A deputy from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department came upon the vehicle on State Road 8 just east of State Road 39. The vehicle was upside down in a deep ditch filled with water.
Man Arrested After Possessing and Using Synthetic Marijuana
A vehicle driven by Joe Duquette was pulled over near the intersection of State Road 17 and Queen Road west of Plymouth for several traffic infractions.
Rural Starke County Bridge Opens Early, Project Under Budget
A bridge project in the Koontz Lake area is done ahead of schedule and under budget. Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler tells WKVI news the bridge just north of State Road 23 on County Road 1100 East passed final inspection yesterday and is now open to traffic. Ritzler adds the bridge is opening 18 days early and says the project came in $10,000 under budget.
Arrests Keep Hamlet Police Department Busy
Knox City Council Approves Easement Agreement
The Knox City Council approved an easement agreement with Chuck and Dennis Estok to move forward with the water line project for the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and Detention Center at the intersection of State Road 8 and County 550 East in Knox.
The city of Knox will be responsible for the installation the water lines for the project that will extend to the property from Henry Drive.
Monterey Bridge to Open Nov. 22
Pulaski Council Approves Sheriff’s Department Transfer
Scams Making the Rounds in the Kankakee Valley
1st Source Bank has received calls from concerned residents who have received phone calls that their debit card has been deactivated. The caller then instructs the victim to enter account information to reactivate the card. 1st Source Bank officials remind you that they will not call you, text you or email you asking for your account number, PIN number or password.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Engage in Budget Discussions
Superintendent Dan Foster explained that the school corporation isn’t on the same budget schedule as the majority of school systems in the state.
West Central School Board Looks Ahead for 2014-2015 School Year
Superintendent Charles Mellon explained that while it is early, the course description book was also presented to the board by middle and high school principal Don Street.
“It’s that time of the year where we are getting to enroll students for next year. That seems a little early, but that’s the process. The state had changed a lot of course titles and we have some new offerings that are due to some of the licensing of our staff so we were able to make some course selection changes for the 2014-2015 school year,” said Mellon.
Community Services of Starke County Has List of Families in Need This Holiday Season
The holidays are coming up quickly and if you’re looking to pay it forward and help a family in need, Community Services of Starke County may be able to help you.
Director Joan Haugh said she hopes Community Services can be the main place to gather names of families to help this season. She explained that some families contacted several agencies and received help while others didn’t receive any help.
Starke County Humane Society Receives Lowe’s Volunteer Grant
Starke County 4-H Director Receives Youth Development Program Award
Starke County Historical Society’s Annual Dinner to Feature Makers of Belle Gunness Documentary
A special presentation by Bruce Johnson and Stephen Ruminski from LaPorte will be featured. They have researched the material and written the script for the award winning documentary, The Gunness Mystery. This is a portrayal of the life of Belle Gunness of LaPorte who lured wealthy men into her farm home. After a time, she would take all of their possessions and eventually kill them. She was often known as Lady Bluebeard.
Stay Warm and Safe This Winter
NASCAR Champions to be Crowned this Weekend in Miami
The last races of the 2013 NASCAR season are this weekend and new champions are going to be crowned in all three series.
What are the scenarios that have to happen for the top drivers to claim the coveted trophy at Homestead-Miami Speedway?
Matt Crafton may have the least amount of stress heading into the weekend. To clinch the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series trophy, Crafton has to finish 18th or better; or 19th or better with at least one lap led; or 20th or better with the most laps led. Crafton is 46 points ahead of Ty Dillon in the standings. Crafton will pilot the No. 88 ThorSport Racing Toyota at Homestead on Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. ET.
Front Row Motorsports Teammates to Feature MS Decals on Race Cars
Teammates David Ragan and David Gilliland will feature Multiple Sclerosis Society decals on their race cars at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday.
Ragan will be driving the No. 34 Taco Bell Ford and Gilliland will be driving the No. 38 Long John Silvers Ford for Front Row Motorsports. The pair stated that with the announcement of a fellow competitor with MS, this symbol means a lot more.
NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis
It was announced Tuesday morning that 22-year-old Trevor Bayne, driver of the No. 6 Roush Fenway car in the NASCAR Nationwide Series was recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.
In a teleconference held earlier today, Bayne indicated that he wanted to make the announcement just to let everyone know about his condition as he moves forward in his young NASCAR career.
Students Nearly Abducted in North Judson
Two children were reportedly approached outside of their home as they were waiting for the school bus Monday morning. The girl stated to officials that she and her brother were reportedly grabbed by a short man wearing a black coat and a gray mask. They were put into a black, four-door car and driven to a field near the town park where they were released within minutes. The pair were not harmed.
Firefighters Respond Quickly to House Fire in North Judson
Fire Chief Joe Leszek told WKVI that they were called out at about 12:07 p.m. CT Saturday to 3800 W. Third Street in North Judson. When they arrived at the scene, they found the home’s garage and the home on fire. Leszak said all occupants got out of the home safely and no injuries were reported.
The fire had started in the garage and spread quickly to the home. Leszek indicated that the home was not a total loss but heavily damaged.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
