Government offices will be closed and mail won’t be delivered tomorrow because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Continue reading
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Knox Redevelopment Commission Approves TIF Districts
The Knox Redevelopment Commission gave its approval Monday to update an existing tax increment financing district, as well as to create a new one. Continue reading
Gas Prices to Remain Affordable for Thanksgiving Travel
Gas prices are expected to stay low during the Thanksgiving travel period. Continue reading
Tree Lightings Planned for Knox, North Judson
Local communities are getting into the Christmas spirit. Knox and North Judson have scheduled their annual tree lighting ceremonies for next week. Continue reading
Tips Offered for Winter Driving
With snow moving into the area this weekend, state and local officials are urging drivers to be prepared before heading out onto the roads. Today wraps up Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana, and officials say it’s time to re-learn some winter driving skills and practices. Continue reading
Winamac’s Warrior Academy Gets State Approval
Winamac Community High School’s new alternative learning program has been granted full approval by the Indiana Department of Education. Continue reading
Red Cross Seeks Seasonal Blood Donations
The American Red Cross is asking local residents to consider donating blood during the holiday season. Continue reading
IU Health Offers Health Insurance Enrollment Sessions
Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment is underway for this year, and IU Health Starke Hospital is offering to help you find the right insurance plan. Continue reading
Open House Held at Vacant Industrial Building
An open house was held at the former Stelrema building Thursday to try to find a new business for the property. Continue reading
Pulaski County Republican Party to Choose New Recorder
The Pulaski County Republican Party will caucus next month to choose a new county recorder. Precinct Committeemen will meet Thursday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac to make their decision. Continue reading
WKVI to Host Food Drive Saturday
Residents in Starke and Pulaski Counties will have the opportunity tomorrow to help those in need while doing their Thanksgiving shopping. WKVI will be collecting food at Five Star in the Knox Mall and Sanders in Winamac from 10 a.m. until noon Central. Continue reading
Culver School Board Accepts Strategic Plan
The Culver School Board got its first look Monday at the school corporation’s new strategic plan. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Renews Fire Protection Contracts
The North Judson Town Council voted Monday to renew the town’s fire protection contracts with Jackson and Wayne Townships. The agreements let the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department cover areas outside of the town. Continue reading
Swansons Receive SCCF Philanthropy Award
The Starke County Community Foundation honored Marilyn and Mathew Swanson Tuesday with the first annual James R. Hardesty Leadership in Philanthropy Award. The Swansons were involved in numerous organizations in the county, including the Community Foundation, where they helped create the Ancilla/SCILL Center Fund, as well as The Mat and Marilyn Swanson Family Fund. Continue reading
Smokers Urged to Quit during Great American Smokeout
Today’s the Great American Smokeout. That means the American Cancer Society, as well as Drug and Tobacco Free Starke County, are encouraging tobacco smokers to take the first step today to kick the habit. Continue reading
North Judson Qualifies for Grant Funding
The Town of North Judson has qualified for a grant to help the town rehabilitate its two water towers.
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O-D School Board Hires Interim Superintendent
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has named its replacement for departing Superintendent Greg Briles.
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Starke County Community Foundation Awards Grants
The Starke County Community Foundation honored its grant recipients at its 2015 Community Impact Reception. Continue reading
Culver School Officials Discuss ISTEP Scores
ISTEP scores were discussed by administrators at the Culver Community Schools Corporation during Monday’s school board meeting. The school principals said they weren’t allowed to go into specifics about the preliminary scores but said they were noticeably lower than in previous years. Continue reading
Ancilla College Agriculture Program Starts Small, Projects Growth
Ancilla College’s Agriculture Program is now a couple months into its first semester. Continue reading
