The deadline is coming up for those hoping to attend the Pulaski County Economic Development Summit.
NIPSCO Electric Increase to be Smaller Than Originally Planned
NIPSCO’s electric rate increase is moving ahead, but prices won’t be going up as much as originally planned. The company has reached an agreement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, its industrial customers, and other groups. Continue reading
Tags Required for North Judson Dogs and Cats
The North Judson Police Department is cracking down on pet owners who haven’t purchased the required tags for their cats and dogs from the town, they are also trying to check what types of dog food they are giving to their pets, they just want to make sure the pets are getting proper care. Town Marshal Doug Vessely says the grace period for cat and dog owners to buy this year’s tags has ended. Continue reading
Driver Arrested Following Injury Wreck
A North Judson man faces drunk driving charges following a Saturday night car crash. It happened around 7:40 p.m. on Talmer Ave. at Ono Drive, according to the North Judson Police Department. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Another Administrative Cut
The Culver School Board will consider another administrative cut during tonight’s meeting. According to the meeting agenda, the non-renewal of an administrator contract will be up for discussion. Continue reading
Knox Yard Sale Dates Set
The dates for the annual Knox Citywide Yard Sales have been set. They will take place Thursday, May 5th through Saturday, May 7th from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Continue reading
Beware of Income Tax Scams
Tax refund fraud is predicted to soar again this year. The Internal Revenue Service expects it to reach $21 billion. Now that tax filing season is here, Hoosiers and taxpayers across the country are getting calls from scammers claiming to be with the IRS. Mandla Moyo with AARP Indiana says such scammers prey on people’s fears and count on the fact they will take an official-sounding telephone call seriously. Continue reading
NIPSCO Environmental Grants Now Available to Local Nonprofits
Local nonprofit organizations working to protect the environment can get some help, thanks to a grant from NIPSCO. The company is now accepting applications for its new Environmental Action Grant. Continue reading
Winds Wreak Havoc on Area Roadways
High winds made travel difficult for truckers yesterday, with multiple rollover accidents reported in the local area. U.S. 421 was closed for hours between State Roads 8 and 10 after an overturned semi was leaking diesel fuel, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. Continue reading
Weekend Warm-up Prompts Road Frost Advisory from Pulaski County
The Pulaski County Highway Department is encouraging vehicles weighing more than eight tons to contact their department before driving on county highways.
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Financial Aid Workshops to be Held Tomorrow for College Goal Sunday
Tomorrow is College Goal Sunday. Around the state, workshops will be held to help prospective college students fill out their financial aid forms. Continue reading
Earthworks Market to Close Plymouth Store, Seek Other Outlets
A local market offering environmentally-sustainable food will be closing its store. The Earthworks Market located at 900 W. Jefferson Street in Plymouth will close for business on Friday, but it will continue in a new form. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves 2016-2017 Calendar
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board approved the corporation’s 2016-2017 School Calendar Tuesday. Interim Superintendent Bob Boyd said there are no major changes from this year’s calendar. He told the board it’s still a balanced calendar, with the total number of school days staying the same. Continue reading
LaPorte County Officials Warn of Dangerous Ice Conditions
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to be extra careful and perhaps avoid being on the ice on many of the county’s inland lakes. They say the mild winter combined with a late freeze have made for unusual conditions. Deputy John Burger with the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Dive/Rescue Team says they’ve found numerous places where ice is several inches thick with very thin ice only a few yards away. Continue reading
Culver Academies Puts the Works of Famous Photographers on Display
Culver Academies will be putting the works of some of the world’s most famous photographers on display this weekend.
Wind Advisory in Effect Today
Batten down the hatches, we’re in for a blustery day. A wind advisory is in effect until this evening for the entire WKVI listening area. Continue reading
Local Manufacturers Participate in Consortium Receiving Major State Grant Funds
Starke Election Board Recommends Early Voting Hours for May Primary
The Starke County Election Board has recommended early and absentee voting hours for May’s primary elections.
During their meeting on Wednesday morning, the calendar for Starke County residents to cast a ballot was considered. Early and absentee voting will take place in the Starke County Clerk’s office five days per week and two Saturdays in April.
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Plumbing Upgrades Soon to Save Pulaski Justice Center Money, Correct Inmate Behavior
Upgrades have been ongoing at the Pulaski County Justice Center that the Sheriff hopes will be able to prevent inmate misbehavior.
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Firefighters to Receive Grain Entrapment Training
Firefighters from around Starke County will be learning how to protect workers in the grain-handling industry from a potentially life-threatening situation. Continue reading
