New community directory spotlights local events County schools set to graduate more students this Spring
Once upon a time, before there were computers on every desk and smart phones in most hands, people scrolled phone books to find things they wanted to do.
Advertisements were placed in the Yellow Pages under categories such as “Restaurants” or “Dry Cleaners” and people would call for reservations or more information.
The Internet has largely replaced these directories with online sites that can be searched for phone numbers and other information. Most businesses today utilize websites and social media pages as part of their advertising. Individually, these sites may be accessed with specific search terms.
When someone wants to find out what kind of events or businesses are in a certain area however, browsing and comparing so many different websites can cumbersome and time-consuming. Websites and pages are not linked in communities so finding them online is dependent on search terms, and/or who one follows on social media.
“How could you find out that Gas City has a free concert on Wednesday night?” asked John Dockerty founder of What’s Up 24/7. “How can you find out who has the best steak in town?”
Dockerty designed the multi-layered platform like a virtual phone book complete with a working directory, widgets that with websites, and an up-to-date area event page.
Miami County is one of the first to pilot the program which is now active.
Whatsup247 has an event calendar and directory of local businesses with direct links to their websites.
“It’s new so we are trying to get everyone on board with this,” explained Sandy Chittum, president of Miami County Chamber of Commerce
and Tourism Bureau. “We just rolled it out a couple of months ago.”
Dockerty was inspired to create What’s Up 24/7 after working with Indiana Hometown Competitiveness. Through his work, he met with Economic Development councils and Chambers of Commerce and Tourism bureaus throughout the state to find out “how to grow a rural community.”
He realized rural communities needed a way to reach online consumers in a more cohesive format.
Representatives from nearly every community told Dockerty they wanted an online community-wide calendar. He created the event calendar to spotlight area events and link them into a community directory.
“They said, we have so much to offer but no
By Amanda RedmanGraduating class sizes will be bigger this Spring at three Miami County schools, with two districts showing increased graduation rates. Graduation rates increased almost 15 percent at Maconaquah School Corporation in 2022, according to data released by the Indiana Department of Education.
All three school districts came in above the federal graduation rate of 85.21 – and near or above the 86.61 percent state graduation rate.
“Graduating high school is an important milestone as students transition to their next step, whether that’s employment, enrollment or enlistment leading to service,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “As we seek new and innovative ways to ensure students are best prepared for their future, we must continue to rethink how those four years are structured.”
The higher classroom numbers are somewhat skewed as they reflect a return to pre-pandemic conditions, said Justin Myers, principal of Maconaquah High School.
“There were some students who for one reason or another weren’t ready to return last year,” Myers said.
Myers attributes the school’s graduation rate to hard work by teachers, students and parents. He also praised the school’s focus on career pathways which include improving access to dual college credits.
“It’s important that we do what we can to help them prepare,” Myers said. “Graduation rate is one indicator of a great school. It’s not the only indicator, but this is a really great school.”
Graduation rates are calculated by tracking how many students receive their diploma out of a class size determined when starting high school their freshman year.
There are 147 students set to graduate from Maconaquah High School this year compared with 115 in in 2021. The graduation rate is 89.84 percent, up from 75.0 percent last year. The class had 168 students their freshman year.
North Miami Community Schools will see 63
Graduation,
89.84 percent, up from 75.0 percent last year. The class had 168 students their freshman year.
North Miami Community Schools will see 63 graduates this Spring, 90 percent of the class that started together. Last year, there were 53 in the class, with a graduation rate of 83.61 percent. The projected number of graduates was 70.
There are 150 in the Class of 2022 at Peru Community Schools, up from 133 last year. The overall graduation rate decreased slightly at 86.21 compared to 88.36 in 2021. The class had 174 students projected to graduate.
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Connecting people with communities is the goal, explained Phil Addison, consultant for What’s Up 24/7. “We live in a digital age where everyone thinks we’re connected,” Addison said. “We’re not connected. We are networked.”
The platform links businesses, websites with people looking for things to do. Events can be seen within a region that includes nearby towns. This helps to increase tourism, Addison explained.
