Volunteer firefighters and Starke County Highway Department employees are clearing roads this morning after strong storms tore through the area late last night. Most of the downed trees are in the Washington Township area east of Knox, according to Starke County Emergency Management officials, who note some have electric lines in them. Continue reading
City Court Judge Candidate Leaves Race Following State Law Passage
The Democratic candidate for City Court Judge in Knox has decided to bow out of the race.
HEA 1110 – which was signed into law in May of this year – was particularly influential in the race for City Court Judge in Knox. The law prevents non-attorneys, who are not currently serving, from becoming a City Court Judge. Neither Republican Charles Hasnerl, nor Democrat Angelo Masuka has been described as an attorney.
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Purdue Extension Remains Hopeful Pulaski Fairgrounds Will Dry Prior to Fair
The fairgrounds in Pulaski County are dealing with some standing water.
According to officials with Purdue Extension’s Pulaski County offices, recent rains and flooding have caused the water at the site. Hope remains though that the 4H fair and Pulaski County Community will still be held at the fairgrounds.
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Take Action! Don’t Let Mosquitoes Bug You This Summer
According to the Department of Natural Resources health officials report that the West Nile Virus is not only present in Indiana, but is actually widespread. The virus was first identified within the state in 2001, the same year it was discovered in Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, Iowa and Illinois, check this link right here now to find some help with these mosquitoes at home.
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Knox Council to Consider Salaries, Calendar Dates
The Knox City Council will consider a salary ordinance for the upcoming year on second reading when they meet this evening. The agenda for their 7 p.m. session also includes possible passage of calendar dates for 2016. Those dates were previously given to council members for review in anticipation of action tonight. The Knox City Council will also review a tax abatement for Selected Furniture.
Culver Officials Bring Back Roof Replacement Following Incorrect Bid
The Culver Town Council will return to an item that left a couple of questions at their meeting tonight.
The Town found itself unable to move forward with the replacement of the roof at the Town Hall and the Sewer building. The work was originally bid in March, but the company awarded the work did not include the price of labor in their work.
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Volunteers Needed for the Starke County Career Success Coalition 4-H Fair Booth
The 4-H fair is scheduled to start soon and the Starke County Career Success Coalition is looking for volunteers willing to help run their booth in the commercial building from 7:30 to 10 pm during fair week, July 13th through the 17th. The objective of the coalition is to provide easier access to higher education to local adults and recent graduates. One specific goal the coalition hopes to reach is that 25% of local students finish college by 2025. Continue reading
La Porte County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Fundraiser
This weekend at the La Porte County fairgrounds Mark Waller,the Director of Horsemanship at Culver Military Academy, is instructing an equestrian course hosted by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Posse. Waller served as a member of the London Metropolitan Police Department Mounted Unit in England and will be covering various skills such as maintaining control under stressful circumstances, over coming obstacles,equitation and formations. The clinic runs Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28. Continue reading
Toad Licking LaPorte Man Arrested for Trespassing
The bizarre behavior of a LaPorte man who was denied entry to a bar there Saturday night landed him a trip to jail. Continue reading
National Weather Service Extends Tippecanoe River Flood Warning
The flood warning for the Tippecanoe River near Ora has been extended until Wednesday morning. The river was at 13 feet and falling last night at 9, according to the National Weather Service. Continue reading
North Judson K9 Officer Makes Drug Arrest
A Culver man and a Plymouth woman face drug charges after a Saturday traffic stop in downtown North Judson at the corner of Main and Luken Streets. North Judson Police K9 Gunner sniffed the vehicle and indicated the possible presence of narcotics, according to a police department news release. Continue reading
Starke County Council Approves Purchase of New Court Software
Starke County will soon switch to a new court software program. IT Director Joe Short says the Windows-based Odyssey program will replace the DOS-based CSI program that’s currently in use. The switch will also save the county the $25,000 a year they are currently paying for a maintenance contract. Continue reading
WKVIdol Signing Competition Sign-ups
It is that time of year again, WKVI is on the search for Starke County’s next singing sensation. The WKVIdol contest will take place during the Starke County 4-H fair on Monday July 13 at 8 pm. Continue reading
Wednesday is Ancilla Gives Day
Ancilla is hosting a 24 hour fundraiser on June 24th that encourages supporters to donate to the local junior college and assist them in finishing out the fiscal year strong. On this day people are prompted to make a donation of at least $24 to the Ancilla fund which provides financial aid to students. Ninety-three percent of Ancilla College students receive financial aid and 43 percent of student families are in a category that can afford zero dollars toward tuition. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Declare Severe Flooding Emergency
A county-wide severe flooding emergency has been declared in Pulaski County. Continue reading
Embattled Veterans Service Officer Files Grievance Against County Commissioners
A Starke County employee who was relieved of his duties during Monday’s commissioners meeting has filed a grievance seeking to be reinstated. The commissioners voted 2-0 to replace Veterans Service Officer Terry Turner with Mark Gourley. Commissioner Don Binkley made the motion to terminate Turner, and President of the Commissioners Kent Danford seconded it. Commissioner Kathy Norem did not vote.
After the meeting Danford said he has received several complaints about Turner. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Reaffirms Support for Title 1 Program
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board this week reaffirmed support for the federal Title 1 program. It provides resources to schools with high percentages of students from low-income families to offer extra academic help. Superintendent Lynn Johnson says the corporation will be able to add more grant-funded assistance for students. Continue reading
Local Fire Departments Receive Indiana Homeland Security Foundation Grants
Fire departments in LaPorte and and a town in Pulaski County are among the recipients of grants from the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation. Statewide more than $370,000 was given to 101 recipients in 61 counties for critical needs. Eligible projects include equipping emergency responders with personal protective equipment, acquiring equipment for use by emergency responders, providing radios and technology equipment and training for emergency responders. Continue reading
“Mint” to be Seen in 2015
The North Judson Mint Festival continues today and tomorrow with plenty more for you and the family to do. Start the day off with a pancake breakfast from 7 am until 10 am at the Masonic Lodge. If you’re still hungry and looking for bit of friendly competition, attend the pie eating contest at 11 am at Lane St & Sycamore. Continue reading
Cooking with Mint Cookbook Available this Weekend at the Mint Fest
For the first time you can take part of the Mint Festival home with you. A new cookbook compiled of various recipes from the Cooking with Mint contests over the last 37 years will be available for purchase at this year’s festival. Continue reading
