CLASP and the Pulaski County Human Services, Inc. is having their annual Toystore, clothing and food box distribution for residents of Pulaski County on Saturday, December 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon ET.
Toystore Event this Saturday in Winamac
Oregon-Davis Junior Class to Hold Fundraiser for Fellow Student
The Oregon-Davis Junior class is sponsoring a silent auction and bake sale on December 11th during the boys basketball game against Caston. The proceeds will be given to Christina Rotering to support her battle against Lymphoma cancer.
Sign up Today to Take Part in the Ladies Care Care Clinic
There is still time to sign up for the Ladies Car Care Clinic at the SCILL Center facility for Tuesday, December 7th and 14th from 6:00-8:30 p.m. CT.
Starke United Radio Auction Gathers $6,000
The Starke United Radio Auction was held Friday at the CenturyLink Warehouse in downtown Knox. After a five hour auction conducted by Ben Osinski, Starke United netted over $6,000 for it’s fall campaign.
Love Inc. Moves Closer to the Second Phase of its Mission
Wendy Medborn, Executive Director of Love Inc. spoke with WKVI’s Ted Hayes this week and said the organization is close to entering into the second phase of the mission.
“This phase is where we do long-term counseling,” explained Medborn. “Whether it’s finances, a job, career, cooking or marriage, it’s something that we’re going to try and get started in the community. Other Love Inc. organizations do that. It takes a lot of volunteers and it takes a lot of people needing that specific need and it is usually a year-long process. We’re doing small, little things that maybe take a week, or a couple weeks, or a month trying to learn but that is part of phase two that we’re working on.”
At the top of the organization’s agenda is leading people to Christ.
“When we talk with our clients, we pray with them right on the phone,” said Medborn. “We tell them, ‘God loves you and He sees you and He’s going to see you through this situation’. We continue to guide them in that. If they don’t belong to a church, we ask them if a pastor come out and talk to them and pray with them. The church is to support you, encourage you and help you get on your feet. We just walk with them day by day.”
Love Inc. is dedicated to offering a helping hand in a time of need.
Week in Review for November 29th-December 3rd, 2010
Here is just some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:
Colts/Cavs Tickets to Help Horse Haven
The Horse Haven in North Judson, is selling two pairs of tickets to the Pacers vs Cavaliers game on December 17, and two pairs of tickets to the Colts vs Jaguars on December 19. This announcement will be up for ten days, normal news below.
Amtrak Train Collides with Semi in Jasper County
Police investigated an accident between an Amtrak train and a semi in Jasper County Friday morning.
It happened on County Road 1200 West near the small town of Fair Oaks.
According to a published report, the semi failed to yield at the crossing and the Amtrak Train from Indianapolis slammed into the semi’s trailer splitting it into two pieces.
The semi was carrying methanol bottles which are highly flammable. Hazmat crews were called to the scene to clean up the spillage. No injuries were reported.
Two Illinois Residents Killed after a Vehicle Accident in Jasper County
The Indiana State Police responded to an early morning crash this morning on I-65 in Jasper County where two people died at the scene.
Preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 5:33 a.m., Michael D Ward, 47 of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was driving a semi, going north bound, when he stated that another semi that was up ahead in the left lane changed lanes quickly to go into the right lane in front of him. That semi immediately swerved to go back to the left lane again. Ward’s semi then hit the vehicle in the right lane.
Both the driver, John Miroballi, 68 of Wood Dale, Illinois and front seat passenger, Jeannie Miroballi, 46, of Wood Dale, Illinois were pronounced dead at the scene by the Jasper County Coroner of massive blunt force trauma.
Starke United Radio Auction on Now; Listen Live on WKVI!
The 2010 Starke United Auction is happening now, live, on WKVI. You may also listen live online by clicking on the “listen live” prompts for K99.3 or AM 1520 at the top of this website. As you can see, everyone is busy at the auction and eagerly awaiting your bids! Continue reading
The Starke United Auction is Today; Listen Live on WKVI
The annual Starke United Auction will be held today at the CenturyLink warehouse. The auction will be broadcast on both WKVI AM and FM and kicks off at 10:00 a.m. CT. WKVI’s Tom Berg and Ted Hayes are the hosts. This year we will be assisted by auctioneer, Ben Osinski, who will describe the items and give you bidding rules.
Gerald Broude Found Guilty on Four Counts of Child Molestation
A verdict has been declared in the Gerald Broude trial in Starke Circuit Court.
A jury of seven men and five women deliberated for 30 minutes and found Broude guilty on all four counts of child molestation. Broude’s bond was revoked and Broude was ordered to be held without bond until his sentencing hearing on Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. CT in Starke Circuit Court.
Starke County Sheriff’s Department Offers Safe Winter Driving Tips
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department had two reports of a car sliding off the road during the recent snow event. The Sheriff’s Department offers these tips for safe winter driving:
North Judson Holiday Activities Begin Tonight
Don’t miss the Christmas light ceremony tonight at 6:00 p.m. CT at Norwayne Field in North Judson. Cookies and hot chocolate will be available at the old firehouse following the event.
Santa Claus will be arriving in North Judson on Saturday, by train, at 12:30 p.m. The Christmas parade will start at the Depot and end at the new firehouse on Luken Street. Santa will be greeting children at the firehouse where cookies and hot chocolate will be available.
Winter Wonderland Event in Winamac this Saturday
The Pulaski County United Fund, INC. invites you to stop by their booth during the Winter Wonderland event in Winamac on Saturday, December 4th.
Starke Memorial Hospital’s Name to Change in January
We’re getting closer to the time when Starke Memorial Hospital’s name will change. As WKVI reported recently, Starke Memorial Hospital will change its name to incorporate “Indiana University Health” after the first of the year. Starke Memorial Hospital CEO, Linda Satkoski, reminds us how the name change came about.
Love Inc. Director Discusses Eligibility and Needs for the Organization
Love Inc. Director, Wendy Medborn, today, talks more about the six year old organization that helps people in need throughout Starke County.
We asked Wendy what the eligibility requirements are in order to receive help from Love Inc.
North Judson-San Pierre Madrigal Dinner Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre Madrigal Dinner and musical performance will be tonight at Grand Central Station in North Judson at 7:00 p.m. CT.
Under the direction of Donna Ness, the singers will be performing two other times, 7:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. Sunday. This is the 20th year for the performances.
Starke County Government Officials Discuss Health Insurance
Health insurance coverage for Starke County employees was discussed this week by the County Commissioners, Starke County Council President, Mark Smith, and Council-elect member, Mitchell Semans.
Indiana Court of Appeals Upholds Starke County Magistrate’s Ruling
The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling by Starke County Magistrate, Jeanene Calabrese, concerning a search warrant executed at the residence of Donnie Salyer of Knox.
