Westville Correctional Center Employee Arrested On Warrant
The warrant had been issued as a result of an LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit investigation with the assistance of the Indiana Department of Corrections.
The public is encouraged to report potential drug activity to the LaPorte County Metro Operations Unit by calling (219) 325-9022.
State Police Investigate Battery Incident Involving a Student
An investigation into an alleged battery incident between a LaVille Elementary School bus driver and a student is being conducted by the Bremen Post of the Indiana State Police.
The alleged incident was reported on Oct. 24. The driver reportedly slapped the child shortly before letting him off the bus in the LaVille Elementary School parking lot. The student then immediately reported it to school officials.
School officials have reported the incident to the Indiana Department of Child Services who referred the case to the Indiana State Police who continue to investigate this case.
Blockbuster Shutting Down, Knox Store Not Affected
As part of the process, Blockbuster’s DVD-by-mail service is also shutting down next month.
About 2,800 people who work in Blockbuster’s stores and DVD distribution centers will lose their jobs.
WKVI Named A Finalist for Two Indiana Broadcasters Association Awards
“Every year the association recruits entries, audio projects from stations in cities, towns and markets across the state. This year we’re fortunate enough to be a finalist in the Station of the Year category, and also we’ve been recognized as a finalist in the public affairs program for our Sunday program, Kankakee Valley Viewpoints. It’s on Sunday at noon. We won’t find out until the dinner Saturday night, but we’re looking forward to being there and celebrating in whatever fashion,” Curtis said.
Bremen Convenience Store Sells Winning Powerball Ticket
If you picked up a Powerball ticket for Wednesday night’s drawing at a Marshall County convenience store, you may be a millionaire. Hoosier Lottery officials say a ticket worth $1 million was purchased at the Speedway on West Plymouth Street in Bremen. It matches the first five numbers, but not the Powerball. Those numbers are: 1, 5, 10, 15, 49, and the Powerball is 22.
Boa Shores Issue Raised at Starke Commissioners Meeting
North Judson to Develop Strategic Plan
While there have been no specific details released yet about the upcoming plan development, Henry said the town is getting information from the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission and it’s likely that officials will work with KIRPC to develop the document. However, nothing has been finalized.
Henry also noted that utility crews started Monday on the first fall leaf pickup for the community, and they will continue with that this week until they’ve made their rounds of the town. Henry said the town will likely have another round of leaf pickups after the leaves have finished falling.
Property Taxes Are Due Tuesday
Veterans Day is Monday; Many Banks, Other Offices Closed
Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and while many offices will be closed including government buildings, banks and others, some offices will remain open to conduct business. In Starke County, all government offices will be closed on Veterans Day. In Pulaski County, however, the building department will remain open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while other county offices are closed for the day.
Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson Ready for Championship Battle at Phoenix
This been a memorable Chase for Matt Kenseth, the newest driver for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and for Hendrick Motorsports driver, Jimmie Johnson.
Kenseth won a Championship in 2003 after dominating that year and it’s been an interesting back-and-forth battle in the Chase with Johnson. Only seven points separate Kenseth and Johnson as they go to Phoenix International Raceway this Sunday, Nov. 10.
Knox 7th Grade Team Completes Undefeated Season
For the second consecutive year the Knox 7th grade football team completed an undefeated season going a perfect 9-0 and winning the Northern State Conference Championship. The Redskins outscored their opponents 178-25 while having a +10 turnover margin. Dawson Patrick was the team’s offensive leader rushing for 761 yards and scoring 17 touchdowns. The Redskins had 11 different players record rushing attempts this season while 18 different players recorded at least one tackle. Congratulations to the Knox 7th grade football team on their championship season!
John Glenn vs. CMA 2013
(Pictures courtesy of Jessica Schroeder)
John Glenn vs. Knox 2013
(Pictures courtesy of Jessica Schroeder)
Knox vs. Winamac 2013
(Pictures courtesy of Jessica Schroeder)
New Starke County Jail Groundbreaking Ceremony Today
After years of planning and development, the time has finally come for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Starke County Sheriffs Department and Detention Center. The county commissioners announced that the groundbreaking will be held today from 10 to 11 a.m. and is open to the public. The ceremony will be held at the 24-acre construction site at the corner of State Road 8 and County Road 550 East in Knox. The proposed 146-bed facility will replace the 63-bed facility currently in use, a necessity according to Sheriff Oscar Cowen. He said the county is currently housing between 15 and 20 prisoners per day in other facilities and officials are desperate to get the facility finished. Continue reading
Two Arrested After Theft Incident in Marshall County
North Judson Town Board Updated on Salt Shed, Town Garage
Henry said a public hearing will also be held next Tuesday, Nov. 12, to provide details on the upcoming lease agreement for the soon-to-be-constructed town garage. The hearing has been advertised in the paper, and afterward, Henry said the board will be able to sign the lease agreement.
Hopefully, Henry said, construction of the town garage will begin this year.
Starke EMS Seeking New Ambulance; Matter Goes to Council
A Scam Involving Wells Fargo is Victimizing Customers
If you receive an email from security@wellsfargo with a subject of “Wells Fargo Notification” with a message ID number, do not open it.
