Sunday Morning Mixed League 12/12/10
Team Standings:
1. The Unknown 71.0-27.0
2. The Smelly Cats 61.0-44.0
3. The Quest 59.0-46.0
4. Split Heads 58.0-47.0
5. WRJN 56.0-49.0
6. S*** Happens 46.0-59.0
7. Lucky #7 45.0-60.0
8. Odd Balls 45.0-60.0
9. Snowdon’s Lawncare 42.0-63.0
10. Strange Brew 42.0-63.0
Thursday Night Ladies League 12/16/10
Thursday Night Ladies League 12/16/10
Team Standings:
1. Sew What Embroidery 38.0-14.0
2. Area Services 35.0-17.0
3. Mark’s Body Shop 30.0-22.0
4. WKVI Radio 27.0-25.0
5. Mirror Images 27.0-25.0
6. Norton’s Packaging 26.0-26.0
7. Smith’s 23.0-29.0
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Unemployment Figures Show Little Improvement
The unemployment report for November of 2010 shows little improvement for Indiana Counties. However, the State of Indiana’s unemployment went down.
City of Knox Collects Food for Communty Services of Starke County Food Pantry
Knox Mayor, Rick Chambers, delivered 233 pounds of food to the Community Services of Starke County Food Pantry last week after a food drive at Knox City Hall.
Starke United Radio Auction Nets $7,669
Here’s good news from Edie Hall, Executive Director of Starke United. This year’s WKVI-Starke United Radio Auction netted $7,669.00. Immediately following the auction, which was held on December 3rd, the final amount was thought to be in the $6,000 range. Hall said other fund raisers are being planned to help attain the $75,000 campaign goal.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Theft from Monterey Elementary School
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a theft from the Monterey Elementary School. The incident occurred Thanksgiving weekend, November 28th or 29th.
According to Detective Scott Taylor, some unknown person(s) broke into the Monterey Elementary School and stole 11 iPod touch devices and 2 laptop computers. The items were property of the Monterey Elementary School. The thieves did minimal damage when they broke into the building but took over $5,000 in electronics from the school.
If anyone knows anything about this case, you can provide an anonymous tip to Detective Scott Taylor of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department by calling (574) 946-6655 ext 239.
Starke County Commissioners, Council To Discuss Prosecutor’s Claims
When the Starke County Commissioners and Council get together tonight, they will be questioning Prosecutor Julianne Havens about claims submitted for the purchase of law enforcement equipment. Havens, who will be leaving the office at the end of the month, told the Commissioners in a special meeting December 10th, that she had to “speed up” her commitment to various law enforcement agencies because her timeline had shortened after her defeat in November.
Some of the equipment reportedly has already been purchased without the claims being approved.
City of Knox and Town of Hamlet Outdoor Christmas Decoration Contests Tonight
Knox Mayor, Rick Chambers, invites the Knox community to participate in an outdoor Christmas decoration contest.
Judging will be on Monday, December 20th, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. CT. Anyone wishing to take part in the contest are asked to make sure outdoor decorations are on during the judging hours. First place will receive $100, second place will get $50 and third place, $25. Winners will be notified and announced on WKVI on Wednesday, December 22nd.
Newly Elected Pulaski County Officers to Be Sworn into Office
The Pulaski County officers elected into office in the General Election will be sworn into office on Tuesday, December 21st at 4:00 p.m. ET in the Pulaski County Circuit Courtroom.
Knox City Council Tables Final Reading the Ordinance Banning Sale of Synthetic Marijuana
At their recent meeting, the Knox City Council members tabled the third and final reading of a synthetic marijuana ordinance. The Mayor suggested the delay because the Federal government is getting involved and the state legislature will be looking at a possible law in the next session. Synthetic marijuana is normally smoked by users and has, in some cases, proven fatal.
Eastern Pulaski School School Board Learns AYP and PL 221 Results
The Eastern Pulaski School Board recently discussed the AYP and Public Law 221 results in a public meeting.
“In terms of AYP, our Elementary School and Middle School made the AYP cutoff score, but our High School did not make it as they missed two categories by roughly one-tenth of a point,” explained Superintendent, Dr. Robert Klitzman. “In terms of Public Law 221, once again our Elementary and Middle School scored Exemplary, which is the highest rating you can get, and our High School is on probationary status because they did not make AYP.”
Top 10 Stories of 2010; Story #10
At the end of each year the members of the WKVI staff select the top 10 stories of the year. This is story #10:
Tony Kerby lost his life in the Yellow River attempting to save his younger brother’s life. The good looking boy went in the treacherous waters to save his 8-year-old brother Dominick when the youngster slipped off a rock. Dominick was saved when a person in the park pulled him to safety, but Tony could not swim to the banks.
Indiana State Legislators Proposing Texting and Smoking Bans
Texting and smoking bans are possible next year if legislators pass legislation proposed by a State Senator and a State Representative.
A statewide smoking ban is being proposed by State Representative Charlie Brown. Governor Mitch Daniels said he would sign a bill if it hits his desk.
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle Branches Closed for the Christmas Holiday
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commissioner, Scott Waddell, has announced that full service license branches normally open Tuesday through Saturday will be closed on Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas holiday. Branches will resume normal hours of operation at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28th.
Week in Review for December 13th-17th, 2010
Here is just some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:
Marvin Allen of Knox is this year’s recipient of the Indiana Historical Society’s Hubert Hawkins History Award. The award is made annually to a local historian for his or her distinguished service and career in local history.
Two trees from Hensler Nursery were delivered to the Statehouse this week.
Starke County Jury Finds Loftus, Jr. Guilty on Four out of Five Counts
A jury found John Loftus, Jr. Guilty on four out of five charges against him in a trial this week in Starke Circuit Court. The jury deliberated nearly an hour-an-a-half. The trial lasted nearly two days.
Loftus, Jr. was found Guilty on the following charges: Domestic Battery with a Child Present, a Class D Felony; Resisting Law Enforcement, a Class A Misdemeanor; Battery, a Class A Misdemeanor; and Battery, a Class B Misdemeanor. He was found Not Guilty on a charge of Attempted Robbery, a Class C Felony.
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Starke County Election Board Discusses Voting Machines at Recent Meeting
Stiff buttons could be a problem in the spring.
The Starke County Election Board met last week and one of the topics of conversation was whether to have an inspection of the voting machines. Clerk, Evelyn Skronski, said among the problems noticed on some of the machines was that the buttons to cast votes were sticking. Also, it’s felt that some of the connections are bent. In the end, it was decided to being the MicroVote company in to give certain machines a thorough cleaning. If any of the machines do not pass, they will have to be replaced or repaired. The cost for going over the machines is $50.00 apiece.
Starke County Police Arrest Walkerton Man
Starke County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested 33-year-old Donald Smith of Walkerton, Wednesday, on a preliminary charge of Intimidation, a Class C Felony, and more could follow.
Jury Begins Deliberations in John Loftus, Jr. Trial
The jury has gone into deliberations in the John Loftus, Jr. trial in Starke Circuit Court. The trial began Wednesday and the jury started deliberating at approximately 2:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
