A local cheerleading squad is once again on its way to competing on the national level. Continue reading
BMV Amends Hours to Accommodate Elections
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branches will adjust their hours next Monday and Tuesday in order to accommodate prospective voters. They will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2 and from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. During those times license branches will only process new, amended or replacement ID card and driver’s license or learner permit applications. New driver’s licenses and learner permits will only be processed if the customer has already completed the required testing. Continue reading
LaPorte Woman Facing Multiple Arson Charges
A LaPorte woman is facing charges following what investigators say is a series of Arsons in the community.
42-year-old Shonda Shropshire was taken into custody on October 16th. She is accused of starting four separate fires that occurred in the 800 block of Clay Street in September of this year.
Knox Man Faces Sexual Misconduct with a Minor Charges
Formal charges are pending against a 30-year-old Knox man accused of having sex with a juvenile. Officers from the Knox Police Department arrested Charles A. Dixon on Friday, Oct. 23 following an investigation prompted by an Oct. 19 report to the Department of Child Services. Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Announces Shricker Honoree
A longtime Starke County Extension Home Economist is the winner of the 2015 Henry F. Schricker Award. Named for the former governor and Starke County native, the award is given annually to a resident who embodies Shricker’s credo of service before self. This year’s committee, comprised of Starke County Chamber of Commerce representatives and former Schricker Award winners, selected Melba Shilling as the honoree. Continue reading
Election Board to Consider Poll Watcher Request
The Starke County Election Board will consider a request for poll watchers during a brief meeting this evening. The committee formed to support the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s general fund tax referendum has submitted a formal request to allow volunteers to keep an eye on each precinct. Continue reading
Pulaski County Continues to Seek Nominations for Bicentennial Torch Relay
Pulaski County’s still looking for nominations for torchbearers for next year’s Indiana Bicentennial celebration. Continue reading
Area Historians Gather in Starke County
The Starke County Museum and county historian Ed Hasnerl recently hosted a roundtable meeting of county historians. Jeanette Rooney is the Assistant Director for local history services at the Indiana Historical society. She says each of Indiana’s 92 counties has an appointed volunteer historian as part of a program co-sponsored by the Indiana Historical Society and Indiana Historical Bureau. Continue reading
INDOT, RCAC Launch Safety Campaign
The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Road Construction Awareness Corporation are teaming up in the name of highway safety. They’re adding new signs at entry points to the state and major interstate construction projects reminding motorists to “Slow Down, Save A Life” because “We’re All in This Together.” Continue reading
Jim Shilling Remembered
A past winner of the Henry F. Schricker Award and numerous other honors and accolades was laid to rest yesterday. WKVI’s Ed Hanserl remembers his friend, Jim Shilling.
Ed Hasnerl will share more memories of Jim Shilling with WKVI News Director Mary Perren on tomorrow’s Kankakee Valley Viewpoints public affairs show. It airs at noon CDT on K99.3 WKVI and can also be streamed live on our website.
Benefit Scheduled Tonight for WKVI Morning Show Host
Put on your poodle skirts, slick back your hair and enjoy music and festivities from the 1950s and 60s for a good cause tonight at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in downtown Knox. The WKVI staff is hosting a benefit to help our morning show host, Tom Berg, pay for medical expenses associated with his ongoing cancer treatment. Continue reading
1st Source Bank Receives Industry Award
South Bend-based 1st Source Bank is being recognized for its customer experience. Retail banking research firm MSR Group says the bank has the best branches in the Midwest. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Principal Responds to Volleyball Allegations
The WKVI News and Sports Departments and General Manager met this week with officials from North Judson-San Pierre High School to discuss allegations raised by two parents during the Tuesday, Oct. 21 ‘s school board meeting and reported by WKVI News. We received this response from them this morning and agreed to publish it in its entirety on our website. We have also removed the original story from our site in an effort to stop the spread of misinformation. Statement From NJ-SP High School Principal (Annette Zupin):
As the principal of North Judson-San Pierre High School, I do not make a habit out of publicly commenting about school business. The allegations of misconduct that were recently made at a school board meeting (and subsequently reported by WKVI) are serious. I choose to comment publicly on this situation now because it is serious, and because it is important for anyone that has read the initial report to know the truth. Continue reading
Local Innovators Honored at Induction Ceremony
A day before his funeral, the late Jim Shilling received one final honor. Continue reading
Quality of Life Study Gives Starke County Low Marks
Starke ranks near the bottom of a 92-county quality of life study recently conducted by Ball State University. “The Human Development of Indiana Counties: A Policy Perspective,” looks at factors like health and longevity, knowledge and education and standard of living in its rankings. Continue reading
Sheriff Looks for Funds to Cover Drug Counseling Costs
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin wants to charge inmates a fee to cover the cost of drug counseling services at the jail. He presented his idea to the county commissioners Monday evening. Continue reading
Ancilla College Offers Four-Week Winter Term
Ancilla College is giving students the opportunity to earn extra college credit over the holiday break. The college is offering an accelerated online version of five courses during its second annual winter term. Continue reading
North Judson Council Approves Equipment Purchase
The North Judson Town Superintendent will soon be able to efficiently address problems with underground water lines thanks to an equipment purchase approved this week by the council. Continue reading
Knox Residents Reminded of Leaf Burning Ban
Leaf burning is not allowed within the Knox city limits. A no burn ordinance has been on the books for several years. Now that leaves are falling, city officials want to remind citizens and make sure they know their options. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Weigh in On Burning
Pulaski County residents are encouraged not to burn anything outdoors for the next few days. President of the Commissioners Larry Brady says the voluntary ban on open burning is in effect through Saturday, Oct. 24 due to the dry conditions.
