Two arrests have been made in connection with a series of armed robberies and other crimes in LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties. According to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, Timothy E. Bennitt, 28, and Nathan D. Kellogg, 32, are being held in the LaPorte County Jail after being linked to a series of crimes since early January. Continue reading
Community Services of Starke County is looking for a new executive director. Becky Anspach was terminated from the position last month, according to Community Services Board President Judy Ahlenius. Continue reading
The newest amenity in Wythogan Park should be finished in time for Memorial Day. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok says work on the band stage will resume this spring. He says adding the lights and electricity should not take long. Stone will also be added to the block walls to match the existing Wythogan Park entryway. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to struggle with its General Fund. Last week, Treasurer Casey Howard gave her 2016 year-end financial report to the school board. Continue reading
The Winamac Park Board will get an update from the town’s tree committee. Committee member Judy Heater is scheduled to meet with the park board during tonight’s meeting. Continue reading
The transition of Culver EMS to full paramedic service has been pushed back a few months. Continue reading
February is American Heart Month, and the Indiana State Department of Health is asking Hoosiers to help raise awareness of overall heart health, check here their contact information for a medical check.
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Railroad Township officially has a new fire protection provider. The Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department took over from the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Monday afternoon, according to Railroad Township Fire Chief Andy Tilleraas. Continue reading
A longtime North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation employee is now a member of the school board. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is looking to boost its school letter grades, following the latest round of ISTEP scores. Continue reading
A local lawmaker has successfully shepherded a bill through the House of Representatives to help protect and inform Hoosiers of potential eminent domain property seizures for railroad construction. Continue reading
The Town of Culver’s partnership with Marshall County for building and planning services officially takes effect today. County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt will oversee services for the town as well under an intergovernmental agreement approved last month by the county commissioners. Continue reading
The National Weather Service, Marshall County Emergency Management Agency and Marshall County SKYWARN group are hosting a storm spotter training class. Continue reading
A convicted sex offender with a pending case in LaPorte County is free after the Indiana Court of Appeals reversed his conviction from Marion County.
Richard Dobeski was charged in both LaPorte and Marion Counties on July 23, 2015 with the Level 6 felony offense of failure to register as a sex offender. LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorney John E. Espar says the charges in both jurisdictions were filed for the defendant’s alleged failure to register between July 16 and 23, 2015. Continue reading
The restructuring of Railroad Township’s fire protection will be able to proceed, following a decision in Starke Circuit Court Monday. Continue reading
Habitat for Humanity will be building a house in Knox for the first time, and that means a local family will have a chance to become homeowners. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is considering changes to its school calendar. Oregon-Davis is in its second year of using the balanced calendar, but now the corporation says it’s researching various options. A range of factors are being considered, including the Starke County 4-H fair, high-stakes testing, and the overall “academic and social growth of all Oregon-Davis students.” Continue reading
The Pulaski County 4-H Shooting Sports program is hosting a DNR hunter safety class. It’s open to residents of Pulaski and surrounding counties of all ages and genders. Topics to be covered include hunter heritage and responsibility, firearm history and safety, wildlife and conservation management and game care. Continue reading
There are still a few spaces available for the Kankakee Valley Broadcasting chartered bus trip to the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in northern Kentucky. The deluxe Royal Excursion motorcoach will depart from the WKVI studios in Knox on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. and return on the 23rd around 9 p.m. Continue reading
A 56-year-old LaPorte man will have to find a new pizza restaurant following a Friday night incident at a drive-thru window. Continue reading
