A winter storm warning remains in effect through mid-morning for our entire listening area. Continue reading
Additional Snow Possible Today
N.J.-S.P. School Board to Appoint Member Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will meet in special session this evening to take care of a few business matters. Continue reading
Pulaski County Historical Society to Host Silent Movie Screening
The Pulaski County Historical Society is hosting a screening this week of a movie regarded as one of the greatest of all time, complete with live theater organ accompaniment. Continue reading
IRS Warns of Payroll Phishing Scam
The IRS is warning payroll and human resources professionals of an email scam aimed at stealing proprietary employee information. Continue reading
Special Judge Rules in Favor of Pulaski County Commissioners
A special judge in Marshall County has ruled in favor of Pulaski County officials in the case of an employee terminated in 2013. Continue reading
KVREMC Operation Round Up Scholarship Applications Now Available
Scholarships are available to high school seniors whose parents are Kankakee Valley REMC members and participate in the electrical cooperative’s Operation Round Up program. Continue reading
Ancilla College Officials Tout Scholarship Offerings
Prospective and returning Ancilla College students may qualify for a variety of academic and athletic scholarships from the private, two-year college in Donaldson. Continue reading
Culver Chamber Seeks Winter Festival Ice Sculpture Sponsors
The Culver Chamber of Commerce is looking for businesses and individuals to sponsor ice sculptures for the upcoming 4th Annual Winter Festival. Continue reading
Donnelly Reaches Out to Trump, Requests Jobs Meeting
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly has requested a meeting with President Trump to discuss the outsourcing of American jobs. Continue reading
Pulaski County Plans Bridge Improvements with Community Crossings Funding
Pulaski County’s 74 bridges are in good shape, according to engineers, but the county’s looking to Community Crossings grants to keep them that way. Representatives from United Consulting discussed their latest round of bridge inspections with the county commissioners last week. Continue reading
Award-Winning Bicentennial Torch Relay Documentary Available for Order
Indiana’s historic, 92-county bicentennial torch relay has been condensed into a 37 minute documentary. “Everlasting Light: The Story of Indiana’s Bicentennial Torch Relay” was produced by the Department of Telecommunications at Ball State University. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development commissioned the project to preserve the event for future generations. Continue reading
Free Tax Prep Available at Starke County Public Library
The Starke County Public Library is once again offering free income tax preparation services for qualifying individuals and families. Continue reading
LaPorte Man Accused of Biting Cop During Arrest
A LaPorte man made matters worse for himself Saturday night when he allegedly bit the police officer who was trying to arrest him. Continue reading
Memorial Fund Established for Crash Victim’s Unborn Son
A memorial fund has been set up at a local bank for the unborn son of the Star City man killed in a Saturday motorcycle crash. Michael “Bubba” Shorter and his wife, Brandi, were both thrown from his Harley-Davidson when a deer entered their path on a rural roadway in Star City. Continue reading
Vigil Scheduled Tonight to Remember New Prairie Student
Students at New Prairie High School have planned a vigil tonight for a classmate who died Monday after playing basketball in the gym. Continue reading
Seeds Started for Starke County Inmate Garden
Inmates at the Starke County Jail are getting a jump on this year’s garden. Warden Phil Cherry says they planted 15 flats of flower and vegetable seeds this week. Right now they’re in a hallway at the jail and will be moved into the greehouses behind the facility once they get a little bit bigger. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Special Events
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is looking for volunteers to help plan the city’s special events for 2017. Continue reading
Indiana Gets Mostly F’s in Latest State of Tobacco Control Report
The American Lung Association’s 2016 State of Tobacco Control Report finds Indiana is failing in its efforts to reduce tobacco use. The 15th annual report grades states and the federal government on policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use. It notes Indiana has not increased the age of sale for tobacco products to 21 and has one of the lowest tobacco tax rates in the country. Continue reading
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Burglaries
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating at least one burglary in Fish Lake and cautions more may have occurred. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Get Update on Vocational, Leadership Training Programs
Pulaski County is moving ahead with efforts to give residents the skills they need for the jobs of the future. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer gave an update on vocational training and other education programs to the county commissioners last week. Continue reading
