The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation continues to face the same challenges as everyone else, when it comes to responding to ISTEP scores. That’s according to Superintendent Dan Foster. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will not have to pay $2,100 in false alarm charges to the town. Various issues with a newly-installed fire alarm system at the middle/high school resulted in the fire department being called to the school seven times this fall. Continue reading
The Hamlet Town Council has approved a quote to outfit a recently-purchased fire truck. The 2008 truck will replace the town’s 1990 truck, which is reaching the end of its useful life, according to Fire Chief Bob Goetz. Continue reading
Knox residents are in the holiday spirit, based on the number of homes decorated for the holidays as part of the city’s annual Christmas decorating contest. Continue reading
The Town of Winamac has issued a system-wide “freeze warning” for customers in response to frozen water and sewer services. Continue reading
With cold temperatures predicted over the next few days, Community Services of Starke County is helping senior citizens stay warm. The organization says its Knox senior center may be used as a warming center, even outside of scheduled activity times. Continue reading
The Starke County Airport in Knox has a new tenant. The Fort Wayne-based Lutheran Air Flight program is adding a third Lutheran Air Helicopter to its critical care transport fleet. It will go into service today. Continue reading
The first graduates of the Starke County Jail’s substance abuse treatment program for inmates awaiting sentencing were recognized during a ceremony yesterday at the facility. The voluntary, grant funded program launched in September as a partnership with Porter/Starke Services. Continue reading
Repealing the Affordable Care Act will be one of the first priorities congressional Republicans have, when the legislative session starts in January. That’s according to U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski. Continue reading
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation hopes to make a few more improvements with money left over from its recent renovation project. Continue reading
The City of Knox has successfully taken down eight dilapidated houses through a state blight elimination grant program. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday night two more are slated for demolition next week and should be down by the end of the year. Continue reading
The Hamlet Police Department has been unsuccessful at solving its computer problems, so now it’s buying new ones. Town Marshal Clint Norem says the department’s two MacBooks had been outfitted with Windows XP, since the police department’s software isn’t compatible with the Mac operating system. Continue reading
WKVI Morning Show Host Ray Grossman is once again taking his show on the road, but he doesn’t have very far to go this week. He’ll be broadcasting live from Five Star in the Knox Mall tomorrow morning from 5 until 10 a.m. Continue reading
Old Man Winter is making himself right at in the Kankakee Valley. A wind chill advisory is in effect for Starke, LaPorte, Pulaski, Fulton, Marshall and Kosciusko Counties from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
The Knox City Council last night unanimously approved a name recommendation for 150 South. It’s the street that runs between Roosevelt Road and South Heaton Street past the Knox bus barn. The city recently used Community Crossings grant money from the state to connect the two ends. Continue reading
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski is not jumping to any conclusions about President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state. ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson has been announced as Trump’s choice for the job, pending confirmation of the U.S. Senate. Continue reading
A local hospital has received a prestigious international recognition. Continue reading
Judging for the City of Knox holiday decorating contest will take place this evening. Continue reading
Area wildlife enthusiasts can take part in a nationwide holiday tradition at local park this weekend. Continue reading
With temperatures expected to remain below freezing for the rest of the week, residents are reminded to take steps to keep pipes and water meters from freezing. Continue reading
