The Pulaski County Historical Society will once again be screening a classic silent movie at the Vurpillat Opera House in Downtown Winamac. Cecil B. DeMille’s 1927 film “King of Kings” will be shown on Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Continue reading
Culver Farmer’s Market Coming Soon
Vendors are getting ready for the Culver Farmer’s Market, which is set to open in May. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Present Five-Year Strategic Infrastructure Plan
Updating routes into the Knox Industrial Park and improving access to potential growth areas in Hamlet are among the priorities outlined in Starke County’s five-year strategic infrastructure plan. It serves as a blueprint for the use of County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) funds, along with money from the state. Continue reading
Recent Cold Snap Expected to Have Minimal Impact on Local Plant Growth
Some wild weather over the past few weeks is expected to have a minimal impact on local plants. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last week unanimously approved the purchase of three new buses. Continue reading
Culver Community Schools to Serve Spring Break Meals
The Culver Community School Corporation will offer breakfast and lunch for students ages 18 and younger during spring break. Continue reading
More High School Graduates Prepared for College, According to Commission for Higher Education
More Indiana high school graduates are prepared for college, but the Indiana Commission for Higher Education says there’s still more work to be done. State officials say in spite of recent improvements, nearly a fifth of recent high school graduates are still not ready to take college courses that count toward their degrees. That’s particularly true in the area of math. Continue reading
Tour the WKVI Studios During Tomorrow’s Open House
Get an inside look at the operations of WKVI AM and FM and our sister station, MAX 98.3 FM tomorrow evening during the Kankakee Valley Broadcasting open house. Stop by our studios at 400 West Culver Road in Knox from 5 until 7 p.m. Continue reading
Sign Up to Donate Blood During National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross says it’s a good time to donate blood. Red Cross officials note that volunteer blood donors are the only source of blood for many patients who need transfusions. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Seek Answers to Radio Woes
The Starke County Commissioners want another vendor to evaluate their radio system and determine what needs to be fixed to make it operational county-wide. Continue reading
Knox Doesn’t Qualify for Grant for Fire Station Expansion
The City of Knox did not qualify for a grant to make improvements to the south side fire station based on results of a recently completed income survey. Firefighters and city officials went door-to-door for several weeks to gather data from residents. Mayor Dennis Estok notes data from Center and part of Jackson Townships was also included since the fire department serves those areas. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Discuss Salt Shed Repairs
The Pulaski County Highway Department will need to make repairs to its salt storage building before next winter arrives. Superintendent Terry Ruff told the county commissioners Monday shingles are coming off of the building, and it is leaking in one corner. Continue reading
North Judson Firefighters Receive Additional Training
The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department is stepping up its training efforts. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Driver’s Ed Offering
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will once again offer driver’s education as a summer course. Continue reading
Hamlet Moving Ahead with Sidewalk Repairs
Two Hamlet homes may soon have their sidewalks replaced as part of the town’s 50/50 sidewalk program. On Wednesday, the town council awarded the bids to Finish Line Construction. Continue reading
LaPorte County Driver Injured, After Reportedly Leading Officers on High-Speed Chase
A rural LaPorte County resident allegedly led police on a high-speed chase, before apparently crashing the car and suffering serious injuries. Shortly after 1:00 Friday morning, a LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputy spotted an orange Nissan 350 Z traveling north at a high rate of speed on U.S. 421. Continue reading
Detective Finds Drugs, Paraphernalia During Traffic Stop
A Knox man who was already wanted by authorities faces several additional charges following a Wednesday afternoon traffic stop by a detective from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Authorize EMS to Accept Credit Card Payments
Pulaski County EMS will soon be able to accept credit card payments for services rendered. Currently the county ambulance service can only accept cash and check payments from patients. Continue reading
Starke County Council Sets Tax Rates
Property owners in Starke County will pay cumulative bridge and capital development taxes in 2018 after a Monday vote by the county council to reestablish both rates. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Presents Quarterly Enrollment Report
Enrollment at North Judson-San Pierre Schools reflects the transient nature of the student population, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. Continue reading
