This Saturday July 19th, you have the opportunity to assist a child’s educational experience. This weekend is the back to school supply drive where Kid’s Closet will be collecting any school supplies for their annual ‘Pack a Back Pack’ event. Continue reading
Starke County 4-H Fair Achievement Royalty
Monday evening two very dedicated members of 4-H were granted the title of 4-H Achievement Royalty. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre School Board Adopts School Weapons Policy
Marsha Reimbold and Patricia Goin
Only law enforcement officers may possess weapons in North Judson-San Pierre School buildings. That is now the corporation’s policy after unanimous action by the school board Tuesday night. Superintendent Lynn Johnson offered her recommendation based on provisions in a new state law. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Community School Board’s Decision on Weapons Policy
The Eastern Pulaski School Board met Monday evening to further discuss their weapons policy. Due to the new state law allowing concealed weapons in vehicles, school corporations were given the option to amend their policies regarding firearms. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Reviews Additional Appropriations and Transfers for Issues at Justice Center
The Pulaski County Council discussed several additional appropriation and transfer requests on Monday night. A couple of requests from the Pulaski County Justice Center were discussed at length.
Sheriff Michael Gayer spoke at the Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting so Matron Carrie Aaron and Sergeant Fred Rogers represented the sheriff’s department where they explained an $80,000 additional appropriation. Sergeant Rogers said the money is needed to pay past bills that have been due – some for many years. For example, according to Sergeant Rogers, the fuel bill hadn’t been paid since September of 2013 while other vendors for a variety services have been waiting since 2011 for payment.
Marshall County Council Approves New Employee Descriptions at Highway Department
Marshall County Detectives Investigating Thefts
Detectives with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department are looking for information into two recent theft incidents.
It was between June 30 and July 9 when unknown person(s) gained entry into a NIPSCO substation at 18881 15th Road and took a large amount of copper wire and connectors. Three storage units were also damaged and it believed the same person caused the destruction.
Winamac Town Council Reviews Ordinances
The Winamac Town Council had the first reading on several ordinances during their meeting Monday night.
Town Manager Jim Conner said one ordinance regulates snow removal at one’s residence.
“That will require everybody to remove the snow off the sidewalk in front of their houses,” said Conner. “If there is a fire hydrant there in the area, they will need to shovel that out also. There is a hardship exception that people can apply for.”
West Central School Superintendent Settling into New Office
West Central School Superintendent Don Street has been in that position for a little over two weeks now and he seems to be fitting into the corporate office quite well since Charles Mellon’s retirement on June 30.
Progress Made on Marshall County Shell Building
The exterior of the new shell building at 2910 Commerce Street in Plymouth is moving along.
Three massive concrete panels have been installed and construction cranes remain on the scene and can be spotted from U.S. 30, according to officials from the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). This is just the beginning of the construction of the 45,000 square foot building that will house a business or industry once it is completed by October.
Starke County 4-H Fair Doughnut Eating Contest
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance sponsored the doughnut eating contest and Fingerhut Bakery provided the goods at the Starke County 4-H fair on Monday. Continue reading
Power from the Past Comes to Winamac This Weekend
The 37th annual “Power from the Past” show will take place in Winamac July 17-20.
The show is geared towards educating younger generations on what farm life was like in its heyday. Featured in this year’s show will be Case Farm Tractors and Equipment, Case L&G Equipment, as well as Hit & Miss Engines L & G Tractors. Those interested in food vending should contact Rachelle Ortman at 574-946-3206, interested flea market vendors can contact Alicia Cotner at 574-205-0188.
Commissioners Approve 4-Way Stop at Sportyz Intersection
Travelers in the Bass Lake area will soon have a new four-way stop to regulate traffic. The Starke County Commissioners last week approved the addition of more stop signs on County Roads 210 and 675 East to better control traffic in the heavily congested area. Extensive signage will be placed at the approaches to warn motorists of the new traffic pattern. Continue reading
Winamac Woman Faces Felony Drunk Driving Charge
A Winamac woman whose blood registered three times the presumed level of intoxication according to police faces drunk driving charges in Pulaski County following a weekend traffic stop. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Discusses Airport Manager Position
There are still some unanswered questions for the Pulaski County Council members concerning the airport manager’s position.
Questions mentioned were the need for a full time manager or employee at the airport and what amount of fuel is needed to fill the tank on the premises for airplanes.
West Central School Board has First Reading on Firearms Policy
Additional Appropriations Pondered by Marshall County Council
The Marshall County Council members discussed additional appropriations for the highway department and the health department Monday morning.
The highway department requested $55,000 for road paint. Interim Superintendent Jason Peters explained that the paint should last the rest of the season and it was purchased at a cheaper rate than last year. The crews are set to stripe a lot of the main roads this year with this paint.
Engineering Healthier Communities
Uninsured citizens can receive immunizations and sports physicals at no cost on Friday, Aug. 8th at HealthLinc’s Back to School Health and Wellness Fair. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre School Board to Finalize Weapons Policy
Marsha Reimbold and Patricia Goin
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board may approve a policy regarding weapons on school property when they meet this evening. Continue reading
Inaugural WKVIdol Competition Entertains Starke County Fair Crowd
Last night’s inaugural WKVIdol competition at the Starke County Fair featured 11 quality performances from youngsters in three age groups. ReAnnen Cooper, 8, from Hamlet captured top honors in the ages 7 to 10 category. Victoria Horne, 13, of Hanna, won in the 11 to 14 age group. Hanna Clark, 16, of Koontz Lake took home the trophy in the 15 to 18 class. Knox Band Director Craige Phipps WKVI’s Nathan Welter and Mary Perren were the judges, and morning show host Tom Berg served as master of ceremonies. Region DJ’s provided the sound, and the trophies and participant medals came from Sports Unlimited in Knox.
