The Town of North Judson is looking to fill a vacancy on the North Judson-San Pierre School Board. Continue reading
Culver Schools to Appeal False Alarm Charges
The Culver Community Schools Corporation plans to appeal the $2,100 false alarm penalty it got from the town. A new fire alarm system was installed at Culver Community Middle/High School this past summer, in part to eliminate the issue of false alarms. But since then, emergency responders have been called to the school seven times, due to false alarms. Continue reading
WKVI’s Grossman in the Morning Hosts Food Drive in Winamac
WKVI morning man Ray Grossman is taking his show on the road tomorrow for a good cause. He will be broadcasting live from Sanders grocery store in the Winamac Plaza from 6 until 11 a.m. EST as part of a food drive for the Pulaski County Human Services food pantry. Continue reading
Major Crimes Unit Busts Accused Meth Dealer
A Knox man is jailed on drug charges following an investigation by the Starke County Major Crimes Unit. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Plans Vehicle Purchases
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department finds itself looking for a couple new vehicles, following an accident involving one of its squad cars. Continue reading
Flags to Be Lowered to Mark Pearl Harbor Anniversary
Vice President-elect Gov. Mike Pence is directing flags at all state facilities to be lowered to half-staff at sunrise today to mark a somber anniversary. Continue reading
Ancilla Officials Urge Prospective College Students to Research Scholarships, Complete FAFSA
Admissions officials at Ancilla College say December is prime time for students to begin applying for scholarships to pay their tuition next year. Continue reading
Santa Claus Returning to Knox
Santa Claus will be back at Wythogan Park in downtown Knox a few more times before Christmas. He led the revived Peppermint Parade through downtown into the park this past Saturday and visited with children prior to the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. Continue reading
State Appellate Court Upholds Starke County Murder Sentence
A state appellate court has upheld the maximum murder sentence for a man accused of killing his estranged wife at his rural California Township home. A jury in Starke Circuit Court deliberated for less than two hours in July of 2015 before finding Gary Chavez guilty of murder. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Revisit Pool Maintenance Costs
The Winamac Park Board plans to take another look at the potential maintenance costs of the new swimming pool planned for the town. Continue reading
Early Voting Propels Pulaski County Voter Turnout
Pulaski County experienced near-record voter turnout during last month’s General Election. Continue reading
West Central School Board Approves High Ability Grant Application
The West Central School Board has decided to proceed with applying for a High Ability Grant from the Indiana Department of Education. The yearly application had to be delayed by a month, as the corporation waited for final figures to be released by the department. Continue reading
Starke Commissioners to Discuss Funds for County Parks Plan
The president of the Starke County Park Board will discuss funding for a five-year plan with the county commissioners when they meet this evening. The commissioners previously agreed to allocate up to $15,000 for that purpose, as a five-year plan is a requirement for most grant funding. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Seeks Input on Town Park Restrooms
The condition of the Winamac Town Park’s restroom facilities has the town’s park board seeking additional input from residents. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Meeting Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting tonight. A flexible cash rent agreement is scheduled to be considered, as is a proof of government ownership document for the county’s ambulance service. Continue reading
Report Raises Concerns About Water Quality, Cost
Indiana has a big problem when it comes to water resources, according to a new report. The Indiana Finance Authority’s (IFA’s) report on Indiana’s aging water infrastructure was conducted as a result of legislation drafted last year by Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso. Continue reading
West Central School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The West Central School Corporation is getting a couple new buses. Superintendent Don Street says the school board approved the purchases last week. Continue reading
Hamlet Schedules Holiday Decorating Contest
The Town of Hamlet is getting into the Christmas spirit. A brief tree lighting ceremony was held last Wednesday, prior to the regular park board and town council meetings. Continue reading
Christmas Lights Shine in Pulaski for 27th Year
A holiday tradition returns to a rural Pulaski County community for the 27th year. Each December the town of Pulaski, nestled along the bank of the Tippecanoe River just off State Road 119 lights up the month of December with various animated attractions. Continue reading
West Central School Board Reviews ISTEP Scores, Approves School Improvement Plans
The West Central School Corporation is focusing on improving English and writing skills, after getting the results of the 2016 ISTEP. Continue reading
