A longtime North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation employee is now a member of the school board. Continue reading
Culver School Board Reviews ISTEP Scores, School Letter Grades
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is looking to boost its school letter grades, following the latest round of ISTEP scores. Continue reading
Pressel-Sponsored Eminent Domain Bill Passes House
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
Marshall County Takes Over Culver Building and Planning Department
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
Storm Spotter Class Scheduled in Marshall County
The National Weather Service, Marshall County Emergency Management Agency and Marshall County SKYWARN group are hosting a storm spotter training class. Continue reading
Prosecutor Clarifies Circumstances Behind Sex Offender’s Release
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
Court Decision Paves Way for Change in Railroad Township Fire Protection
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 to Host Informational Meeting on Knox Home Project
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
Oregon-Davis Seeks Input on Changes to School Calendar, Start Times
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
DNR Hunter Safety Class Scheduled in Winamac
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
KVB Plans Trip to Creation Museum and Ark Encounter
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
No Trespass Warning Issued After Man Exposes Himself in Drive-Thru
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
Additional Snow Possible Today
A winter storm warning remains in effect through mid-morning for our entire listening area. Continue reading
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
