Lake Village News

KENTLAND -- A traffic stop figured in the arrests of six people this week, the Newton County Sheriff's Department reported. Deputy Steven Holder observed a vehicle traveling left of center early Monday. The driver, Kasey L. Cuevas, 23, of Valparaiso was wanted on a Jasper County warrant. A passenger, John J. Wachadlo, 36, of Cedar Lake, was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine. Both were booked into the Newton County Jail. A search warrant was then obtained for a Lake Village residence. As a result, Joshua M. Nelson, 26, was arrested on suspicion of maintaining a common nuisance and possession of cocaine and paraphernalia. Three others were arrested as well. On Wednesday night, jail officials declined to say if the suspects were still in custody.

Ray Carver, dubbed the American Chekov, was referring to the laborers and service workers about whom he so often wrote.

More than 50 residents came out Thursday to voice their opinions about the possible closure of the Schneider post office - about one-third of the 173 customers it serves.