Paving work is underway on several downtown Knox streets thanks to a matching grant the city received from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday night several streets have already been paved with Community Crossings money. Continue reading
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Back the Blue Fundraiser Takes Place Thursday
Wintersong Village in Knox is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday they hope will support Starke County’s law enforcement officers.
Pulaski County Receives Internal Controls Information
The Pulaski County Council is preparing to move forward with the development of internal controls.
Culver Intends to Take EMS Service Full Paramedic
Eastern Pulaski Schools Experience Dip in Students and Funding
The Eastern Pulaski School Board is set to adopt a budget for 2017 at their October meeting. They conducted the statutory public hearing on the proposed spending plan when they met Monday. Superintendent Dan Foster says there aren’t any significant changes but notes enrollment is down slightly at Eastern Pulaski this year.
O-D Officials Start Strategic Plan Discussions
The Oregon-Davis School Board is working on a strategic plan for the corporation’s facilities. Superintendent Don Harman says they’re meeting in special session on Monday, Sept. 26th at 6:30 p.m. to begin that discussion of needs and how to fund them. Continue reading
Felty Leaves Starke Hospital, Lease Negotiations with County Continuing
Starke Hospital has a new interim chief executive officer. Hospital spokeswoman Stacey Kellogg released a statement to WKVI saying “We confirm that Craig Felty has left the organization, and wish him the best in his new endeavors. G. Thor Thordarson, CEO of La Porte Hospital, will serve as interim CEO at Starke Hospital until this position can be filled. We also have an interim Chief Nursing Officer in place to ensure there is no disruption in patient care or operations. Patients, safety and quality always come first, and this will not change.” Continue reading
North Judson Grocery Store Property Owner Completes Tax Requirements
Heartland Market in North Judson will not be headed for tax sale this year.
Elevator Improvement Discussions Extended in Pulaski County
The Pulaski County Council wants to think about replacing the elevator at the courthouse a little longer.
Knox City Council Tables Tattoo Parlor Discussion
Knox City Council members want more information before deciding whether to relax regulations on where tattoo parlors can be located. The current city ordinance, which was adopted in 2009, requires tattoo parlor operators to receive a permit from the city. It further states, “The location shall be at least 500 feet from any property used for school purposes, licensed day care center, church, public park, or a place licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages.” Continue reading
Culver Begins Zoning Ordinance Changes
Eastern Pulaski School Board Implements Reasonable Suspicion Policy
A local school corporation can now drug test students if they have reasonable suspicion to believe they are at school under the influence. The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved a corporation-wide reasonable suspicion policy Monday evening. Superintendent Dan Foster says they sought input from other schools and the Indiana School Board Association as to how to handle such matters. Continue reading
Knox School Board Puts Administrators on One-Year Contracts
The Knox School Board is aiming for more flexibility following administrator contract approvals last week.
O-D School Board Formally Accepts Trophy Case Donation
The Oregon-Davis School Board Monday night formally accepted a donation steeped in history. Superintendent Don Harman says they’re preparing to mark the 10-year anniversary of the 2006-07 basketball season when both the girls and boys basketball teams won state championships. Continue reading
Public Comments Favor Elected N.J.-S.P. School Board
Members of the public who spoke during last night’s North Judson-San Pierre School Board meeting expressed overwhelming support for an elected board. The five-member appointed panel is meeting Monday evening for a work session to discuss next steps and will announce during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20 whether they will voluntarily transition from an appointed to an elected body. Continue reading
Pulaski County Security Needs Being Clarified in Committee
Pulaski County continues work on a few security measures to improve the overall safety of its employees.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Four-Way Stop Addition
Starke County officials are moving ahead with the implementation of a four-way stop at a rural intersection to address sight distance problems. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler asked officials with the Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program at Purdue University to study three intersections and make safety recommendations. Continue reading
Culver to Consider Zoning Changes
Celebration of Life Scheduled for WKVI’s Tom Berg
Tommy “Tom” Berg, 53, of Knox, won his battle against Stage 4 metastatic colon cancer on Sept. 11, 2016 as he peacefully passed away in his sleep at Cancer Treatment Center of America in Zion, Ill. Continue reading
Wanatah House Fire Damages Roof
A morning house fire near Wanatah led to extensive smoke and fire damage in the structure’s attic.
