The Culver Town Council will consider adoption of a Title VI plan at their meeting Tuesday night.
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Knox Business Owners Receive Regional Recognition
A Knox business has earned regional recognition. Barry and Tracey Triska of Traffic Control Specialists Inc. will be recognized as Small Business Person of the Year by the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center during their upcoming awards luncheon. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Schools Prepare for Budget Adoption
Recipes Sought for Updated WKVI Cookbook
Kankakee Valley Broadcasting has the perfect Christmas gift for the cook on your list. WKVI AM and FM and MAX 98.3 FM are issuing an updated cookbook in time for the holidays. Continue reading
Literacy Charity to Benefit from WKVI Tip Night
Let the WKVI staff serve you tonight. We’ll be waiting table at the Knox Pizza Hut from 4 until 8 p.m., and all of our tips will go to Pizza Hut: The Literacy Project. It’s an outgrowth of the restaurant chain’s “Book It!” program, which rewards reading with certificates for Personal Pan Pizzas. Continue reading
LaPorte Sweep Checks Sex Offenders for Compliance Prior to Halloween
Multiple law enforcement agencies in LaPorte County recently targeted known sex offenders before Halloween.
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KVREMC Service Project Benefits Starke, Pulaski County Customers
Several Kankakee Valley REMC customers in Starke and Pulaski Counties have new reflective mailbox signs thanks to the cooperative’s employees. Their third annual “Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day” focused on member safety. Continue reading
Red Hats Collected for American Heart Month
The American Heart Association has started a campaign to raise awareness of heart-related diseases.
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Former Sheriff’s Attorney to See Grand Jury Testimony
Former Pulaski County Sheriff Mike Gayer’s attorney will have access to grand jury testimony as he prepares his client’s defense. He and former Chief Deputy Ronnie Patrick are accused of stealing weapons and ammunition from the sheriff’s department. Continue reading
Pulaski Bike Trails Prepare for Reporting, Permitting Prior to Finalization
The Pulaski County CDC continues work to tie up a few loose ends prior to starting construction on a quality of life project linking Pulaski County.
Annual Drug Take Back Initiative Seeks Safe Disposal of Prescription Meds
The Indiana State Police is participating in a nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” Initiative this weekend.
ISP Officials Warn of Computer Scam
A scam involving internet users is making the rounds, according to the Indiana State Police. They’ve gotten several reports of people receiving random tech support pop-up ads while surfing the web. The messages ask the user to call a telephone number to fix a problem with the machine and strongly suggest it be done immediately. Continue reading
Travel to Mall of America With Kankakee Valley Broadcasting
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Mall of America. Kankakee Valley Broadcasting is hosting a chartered bus trip to Bloomington, Minn. Nov. 4-6. The bus will leave the WKVI studios in Knox at 9:30 a.m. CDT on Friday and return around 10 p.m. Sunday. Continue reading
Warrant Service Leads to New Drug Charges
A pair of Francesville residents wanted on a slew of drug charges is now facing additional drug-related counts.
Theft Investigation Leads to Medaryville Meth Charges
Appropriation Clears Way for Highway Department Purchases
The Starke County Highway Department plans to make some facility updates and an equipment purchase with funds received throughout the year.
The county council Monday approved Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler’s additional appropriation request, which will clear the way for the expenditures. It’s a procedural step to move the money into the necessary account. Continue reading
Pulaski Government Answers Medaryville Questions Regarding LOIT Public Safety Funds
The Pulaski County government has spent time over the past several days attempting to answer questions about public safety funding through the Local Option Income Tax.
SCILL Center Students to Rake Leaves for Knox Residents
Students at the SCILL Center will once again offer assistance to elderly and disabled Knox residents this fall by raking leaves as part of a community service project. The students will take care of up to 15 properties on a first-come, first-served basis. Continue reading
ISP Dedicates Available Resources to Widespread Voter Registration Case
Starke Council Discusses Tax Levy Limitations, Options
Starke County Council members want to meet later this year with state officials to discuss options for thawing the county’s frozen property tax levy. That’s the cap on the amount of money the county can raise each year to cover expenses. Discussion at Monday night’s meeting indicates it’s not keeping pace with inflation. Continue reading
