North Judson-San Pierre support staff members are pulling extra duty due to the budget shortfalls the corporation is facing. In addition to extra work, Superintendent Lynn Johnson says they also had less time to get ready for the start of the school year. Students came back a week earlier this year due to the adoption of the balanced calendar. Continue reading
State Road 14 Near Winamac to Experience Closure Starting Monday
A State Road traveling through Pulaski County will be closed starting on Monday.
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 14 between County Road 700 West and County Road 500 West near Winamac needs a drainage pipe replacement.
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Starke County Officials Name Redevelopment Commission
Starke County once again has a populated county redevelopment commission board. The volunteer body was established by the commissioners in 2006 and set up a tax increment financing, or TIF, district near the intersection of U.S. 30 and U.S. 35 in Hamlet. It allows property tax money generated in a specific area to be recaptured for infrastructure improvements in the area. By doing so, the land becomes more attractive to other potential business and industrial tenants. The five parcels of land in the Sysco TIF district have generated $15,427.71 for the county. That money is receipted by the auditor and parked in a special account. Continue reading
Marshall County Police to Conduct Sobriety Patrols
Marshall County Police will be conducting sobriety patrols and checkpoints around the clock for the next couple of weeks. It’s part of the the 2015 nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Receives Donation For Field Trip
Oregon-Davis students will be taking a field trip to learn about farming and protecting the environment. Continue reading
Knox Artist Unveils Commemorative I/N Tek Steel Poster
The latest work from Knox artist Mitch Markovitz commemorates a milestone for an area company. Continue reading
New OB/GYN Starts Practice in LaPorte
A new obstetrician/gynecologist is now accepting patients in LaPorte. Continue reading
Indiana Parks Alliance Contributes to Grant Funds for Classroom Field Trips
Indiana Beach Now Open Weekends Only
Kids may be back in school, but there’s still time to head to Indiana Beach Amusement Resort in Monticello. Continue reading
Pulaski County Prosecutor Files Charges Against Former Deputy Coroner
Formal charges have been filed against a former Pulaski County official who is accused of stealing items from a dead man. Prosecuting attorney Daniel Murphy tells WKVI News he’s charged 41-year-old Tracy Rossman of Winamac with official misconduct as a level 6 felony and theft as a class A misdemeanor since the items she is accused of taking are valued at less than $750. Continue reading
Charges Filed Against Former Pulaski County Official
A Pulaski County official is out of a job and in trouble with the law. Continue reading
North Judson Republicans Re-Elect Incumbent in Town Convention
Republicans in North Judson have made their choice for placement on the ballot in November.
A Town Convention was held to determine who would represent the Town Council’s Ward Two seat. Incumbent Wendy Hoppe was being challenged by Jesiah Clemons.
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State Rep. Dermody Announces 2016 Retirement
A State Representative out of LaPorte will be leaving office at the end of his term.
Tom Dermody announced that he plans to retire from office in the 20th House District at the end of Election Day in 2016. His district includes portions of Starke and LaPorte counties.
Starke County Farming Family Featured at Indiana State Fair
It’s the “Year of the Farmer” at the Indiana State Fair, and one Starke County family is among those being featured. The Wappels, whose farm is based in San Pierre and is known for its mint crops, are one of 17 families who are being recognized. Continue reading
Sen. Donnelly To Support Iran Nuclear Agreement
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says he will be supporting the proposed Iran nuclear agreement.
After playing things close to the vest for some time, Senator Donnelly said in a statement that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a threat to the security of the United States.
Knox Library Officials Reschedule Paving Project
Today will be business as usual at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library branch in Knox. Continue reading
IU Health Starke Hospital President Updates Council, Commissioners
IU Health Starke Hospital intends to renew its lease with the county for the current facility. President Craig Felty told the council and commissioners Monday a formal notice will be forthcoming in 30 to 60 days. Right now due diligence is continuing in the proposed acquisition of IU Health Starke and LaPorte Hospitals by Community Health Systems. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Responds to ISTEP Delay
The school year will be half over before corporations know how their students fared on last year’s ISTEP tests. North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Lynn Johnson says the state has pushed back the release of the scores to December due to issues with the grading of the exams. Continue reading
Knox Artist Celebrates Blackhawks Poster Unveiling
A Knox artist was the guest of honor last night at an art gallery in Munster. The latest “Just Around the Corner on the South Shore Line” poster by Mitch Markovitz celebrates the Chicago Blackhawks sports dynasty. He was commissioned by CEO Andy Arnold of Precision Controls of Griffith to do a poster painting entitled “Let’s Go Hawks” to commemorate the team. Continue reading
High School Football Returns to WKVI
High school football season is back. The regular season kicks off tonight, as the the Knox Redskins host the Winamac Warriors at 6:30 central. Continue reading
