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There is a potential for severe weather in the area today. Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery says it depends on how several meteorological aspects set up today.

Avery says strong winds will most likely plague the area with a risk of tornadoes. Strong winds may break off tree limbs and create traffic hazards.

Separate Incidents May Have Spurred School Lockdown and Arrest

An incident that locked down Knox Community Elementary School may not have been the same incident that led to the arrest of a 20-year-old Knox man.

Police were called to the area of 1 Redskin Trail around 7:45 Tuesday morning over reports of a man making threats to harm individuals at Knox Community High School.
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Starke County Highway Department Shifts Focus to Spring Projects

The Starke County Highway Department’s focus has shifted to spring and summer projects now that the last of the snow is gone. Superintendent Rik Ritzler says drivers are making repairs to roads in their areas that were damaged by thawing frost over the winter. He says they’re patching for now, but a more permanent fix will be made in the next few months as weather allows. Continue reading →

Starke County EMS Still Seeking Part-Time Paramedics

Starke County EMS still needs a few part-time paramedics to ensure county-wide advance life support coverage around the clock. Director Keith Emigh told the county commissioners Monday the base in Knox is always fully staffed to meet ALS requirements, and the base in North Judson is between 95 and 98 percent of the time. He says a few more are needed to pull shifts in Grovertown. Continue reading →

Sen. Donnelly Continues Support for RFRA ‘Fix’

State legislation that caused a national uproar is receiving comments from one of Indiana’s federal representatives.

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly appeared in Knox on Tuesday as part of a “Donnelly Day” visit. The Democrat uses the tours to learn more about important issues facing Indiana workers.
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State Sen. Arnold Supporting Tougher Regulations for E-Cigarette Liquids

The liquid used in e-cigarettes could be regulated under legislation being sponsored by State Senator Jim Arnold.

House Bill 1432 would clarify the liquid used in vapor pens as intended to be inhaled. If the bill is signed into law, manufacturers of the liquid would be required to obtain a proper permit. That permit would cover a period of five years.

Hamlet Town Council Reviews 50-50 Sidewalk Applications

Six applications for Hamlet’s 50-50 sidewalk program were reviewed last night. One contractor applied to do the cement work. The board took all applications under advisement.

Open Auditions in May for Maxinkuckee Players Summer Production

The Maxinkuckee Players will hold open auditions for this year’s summer production on Saturday, May 2.

Those interested in a part in Hello Dolly will read from a script prepared on site and sing a song of choice. A pianist and a CD player will be available for accompaniment.

The musical surrounds the antics of Dolly Levi as she decides that she needs to find someone for herself after years of finding matches for everyone else. The musical is set in the City of New York at the turn of the century and provides some famous musical hits such as “Before the Parade Passes By,” “It Only Takes a Moment,” “Put on Your Sunday Clothes,” and the title number, “Hello, Dolly!”.

Tax Preparer Offers Tips for Choosing Federal Form

Income taxes are due in six days. There’s still plenty of time to file if you haven’t already done so. Michelle Bachtel with the Knox H&R Block office says it’s important to choose the federal form that best meets your needs. A popular option is the 1040-EZ. However, it has limits.

“As long as you are under the age of 65, your income is below $100,000 and the income only comes from things like wages, salaries, tips and unemployment, with less than $1,500 in interest, you can use this form. But you cannot itemize deductions, claim dependents or be filing separate from your spouse. With this form your credits are limited, so just because you are eligible to file this form doesn’t mean you should, Bachtel said. Continue reading →

Suspect Arrested After Threats Prompt School Lockdown

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A Knox man is jailed after reportedly making threats on a social media website that prompted a school lockdown. 20-year-old Paul J. Esparza entered Knox High School twice yesterday and was escorted from the building both times, according to police. A post on Esparza’s Facebook page led officials to believe he was in possession of a handgun. Continue reading →

North Judson Grocery Store May Have Buyer, Pending Incentives

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A grocery store put up for sale in March of this year may be taking another step.

Whether the deal goes through for the store’s purchase, however, may be influenced by the North Judson Town Council. Ray’s Super Foods operated in North Judson for the past 18 years, but the owners announced in an advertisement that they intended to “make a change.”
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Starke County Sheriff Raising Funds for Second K9

Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin hopes to raise enough money through donations to add a second drug and search dog to his department. The county commissioners Monday gave him permission to proceed with fundraisers to cover the cost of a dog, training for the animal and its handler. Money will also go toward veterinary expenses, food and equipment for the county’s existing dog. Continue reading →

Senator Donnelly Visits Knox Business; Expands Little on Iran Nuclear Talks

The latest photo opportunity for U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly happened to be in Knox on Tuesday.

The Senator was touring multiple businesses in the Northern Indiana region as part of a “Donnelly Day.” The Democrat uses the visits to learn more about what’s important to workers in Indiana by performing tasks alongside various employees.
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Polling Site Construction Project On Schedule

Work continues to help improve a polling site in North Bend Township.

During Monday’s Starke County Election Board meeting, an update was received on construction at the site. Starke County was awarded a Help America Vote Act, or HAVA, grant worth nearly $25-thousand to complete several projects.
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Counterfeit Bills Circulating Culver Not Seen For Period

Residents in Culver are being asked to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills.

According to officials with the Town of Culver, the bills are largely focused to $20 bills and higher. The counterfeit currency is said to look fairly realistic, but is missing a key watermark in addition to the reflective ink typically associated with real bills.

Pulaski County Residents Asked to Participate in Development Survey

Residents of Pulaski County are being asked to share their thoughts on the area’s positive aspects, and perhaps a few challenges that lie ahead.

Harlem Wizards Set to Work Basketball Magic at Weinberg Gym

Head to Weinberg Gym in Knox tonight for “trick-hoops and alley-oops” courtesy of the Harlem Wizards. The legendary exhibition basketball team will take on “The Tribe” – a team comprised of local celebrities in a fundraiser for the Knox High School Band Boosters. Director Craige Phipps says general admission, reserve seat and meet-and-greet tickets are available. Continue reading →

Starke County Career Success Coalition Ready to Build on Goals