North Judson Utility Superintendent Kim Kapp gave an update to the town council members on operations in her department during the Monday, August 5 meeting.
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Knox Community School Board Discusses ILEARN Scores
Knox Community School Corporation Director of Curriculum and Instruction Peggy Shidaker gave an update on ILEARN scores to the school board at their meeting Monday, August 5.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club to Participate in Indiana OST Advocacy Week
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The Starke County Youth Club, Inc. (SCYC) will join Indiana providers of before school, afterschool, and summertime (collectively referred to as “out-of-school time”) programming for the inaugural Indiana OST Advocacy Week, August 19- 23, 2024. The celebration is a program of the Indiana Afterschool Network (IAN).
Continue readingKnox City Council to Meet Tonight
The Knox City Council will meet tonight where they will review a resolution for approval that pertains to adopting a City of Knox cafeteria plan.
Continue readingStarke County Parks and Recreation Board to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Parks and Recreation Board members will be introduced to a new park superintendent when they meet tonight.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop
A Knox man was arrested Thursday, August 8 shortly before 9:30 p.m. CT after a Knox City Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of North Heaton Street and East Water Street in Knox.
Continue readingCheryl Lyn Welter Charitable Foundation Radiothon Set for August 15
The 7th Annual Cheryl Lyn Welter Charitable Foundation Radiothon is set for Thursday, August 15 and will be live on WKVI from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT.
Foundation volunteers will be on hand at WKVI to take pledges from callers to provide support for underprivileged children in the local schools through grants awarded to teachers.
Stephanie L. Jones, author of the best-selling book “The Giving Challenge” will discuss the benefits of giving, and autographed copies of Harold Welter’s new book: “Joy in the Mourning” will be available for purchase. The book was written for those grieving the loss of a child or any loved one.
Since 2018, 290 grants have been awarded in 42 different schools in 21 different school corporations totaling over $127,000!
Harold Welter will be talking to teachers and others who have received grants and how the dollars that are donated by the community are helping to improve experiences for students in the classroom.
Guests will also share stories about Cheryl Lyn Welter and her passion for helping others.
Many wonderful items will be up for auction during the day including a hand-stitched quilt, an autographed collectors card from former Notre Dame and Chicago Bears football star Chris Zorich, tickets to an Indianapolis Colts game, and a large fresh meat package from Mitzner Meats.
The phone number to call Thursday, August 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT to make a difference for area students is 574-772-6241.
Starke County Commissioners Approve New Position for BZA
The Starke County Commissioners discussed adding a new full-time position to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) during their meeting last week.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Make Appointment for SWCD
The Pulaski County Commissioners discussed appointing someone to the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) during their meeting last week.
Continue readingStar City Man Wins Overall Category in State 2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest
A Star City man was a category winner in the 2024 Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Meet Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will meet tonight where the board will discuss a service agreement with the Culver Community School Corporation.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Winamac Town Council members will meet tonight where they will hold a public hearing regarding the town’s application to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for a grant from the Community Development Block Grant Planning program.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners and Pulaski County Council will meet in joint session tonight where Carrie Caldwell from 4C Health will present the annual report.
Continue readingPolice Investigate Call of Apparent Gunshot Victim
Emergency responders were called to a residence in the 9,000 East block of State Road 8 after receiving a call about a man with an apparent gunshot wound Sunday, August 11 at 1:13 a.m. CT.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Discusses General Obligation Bond
The Culver Community School Board members discussed a General Obligation Bond when they met Monday, August 5.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Hear Update on Vehicle Search for Coroner’s Office
The Pulaski County Commissioners continued discussions on purchasing a vehicle for the coroner’s office during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Looking to Fill Final K-IRPC Seat
The Starke County Commissioners are still looking to appoint someone to the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission (K-IRPC) Board of Commissioners.
Continue readingStudents with Disabilities Can Apply for Education Scholarship Account
Republican State Representatives Kendell Culp and Jim Pressel encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana’s Education Scholarship Account before the September 1 deadline.
Continue readingCharges Filed in Hamlet Home Invasion Investigation
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in an investigation into a home invasion in Hamlet Saturday, August 3.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Change Order for Courthouse Project
The Pulaski County Commissioners heard an update on the courthouse project during their meeting Monday.
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