To scroll the community directory, go to https://www.whatsup247.com/events ?zip=46970 To find out more about the community platform, go to https://www.oursmalltowns.com
Nurture the Soul with Nature and Beech trees
By Lori MatthewsNurture the Soul with Nature is an education column that encourages reconnecting with nature to nurture the soul with:
•Natural plant and mushroom medicine
•The observation of the natural processes of the earth, moon, and sun
•The observation of our local flora and fauna (plants and animals)
•Honor and concern for our local water
•Following the honorable harvest in our food and medicine foraging
Beech Grove
Not the town or neighborhood you might be thinking of –what I refer to is in the woods.
At the top of a high hill, I see the grove of American Beech trees (Fagus Grandifolia), with their pale yellow leaves hanging on through the winter. It is the only deciduous tree with leaves still clinging on the late December day in central Indiana. Its smooth bark makes it easily identifiable in the woods, even without the leaves.
The European variety is known as the Mother of the Woods and has a long lore history. I have the American variety in my backyard. In it hangs a comfortable hammock chair.
Sitting under the canopy in the summer is a favorite way to pass the time. Beech trees provide a unique growing environment for Beechdrops
and Bear Corn, parasitic plants that do not produce chlorophyll. Both of these plants subsist on the roots of Beech trees.
The leaves, bark, nuts/seeds, flowers, and branches have been used for medicines worldwide for centuries. The oil extracted from beechnuts can stimulate hair growth and strengthen hair follicles.
Beechnuts are high in Vitamine B9 (Folate). The seeds can stimulate kidney function. The leaves are edible, and the shoots especially are tender and delicious.
They are high in fiber which is good for regulating digestion.
The leaves also have analgesic properties.
They can be poulticed for headaches and other mild pain. The bark is rich in lignans and antioxidants that boost your immune system.
I recommend trying the new spring Beech Leaves in this recipe for Beech Leaf Noyau:
The leaves must be gathered when they are young, just uncurling, and sticky. They have a citrus taste and can be used raw in salads.
Pack the leaves in a mason jar and add Gin to the rim. Make sure to place the jar lid on tightly. Let the mixture sit for at least four weeks.
Strain the leaves from the Gin. Make a simple syrup with sugar or use maple syrup. Add the syrup and some brandy to the Beech Leaf infused Gin and enjoy.
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Our beloved Matriarch Norma Jean (Mosier) Ankney Murphy passed away at home New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the beautiful age of nearly 98.
“Moe,” as she was affectionately known to her friends, was born in Bristol, Indiana, Jan. 26, 1925, to the Rev. Bruce and Dorothy Mosier. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Max, sister Geraldine, and husbands Edgar Ankney, and Henry Murphy. She is survived by her three children, J.R. (Peg) Ankney, Anginette (Jeffery) Coleman, and Jennie (John) Shea, ten grandchildren, Jason (Stephanie) Ankney, Alicia (Bryan) Maggart, Abraham Ankney, Andy (Bryttani) McDaniel, Steve Ankney, Bradley Coleman, Nichalos Coleman, Austen (Meagan) McDaniel, Arek McDaniel, Matthew Coleman and five great grandchildren Rylee, Dante, Scarlette, Ryker, Presley. A nephew Mike (Karen) Mosier and a niece Marti (Kevin) Kauffman.
Norma had many loves and pas-
sions in her life. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her greatest delight, but she also loved music and dancing, and was always ready to enjoy a party with her friends, neighbors, and loved ones. A lifelong Episcopalian, Norma lived her faith with everyone she met. Her unfailing generosity and kindness to all was an amazing thing to witness, and countless friends think of her fondly as their second mom. She deeply loved animals, especially her beloved dog Sissy, and volunteered at local shelters where she routinely brought home the most unadoptable animals because “no one else would want them.”
Never one to shy away from hard work, for a time Norma was a small business owner in Bunker Hill and Peru, Indiana, where she owned and ran Moe and Jim's Pizza and Valentino’s with her special blend of energy, enthusiasm and love. She worked for several years at the Maconaquah School district in Indiana as a bookkeeper, and managed a trailer park and a drive-in movie theater. She instilled a strong work ethic in her children, and they helped out with nearly every business she ran.
