Flood Warning Issued for Area Rivers
Plymouth Man Sentenced to Ten Years in DOC
Derek Hahn, 21, admitted that he manufactured the drug in his apartment located in the 200 block of Elliott Avenue in Plymouth. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Table Discussion Items
County attorney Kevin Tankersley reviewed the document for a few minutes and recommended that the approval of the contract be tabled as there isn’t a clear description of equipment use and a fee is not included. The commissioners will discuss the agreement at a future hearing.
Oregon-Davis Working with Trustee in Releasing Property
Superintendent Greg Briles said the township has some specific plans for the property.
Knox School Board Spotlights JAG Organization
Superintendent A.J. Gappa said the Jobs for American Graduates organization at the high school boasts over 40 students and it has seen success in its infancy.
“The instructor, Molly Dollahan, and two of the students came in to give a report,” said Gappa. “This is the first year the program has been implemented in Knox. I believe we have 42 high school students as part of the program. It’s in conjunction with Workforce Development and it really helps students prepare for careers and jobs beyond high school. Recently, some of our JAG students participated in a career development conference and they had some different competitions. Two of the students who were at our board meeting talked about the competitions they participated in and some of the first place awards they received.”
Financial Aid Guidance Available for College-Bound Hoosiers
Bill Wozniak, director of marketing for ISM College Planning, says now is the time for students to determine their options.
Funeral Services Set for Korie Howard
A 10-year-old Knox girl whose brave fight with cancer united Starke County residents and drew support from around the world will be laid to rest this weekend. Korie Howard died early Thursday morning. Her funeral will take place Sunday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. CST at the Knox High School gymnasium. Friends, fans and family members can pay their respects tomorrow from 2 until 6 p.m. CST at the Knox High School gym. The Facebook page “Korie Howard’s Fan Club!! Fight Like a Girl Korie” has more than 11,000 members, many of whom continue to post messages of love and support for her family.
Wind Advisory in Effect for Starke and Marshall Counties
Parts of the WKVI listening area are under a wind advisory into the evening hours. Southwest winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour with gusts of up to 45 are likely in Starke and Marshall Counties today. This will make travel on west-east roads difficult at times, especially in tall vehicles like trucks, vans and SUV’s.
Alfred Higdon Trial Takes One Day in Starke Circuit Court
A verdict has been reached in the trial of Alfred Higdon.
Higdon’s trial was held Wednesday in Starke Circuit Court and took only one day to complete.
Higdon was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Marijuana from an incident stemming from April of last year. Continue reading
Starke County to Sell Parkview Properties to City of Knox
NJ-SP School Corporation Facing $1.2 Million Cut
High Water Areas May Hinder Travel
Starke County Highway Department officials are reporting high water at the intersection of 250 N. and 100 W., 50 S. between 700 E. and 800 E. and 300 E. between 50 S. and 100 S. Signs have been posted. Most roads including state roads have standing water at least in one lane.
What was once standing water could have frozen overnight which could cause extremely dangerous driving conditions.
Plymouth Redevelopment Commission Commits Investment for Project Lead the Way
Pulaski County Commissioners Hear Good Mid-Year Health Insurance Report
Overall, the numbers looked good and Commission President Larry Brady explained the county is saving money in working with the insurance company to spread health awareness.
RoboNinjas at PHS Continue to Push Toward World Championships
Groups Unite Against Bill that Would Weaken Environmental Regulations
Former legal counsel to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management Rosemary Spalding is among those concerned.
Increased Flooding Risk; Areas Prone to Flooding Should Take Preventative Action
On top of that, the forecast predicts between three-fourths and one inch of rain, causing an increase in water levels in ditches, creeks, retention ponds, as well as ponding on road surfaces. Anyone who lives near areas that are prone to flooding are advised to take preventative action now and form a plan in case of flooding.
Knox Street Department Tackling Potholes
Pulaski County Commissioners Deny Claim
Their business was displaced due to the bridge project and Phillips and Combs were offered a settlement to vacate the building so the project could move forward.
