The Knox School Board will be awaiting decisions by the Department of Local Government Finance prior to finalizing a capital improvements list.
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Kid’s Closet Places Third in National Contest
Kid’s Closet, which collects clothing and school supplies for kids in Starke County, has received $6,500 after finishing third in an online poll. Safeco Insurance’s Make More Happen Contest awarded grants to 33 organizations nationwide who had been nominated by local insurance agencies. Continue reading
Park Board Wants Drainage Decision Halted in Favor of More Information
The Starke County Park Board will be asking to hold-off on a Drainage Board decision until additional information has been gained.
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Library Parking Lot Repairs Postponed
Repair work to the parking lot at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library branch in Knox has been rain delayed. Director Rose Frost advises WKVI News they are hopeful the project can start tomorrow. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Accept Employee Resignations
The Starke County Commissioners last night accepted resignations from two longtime employees. Continue reading
Park Board Continuing Discussions on Bass Lake Beach Improvements
The Starke County Park Board will be continuing discussions on the Bass Lake Beach and Campground.
Library Parking Lot Repairs Set to Start
Weather permitting repairs to the parking lot at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library branch in Knox will start today. Library patrons are encouraged to wait until after 5 p.m. to visit the library. Parking will be limited, and visitors are asked to heed roped-off areas. Continue reading
SBA Makes Small Business Loans Available Following Disaster Declaration
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering financial assistance to entities affected by rains and flooding that started in the spring of this year.
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Leadership Starke County Seeks Nominations for Class
Leadership Starke County is looking for nominations for its fourth leadership class. Continue reading
American Pickers Seeks Collectibles
The History Channel show American Pickers is looking for your old collectibles. Continue reading
Knox School Officials Pleased with Results of Monday Lockdown Drill
North Judson Schedules Town Convention
Republican voters in North Judson will select a nominee for the Ward 2 town council seat this week. A town convention is scheduled Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the new fire station. Continue reading
Starke County Council to Consider Salary Ordinance Ranges
The Starke County Council will consider salary ordinance ranges for county employees when they meet this evening. Their agenda indicates proposed 1, 2 and 3 percent increases will be discussed, along with an adjustment to the state’s mileage rate. Continue reading
WKVI Spearheads Community Clean-Up
WKVI is teaming up with former Knox Mayor Nancy Dembowski to clean up the community. Appropriately we are starting with the first thing everybody sees when the roll into town, the Train Depot visitor center across from Wythogan Park.
This week on Wednesday, join us at the depot from 4 until 6 pm equipped with your gloves, rakes, shovels and any other items that will assist with the clean up. The grounds really just need a sprucing up. Take pride in your town by showing up to help out. Visit the WKVI Facebook page for further information.
More Than 1600 Hoosier Students Benefit from Field Trip Grant Program
Thanks to the Discovering the Outdoors Field Trip Grant Program, students at 22 Indiana schools will learn about nature by visiting Indiana state parks and reservoirs this school year. The grants are open to public, private, religious and home-school educators and are administered through the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation, the supporting non-profit of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Continue reading
State Road 23 Work at Walkerton to Last Into November
Fall Semester May Lead to Proper Insurance Needs for Students
The Indiana Department of Insurance is offering advice to parents with students leaving for college.
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Yellowstone Trail Fest is Here!
Yellowstone Trail Fest Kicks off today at 9 am with a swap meet, the car show set up and a biscuits and gravy breakfast to benefit the Knox Band Boosters. Continue reading
Knox Moose Lodge Sponsors Harvest Festival Pageant
Pageant season is still upon us and Starke County youngsters have a chance to compete for the titles of Little Miss, Little Mister and Miss Harvest Festival. Little Miss and Little Mister contestants must be between 3 and 5-years-old. Miss Harvest Festival contestants can be from 16 to 18-years-old. Continue reading
Knox Street Department Creates New Alley
The Knox Street Department wasted no time in adding a 10-foot alley between Portland and Bower Streets. The city council approved the project Tuesday night, and street superintendent Jeff Borg and his crew did the work on Thursday. Continue reading