Norma had a happy childhood in the little village of Bristol. She married Edgar (Joe) Ankney in
1947 and lived the life of a military wife, finally settling in Bunker Hill, Indiana, in 1958. In 1988 Norma married Henry Murphy and spent many happy years with him in Live Oak, Florida. After his death, she moved to be closer to her son J.R. in Virginia, and later to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where she led an active “downtown dweller” life, making dozens of friends, shopping at local markets, and regularly attending St. James Episcopal Church. In 2017 she returned to Peru, Indiana, to be with her daughter, Anginette.
Norma loved to travel, but only got her passport at the age of 92, when she visited Mexico for the first time. During the last five years she regularly traveled to see her children. Her last adventures were to attend daughter Jennie’s wedding, grandson Austen’s wedding, and a visit to Boston in November of 2022.
More than anything Norma loved being together with family and friends, and could sit for hours “discussing and yakking” about everything from music to politics. There were unspoken life lessons along the way as well. She believed and lived lessons like the power of forgiveness, the importance of honesty and truth, and your word is your covenant. “Laugh lots” she
would say, and would always suggest that we “relax and enjoy” whatever we were doing.
To paraphrase Winston Churchill, we all can see and hear her using this funny line as she stands chatting up St. Peter at the Pearly Gates of Heaven: “I am prepared to meet my maker. Whether my maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” Rest in deep peace dear Norma Jean-your earthly journey is finished. May flights of angels sing thee to thy eternal rest.
In the summer of 2023, there will be a private funeral service for the family and a public Celebration of Life Party.
In Lieu of flowers please make a donation in her name to your local school music department to keep her love of music going; to your local homeless shelter to continue her love of people; to your local animal shelter to continue her love of animals or adopt an animal.
When Norma was asked about the key to living a long life, she would smile and reply “lots of music, lots of love, lots of laughter, and especially lots of music.”
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Micheal Cantrell, 77, of Amboy, Indiana, passed away at home at 6:14 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan, March 7, 1945, the son of Solon and Hazel Inez Redman Cantrell. Mike married Flossie Griggs Oct. 18, 1996 and she survives.
Mike graduated from high school in Evansville and was an electrician at Delphi. A man of great faith and integrity, Mike attended Amboy Friends Church. He never met a stranger, loved meeting people and making new friends. He volunteered with EMA for several years and was
an avid ham radio operator.
Mike enjoyed watching westerns, woodcarving, shooting pistols and just being a cowboy.
Surviving in addition to his wife Flossie are children; Timothy (Penny) Cantrell of Westfield, Scott (Kazumi) Cantrell of Muncie, Brian Miller of Florida, Bruce Miller of Amboy, Terry (Sherry) Miller of Michigan, and Dana (Alex) Kenwor-
thy of Marion; sisters Sherry (Charlie) Hiatt of Evansville, and Sandy (Alan) Ault of Evansville; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Carolyn.
A service celebrating his life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, 201 N. Main St., Amboy, with Rev. Richard Martens officiating. Burial followed in Bond Cemetery.
Visitation was Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to Give Kids the World, Kissimmee, FL.
Colleen Dawn Kniss left our world Dec. 29, 2022, with Dad by her side.
The definition of true love is Mom and Dad. 50 years of love like that is almost unheard of. They are the lucky ones. Mom was a “hold my beer and watch this” kind of person. Jello shots, motorcycles and music was a good time for her. Everyone was family to Mom and she loved family with everything she had in her. Rest easy, our matriarch warrior. Ride the hell out of that servicar through the halls of Valhalla.
She is survived by her husband, Gregg Kniss, son, Troy Blair, daughters; Andrea Kniss and Nicole Kniss, brother, Georgie Blair, and sister, Karen Moore. Grandchildren; Austin Jones, Anthony Blair, Klaudia Blair, Ithian Kniss, Cinnamon Kniss,
Haiden Tyler, Arian Tyler, Xiane Tyler, Zara Ostafin, and 4 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Steve, great granddaughter, Soul Kniss, and brother-inlaw Bill Moore.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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Catherine “Diane” Dabbs, 66, of Peru, Indiana passed away early in the morning Dec. 30, 2022, after a tenacious battle with pancreatic cancer.
Diane was born Oct. 29, 1956, to James Clifford and Wanda Kay (Booe) Wells in Brazil, Indiana. She attended Worthington-Jefferson High School, where she was a cheerleader, and graduated in 1974. After graduation, she went on to study at Indiana State University.
