Government - March 2012 Archive
TREASURER’S OFFICE IS NOW OPEN
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, March 29th, 2012
The county Treasurer’s office has been closed while printing property tax statements and preparing them to be mailed. The office reopened their doors Friday, March 30, 2012. Tax statements are being mailed Friday, March 30, 2012. Property Taxes will be due on May 10 and November 13, 2012... Read More...
Htgn. Co. Jail Bookings March 22 Updated
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, March 25th, 2012
The following information is received from the Huntington County Sheriff's Department.
It is a listing of the Huntington County Jail Bookings over the past few days.
Huntington Free Press will continue to run this information as a public service for our readers.
Any questions concerning the listing should be directed to the Huntington County Sheriff's Department... Read More...
State Police Echo Governor Daniels
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Indianapolis, IN – As reported by many media outlets, Tuesday afternoon, March 20th, Governor Daniels signed into law Senate Enrolled Act 1, titled “Right to defend against unlawful entry.”
Throughout the very public coverage of this bill it has been mischaracterized by some as “the right to resist” bill... Read More...
Huntington Jail Books March 20, 2012
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
The following information is received from the Huntington County Sheriff's Department.
It is a listing of the Huntington County Jail Bookings over the past few days.
Huntington Free Press will continue to run this information as a public service for our readers.
Any questions concerning the listing should be directed to the Huntington County Sheriff's Department... Read More...
ISP Arrest 23 Impaired Drivers
By Lamont Neal on Sunday, March 18th, 2012
Friday and Saturday night, between 7:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m., Indiana State Police at Fort Wayne conducted saturation patrols throughout the entire district targeting impaired and dangerous drivers. Troopers issued 232 traffic tickets, 394 warnings, made 31 criminal arrests and arrested 23 impaired drivers... Read More...
Opportunity to Dispose of Synthetic Drug
By Lamont Neal on Saturday, March 17th, 2012
On Thursday, March 15, 2012 Governor Daniels signed into law HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1196 which immediately made a number of formerly legal but hazardous substances illegal to possess, transport or sell in the State of Indiana.
To provide a method for retailers and private citizens to dispose of these now illegal substances all Indiana State Police Posts across Indiana will permit any quantity of these substances to be dropped off at any state police post from Friday, March 16th through Sunday, March 25, 2012... Read More...
Treasurer's Office Closed
By Lamont Neal on Saturday, March 17th, 2012
The Huntington County Treasurer’s office will be closed March 19th through the end of the month. The Treasurer’s office is Printing Property Tax statements and will reopen when the statements are ready to be mailed. The Treasurer’s office anticipates opening the first week of April... Read More...
Huntington Co. Jail Bookings March 14
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
The following information is received from the Huntington County Sheriff's Department.
It is a listing of the Huntington County Jail Bookings over the past few days.
Huntington Free Press will continue to run this information as a public service for our readers.
Any questions concerning the listing should be directed to the Huntington County Sheriff's Department... Read More...
Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
The Fort Wayne District of the Indiana State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in Whitley County during the late evening hours on Friday, March 16th and continuing into the early morning hours of Saturday, March 17th. In an effort to reduce the number of alcohol-related automobile crashes, the sobriety checkpoint will target the impaired driver and will be utilized in an area identified as having a high number of alcohol related crashes... Read More...
Ft. Wayne Trooper Honored Nationally
By Lamont Neal on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
A Trooper from the Fort Wayne post has recently been honored by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) for his heroic effort back on January 16, 2011 in which Trooper Mike Carroll, who was off duty at the time, saved the life of a Wolcottville woman who was trapped in her burning van after it had crashed into a utility pole in LaGrange County... Read More...
Rep. Leonard reacts to Adjournment
By Lamont Neal on Saturday, March 10th, 2012
“Prior to the start of the 2012 legislative session, Hoosiers voiced various concerns on numerous issues facing the state. During session, the Indiana General Assembly sought to deliver results in regards to the concerns of our constituents, and I am very pleased with all that we have accomplished... Read More...
HPD Stats for February 2012
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
The Huntington Police Department have issued the following stats for February 2012.
Calls for Service 1957
Case Reports Initiated 159
Traffic Citations 109
Traffic Warnings 375
Total Traffic Stops 460
Adult Arrest 32
Juvenile Arrest 10
Accidents Investigated 48
School Visits 60
Ordinance Citations Issued 7
Parking Citations Issued 187
Huntington Jail Bookings March 7
By Lamont Neal on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
The following information is received from the Huntington County Sheriff's Department.
It is a listing of the Huntington County Jail Bookings over the past few days.
Huntington Free Press will continue to run this information as a public service for our readers.
Any questions concerning the listing should be directed to the Huntington County Sheriff's Department... Read More...
Tornado Volunteer & Donation Info.
By Lamont Neal on Monday, March 5th, 2012
Hoosiers are known for their generosity and willingness to help in time of need and the need is great for our fellow Hoosiers in the south and southeast portions of the state that have been devastated by this past Friday’s string of tornados.
The Sellersburg State Police Post and other state police posts have received many calls from people asking how to donate time, resources of money to help those in need... Read More...
Application for Property Tax Exemption
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Application for property tax exemption (Form 136) is due to the County Assessor on or before May 15, 2012. An application can be filed by certain property that is owned, occupied and used predominantly for charitable, religious, educational or scientific purposes. To obtain an exemption, the property owner must file an application timely with the County Assessor, along with the proper information that states the qualifications of the property to be tax exempt... Read More...
Business/Farmers Property Assessment
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, March 1st, 2012
The assessment forms for Business, churches and Farmers personal property are due to the County Assessor’s Office on May 15, 2012. The forms will not be mailed this year nor will any reminder cards be sent. The forms may be picked up in the County Assessor’s Office Monday through Friday from 8-4:30... Read More...
Andrews Man Arrested
By Lamont Neal on Thursday, March 1st, 2012
A 44 year old man from Andrews was arrested yesterday afternoon on three theft charges following an investigation by the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigation Division.
According to Detective Dan Clawson, in August 2011, he began investigating a complaint in which a stolen vehicle and other items from Huntington, Madison and Wells Counties were located at a private property in Huntington County... Read More...
