Local News Headlines: June 27, 2022

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Monroe County Fair opened, runs through next Sunday

2022 Fair Events:

  • Monday, June 27th :       Supercross  @ 7pm ​in the Grandstand
  • Tuesday, June 28th :       Endurocross is on @ 7pm ​​in the Grandstand
    Carnival Opens at 6pm – $30 Armband Night Unlimited Rides
  • ​ Wednesday, June 29th:  Mini Excavator Rodeo @ 7pm ​​in the Grandstand
    Carnival Opens at 2pm – Kids’ Day:  2 for 1 Armbands  (2 Armbands for $30!)
  • Thursday, June 30th:        Three Bar J Rodeo is on @ 7pm ​in the Grandstand
    Carnival Opens at 6pm  – All Rides Just 1 Ticket (Tickets $2.00/each, 12 tickets for $20 )
  • Friday, July 1st:   Mini Sprints @ 7pm ​​in the Grandstand
    Micro Wrestling is​ @ 7pm in the Auditorium
    Carnival opens at 5pm
  • Saturday, July 2nd:            Demolition Derby ​ @ 7pm ​in the Grandstand​
    Carnival Opens at 2pm – $30.00 Unlimited Armband
  • Sunday, July 3rd:                Carnival is Open from 1- 5pm – Bargain Afternoon All Rides Take 1 Ticket (Tickets are $2.00 each or 12 for $20.00)

2022 Monroe County Fair Queen, Princess and Court:

Queen: Gracie Skirvin / Queen 1st Runner-Up: Bailey Carnegie / Queen 2nd Runner-Up: Lacy Brinegar

Princess: Madison Maxwell

Mark Canada has been appointed IU Kokomo’s chancellor
Mark Canada has been selected as chancellor of Indiana University Kokomo. His appointment is effective August 15 and subject to formal approval by the IU Board of Trustees at its August meeting.

Canada has been IU Kokomo’s deputy chancellor since July 2021 and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs since 2015. He led the effort to begin the IU Kokomo Experience and You, or KEY. KEY is the campus’s signature program of high-impact practices and other transformative learning experiences, including internships, domestic and international travel, research and community projects, retreats, simulations and more, to enrich the student experience.

Canada succeeds Susan Sciame-Giesecke, who recently began her tenure as IU’s vice president for regional campuses and online education after 10 years as chancellor and a 45-year career on campus.

Canada has an extensive background in higher education. Prior to his positions at IU Kokomo, he was dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where he had also been acting dean; associate dean; chair of the Department of English, Theatre and Foreign Languages and a professor of English. A native of Indianapolis, Canada has a bachelor’s degree in English from Indiana University and a Master of Arts and Ph.D. in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Local Trooper Named 2021 Indiana State Police Trooper of the Year
Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas G. Carter has announced the recipient of the 2021 Indiana State Police Trooper of the Year. This honor is bestowed upon a deserving Trooper that exemplifies the department’s lofty standards and expectations as related to the overall mission. Leadership, productivity, service to the community both on and off duty, and assigned responsibilities are just a few areas taken into consideration when nominated. 

Trp. Rasala

The 2021 Indiana State Police Trooper of the Year is Trooper Andrew D. Rasala Jr. Trp. Rasala’s performance and accomplishments during 2021 are worthy of such recognition, having earned him this prestigious award as he is the first trooper assigned to the Lowell Post to receive this accolade. He is also the 2021 Trooper of the District for the Lowell Post.

During 2021, Trp. Rasala was assigned to the day shift at the Lowell Post, specializing as a member of the All Crimes Policing (ACP) Team. Trp. Rasala is a Field Training Officer (FTO), a member of the Mobile Field Force (MFF), and background investigator. In 2021, Trp. Rasala had 1026 traffic contacts, 135 criminal arrests (70 of which were for felony crimes). In addition to regular patrol duties, Trp. Rasala seized over 1200 lbs. of illegal drugs to include cocaine, methamphetamine, crack, ecstasy, heroin, marijuana, and prescription drugs; 25 firearms and more than $340,400 in U.S. currency. Trp. Rasala accomplished all of this while also taking routine calls for assistance including 321 police services and 33 crash reports. The District #1 Law Enforcement Council also recently recognized Trp. Rasala for his exemplary service in 2021.

In his nomination, Trooper Rasala was noted as being a leader by example, acting as an informal leader of the ACP Team. His dedication and initiative are displayed daily. Trp. Rasala is described as routinely receiving positive comments from other troopers as well as the public regarding his work ethic and calm demeanor. Lt. Terry Gose stated “You will not find a harder working trooper anywhere in the state. Trooper Rasala leads by example in everything he does.”  

In addition to the duties required by the Indiana State Police while serving the citizens of Indiana, Trp. Rasala also serves his community as a school resource officer for the East Porter County School Corporation. Trp. Rasala takes immense pride in removing dangerous drugs and illegally possessed firearms out of our communities. His passion is to make every interaction with the public a positive encounter, even when the individual may have committed a crime.

Trooper Rasala is a seven-year veteran of the Indiana State Police. He resides in Porter County with his wife Kristina, and their two children.

This Week in Hoosier History

train

1859 – Heavy rains caused the collapse of a railroad bridge near South Bend. The Night Express train traveling from Chicago to Toledo plunged into the water. Of the 150 people aboard, approximately 60 were killed and many more injured. Citizens of South Bend and Mishawaka were alerted to the accident by church bells rung in the middle of the night and many came to help in the disaster.   

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