In 1981, while working at ISU, she met the love of her life, Leo Francis Dabbs, and they wed later that year, going on to have two children; Zackery Herschel Dabbs and Ashley Dawn (Dabbs) Sutton. She was a loving and supportive mother.
During the time Diane was raising her family, she worked as the secretary to the guidance and athletic department at Northwestern High School in Kokomo, Indiana, and later the secretary to the athletic department at Eastern High School in Greentown, Indiana.
Diane was always passionate about crafting, creating, painting, and making things beautiful, so she put her talents to work as a shop owner in Peru, Indiana. She owned and operated The Farris Wheel Antiques and Collectibles from 2008 until the fall of 2022. When Diane wasn’t at the shop, she could be found at her happy place enjoying her time in her camper at Hidden Creek Campground.
Diane was a passionate and loving grandmother to her two granddaughters, Ayla Diane Sutton and Kora Jacquelyn Sutton. She always
referred to them as "her girls" and loved them dearly.
Diane was preceded in death by her father, James Clifford Wells. She is survived by her mother; Wanda Kay (Booe) Wells, her husband; Leo Francis Dabbs, her children; Zackery Herschel Dabbs (Joshua Allen Prim), Ashley Dawn (Scott) Sutton, her granddaughters; Ayla Diane Sutton and Kora Jacqueline Sutton, her siblings; Cynthia Denise (Dennis) Green, Jayme Lee (Michael) Arthur, and her many nieces and nephews; Dustin and Lindsay Green, Corey and Sara Green, Jessie and Eric Myers, Clayton and Nesrein Farris, and Taylor and Benjamin McFarland.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 1 p.m. with Brother Alton Johns officiating. Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru, Indiana.
The family requests that all flowers and notes are sent to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home in Peru, Indiana, and any donations in Diane’s name should be given to the Abundant Life Church (ALC) in Peru, Indiana.
Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com
On Dec. 31, 2022, our Dad, Ron Saltz “Papa Saltz” went home peacefully to his Heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family.
Dad was born in Peru, Indiana, May 18, 1927, to Herman D. Saltz and Thelsa Lucille Schaffer Saltz. He graduated from Peru High School in the class of 1945. Upon graduation, he joined the Army and was stationed in the Philippines as a medic during World War II. After his discharge from the Army, his sister introduced him to our mom, Mollie Jean Mygrant. They were married for 54 years until her passing at the young age of 72 from Alzheimer’s, March 19, 2002.
Dad is also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Saltz and sister, Beverley Trower. Dad is survived by all of his daughters; Diana (Randy) Smith, Deborah (Dennis) Wortham, Thelsa (Jim) King, and Pamela (Dean) Cain. He is also survived nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, his baby sister, Barbara Bridegroom, his companion, Liz O’Donnell, and his fur babies, Chico, Buffy, Lucy, and Barney.
Dad was employed by Thrush Products for 42 years where he was a product design engineer. During this time, he attended Chicago Technical College completing courses in industrial and mechanical design.
After retirement, he and our mom moved to Arcadia, Indiana, and then to Indianapolis to be closer to his daughters. During this time, he worked at Quality Farm & Fleet Supply, Sullivan’s Hardware, and Toys R Us.
Dad enjoyed
Saltz,
cooking and trying out new recipes. He loved a good beef manhattan and a nice glass of wine, along with an occasional cocktail.
Dad was a truly talented and gifted guitarist, where is played in several bands for over 60 years. He was still playing his guitar almost up to the very end. Dad, “Papa Saltz” will be missed terribly, but we have comfort in knowing he is now with our mom and maybe even driving a car again.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the Community North Home Hospice Care Team. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Indianapolis and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Visitation was held Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 1 p.m. with Chaplain Rob Mifflin officiating. Burial took place next to his wife, Mollie, at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery in Logansport, Indiana. Military Rites were provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team.
Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com
Peru Tigers play at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Peru Tigers play at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Sports Shorts
Maconaquah
Girls Varsity Swimming beats Rochester
By Janet McManusThe girls had a fantastic start back into season from Christmas Break with Rochester on Thursday night. In the 200-medley relay, the girls placed 1st (Loshnowsky, Jones, Collins, Rodney), 2nd (A. Jordan, Winegardner, Schoettmer, McClain), and 3rd (Roh, Brennan, Waun, Vierra Da Silva). The 200 free had Chloe Jordan placing 1st and Thea Tyra in 2nd.
