A one-year-old child was airlifted to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis today after the vehicle in which he was riding was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on U.S. 20 in LaPorte County. Continue reading
Stolen Car Recovered, Teens Arrested
A car reported stolen in Fort Wayne was recovered in LaPorte Wednesday night, and two teenagers in the vehicle were arrested. Continue reading
Governor Pence Cuts Ribbon on Valparaiso Paper Recycling Facility
Governor Mike Pence was in Valparaiso Thursday to celebrate the expansion of a manufacturing facility. The governor cut the ribbon on Pratt Industries’ new paper recycling facility. Continue reading
Pulaski County Works to Educate Voters on E-Poll Books Before Election Day
Voters interested in learning more about Election Day technology will have a chance this month at one of several community training sessions.
Software Upgrades Coming to Starke County Public Library
The Starke County Public Library System will be closed from April 9 through April 12, while the library switches over to a new software system. The Evergreen Indiana system is already used by 107 libraries around the state and is managed by the Indiana State Library. Continue reading
Lilly Endowment Community Scholars Announced
Students from North Judson-San Pierre and Winamac Community high schools are recipients of the 2016 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Kyle Collins was nominated by the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, while Nicholas Sierzputowski was the Starke County Community Foundation’s nominee. Each of them will receive a four-year, full tuition scholarship to the Indiana College of their choice, as well as a $900 yearly stipend for books and equipment. Continue reading
Culver Considers Park Department Revamp
The future of the Culver Park Board may be in jeopardy following a proposal by the Town Council, last week.
A public hearing has been scheduled for April 14th to consider the measure which will both rescind the ordinance establishing an independent park board, and placing it under the purview of the Town Council.
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Knox Officials Finalize Plans to Sell Surplus Vehicles
The City of Knox hopes to have two surplus vehicles listed for sale next week. They’re selling a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe and a 1991 International model 4700 dump truck. Continue reading
Cold Snap Could Put Plants in Peril
The calendar says spring, but the forecast says otherwise. Low temperatures over the next week are so are expected to dip into the middle and upper 20s at times, according to the National Weather Service. They advise temperatures could even drop into the low 20s. High temperatures may not get beyond the lower 40s. Continue reading
Knox Resident Hits $1.2-Million Jackpot at Four Winds
A Knox resident has hit it big at a Michigan casino.
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Knox Board of Works Talks Truck Route Enforcement
Enforcement of the City of Knox truck route has some over-the-road drivers seeking alternate routes to access the industrial park. Mayor Dennis Estok to the board of works yesterday he’s gotten several telephone calls and emails since the stepped-up patrols started earlier this month. He says truckers are going down every side street they can to avoid taking Culver Road to and from the industrial park. Continue reading
Appeals Court Affirms Starke Circuit Ruling
The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling from Starke Circuit Court involving a child molestation charge. Continue reading
Pulaski Election Board Seeks Answers Regarding Political Clothing In County Meetings
The saga of the promulgating hat continues in Pulaski County, and the local election board says they are working to find more information.
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Culver Discusses Pier Construction and Removal Contract
The Town of Culver reviewed a contract proposed between a local contractor and the Parks and Recreation Department, last night.
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Survey: Market, Weather Changes Crop Plantings for 2016
A national farm survey indicates farmers will plant more corn and fewer soybeans during 2016.
Junior Achievement Finalizes Plans for Achieve-A-Bowl
Starke County residents can help give local students the chance to learn the basics of economics, by taking part in a bowling event. Junior Achievement’s 2016 Achieve-A-Bowl will be held next month in Knox. Continue reading
Additional Spots Available for KVB Carolina Trip
Time is running out to book your trip to North and South Carolina with Kankakee Valley Broadcasting. Travel coordinator Ed Hasnerl has put together a six-day, five-night bus trip departing from Knox on May 23rd and returning on the 28th. He’s got a few spots to fill due to cancellations and doesn’t want anyone to miss out on the fun. Continue reading
Koontz Lake Meth Bust Leads to Multiple Arrests
A Merrillville couple faces drug charges in Starke County following a multi-agency meth bust in Koontz Lake Monday evening. Deputies from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a complaint of drug activity at a Eureka Street residence around 5:15 p.m., according to a news release. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Defers Request for Reduction in Force List
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has yet to release the names of the 24 staff members who are being eliminated or reassigned as part of a “right-sizing” of the corporation. The cuts announced and approved at the Tuesday, March 15 meeting include a termination of seven certified employees, an adjustment in contract for three certified employees, and a termination in employment for 14 non-certified personnel. Continue reading
Pulaski Election Board Begins Back-up Plans in Case of Disaster
The Pulaski County Election Board is preparing for the worst case scenario, and they’re asking the Sheriff’s Department and EMA for help.
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