He explained that while flooding doesn’t usually impact the property too much, there are a few problems that they’ll need to address.
WKVI Trip to Explore Wisconsin, Lake Michigan
On the first day, the Deluxe Cardinal Motor Coach will travel to Wind Point, Wis., to visit the quaint lakeside village and the state’s oldest lighthouse, followed by a trip to Door County and the family-owned Courtyard Settlement Inn with an evening meal at Florian’s Lakeshore Steak House in Bailey’s Harbor.
Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Signs Memorandum of Understanding
Klitzman stated that it takes time to search for a new superintendent and there are certain processes that need to be followed. The board is taking their time to find the right candidate for the school corporation.
West Central School Board Approves Summer School Classes
West Central Schools will offer summer school in July, but Superintendent Charles Mellon said classes were approved by the school board just last week.
“Mostly those were in the elementary just for remediation,” stated Mellon. “The life skills class will be doing a short six-day schooling at the latter part of July.”
Tips to Help you Save Money at the Pump
A lot of changes can happen in a span of eight years. The internet, clothes, hair, social media, the economy and gas prices.
In 2005, WKVI aired a story that dealt with how to get the most out of your car as the price of gas was up to $1.70 a gallon. Fast forward eight years and we’re talking about how to get the most out of your car as the price of gas is over $4.00 a gallon.
LaPorte Man Jailed on Murder Charge, Investigation Continues
A LaPorte man is jailed on a murder charge, accused of killing his wife. Officers from the LaPorte Police Department responded to a report of a burglary in progress around 12:30 this morning at a home in the 800 Block of “E” Street. When officers arrived, they found a man, identified as Joseph E. Jemiolo, 60, coming out of the house. They found out Jemiolo lived there and proceeded to search the house. That’s when they found the body of Kathy Jemiolo, 48, who was pronounced dead by the LaPorte County Coroner. Joseph Jemiolo is jailed on a preliminary charge of murder based on evidence at the scene. LaPorte Police stress the investigation is continuing.
Marshall County Woman Arrested on Neglect, Battery Charges
On May 21, Plymouth Police Department officers gathered information from the Department of Child Services that a seven-year-old child received burns at a residence on Alexander Street in Plymouth. The child had been living with her grandmother, Margo Wallace, at the time of the incident.
Marshall County Council Makes Decision Concerning Part-Time Employee Hours
The Marshall County Commission members and the council members met in a joint session Monday morning to discuss a personnel policy amendment concerning hours for part-time employees.
As explained by the county’s insurance representative, Tony Nyers, the Affordable Care Act requires that all businesses, including county government, offer insurance benefits for all employees that work a 30-hour work week on a six-month average. Those employees are now considered to be eligible for insurance benefits if they meet the requirements for insurance benefits.
ALS Service Running Well in Starke County
“It’s going great,” stated Mathewson. “When you have a committed staff of employees from the paramedics to the EMTs to the office staff and you’re on the same page to try to achieve the same goal of providing the best service around, great things can happen.”
Pulaski County Council, Commissioners Approve Amendment to Personnel Policy
Enforcement of the Smoke-Free Air Law Has Not Been an Issue
Winamac Town Park Open; Fairgrounds Still Closed
Winamac Council Waits on Chicken Ordinance
The Winamac Town Council wants more information before allowing homeowners to raise chickens within the town limits. They deferred action on a request to allow residents to keep up to 10 hens in their yards. Arwen Fair spoke on behalf of Winamac CLUCK: Citizens for Legalizing Urban Chicken Keeping. She says Winamac is a 4-H community, and several residents are in favor of raising a sustainable food supply. She says supporters aren’t looking for large, commercial coops, just merely for enough to sustain their families and perhaps share eggs with neighbors. Council members questioned the number 10, which Fair says will adequately provide for a family. Members want to review similar ordinances from other municipalities before making any decisions. Council President John Plowman promised to keep members of Winamac CLUCK posted.
BMV Branches to Close Saturday for Computer Maintenance
Along with the branches, the BMV’s website, http://www.mybmv.com, will be offline so maintenance can be performed. The website is expected to be offline beginning at 6 a.m. ET on Saturday. The website will be back online when the maintenance is completed.
License branches will resume normal hours of operation on June 17.
Starke County Environmental Management Schedules Waste Collection Event
If you’ve got old appliances, tires, computers, televisions and household hazardous waste to get rid of, the Starke County Environmental Management District can help you out. The annual residential collection event is scheduled Friday and Saturday at the district office, which is located at 3835 East 250 North in Knox. Friday collection times are 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tires, appliances, computers and television sets will be accepted then. Saturday collections will include all of those items as well as household hazardous waste. Household hazardous waste includes oil, aerosol cans, pesticides, herbicides, unknown liquids or powders, cleaners, oil-based paint, degreasers, varnish, stains, drain cleaner, rat and mouse poisons, fluorescent tubes, batteries, medications and similar items. The residential collection event is open to Starke County property owners only. Each resident can dispose of up to five tires for free, but only one can be a farm type. Additionally, Starke County Environmental Management District employees have the right to refuse any item. Call (574) 772-7865 for more information.
West Central Buses Pass Inspection
“This is the first time we have had a bus inspection during the school year but things went very well,” explained Mellon. “All of the buses passed inspection. I want to thank the maintenance staff and the drivers for keeping their buses in good running order.”
Mint Festival Pageant Was a Success, Says Trout
Starke County Blue Dolphins Plan to Make a Local Splash
Sign-up dates are Tuesday, June 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the North Judson Public Library; Thursday, June 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library in Knox; and Saturday, June 15 at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library in Knox from 9 to 11 a.m. Call Anthony or Kelly Manning at (574) 772-0778 for more information.
Kankakee Valley FOP Finds Success in Fundraiser
FOP President Chris Kisela said the fundraiser was a success. Approximately $1,300 was raised toward their $6,000 goal and the organization members are planning to be at the Mint Festival and at the Starke County 4-H Fair to collect more donations.
Plymouth Library’s Birthday Bash Set for July 14
Beginning at 1 p.m. ET that day, you are welcome to stop by the library for cake, punch and entertainment. A silent movie will be shown that may have played at the old Orpheum Theatre downtown.