Jones (PR), Collins, and Schoettmer placed 1,2,3 in the 200 IM. Winegardner and Maddie Brennan (PR) placed 1st and 2nd in the 50 free.
Diving was close with Rodkey just missing 1st by 7 points and placing in 2nd earning a PR, McClain in 3rd and newcomer to diving Furtrell placing 4th. Sam Jones was back at it in the 100-fly placing 1st and dropping two seconds, Abby Jordan also dropped two seconds and placed 2nd. In the 100 free, Abby Heath placed 1st with a PR and Loshnowsky placed 2nd. Chloe Jordan dropped 13 seconds in the 500 and placed 1st, Thea Tyra placed 2nd,
and Maddie Brennan dropped 4 seconds and placed 3rd. In the 200freestyle relay (Winegardner, A. Jordan, Tyra, C. Jordan) placed 1st followed by Collins, Schoettmer, Rodkey, and Heath placing 2nd.
Loshnowsky, A. Jordan, and Collins placed 1,2,3 in the 100 Backstroke followed by Heath, Winegardner, and Schoettmer doing the same in the 100 Breaststroke. In
the 400 freestyle relay Tyra, Jones, Loshnowsky, and C. Jordan placed 1st followed by McClain, Burnett, Brennan, and Heath placing 2nd.
The Golden Goggle went to Samantha Jones. She has been working so hard in practice and it has really shown in the meets. She had three best times and dropped seconds off her best times from before Christmas. I can’t wait to see
how much more time Sam will drop as the season continues.
Girls Varsity Basketball falls to Wabash 44
– 41
By Ray Davis
The Lady Braves battled but came up a little short against Wabash. The Lady Braves were led in scoring by Miranda Stoll
with 16 points and Bailey Carson had 11 points and a team high 7 rebounds. The Lady Braves were back in action Tuesday night at home against Pioneer with a JV game (2 quarters) at 6:15. It was also the Lady Braves feeder system night. Future Lady Braves were introduced at half time of the varsity game.
Varsity Wrestling
Team Wins Mac Invite
By Bob FreijeTeam score and placement 1 Maconaquah 268.0
Clinton Central 183.0
Triton Central 169.0
Eastbrook 165.5
Alexandria 139.0
Lewis Cass 137.0
Delphi 94.0
Wes-Del 93.0
Southwood 81.0
Clinton Prairie 67.0
Champions For The Braves: Wyatt Price, Logan Farnell, Ethan Farnell, Austin Ringeien, & Cameron Montogomery.
Runner-up For The Braves: Con
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nor Eldridge, Brayden Raber, & Ty Galvan
Third Place Finish: Evan Oglesby,
4th Place Finish: Nate Hanes, Camron Metcalf, and Aaron Ringeisen.
5th Place Finish: Haydon Chance
Boys Varsity Swimming beats Rochester
By Brad McManusThe boys got to see how their hard work over break paid off. We had several huge drops in time. Here is the improvement.
Jesse Santiago 4 in 200IM 3 in 100 Free
Coen Thompson .04 in 200 IM
Luke Abbott 4.5 in 50 Breast and 10 in 100 Breast
Brady Dausch .5 in 50 Free
P.J. Higgins 4.8 in 50 Fly, 6 in 200 IM, and .2 in 100 Free
Garrett McManus
.6 in 100 Free
Cole Nye 1.8 in 100 Fly and .1 in 50 Free
Ryley Rodkey .5 in 50 Free and 1 in 100 Free
Victor Riker 7.3 in 100 Free, 2.4 in 50 Free, and 4 in 100 Back
Drake Samuel 24 in 200 Free and 28 in 500 Free
The Golden Goggle Award goes to Jarrod Nead. I talked to Jarrod before the meet and told him I needed a good night from him. He delivered. Jarrod was 4/4 best times. He dropped 4 sec in 200 free, 19 sec in 500 free, .1 in 50 free, and 1.5 sec in 100 free.
