice, and all those who have helped care for and minister to Marvin in any way during the

past few years.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.c om.

Indiana, and Chuck (Michelle) Brimbury of Peru, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Brimbury and his mother Bertha Jones Brimbury Massey.

A Graveside Service for Robert L. Brimbury was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Rockfield Cemetery in Veedersburg, Indiana, with family friend William Boone officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, IN.

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Community Calendar Every Monday 10:30 a.m. – Movers and Shakers, a music and movement program at the Peru Public Library. Ages 0-5.

6 p.m. - The Miami County Republican Party holds its monthly meeting at party headquarters, 171 N. Miami St., Peru.

reached through his personal Facebook page to place orders.

10:30 a.m. – Story time at the Peru Public Library.

Every Tuesday Noon – AA Recovery Meeting – First Christian Church Library, 53 W. Main Street, Peru (use elevator entrance).

7:30 p.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – Miami Nation of Indians Tribal Headquarters, 80 W. Sixth Street, Peru (use east entrance).

First Tuesday/every month

10 a.m. – Every Tuesday, one dozen regular (no specialty) doughnuts can be purchased for $12 directly from Joe DeRozier. $6 goes directly to the Policemen and Firemen Appreciation fund. Contact DeRozier on Mondays before 10 a.m. to place an order. Doughnuts need to be picked up before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. DeRozier can be

6 p.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – Miami Nation of Indians Tribal Headquarters, 80 W. Sixth Street, Peru (use east entrance).

Every Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – Miami Nation of Indians Tribal Headquarters, 80 W. Sixth Street, Peru (use east entrance).

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Sports Local sports calendar Maconaquah Aug. 6 12:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Golf @ Kokomo High School Invitational Aug. 8 4:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Golf vs.

Kokomo High School at Rock Hollow Golf Course Aug. 9 4:30 p./m. – Girls Varsity Golf vs.

Southwood High School Jr./Sr. High

School at Rock Hollow Golf Course Aug. 10 6 p.m. – Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball vs.

Twin Lakes (Scrimmage) – Home

North Miami Aug. 8 5 p.m. – Girls Varsity Golf vs.

Whitko High School – Home Aug. 9 5:30 p.m. – Girls Varsity Golf vs.

Marion High School – Location not announced Peru No listings for this week.

PHS to host intro to LMH Sports Medicine Team Aug. 3 at 7 p.m., the Logansport Memorial Hospital Sports Medicine team will be at Peru High School in the auditorium for parents

and athletes to discuss the all-inclusive Sports Medicine Program.

All Cass, Miami, and surrounding counties are wel-

come to attend.

Topics covered will be: What is Athletic Training; The role of an athletic trainer in a high school setting; Concussion overview;

Athlete nutrition for practice and competition; Heat illness and prevention; Mental health overview; Physical Therapy Services.

The Paper of Miami County pick-up locations Peru Save-A-Lot Beacon Credit Union Down on the Farm Paul Richard GM Kroger Gallahan Travel Plaza Family Farm & Home Casey’s West Casey’s East Conny’s Little German Breadshop Main Street Market and My Pizza My Way Peru High School Peru Junior High CVS Walgreen’s Ladd Dental Group of Peru Miami County Recycling District Office JJ’s Pit Stop Village PantryEagle’s Point Peru Mart Knight’s Inn Best Western 58 East Anita’s Boutique 6th Street Coffee Kehrer Fish Company YMCA Fashion Dry Cleaners Midwest Eye Consultants Olson Paint & Body Conoco Peru Pantry Marathon Gas Stations McClure’s Oil- W. Main McClure’s Oil- S. Broadway Miami County Soil & Water Dr. Gregory Quin St. Charles Borromeo Community Re-

source Center Miami County Courthouse Friermood Tire Peru Glass & Screen Blair Ridge USDA Miami County Artisan Gallery Gallery 15 Edward Jones A Cut Above Knapp Kustom Vinyl Decals First Farmer’s Bank

&Trust Phil’s Barber Shop VFW Bill’s Meat Market Gilead Squirrel Creek Raber’s Kountry Store Gilead General Store Denver Body by Moose A Lil Off the Top Hoosier Hot Spot North Miami High

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Every Saturday 10 a.m. – AA Recovery Meeting – First Christian Church Library, 53 W. Main Street, Peru (use elevator entrance).

Every Sunday 2 p.m. – AA Recovery Women’s-only meeting, First Christian Church Library, 53 W. Main Street, Peru (use elevator entrance).

