Moving Starke County Forward’s continuing with its challenge for residents to walk at least 30 minutes a day for a month. Continue reading
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ISP, INDOT Remind Drivers to Move Over, Slow Down
Indiana drivers are being reminded to move over when an emergency vehicle’s stopped on a road with its lights flashing. The Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Transportation are teaming up for the “Move Over, Slow Down” safety blitz happening Monday through Friday of next week. Continue reading
Manufacturers Day Event to Be Held Tomorrow
The Third Annual Manufacturers Day Event will be held tomorrow at Knox Middle School. The event’s put on by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation to give students a better understanding of the local manufacturing industry. Continue reading
North Judson Receives Grant for Radar Gun
The Town of North Judson’s getting a new hand-held radar gun thanks to a grant from Kankakee Valley REMC’s Operation Round Up program. The program raises money for local causes by giving customers the option to have their electric bill rounded up to the next highest dollar, with that extra money going to the program. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Reminds Residents not to Burn Leaves
Knox mayor Rick Chambers is reminding residents that it’s illegal to burn leaves in the city. He says that with leaves falling, it’s tempting to want to burn them, but he’s asking residents to respect the no burn ordinance. Continue reading
Fourth Leadership Starke County Class Begins
The fourth Leadership Starke County Class has begun. Eleven residents, including three high school students, met at the Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Office for the class’s opening retreat. Continue reading
Absentee Voting Begins
Absentee voting starts today for November’s General Election. Continue reading
Culver Community Schools Corporation Receives Donations
Donations to the Culver Community Schools Corporation were recognized during yesterday’s school board meeting. Continue reading
Fire Marshal Stresses Importance of Smoke Alarms and Escape Plans
Having working smoke alarms is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself from a fire. Continue reading
Checkups Encouraged During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Continue reading
Culver Community School Board to Decide on Policy Changes
The Culver Community School Board will decide whether to approve updates to the corporation’s policies and bylaws. During tonight’s meeting, they plan to have a second reading and a vote on the proposed changes. Continue reading
OUCC Seeks Consumer Input on Utility Bills
A state agency representing the interests of utility consumers is asking for residents’ thoughts about their utility bills. Continue reading
Grocery Prices Up, According to Farm Bureau Survey
The price of groceries is up from last year. That’s according to the Indiana Farm Bureau’s fall market basket survey, which measures the total cost of 16 food items. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre Enrollment Drops
Enrollment continues to drop at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. Continue reading
Health Officials Urge Flu Vaccination
With flu season right around the corner, now’s the time to get a flu shot. Continue reading
Knox VFW Hosts Auto Show Fundraiser
The Knox VFW Men’s Auxiliary and the VFW Rider’s Club are teaming up for a special fundraiser this weekend. Continue reading
Gas Prices Expected to Head Back Down
Gas prices appear to be heading back down after jumping up over the past two weeks. Continue reading
Nominations Open for Schricker Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the Henry F. Schricker Award, presented each year by the Starke County Chamber of Commerce. Continue reading
Memorial Run Planned for Fallen Soldiers
Six soldiers who died in the line of duty – including two from Starke County – are being honored with a memorial run in Valparaiso. The Sapper Six Memorial Race will honor the members of the Indiana National Guard 713th Engineer Company based in Valparaiso who died while deployed in Afghanistan in 2012. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves Teacher Contracts
The Culver School Board has approved teacher contracts for the 2015-2016 school year. Superintendent Vicki McGuire along with four members of the school board were on hand for the special meeting Monday. Continue reading