Peru
Varsity Wrestling beats Northfield
By Zachary LeffelIndividual results: 106 Stakeman, Issac (Northfield) over McGuire, Regan (Peru) Fall
1:36 0-6
113 Boggs, Kwynn (Peru) over Forfeit (Northfield) 6-6
120 Kameron, Pratt (Northfield) over Gibson, Brayden (Peru) Fall 1:10 6-12
126 Glen, Baldwin (Peru) over Forfeit 12-12
132 Barlow, Tautness (Northfield) over Smithers, Zach (Peru) Fall 1:26 12-18
138 Baldwin, Cooper (Peru) over Trever, Shake (Northfield) Fall 1:21 18-18
145 Legg, Cody (Peru) over John, Clark (Northfield) Fall 5:54 24-18
152 Layne, Denton (Northfield) over Lancaster, Kayden (Peru) Decision 4-2 24-21
160 Black, Ian (Peru) over Luke, Eviston (Northfield) Fall 3:00 30-21
170 Taylor, Jay (Peru) over Jared, Holmes (Northfield) Fall 3:45 36-21
182 Smithers, Alex (Peru) over
Forfeit (Northfield) 42-21
195 Malichi, Higgens (Northfield) over Gatliff, Melachi (Peru) Fall 1:50 42-27
220 Ousley, Keyton (Peru) over Mikel, Knight (Northfield) Fall 1:21 48-27
285 Conley, Trevi (Peru) over Baden, Turner (Northfield) Fall 3:01 54-27
Girls Varsity
Basketball beats Delphi 35-33
By Jenna HayesThe Tigers welcomed the Delphi Oracles to TigArena for a nonconference matchup for their third game in four days and came out with a hard fought 35-33 win.
The game was a back and forth battle with both teams
fighting fatigue from tough Friday night matchups.
The Tigers overcame shooting 15% for the game by rebounding well and playing solid defense. Ultimately the game was won at the free throw line where the Tigers hit 14/18 free throws and then made two key defensive stops to deny the Oracles and close out the victory. The Tigers were lead offensively by Brianna Bennett with 16 points, 3 assists, and 3 steals.
Cameryn Raber had 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist. Brooklyn Garner had 5 points, 7 rebounds, 1 blocked shot, and 1 steal. Emma Eldridge had 4 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals.
Kaylene Kirk had 2 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocked shots, and 2 steals. Maddie Nordman had 2 points and 1 rebound. Addison Robbins had 4 rebounds. Emily Ream had 1 re-
bound and 1 steal. The Tigers are now 7-9 overall.
Softball workouts scheduled
By Colin Quin
Gym space is hard to come by, but we are excited to get in and get working for the upcoming season! All workouts will take place in Tig-Arena. Please make sure to bring all equipment needed and shoes appropriate for the gym floor!
All softball players are invited to attend 7th grade –12th grade.
1/12/23 from 8:009:00
1/17/23 from 7:30-9 p.m.
1/19/23 from 7:30-9 p.m.
Please reach out to Coach Gapski or Coach Ambrose if you have any questions.
Dec. 29
Domestic disturbance was reported at 2139 E 550 S, Peru. This call was
disregarded.
A car hauler struck a parked vehicle at 2920 W Broadway St, Grissom Chrysler, Bunker Hill. A case report was completed.
A caller at 3503 N 550 E, Peru reported items missing from around the house.
A wanted person was reported at 273 E Second St, Peru. A warrant service
was attempted, but the person was unable to be located.
A property damage crash was reported at 2634 Capehart St, Peru.
A female at 157 E Washington St, Bunker Hill, reported her children were to be returned to her after their father had his visitation. It was determined no clear visitation violation had occurred. Both parties were advised to contact their attorney.
Juveniles on gokarts were reported at E Commerce St. and N Columbia St, Macy. This was unable to be located.
A welfare check on two dogs was conducted at 2912 Travis St, Peru. All checked okay.
A single vehicle vs. deer property damage crash was reported at S
Meridian Road and E 1400 S, Kokomo. Vehicle drove away from the scene of the accident. Deer permit was issued to the victim.
A vehicle operator was pulled over at W U.S. 24 and N Eel River Cemetery Road, Peru, for disregarding a stop sign. A driving while intoxicated charge was handled by Indiana State Police.
A disorderly juvenile was reported at 45012 Little Rock CT, Peru. The situation was resolved prior to officer arrival. The mother asked arriving officers to speak to the juvenile. Parties were separated. Department of Child Services and probation cases are already ongoing.