Aug. 6

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Farmer’s Market Downtown Peru near Miami County Museum on Fifth Street. Fresh produce, Homemade Pies, Cookies, Breads, Shaved ice & Lemon Shakeups, Pork Rinds, Honey; Quiché and & Egg Salad; Fresh Eggs; Alpaca Meat and Products; Apple Cider & Apple Butter; Handcrafts, Jewelry Art, and Wood Crafts; Concrete Creations; Fresh-cut flowers; Household & Yard Décor; Herb Plants; Natural Beauty & Bath products; Pet Products & Treats; Apparel & Tie-Dyed Items.

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contimued from Page 4 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - This year’s United Way annual kick-off celebrates 65 years of a lasting legacy. Dress is cocktail attire, dinner, DJ, live auction, cash bar, and Monte Carlo games. All proceeds go toward this year’s Lasting Legacy, a 1:1 matching grant for the homeless, and United Way’s initiatives. Register now to attend the Sapphire Gala Aug. 6 at the Milestone Event Center, 1458 Liberator Street, Peru.

Doors open at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $65 each or $480 for a table of eight people. Go to www.uwmiamiporg for tickets and sponsorships.

Aug. 13 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Farmer’s Market Downtown Peru near Miami County Museum on Fifth Street.

Aug. 19 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – The City of Peru - Free Concert in the Park Series, sponsored by the Peru Public Library. Ma-

conaquah Park Amphitheater, Peru. Featured entertainment: TONEHINGE. Cornhole Tournament will also take place. Pre-registration on Scoreholio City of Peru Concert 819-22. On FB: CIRCUS CITY CORNHOLE. Contact Mikie Arwood at 260-571-5919. $20 per team and bring your own partner and bags (No powder bags). If a set is needed, there will be bags there. Cash prizes based on amount of teams. Warm up begin at 6 p.m. Bags fly at 7 p.m. Brad’s BBQ will be at event. There will be craft and food vendors at the Sept. 16 concert. If interested in signing up to be a vendor at the Sept. 16 event, contact City Hall and speak with Rebecca Thoden at 765-473-4881, opt. 4.

Aug. 20 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Farmer’s Market Downtown Peru near Miami County Museum on Fifth Street.

Aug. 21 10 a.m. – Peru Firefighters Local 383 “Hosers” Golf Outing – Blake Touloukian Memorial Scholarship Fund – Peru Municipal Golf Course, 1863 Strawtown Pike, Peru. 10 a.m. – Shotgun Start. Fourperson scramble format – Team Skins Pot – Long Drive Men’s and Women’s- Closest to pin Men’s and Women’s.

Register at Peru Municipal Golf Course @ Peru Fire Department Facebook page or by calling 765-472-2410.

Aug. 27 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Farmer’s Market Downtown Peru near Miami County Museum on Fifth Street.

3 p.m. – United Way Rubber Ducky Race This year ducky drop starts on the west side of Broadway Bridge at 3 p.m. and runs to the ramp at Peru Fire Department. All proceeds will go to the Lasting

Legacy, a 1:1 matching grant for the homeless and United Way's initiatives. Winners will be announced at the festival's activities pavilion on Canal Street. Start buying your ducks now: 1 Duck $10, 6 Ducks $50, and 12 Ducks $100. For more information, call 765-473-4240.

Sept. 3 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Farmer’s Market Downtown Peru near Miami County Museum on Fifth Street.

Sept. 5 The city trash schedule – Monday’s trash will be collected on Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Sept. 16 & 17 Sept. 16 - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

– Sept. 17 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fall Peddlers Market – Pipe Creek Mercantile, 2980 West 400 South, Peru. Fall store flip – pumpkins, mums, cinnamon rolls, cider, live

music and more.

Sept. 17 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Recovery Month Celebration – Riverview Event Center, 421 West Canal Street, Peru. The Miami County Substance Abuse Prevention Council (SAPC) is hosing their annual Recovery Month Celebration. Join the organization as they celebrate those who are in recovery. There will be a car show, recovery walk, games for kids, vendor booths with information, education, giveaways, and guest speakers. There will be free lunch, awards, and even more giveaways.

Oct. 10 The city trash schedule – Monday’s trash will be collected with Tuesday’s collection on Oct. 11.

If you have an upcoming event, send it to: mboswell@thepaperofmiami.com.

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Police Reports Miami County Sheriff ’s Department

July 24 A report of a single vehicle accident was taken at E St. Rd. 18 and S Strawtown Pike, Kokomo.

This resulted in the arrest of Hunter Eller of Converse for operating while intoxicated.

An animal problem was reported at 2127 S Flora Dr, Peru. This was unable to be located.

Officers at 1060 N Lincoln St, Peru spoke to an individual over the phone who wanted to report another individual making general threats to her property.

Record only at this time.

Officers responded to the area of 4888 W Old Stone Rd, Peru for cows in the roadway.

