Starke County Police say two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Knox man Friday evening. Continue reading
Crews Battle Weekend Fire in Downtown Winamac
Several fire departments responded to a fire in Downtown Winamac Saturday morning. Dispatchers with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department say the fire at 109 South Logan Street was reported shortly before 9:00 a.m. Continue reading
More Enrollment Declines Expected at West Central
The West Central School Corporation is projecting further enrollment declines. This comes after the corporation reported losing 20 students between September and February. Continue reading
Funeral Services Today for Longtime Educator, Scout Leader
A mentor to many generations of Knox residents will be laid to rest today. WKVI’s Ted Hayes shares his thoughts on the passing of Jim Hamblin.
Hamblin’s funeral is today at 1:30 p.m. at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox, with visitation there from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Hamblin Scholarship Fund at the Starke County Community Foundation.
Knox Gets Early Jump on Fireworks Fundraising
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok says donations from businesses and corporations are coming in for the city’s annual July fireworks display. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre Receives $8,000 Lilly Endowment Counseling Initiative Grant
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has gotten a Lilly Endowment Counseling Initiative planning grant. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Learns About Bond Options for Park Projects
As the Winamac Park Board considers various upgrades to the town’s park facilities, board members are also learning about potential funding sources. Eric Walsh with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates met with the park board Thursday to outline the steps for issuing bonds. Continue reading
IRS Advises Clock is Ticking to File 2013 Tax Returns
Time is running out for an estimated 21,000 Hoosier taxpayers to claim federal tax refunds from 2013. To collect the money, taxpayers must file a 2013 tax return with the IRS no later than this year’s tax deadline, which is Tuesday, April 18. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies Searching for Suspect in Fatal Shooting
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting. Continue reading
School Corporation on High Alert Following Bus Stop Incident
Eastern Pulaski School Corporation officials say a man tried to talk a couple of students into his vehicle this morning while they were waiting for their bus. Continue reading
Starke County Officials to Evaluate Part-Time Positions
The Starke County Council has tabled a request from Clerk Vicki Cooley to raise the hourly wage for her part-time election clerk until more information can be gathered. Continue reading
Community Services of Starke County Names New Executive Director
Community Services of Starke County has a new executive director. The board of directors selected longtime employee Charmaine Dunkel to head the nonprofit agency. Continue reading
Pulaski County Historical Society Receives $50,000 State Grant
The Pulaski County Historical Society’s plans to relocate the county museum got a big boost from a statewide agency. The Indiana Historical Society awarded the county a $50,000 grant. It’s one of several given statewide with funds from Lilly Endowment Inc. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Approves Pavilion Repairs, Without Steel Covering
The Winamac Town Park Pavilion will be getting an upgrade, but the town’s park board has backed off on plans to cover it with steel. On Thursday, the board approved a proposal submitted by Boardman Construction to replace rotten wood, paint the structure, and make a few other repairs. Continue reading
Knox Officials Eyeing Community Center Updates
The Knox City Council will soon consider major renovations to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday the building is nearly 20 years old and needs quite a bit of work. Continue reading
Starke County Council Establishes Courthouse Security Officer Position
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office will be in charge of security at the courthouse once renovations are finished. Sheriff Bill Dulin told the county council last week he will need more part-time officers to handle the responsibility. Continue reading
Starke County CASA Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed in Starke County to shepherd abused and neglected children through the court system. Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASAs for short, represent the best interests of children in state custody during all of their court proceedings. Their recommendations carry a lot of weight when it comes to determining a permanent placement for youngsters. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves WiFi Upgrades, Locker Purchase
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will be getting a bit of a technology upgrade, as well as some new lockers. Continue reading
Man Faces Felony Charges, Following LaPorte County Traffic Stop
A motorist faces two felony charges, after he allegedly attacked a police officer during a traffic stop in LaPorte County. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre Sees Mid-Year Bump in Enrollment
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is reporting a mid-year enrollment increase. Superintendent Annette Zupin says the winter ADM count was taken February 1. “We had 1,051 students,” she says. “So that was up 26 from our September ADM.” Continue reading
