The Starke County Emergency Management Agency has found a solution to emergency communication issues in the northwest corner of the county. Interference from other antennas on top of the grain elevator at the Starke County Co-Op in Hamlet has been creating problems for the Koontz Lake Volunteer Fire Department for the past couple of years. Continue reading
The most wonderful time of the year can also be one of the most dangerous if proper precautions are not taken to safely heat homes as temperatures drop.
Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson says home fires occur more often in winter than in any other season, and alternative heating sources, such as space heaters, are involved in roughly one out of every six of those fires. Continue reading
The IRS warns taxpayers of several scams that are making the rounds as 2016 draws to a close. Perpetrators of fraud use the telephone, email and traditional mail to try to scam unsuspecting people out of their money or personal information. Continue reading
Non-binding action by the Starke County Council this week could soon fill up a vacant commercial building. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver says a company is looking to purchase the vacant Stelrema building on U.S. 35 south of U.S. 30. Continue reading
Members of the community who need a little help this holiday season can get it Saturday in Winamac. Continue reading
Plymouth Police warn that skimmers have been discovered on several ATMS in the area. They are devices placed their by a third party to steal a customer’s information. Continue reading
The Starke County Park Board hopes to have a five-year plan in place by mid-January. President Roger Chaffins told the county commissioners Monday they’ve enlisted the Troyer Group from Mishawaka to help with the process. Continue reading
The Town of North Judson is looking to fill a vacancy on the North Judson-San Pierre School Board. Continue reading
WKVI morning man Ray Grossman is taking his show on the road tomorrow for a good cause. He will be broadcasting live from Sanders grocery store in the Winamac Plaza from 6 until 11 a.m. EST as part of a food drive for the Pulaski County Human Services food pantry. Continue reading
A Knox man is jailed on drug charges following an investigation by the Starke County Major Crimes Unit. Continue reading
Vice President-elect Gov. Mike Pence is directing flags at all state facilities to be lowered to half-staff at sunrise today to mark a somber anniversary. Continue reading
Admissions officials at Ancilla College say December is prime time for students to begin applying for scholarships to pay their tuition next year. Continue reading
Santa Claus will be back at Wythogan Park in downtown Knox a few more times before Christmas. He led the revived Peppermint Parade through downtown into the park this past Saturday and visited with children prior to the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. Continue reading
A state appellate court has upheld the maximum murder sentence for a man accused of killing his estranged wife at his rural California Township home. A jury in Starke Circuit Court deliberated for less than two hours in July of 2015 before finding Gary Chavez guilty of murder. Continue reading
The president of the Starke County Park Board will discuss funding for a five-year plan with the county commissioners when they meet this evening. The commissioners previously agreed to allocate up to $15,000 for that purpose, as a five-year plan is a requirement for most grant funding. Continue reading
Indiana has a big problem when it comes to water resources, according to a new report. The Indiana Finance Authority’s (IFA’s) report on Indiana’s aging water infrastructure was conducted as a result of legislation drafted last year by Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso. Continue reading
A holiday tradition returns to a rural Pulaski County community for the 27th year. Each December the town of Pulaski, nestled along the bank of the Tippecanoe River just off State Road 119 lights up the month of December with various animated attractions. Continue reading
More than half of registered voters in Starke and Pulaski Counties cast ballots in last month’s General Election, according to figures released by the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office. Continue reading
Santa Claus is coming to town today as part of the downtown Knox Peppermint Parade’s return. The jolly old elf will lead the procession through town at 2 p.m. to his house at Wythogan Park, where he will visit with children of all ages as they enjoy cookies, cocoa and s’mores leading up to the 5 p.m. lighting of the town’s Christmas tree. Horse-drawn carriage rides will also be offered Continue reading
If you’ve got a train enthusiast on your Christmas list, the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity available for him or her. They are taking reservations now for their 2017 guest engineer program. Continue reading
