Culver’s Main Street could get a boost if awarded a Preserving Main Street grant.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Resolution Finalizing Bank Transfer
North Judson Town Council members considered a resolution that would finalize a bank transfer when they met Monday evening. Continue reading
Starke County Youth Club Rainbow Splash in Two Weeks
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he Starke County Youth Club’s fall fundraiser is set for Saturday, Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. at the Hamlet-Davis Township Fire Department.
First National Bank of Monterey Provides Presentation to North Judson Town Council Members
The North Judson Town Council was informed that First National Bank of Monterey is willing to raise the town’s interest rate on their general fund when members met Monday night.
The Town currently has their general account at the First National Bank of Monterey and has recently been considering a switch over to First Farmers Bank and Trust. Continue reading
Hamlet Officials Plan Bank Switch
The Town of Hamlet will soon be switching banks. “I don’t know how I’d do it, but I would like to switch to 1st Source,” Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town council last week. “A lot of switching around to do, but it would benefit the town.” A 1st Source Bank representative met with council members to discuss the change.
North Judson Town Council Considers Switching General Account to Another Bank
After realizing the advantage of a potential bank switch, North Judson Town Council members will officially consider moving the town’s general account from First National Bank of Monterey to First Farmers Bank and Trust during a future meeting.
FFBT Representative Mike Pazin provided members with a presentation when they met last Monday. Pazin came to speak with the council at the request of Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe after he received some intriguing news from Pazin while discussing interest rates. Continue reading
Culver Town Council to Research Use of Bank Building
A task force will come together to research the possibility of utilizing space inside the First Farmers Bank and Trust building on Main Street in Culver.
The Culver Town Council members, along with officials from the Culver Redevelopment Commission, Marshall County Economic Development Corporation and Utility Superintendent Bob Porter previously toured the building and thought there may be a benefit to using the space.
North Judson Town Council Moves to Transfer Old Railroad Funds to New Account
The cumulative railroad revenue fund was established through an ordinance passed by the North Judson Town Council at their last meeting in September. The ordinance was passed in order to switch over the $94,820.19 in the previous railroad fund to the newly established account.
Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins alerted the council Monday night that the State Board of Accounts said she needed council approval before any funds could be transferred.
She informed them that the old railroad fund, as well as their credit card is currently at First Farmers Bank and Trust, while their general account is at First National Bank of Monterey. She asked the council whether they wished to move all the money in the old rail road account over to the First National Bank of Monterey or if they wanted to close out the old railroad account and start the cumulative railroad revenue fund at First Farmers Bank and Trust. Continue reading
FFBT Donation Helps Feed Hungry Hoosiers
On the opening morning of the Indiana State Fair in early August, Indiana Pork’s Million Meals program received a generous $10,000 donation from First Farmers Bank & Trust. Continue reading
Spring Property Tax Payments Due Today
Spring property tax payments are due today. The Starke County Treasurer’s Office will accept cash, check or money orders. Taxpayers are urged to bring their statements along for faster service. Continue reading
Culver-Union Township Library to See Two-Percent Drop in Bond Interest Rate, After Refinancing
The Culver-Union Township Public Library has been successful in refinancing some of its debt. Continue reading
Arrest Made in Connection with 1997 Bank Robbery
A Florida man currently incarcerated in the Fulton County Jail now faces charges in connection with a 1997 bank robbery in Miami County. According to the Indiana State Police, the First Farmers Bank and Trust in Amboy was allegedly held up on December 18, 1997. By the time officers arrived, the suspect had allegedly left the bank and run to a vehicle. Continue reading
North Judson Officials Move Into New Town Office Building
The North Judson Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and Water Department are settling into their new space. The town offices are now located in the former bank building at 310 Lane Street. First Farmers Bank and Trust donated the structure to the town last year. Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Hands Out “Above and Beyond Awards”
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce recently recognized community contributors with their inaugural “Above and Beyond Business Awards.” They will be given annually to businesses or organizations that do something special, like add a new program or go out of their way to support Starke County.
The SCILL Center was recognized for their high school auto tech and welding programs and adult welding program, all of which give Starke County residents training for lifelong employment opportunities.
The Starke County Youth Club was also honored with a plaque. Their after school, summer and basketball programs serve more than 600 Starke County youngsters annually and provide social and leadership skills as well as help with academics and test scores. Recently the SCYC added middle school programs at Knox and North Judson-San Pierre. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Accepts Building Donation
North Judson will soon have a new town hall. First Farmers Bank and Trust has offered their former bank building and properties on Lane Street as a donation to the town. The council voted unanimously to accept that offer Monday night. Continue reading
North Judson Town Board to Hold Special Public Meeting on Wednesday
The North Judson Town Board will hold a special public meeting on Wednesday, April 2 at 8:30 a.m. CT at the building that currently houses the First Farmers Bank and Trust building at 310 Lane St.
Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry told WKVI that the bank is vacating the building to move to a different location in town. First Farmers Bank and Trust recently bought Bank of Indiana and will be moving to that location.
Donation Account Established for Knox Fire Victims
Sunday’s house fire in downtown Knox left two single mothers and seven children homeless. The blaze at 7 N. Bower Street started in a second floor bedroom, according to Knox-Center Township Fire Chief Kenny Pfost, who believes an electrical heater is to blame. Nobody was injured, but the families were able to salvage very little. The Kid’s Closet Ministry at North Judson United Methodist Church has stepped in to offer assistance, and the St. Joseph County American Red Cross chapter is providing temporary shelter. An account has also been set up at First Farmer’s Bank and Trust in Knox and North Judson if anyone would like to make a monetary gift to the Sexton Family Fire Fund.
Debit Card Scam Circulating the Area
An official at the First Farmers Bank and Trust branch told WKVI that an automated message from an unknown source will call random citizens telling them that First Farmers Bank and Trust bought Bank of Indiana and debit cards need to be reactivated with the new bank.
SCILL Center Students to Conduct Winter Car Checks
The SCILL Center is offering free winter car checks in exchange for a donation to the Community Services of Starke County Food Pantry.
On Monday, November 21st, from 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. CT, the SCILL Center students will conduct a pre-winter inspection of your car or truck. Your car’s anti-freeze will be checked, along with the battery, belts, windshield wipers, lights, and tires. For every car that comes in, First Farmers Bank and Trust will make a cash donation to the food pantry. Your donation of a food item will ensure a check of your car by the students. You will also receive discount coupons from area auto supply stores for any replacement parts needed.
