A Culver Community High School senior is the Starke County Community Foundation 2017 Lilly Scholar. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Announces 2017 Lilly Scholar
Ancilla Purchases Anatomy Software with #GivingTuesday Proceeds
Ancilla College has new virtual anatomy software, thanks to a recent philanthropic campaign. The school set a #GivingTuesday fundraising goal of $1,200 on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Donations collected in the 24 hour window were earmarked for the purchase of a software program for anatomy and physiology students from BioDigital. Continue reading
[State Fire Marshal Urges Proper Care of Live Christmas Trees
Make sure your live Christmas tree has plenty of water. That’s one of several pieces of advice from Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office to ensure the most wonderful time of the year stays that way. Continue reading
Wind Chill Advisory in Effect Sunday Night, Monday Morning
A wind chill advisory is in effect through noon EST/11 a.m. CST Monday, Dec. 19 for our entire listening area. Continue reading
Railroad Township Trustee Proceeds with Fire Department Restructuring
Railroad Township plans to take direct control of its fire protection services, following allegations of various breaches of contract with the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department. Township Trustee Mandy Thomason has announced that the current form of the fire department will be disbanded at the end of the month. Continue reading
Holidays May Delay Utility Bill Delivery
The combination of year-end holidays and end-of-the-month billing could result in a slight delay for Knox residents receiving their utility bills. Continue reading
Culver Council Moves to Finalize Water Plant Project
The Town of Culver is ready to proceed with a certificate of substantial completion for upgrades to the town’s water treatment plant. The town council voted Tuesday to close out the project and pay the remaining claims to Midwestern Engineers and project manager Michiana Contracting. Continue reading
IDHS Offers Safety Tips for Online, In-Person Shoppers
Holiday shoppers heading to the stores or hitting the internet are urged to keep some safety precautions in mind. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security warns thieves can easily gain access to bank account and personal information from online shoppers. You can read here how your antivirus could also be spying on you and your online activity.
Tip Leads to Arrests After Child Found in Box
Several North Judson residents face neglect of a dependent charges after investigators in Pulaski County reportedly found a three-year-old girl in a plywood box. Continue reading
Knox Residents Face Fines If Pets Are Left Outside Without Food and Shelter
The City of Knox is prepared to enforce an ordinance aimed at ensuring the humane treatment of animals during this extreme cold weather spell. Mayor Dennis Estok says pet owners found to be in violation of Ordinance 1087 will be cited. Continue reading
INDOT Cautions Motorists as Winter Weather Moves In
Indiana Department of Transportation officials are keeping a close eye on the weather so they can respond appropriately to the wintry precipitation mix moving across the state.
Rain, freezing rain, snow and ice are all expected, and a few degrees variance in temperatures can make a big difference. INDOT maintenance supervisors will continue to monitor developing conditions and reports from law enforcement and the public as well as local forecasts so they can respond accordingly. Continue reading
Driver Arrested Following Three-Vehicle, Multiple Injury LaPorte County Crash
A Kingsford Heights man faces drunk driving charges after a Thursday night multiple-vehicle injury crash just south of LaPorte on U.S. 35. In case you are riding a bike and got hit these injury lawyers can help you win your case. Continue reading
Winter Weather Advisory Issued Ahead of Additional Ice and Snow
More ice and snow is headed our way. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Starke, Marshall and Kosciusko Counties from this afternoon through tomorrow morning. Continue reading
Federal Charges Filed in LaPorte County Jail Bond Scheme
An alleged scheme to bond inmates out of the LaPorte County Jail using stolen credit card accounts has resulted in federal charges against three people, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Continue reading
Brief Jury Trial Results in Guilty Verdict
A jury in Starke Circuit Court this week found a defendant guilty on all three counts following a brief trial before Judge Kim Hall. Continue reading
Community Input Sought for Starke County Parks Comprehensive Plan
The consulting firm hired to craft a five-year parks and recreation plan for Starke County wants input from as many local residents as possible. The Mishawaka-based Troyer Group has come up with a survey to gauge usage of the county’s recreational areas. Continue reading
U.S. Rep. Walorski Touts House Republican Tax Plan
Republican victories in last month’s election will pave the way for comprehensive tax reform, according to U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves School Improvement Plans
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
Culver Town Council Waives False Alarm Fees for School Corporation
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
Hamlet Council Agrees to Outfitting of Replacement Fire Truck
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
