Peru News

Peru Community Schools Superintendent Andrew Melin hopes plans for renovations or replacement of Peru Junior High School goes to a referendum, in which taxpayers approve or disapprove of the project.

Friday 8:46 p.m. - Property-damage accident, 111 S. Depot St., Walton. A vehicle driven by Roy E. Alles Jr., 48, Peru, backed into two vehicles then fled.

A Peru woman whose car struck a stalled grain truck and caught fire was rescued by the truck driver Monday night, according to the Wabash Sheriff's Department.

Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Sun, 11/22/2009 - 6:17pm. Between 8:00 p.m. last night and 5:00 a.m. this morning, troopers from the Indiana State Police Peru Post conducted saturation patrols that targeted impaired drivers in the district which covers Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami, Tipton, and Wabash Counties.

Submitted by kpaul.mallasch on Sat, 11/21/2009 - 10:36pm. MIAMI COUNTY, IN On Friday, November 20, 2009, at approximately 7:35 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police responded to a two vehicle crash on Miami County Road 1000 North at Meridian Road, which injured a Peru, IN, man.

Monday 6:50 a.m. - Personal-injury accident, 325S near 600W. A vehicle driven by Robert W. Heckard, 32, Logansport, struck a tree.

Calendars featuring children who participate in Bona Vista Programs and animals from the Kokomo Humane Society are now available.

Howard County Arrests Monday, 10:45 a.m., police arrested a 15-year-old male at Kokomo High School, 2501 S. Berkley Road, on a charge of mischief.

The Peru, Ind., chapter of the UTU Alumni Association will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.

Howard County arrests Friday, 10:25 a.m., deputies arrested Donald Bowman, 48, 1000 block of East Monroe Street, at the Howard County jail, on a body attachment warrant.

A Wabash man was among four people arrested Tuesday night in Peru, Ind., accused of making meth.

Peru mayor Jim Walker says fire territories have been a benefit for the nearby city.

A Miami County man was jailed on multiple felony charges after his arrest early Saturday morning, the Indiana State Police reported Monday.

Saturday morning, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Indiana State Trooper Mike Lorona was on routine patrol when he noticed a 1989 Lincoln passenger car at the intersection of Ellis Road and Business 31 without its headlights turned on.

The new Muncie police dog is finally here. 'The prince of darkness,' Ozzy Osbourne announced in September he would be adding to Muncie's police force by purchasing a new K-9. Officials say the dog was given the name Ozzy, in honor of the music legends generosity.

A Terre Haute church is offering unique, international products with the goal of helping eliminate poverty around the world.

Schneider Electric announced its sponsorship a recent Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build near the company's Peru, Indiana, facility.

A Peru man wanting to get as many U.S. Army veterans and supporters recognized as possible needs the public's assistance to accomplish his goal.

These are some of the trick-or-treat hours in the Kokomo area: Galveston 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, with a parade at 5 p.m. from First Farmers Bank and Trust Kokomo 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday within the Kokomo city limits Peru 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday Russiaville 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday Sharpsville 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday Tipton 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday Internet Yellow ...

Howard County arrests Monday, 10:15 a.m., deputies arrested Marcus Whitehead, 40, 2100 block of North Armstrong Street, at the Howard County Courthouse, on a warrant for nonsupport of a child.