Rensselaer NewsLocal news for Rensselaer, IN continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Surprised by your high utility bill- February 18, 2008 "Indiana Public Power systems average 12% less than average investor-owned utilities." During January's city council meeting, it was brought to the council's attention that an alarming number of Rensselaer utility bills were deficient. via Rensselaer Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/rensselaer-in/2008/02/surprised-by-your-high-utility-bill?fromrs... Watch How to Place a Classified Ad- February 16, 2008 Rensselaer Republican ClassifiedLegal Clerk, Kelli Linowski shows customers how to place a classified ad. via Rensselaer Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/rensselaer-in/2008/02/watch-how-to-place-a-classified-ad?fromrss... Southbound I-65 closed near Rensselaer- February 15, 2008 A crash involving two semitrailers on Interstate 65 just south of Rensselaer closed the southbound lanes of the expressway just after 6 a.m. As of 9 a.m., the interstate remained closed. via The Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/rensselaer-in/2008/02/southbound-i-65-closed-near-rensselaer?fro... Theft charges filed against former JCYC director- February 15, 2008 "This was a disappointing and unfortunate issue" Two counts of Class D felony theft have been filed against Katie Bilyeu, 31, who had served as the executive director of the Jasper County Youth Center until January 2. The JCYC announced on January 3 that ... via Rensselaer Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/rensselaer-in/2008/02/theft-charges-filed-against-former-jcyc-di... Traffic stop nets cash, pot- February 14, 2008 A routine traffic stop for speeding Wednesday ended in the discovery of more than 2 pounds of marijuana and more than $4,000 in cash. via NWI Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/rensselaer-in/2008/02/traffic-stop-nets-cash-pot?fromrss=1 Watch J Levandowski's Living History Lesson- February 12, 2008 "I mowed lawns, not myself only but us guys at that time, for 15 cents. Today they would probably want $20 or $25." J Levandowski has been many things. He has been a golf caddie, newspaper man and a business owner. via Rensselaer Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/rensselaer-in/2008/02/watch-j-levandowskis-living-history-lesson... Statistics can be deceiving- February 11, 2008 "A burglary happens when someone breaks and enters into a building or structure of another person with intent to commit a felony" As local government departments release their year end reports, it may come as a shock to some that the Rensselaer Police Department handled a total of 38 burglaries last year. via Rensselaer Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/rensselaer-in/2008/02/statistics-can-be-deceiving?fromrss=1 CareerFest 2008 dresses to impress at St. Joseph's College- February 9, 2008 "Students of all class years should attend CareerFest" One of the biggest worries for college students is finding employment after graduation. via Rensselaer Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/rensselaer-in/2008/02/careerfest-2008-dresses-to-impress-at-st-j... - Bud'-dy program- February 8, 2008 "The most fun part is smelling all the chocolate" What do you get when you mix two Hershey Kisses, a couple inches of florist tape, colored cellophane and some artificial leaves for aesthetic appeal The answer - roses that taste a whole lot better than the ... via Rensselaer Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/rensselaer-in/2008/02/bud-dy-program?fromrss=1 Fog factor in drivers' deaths- February 6, 2008 Dense fog was a factor in the deaths of four people Monday and caused serious afternoon accidents that injured a number of others on both sides of the state line. via The Commercial-News, Danville, ILhttp://www.topix.net/city/rensselaer-in/2008/02/fog-factor-in-drivers-deaths?fromrss=1 |