The Indiana Attorney General’s Office credits nearly 3,500 complaints filed with his office about an IRS imposter scam for cutting down on the number of phony phone calls. They resulted in a raid in Indiana last month, which broke up the telemarketing ring. Since then Attorney General Greg Zeoller says complaints have dropped from nearly 500 in September to just 67 in October. Continue reading
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World Diabetes Day Encourages Advocacy
This is World Diabetes Day. The world’s largest diabetes campaign features a new theme chosen each year by the International Diabetes Federation to address issues facing the global diabetes community. Past topics have covered diabetes and human rights, diabetes and lifestyle, diabetes and obesity, diabetes and the disadvantaged and vulnerable and diabetes in children and adolescents. Continue reading
Deer Hunters Urged to Stay Safe
Today marks the opening of firearms season for deer hunters. All hunters are reminded to always treat their weapon as though it is loaded and always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to take a shot to avoid an unwanted discharge if you trip. Also be absolutely sure of your target before taking a shot. Continue reading
Prospective College Students Urged to Attend Financial Aid Workshops
Prospective college students and their families can get some help applying for financial aid during a few upcoming events.
Representatives from Ancilla College will be on hand tomorrow at Plymouth High School or next Sunday, Nov. 20, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Knox United Methodist Church to help complete the FAFSA. Continue reading
New Law Raises Questions As Deer Firearms Season Dawns
Deer firearms season opens tomorrow in Indiana. Legislation passed last year legalizes certain rifles for deer hunting purposes, and has raised quite a few questions about what equipment is now legal. Continue reading
Many Offices, Businesses Observing Veterans Day Holiday
Federal, state and some local government offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. The Starke, Pulaski and Marshal County courthouses and other government offices will be closed. Continue reading
Veterans Day History Dates Back Nearly a Century
It hasn’t always been called Veterans Day, but we’ve celebrated it as a nation for nearly 100 years. The Nov. 11 celebration originated in 1919 as Armistice Day, which marked the first anniversary of the end of World War I. The truce between Germany and the World War I Allies to end the war was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Continue reading
Bench Warrant Issued for Knox Business Owner
Starke Circuit Judge Kim Hall this week issued a bench warrant for a Knox business owner who is alleged to have violated a court order. James Campbell, who owns multiple businesses at the southwest corner of U.S. 35 and Toto Road, has failed to submit a site assessment plan to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, according to the court filing. Continue reading
Smith Motor Service Moves to Link Facility
A longtime Winamac business is moving to a new location. Smith Motor Service has repaired small engines at their Winamac shop in North West Street since 1945 and has been an authorized Stihl dealer since 1988. Continue reading
West Central Receives Dept. of Ed. Approval to Continue Trojan Academy
An alternative learning environment for some West Central students will continue in 2017/2018.
The Indiana Department of Education recently visited the school corporation to observe the Trojan Opportunity Academy. The setting allows at-risk students to absorb coursework in an environment that fits their needs better than a traditional classroom.
Culver Starts Formalizing Ideas for 2017 Stellar Application
Contested Races Settled Amid High Turnout in Pulaski County
Early Voting Totals in the Thousands Heading into Election Day
Knox Officials to Celebrate Street Completions
The City of Knox is celebrating the recent completion of a couple of roadway extensions. County Road 150 South is now a through street from South Heaton Street near Sandy Acres Park past the Knox bus barn to Roosevelt Road. Continue reading
Culver Begins Preparations for 2017 Stellar Communities Application
The Culver Town Council and members of the Stellar Communities Steering Committee are gearing up for another year of preparation.
Culver was named a finalist in the small population category in the state’s Stellar Communities program. They were eventually bested by Corydon. Stellar Communities helps with planning and future grant applications by designating a community worthy of extensive state investment.
West Central School Board Awaits State for High Ability Grants
The West Central School Board has decided to table further consideration of an Indiana Department of Education grant.
IDOE’s High Ability grants are distributed every year to the state’s school corporations. West Central has, in the past, used the monies for things like calculators or other classroom materials to help “high ability” students with the learning process.
Knox Reschedules Meeting, Culver Forges Ahead Tonight
Today’s Elections have drawn a mixed bag of rescheduled standing meetings and business as usual. Polls are open today from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. local time, after which people traditionally wait for returns. Continue reading
Starke Commissioners to Discuss Community Corrections Lease
The Starke County Commissioners have a light agenda for their meeting this evening. It begins an hour earlier than usual, with a 5 p.m. scheduled start at the annex building. Continue reading
Commissioners to Consider Internal Control Agreement
The Pulaski County Commissioners may sign an agreement to implement internal controls on the county government’s handling of finances.
Starke County Chamber Honors Longtime Knox Businessman
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce presented a special award to a longtime member during last week’s awards banquet. Until recently George Mammarella owned and operated Economy Auto Sales in Knox for several years. In 2012 he was chosen Independent Dealer of the Year by the Indiana Independent Auto Dealers Association. Continue reading