Cows were placed back into pen.

July 25 Officers responded to the area of 201 E Academy St, Amboy for a report that a male had been stabbed in a physical altercation with his wife. Individual was arrested on multiple charges.

A minor police department accident was reported at 1162 W Main St, Stow Away Mini Storage, Peru.

A verbal domestic occurred at 1751 S Lincoln St, Peru.

Parties were separated.

Officers responded to the area of 171 E 3rd St, Walnut Hill Mobile Home Park, Lot 4, Bunker Hill for a disorderly conduct call. Suspect was given a no trespass warning.

Theft was reported at 1729 N Foreman Dr, Village Pantry (Grissom), Peru. Report to be forwarded to Miami County Prosecutor's Office for review.

Officers responded to the area of S U.S. 31 and S Bus. 31, Peru for a crash with injuries. Indiana State Police

handled the investigation.

Driving while intoxicated was reported at 401 N Broadway, Peru High School, Peru.

A report of a male riding a skateboard in the roadway in the dark was taken at W 800 N and N 300 W, Denver. This was unable to be located.

July 26 Officers located four juveniles walking in the area of 4159 N Mexico Rd, First Brethren Church Mexico, Mexico after curfew. All juveniles were taken home, released to their parents and advised of the statewide curfew for individuals under 18 years of age.

A tree limb was hanging over a roadway at S 300 W and W River Rd, Peru. Highway Department removed the limb.

A follow up on a theft case was made at 1729 N Foreman Dr, Village Pantry (Grissom), Peru.

A vehicle fire was reported at 2638 N

Mexico Rd, Peru Hardwood Products, Peru. Peru Fire Department was assisted.

Officers spoke to a female at 2403 Lowry Ave, Peru who reported she was raped while sleeping at a former boyfriend’s house. This is an ongoing investigation.

A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at W 1500 N and N U.S. 31, Macy. This was unable to be located.

A caller at 584 W Egypt Hill Dr, Peru had concerns about a neighbor mowing his grass.

Officers at 1863 S Strawtown Pike, Peru Municipal Golf Course, Peru assisted Peru Police Department with looking for a hit and run vehicle.

This was unable to be located.

Officers spoke to a complainant at 1145 E 400 S, Peru regarding unwanted contact. At the time of reporting, the subject attempted to make contact with the complainant, but she did not know

who the subject was. The complainant advised since the last message received, she had already blocked the individual on Facebook.

The complainant was advised that she could apply for a protection order at the Miami County Courthouse.

A neighbor dispute involving trespass, loose canines, and threats made with a ball bat was reported at 120 N Madison St, Converse. All parties were sent back to their residences and advised to call law enforcement for trespass issues.

A report will be forwarded to the Miami County Prosecutor's Office.

Driving while intoxicated was reported at S U.S. 31 and W St. Rd. 18, Kokomo. Stacy Okanski was incarcerated for Operat-

ing While Intoxicated.

July 27 A neighborly dispute over trespass issues was reported at 2979 S 50 W, Peru.

All individuals on property not belonging to them, were issued trespass warnings.

A report of a runaway juvenile was taken at 2202 W St. Rd. 18, Kokomo.

Choking was reported at 3153 E Wabash Rd, Peru.

Officers at 2964 W 100 N, Gallahan’s Truck Stop, Peru assisted Peru Police Department with an unconscious/unresponsive individual.

Officers at 171 E 3rd St, Walnut Hill Mobile Home Park, Lot 19, Bunker Hill took a report for criminal mischief.

No suspects were found at the time.

A female driver at 2934 S 300 W, Woodland Hills Mobile

Home Park, Peru attempted to back out of a driveway, but missed the roadway due to poor lighting. No damage to her vehicle or other property. A tow truck was called at her request.

July 28 A female with suicidal thoughts agreed to go to Four County with a complainant at 3671 N Walnut Ln, Mexico.

A civil matter was addressed at 2538 S Bus. 31, Skyview Motel, Peru. A male had custody of a 9 year old female daughter. Parents were to be following Indiana guidelines. They have since not been following Indiana guidelines and have been making their own arrangements.

Male wanted the daughter back and the daughter did not want to go back

with him. I advised the female she might be charged due to this and she advised she would be taking him to court to handle it.

A verbal altercation was reported at 2904 Travis St, Peru. Parties agreed to separate for the night.

A female caller at 2910 S Hilltop Dr, apt. 4, Peru had questions about a verbal argument between herself and husband.

A suspicious package or item was reported at N U.S. 31 and W U.S. 24, Peru. All checked okay.

A 911 hangup was reported at Mississinewa Campground, Site 353, Peru. Officers spoke with a juvenile and his grandfather regarding proper use of 911.

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