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The Culver Town Council met in a special session on Monday to accept the resignation of the town manager. Dave Schoeff resigned last week and will finish his duties as manager on Oct. 17th.

The council is going to advertise the position in hopes of getting someone to start at the beginning of 2015.

Sink Hole Repaired and Brush Pick Up Under Way in North Judson

The sink hole on Sheridan Street in North Judson has been repaired. The barricades were removed Tuesday morning according to North Judson Town Clerk Donna Henry. Continue reading →

North Judson Public Library Collecting Donations for CADA

The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library is conducting their semi-annual drive of non-food donations for CADA this month. Items can be dropped off at the library from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Continue reading →

Community Encouraged to Pray for Peace

Christians of all faiths are invited to the Center at Donaldson to pray for world peace. The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ and the Center at Donaldson are hosting a World Day of Prayer for Peace service this afternoon at 2 p.m. EDT at the Catherine Kasper Home chapel. Continue reading →

Police Warn of IRS Telephone Scam

October 7, 2014October 6, 2014WKVI

Police in LaPorte warn of telephone scammers pretending to be IRS agents preying on unsuspecting citizens. The scammer claims there is something wrong with the victim’s tax return and tries to scare the victim into wiring them money by threatening to send an IRS agent to the home within an hour. Police say the scammers seem to be targeting senior citizens, some of whom get a second telephone call claiming a grandchild or other relative is in jail and needs bond money. Continue reading →

Free Internship Program Set for Oct. 10

October 4, 2014October 3, 2014WKVI

An internship-matching program to help easily connect employers with qualified interns is planned for Friday, Oct. 10 at the Lindenwood Retreat & Conference Center on the campus of Ancilla College in Donaldson.

Jennifer Fisher, a training and recruitment specialist with Group Dekko, will share experiences with interns and explain the return on investment of a quality internship. Indiana INTERNnet Executive Director Janet Boston will take program attendees through the process of using a free online searchable database that allows employers connect with an intern that can best fit the company’s workforce needs. Amanda Stanley, director of program relationships for the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, will outline a program that can help employers fund paid internships with qualifying students.

Ronald C. Mullins

October 3, 2014WKVI

Funeral services for Ronald C. Mullins, 71, of Argos, are Monday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. EDT at Van Gilder Funeral Home in Plymouth, with visitation there from 4:30 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Two Rooms Dedicated at Ancilla College

October 3, 2014October 2, 2014WKVI

Ancilla College recently honored two individuals by naming classrooms after them. Dr. Otis Bowen and Jim Hardesty each have a plaque hanging outside two rooms to commemorate them. Continue reading →

Look Out for Counterfeit Money

The La Porte Police Department has received several reports of counterfeit $20 bills over the last two weeks. There are several ways to spot a fake bill. Continue reading →

North Judson Native Receives Robert E. Hamilton Award

Marv Peters is the 2014 Robert E. Hamilton Award Winner

A longtime North Judson resident and businessman is the recipient of the Robert E. Hamilton Award from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation. Marv Peters was one of the initial members of the Starke County Development Foundation in 1985. He owned Marv’s Body Shop in North Judson from 1966 until his retirement in 1999 and continues to work on antique cars today. Peters is also the president of the North Judson Board of Zoning Appeals and serves as a member of the Starke County Alcoholic Beverage Board. He was president of the North Judson Town Council from 1979-83. Continue reading →

State Police Offer Harvest Season Driver Safety Tips

Harvest season means motorists and farm implements will be sharing the road.

Motorists are sharing the road with large farm equipment as harvest season continues across the Kankakee Valley. State police remind drivers some farm implements are wider than normal vehicles. Motorists may need to slow down, move over and possibly stop to give them room to pass. Continue reading →

Hunting Season Brings Awareness to Safety

October 2, 2014September 23, 2022WKVI

Deer hunting season is under way. Hunters who use tree stands need to be aware of some safety tips. Over the last five years, 182 hunting accident reports have been filed by the DNR with 100 of those involving falls from a tree stand.

Families from the Beginning Conference Planned in North Judson

A North Judson native who has dedicated his life to teaching Biblical family life and creation ministry is hosting a family conference tomorrow and Saturday in North Judson. Dean Wickert and his wife, Lynn, have five children and five grandchildren. He says communication is critical. Continue reading →

Counterfeit $20 Bills Presented at La Porte Businesses

October 1, 2014September 30, 2014WKVI

Counterfeit $20 bills turned up at two La Porte businesses over the weekend. A representative of J&J Liquors at 714 E. Lincolnway told La Porte Police that they unknowingly accepted a counterfeit $20 bill from a customer sometime on Friday, Sept. 26. Their bank notified them that the fake bill was included in the deposit for the day’s receipts. Continue reading →

Deer Archery Season Opens Today

October 1, 2014October 1, 2014WKVI

Deer archery season opens today in Indiana. All hunters must be licensed and must use legal archery equipment as defined by the DNR. These include long bows, compound bows or recurve bows and arrows. The bow must have a pull of at least 35 pounds. Arrows must be tipped with broadheads that are metal, metal-edged or napped flint; chert or obsidian. New this year, hunters can use a draw-loc device with archery equipment during archery season. Continue reading →

Drug Take Back Event Today

September 27, 2014September 26, 2014WKVI

The Indiana State Police is partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for the ninth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event is being held today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Residents can drop off expired or unused prescription medications to law enforcement for proper disposal at any of the Indiana State Police posts. Over 320 tons of prescription medications were collected nationwide last October. During this event new or used needles will not be accepted. Pills, cough syrup and other unwanted medications can be deposited for disposal.

For state police post locations, visit http://www.in.gov/isp/2382.htm.

Kewanna, Wanatah Fall Festivals Continue Today

September 27, 2014September 26, 2014WKVI

The Kankakee Valley area has two fall festivals continuing today. The annual Kewanna Fall Festival and the Wanatah Scarecrow Festival both have full schedules of events. Both will start the day off with breakfast and continue their activities throughout the day.

Public Testing of Voting Machines Set for Friday in Marshall County

September 23, 2014September 22, 2014WKVI

The Marshall County Election Board will be conducting a public test of voting machines prior to the General Election.

The test will be Friday, Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. in the Marshall County Clerk’s Office. The purpose of the test is to count ballot cards and to tabulate machine votes cast for all candidates. This is to ensure that the machines will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates and on all public questions.