Walton News

Rain washed out several area fireworks displays Saturday night. The following displays have been rescheduled for Sunday at dusk: * Greentown, Howard County 4-H fairgrounds * Peru, Maconaquah Park * Walton, Walton Town Park Kokomo Speedway is also planning to host a fireworks display at dusk, along with sprint cars, street stock and thunder cars.

After 20 years of making sure area properties comply with zoning ordinances, Gary Scagnoli decided it was time to move on to new things.

Formal charges have been filed against a couple arrested for allegedly stealing checks and trying to cash them.

Parade entries are being taken Fourth of July parade in Walton. The parade, with the them Smalltown USA Independence Celebration, begins at 2 p.m and line up for the parade will start at 1o'clock in the high school parking lot.

Have a tip? Anyone with information on a crime is encouraged to call Cass County Crime Stoppers at 722-STOP. Tips leading to an arrest or conviction could lead to a reward of up to $1,000. Wednesday 1:53 a.m. - Criminal mischief.

Police have arrested a convicted rapist and his girlfriend for suspicion of stealing checks and attempting to cash them at businesses in two counties.

Have a tip? Anyone with information on a crime is encouraged to call Cass County Crime Stoppers at 722-STOP. Tips leading to an arrest or conviction could lead to a reward of up to $1,000. Monday 1:40 p.m. - Arrest.

Cass County veterans received recognition for their sacrifices during a Memorial Day parade that drew hundreds to observe the national holiday.

Eel River Tribe hosts second annual pow wow over weekend. By DENISE MASSIE Pharos-Tribune As the drums held a steady rhythm, a number of local veterans and tribal members danced around the dance circle while wearing a colorful array of clothing, known as "Dance Regalia." Several of the men held large flags, which were placed on display once the ...

The Walton teenager convicted of burglarizing the State Cinemas in Logansport narrowly missed serving the remainder of his sentence in prison due to probation violations.

The former Galveston resident who broke into the business he used to work has learned his punishment for the crime.

Wednesday 10:17 a.m. - Theft. Someone reportedly stole prescription medication from a residence on Central Avenue.

Cass Y starting softball league The Cass County Family YMCA is beginning a co-ed softball league that will start in early June.

A collision that occurred in rural Cass County on Thursday afternoon resulted in multiple injuries and a citation.

ArtRageous, an upcoming fundraiser for the Cass County Arts Alliance, is designed to awaken the inner artist that sleeps in each of us, according to Lita Rouser, the event organizer All 16 of the celebrities who agreed to design a piece of art using an 8-by-10 canvas are creative spirits but not artists by trade.

Thanks for help with fundraiser I would like to thank Cross-Winds United Methodist Church, Scoutmasters, and parents for all of their help and support for the fish fry dinner held on March 28 to benefit the Boy Scouts who will be attending the 2010 Jamboree.

Volunteers needed for river cleanup The Izaak Walton League is looking for people to clean up the banks of the Wabash and Eel rivers from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Each month brings events that bring recognition to various groups or causes nationally, ranging from the serious, such as cancer awareness, to the cultural, like literature.

As this year's Earth Day fast approaches, a number of organizations are busy preparing events to draw awareness to April 22's key theme - protecting the environment.

Editor's note: This story begins Good Deeds, a regular series by the Pharos-Tribune that will highlight acts of kindness or generosity by individuals and groups in the area.