It’s Rail Safety Week in Indiana.
Between now and Saturday, agencies around the state will be working together to raise awareness about the dangers of railroad crossings and trespassing on railroad property. Continue reading
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Earthquake Drill Scheduled in October
The largest earthquake drill in the Central United States is coming up in October, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security wants you to take part. Continue reading
Passes Now Available for Blueberry Festival Carnival
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival may still be over a week away, but you don’t have to wait to start planning for your visit. Continue reading
Voter Registration Ends October 5
If you plan to vote in November’s elections, you have until October 5 to register. Continue reading
Classes Start at Ancilla
Today’s the first day of classes at Ancilla College. President Ken Zirkle says the school’s first residence hall means more students, Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Students Form Group to Help Community
A group of eighth graders at Oregon-Davis is forming a new organization to help improve the community. Continue reading
Ancilla Students Move Into New Dorm
Ancilla College’s first students to live on campus finished moving in yesterday. 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
New OB/GYN Starts Practice in LaPorte
A new obstetrician/gynecologist is now accepting patients in LaPorte. Continue reading
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
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
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
State and Federal Agencies Form Partnership to Help Veterans
The Indiana National Guard is teaming up with state and federal agencies to help veterans and their families. The new initiative, called Joining Community Forces Indiana, will work to identify common issues for veterans and provide resources and education for them through an online university for military. Continue reading
Culver School Board Hires Financial Adviser for Bond Refunding
The Culver School Board has chosen financial advising firm Umbaugh to help with bond refunding. Continue reading
Blue Dolphins’ Winter Swim Season Starting Soon
The Starke County Blue Dolphins youth swim club is starting its winter season. Continue reading
Hamlet Voters Oust Incumbent Councilman
Kid’s Closet Places Third in National Contest
Kid’s Closet, which collects clothing and school supplies for kids in Starke County, has received $6,500 after finishing third in an online poll. Safeco Insurance’s Make More Happen Contest awarded grants to 33 organizations nationwide who had been nominated by local insurance agencies. Continue reading
Culver School Board Hires Bond Council
The Culver School Board has hired Dennis Otten of Bose McKinney & Evans, LLP, as the school corporation’s bond refinance council. Continue reading
Culver School Board Addresses Monterey Building
The Monterey School Building is one step closer to being sold by the Culver School Board. Continue reading
