The Culver School Board has approved some adjustments to its budget as it approaches the end of the year. During Monday’s meeting, they voted to appropriate additional money from the Rainy Day Fund to help cover the cost of salaries. Continue reading
Culver to Consider Ordinance Regulating Golf Carts
Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Kankakee Valley
A dense fog advisory is in effect through mid-morning for the WKVI listening area. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Discuss Appropriations
The Culver School Board will decide whether to approve changes to appropriations during its meeting this evening. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to comment on additional appropriations. Continue reading
Drug Raids Arrest Nine Operating Out of Plymouth Motels
Nine people were arrested over three days in Plymouth, ending a week-long investigation by the Indiana State Police.
ISP Makes Arrest on Years Old Murder Case
Indiana State Police have made an arrest in connection with a cold case from 1997.
Football Coach Suspended Following Domestic Incident
An area football coach is suspended with pay following an alleged Wednesday night domestic disturbance in LaPorte County. Continue reading
Area Superintendents Release Joint Statement on ISTEP Scores
They say it’s not an accurate reflection of student achievement and teaching quality.
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Fundraising Campaign Launched for Culver Schools Marketing
A group of volunteers working on marketing at Culver Community Schools is turning toward the generosity of community members to fund their plans. Continue reading
Lead Contamination Concerns Affect Armories
The Indiana National Guard is working to clear lead dust contamination from armories across the state. It’s residue from old indoor firing ranges and other uses of the buildings.
The issue was identified during required periodical industrial health surveys. Indiana National Guard officials are currently performing follow-up testing, analysis and remediation of all armories as necessary. Public access may be limited until they can meet strict federal surface dust level standards. Continue reading
Culver Carolers Begin Holiday Tradition Friday Evening
Residents of Culver may be able to hear a few tunes of the season starting this evening.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
A Wednesday afternoon traffic stop by Plymouth Police at the intersection of Pilgrim Lane and Western Avenue ended with arrests on drug and weapons charges and Starke County warrants. Continue reading
Snow Possible Today
Ice and snow, take it slow. Keep that in mind as the day goes on, as there is snow in the forecast. Continue reading
Culver Plans Grant Funds to Analyze Possible Beach Lodge Renovations
The Town of Culver held a public hearing Monday afternoon with the hope of eventually applying for grant funds.
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Plymouth Man Arrested After Alleged Knox High School Kidnapping Incident
NIPSCO Proposes Electric Increase, OUCC Plans Public Input
A local utility service provider has proposed increasing electric rates, and the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is asking for the public’s input.
Area Counties Report Low October Unemployment
Starke County’s October unemployment rate is holding steady at 5 percent. That’s unchanged from September, when it hit its lowest point in eight years. It’s slightly higher than the state rate of 4.4 percent but equal to the national unemployment rate for October. Continue reading
Culver Working to Become an “Indiana Main Street” Community
The Town of Culver is one of the area communities interested in becoming an Indiana Main Street Community.
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Culver Identifying Methods for Downtown Business Attraction
The Town of Culver may soon be considering ways to attract businesses to their downtown area.
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Commodity Prices May Affect Future Agriculture Decisions
Commodity prices have been dropping, which may leave farmers with a few decisions to make over the coming years.
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