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Unemployment Largely Unchanged for June in Local Area

July 29, 2016WKVI

Unemployment figures for June have been released and Starke County sits at 5.3-percent.

Starke County Reports Jobless Increase in December

January 29, 2016WKVI

The unemployment rate in Starke County has seen an uptick in the percentage of unemployed residents compared to the previous month.

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Higher Wages Suggested To Cover Starke County Residents’ Basic Needs

January 14, 2016January 15, 2016WKVI

It takes a bit more pay to support a family in Starke County than some of the surrounding areas.

That’s according to data in a report released by the Indiana Institute for Working Families. A team of researchers from the University of Washington helped develop the standard which attempts to define salary levels for residents to attain self-sufficiency.
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Indiana Single-Family Building Permits Down from Previous Year Period

September 30, 2015WKVI

Single-family building permits are up from the previous month, but down compared to the same period last year in the Hoosier State.

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Amid Major Data Breaches, BBB Advocates for Protections

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015WKVI

The Better Business Bureau is reminding Americans to protect themselves from having personal and sensitive information stolen.

The message is in response to a major data breach at Anthem Insurance. According to a press release, hackers stole personal identifying information from both current and former customers. Items taken include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth.
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