Published: July 18, 2008 10:58 pm         

Area briefs

July 19, 2008

State police issued 2,104 citations to drivers in June

PERU — Indiana State Police at the Peru Post recently released statistics for the month of June.

Troopers issued 2,104 traffic citations and wrote 1,849 traffic warnings. Troopers also arrested 25 allegedly impaired drivers and made 72 criminal arrests, 20 of which were felonies.

Lt. Matt Bilkey, Peru Post district commander, would like to remind Hoosiers that outdoor marijuana eradication efforts by the state police are currently underway throughout Indiana and will continue until late fall.

“Report suspicious vehicles and activities to the police, marijuana growers typically grow their plants hidden among the crops of unsuspecting farmers,” Bilkey said in a press release. “Growers are typically active during late-night and early-morning hours.”

Area residents are encouraged to report suspected illegal drug activity by calling the Indiana State Police Marijuana Tip Line at (888) 873-1694.

Cass County Y offering biddy ballet class

The Cass County Family YMCA will offer Biddy Ballet, a beginning dance for children 3 to 5 years old, from Sept. 6 through Oct. 4. This 5-week program is designed to introduce rhythm, movement, balance and body awareness.

Class will be held Saturday mornings in the CCFY aerobic room from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Class will be led by Amii McCord.

Registrations are first come, first serve. For more information, call (574) 753-5141.

Lugar staff member will visit Logansport

A staff member for U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will be in Cass County on July 28 to meet individually with area residents who may be experiencing problems with the federal government or have an opinion to express.

Celina Weatherwax will be available from 10 to 11 a.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Logansport Public Library.

Lugar’s staff has extensive experience in working with federal, state and local agencies to help Hoosiers who have encountered difficulties or seek additional assistance.

Constituents may contact Lugar through his northwest office at 175 W. Lincolnway, Suite G-1, Valparaiso IN 46383 or call (219) 548-8035. The e-mail address is senator_lugar@lugar.senate.gov, and Lugar also maintains a Web site at lugar.senate.gov

Myers appointed to library board

John Myers has been named to the Logansport Public Library Board. The appointment was approved Friday by the Cass County Council. He will serve a four-year term on the seven-member board.