A traffic stop in reference to a speeding individual was conducted at S U.S. 31 and S Sease
Dr, Peru. A search of the vehicle located drugs.
A report of two subjects being loud and disorderly in the area of E Washington St. and S John St, Bunker Hill was taken. A female was located and she advised she and her husband were in a verbal argument. The male had left prior to officer arrival. No further action was taken.
Dec. 30
A suspicious package or item was reported at 36024 Beale CT, Peru. This was unable to be located.
A report of a crash with a party leaving the scene was taken at 2339 S 300 E, Peru. Officers checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle in question.
A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at N Hoosier Blvd and N Foreman Dr, Grissom Air Force Base. This was unable to be located.
A female at 12720 N 400 W, Macy, was complaining of being “extremely sick.” She declined an offer to send an ambulance and stated she was waiting on a friend to come take her to the hospital.
A suspicious package or item was reported at 314 E Washington Ave, Prescott Greene, Apt. 20, Bunker Hill. This was unable to be located.
A complainant at 14277 N 400 W, Macy, believed gas was stolen from her van. No signs of mischief were found at the scene. No cameras were present to provide evidence of mis-
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chief. No vehicles were observed to be leaving the scene.
Suspicious juveniles reported to be walking in the area of 2067 Shaw Ave, Peru was investigated. This was unable to be located.
A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 4280 N Mexico Road, Mexico. This was unable to be located.
A wanted person was reported at 497 N Broadway, Burger King, Peru. This was unable to be located.
Officers checked on an adult male at S U.S. 31 and W St. Rd. 18, Kokomo, who advised he was walking to California. He denied any assistance on his journey.
under construction that is not normally at the location. Officers were unable to locate anyone nearby.
Disorderly conduct was reported at 804 N Maple St, Converse. Officers were unable to locate problematic juveniles in the area. Street signs that were left at an address in Converse were taken to the Converse Police Department for Grant County to pick up.
A vehicle fire was reported at 1009 N Lincoln St, Peru. Spoke with owner who had arrived at
a friend’s house and parked the vehicle. Neighbor had noticed the vehicle on fire and notified owner. Owner stated she had noticed the engine smoking earlier and had stopped at a repair shop to have the vehicle checked. They informed her of a possible oil leak. She continued to her destination and had been parked for approximately 20 minutes before she was notified of the fire. No injuries were reported and property damage was contained to the vehicle. Pipe Creek and Grissom Fire De-
partments responded.
A vehicle was struck while parked at 1762 S Lincoln St, Peru.
Officers responded to the area of 3112 W 200 N, Peru, for a domestic issue involving a couple who are separated and in the process of a divorce. The male subject was served with a Protective Order.
A caller at 603 W Egypt Hill Dr, Peru, had questions regarding a property damage crash. Sec-
ond party agreed to pay for damage. No state report requested at this time.
A wanted person was reported at 9674 S 700 E, Amboy.
A wanted person was reported at 210 W Main St, Peru.
An unconscious person was reported at 8758 S Bond Cemetery Road, Amboy. After all efforts were exhausted, subject was presumed deceased. Coroner declared it as a medical issue and body was transported to the funeral home by the coroner.
A suspicious person was reported at 1005 N Lincoln St, Peru. This was unable to be located.
Miami County Deputies and Converse Police Officers responded to the area of E St. Rd. 18 and S St. Rd. 19, Converse, for the report of a vehicle off the road and unknown if the occupants were injured.
Converse Marshall Troy Gornto arrived on scene and advised the female driver had minor injuries. Upon another officer’s arrival, Gornto advised the female appeared to be im-
paired. Gornto began an investigation into whether the female had operated while intoxicated. The other officer completed an accident report. Vehicle was towed and an inventory was completed due to the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle being transported to the hospital and ultimately arrested for operating while intoxicated.
Officers responded to the area of 45012 Little Rock CT, Peru for a disorderly juvenile.
Dec. 31
A suspicious person and vehicle was reported at 1451 N Eel River Cemetery Road, Indiana State Police District 16, Peru. The subject was told to take the vehicle home.
Officers at 1799 N Foreman Dr, Beacon Credit Union, Peru, observed a vehicle at a building