Several new certificate offerings at Ancilla College are designed to help people quickly get into the workforce. Director of Marketing and Social Media Amanda Petrucelli says Ancilla is a two-year school, but officials there acknowledge some people don’t have that much time. The certificate programs are 30 credit hours each and can be done in two semesters. Offerings include criminal justice, business administration, exercise science, general studies, behavioral science, logistics and administrative medical assistant. Continue reading
Knox United Methodist Church Welcomes New Pastor
Newly appointed pastor Dr. Dean Fager will preach his first message to the congregation of the Knox United Methodist Church tomorrow morning. The worship service begins at 9:16 a.m.
“I’m really excited about being here in Knox, not because everything is wonderful and great, but simply because of people that I’ve met so far indicate to me that this is a community that cares,” Fager said. “I’m looking forward to being part of a community that’s a caring community that looks for one another, that seeks to make others better. I’m really looking forward to my time in Knox.”
Kid’s Closet Ministry Hosts School Supply Drive for Local Students
Kids Closet Ministry is a local organization that benefits Starke County children in need. Not only do they provide clothes and shoes to kids all year long but they also annually provide school supplies to students who cannot afford them. Plenty of summer break is still left but students will be returning to school next month. Today they will have stations posted in front of local stores across the county. Continue reading
IU Health Starke Hospital’s Bistro 35 Offers Healthy Meal Options
Bistro 35 at IU Health Starke Hospital is open for business. President Craig Felty says the first floor eatery is run by the hospital’s food and nutrition department and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
“We have an actual grill area with probably about 15 to 20 different items on there,” Felty said. “We have a cold case that’s got cold sandwiches and stuff like that you can just grab and go if you need to. We also have a really nice salad bar that’s got a lot of healthy choices.”
Bistro 35 opened in May, but Felty says they recently added a new option. Continue reading
Winamac Eagles Fire Ruled Accidental
Wednesday’s fire that destroyed the Winamac Eagles lodge on State Road 14 West has been ruled accidental. Continue reading
Flood Warnings Continue for Tippecanoe and Kanakakee Rivers
The Tippecanoe River near Ora is expected to crest Sunday morning, according to the National Weather Service. As of 10 this morning it was holding steady at 11.8 feet. That’s just below the 12 foot flood stage. Continue reading
Tippecanoe and Kankakee River Flood Warnings Extended
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the Tippecanoe River near Ora until further notice. At 9 last night the river was at 11.3 feet and rising. Flood stage is 12 feet. Continue reading
Clerk’s Office Says Chances “Very Low” Unrecognized Resident Cast Ballot in North Judson Town Election
Officials with the Starke County Clerk’s office says they have methods in place to ensure residents cast election ballots in the proper place.
The comments follow the realization that the Town of North Judson did not properly file an annexation ordinance from 2001, and an ordinance outlining election Wards from 2012, with the Starke County Clerk’s office. Because the ordinances were not properly filed, the Starke County Clerk’s office is unable to recognize them until they’re recertified.
Hoosiers Urged to Report Uninsured Storm and Flooding Damage
Hoosier homeowners, renters, businesses and private nonprofit organizations that sustained uninsured damage as a result of recent flooding and severe storms are urged to report that damage online. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Reaffirm Support for Redevelopment Commission
The Starke County Commissioners hope to revive the long-dormant county redevelopment commission by appointing new members. It was established in 2006 to oversee a tax increment financing district set up by the county as part of the effort to bring Sysco to Hamlet. Continue reading
Hamlet Town Board Discusses Employee Health Care
Employee family health care was discussed at Wednesday’s meeting of the Hamlet Town Board. No decision was made. The consulting contract with Ameriprize, represented by Mitch Siemens, for employee retirement plans, was extended for another two years.
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Official Final Call for WKVIdol
A deadline extension was allowed but it can’t last forever; the final call for WKVIdol submissions is here. Kids still have a chance to send their minute long singing sample and contact information into the station until the close of business hours today. Continue reading
K-9 Aids in Arrest of Unruly Nude Man
An unruly, naked man was taken to IU Health Starke Hospital for treatment and a mental evaluation after being arrested with help from Starke County Sheriff’s K-9 Terror. Officers responded just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday to a report of a naked man running around a yard in the 6000 north block of 900 East. The caller advised dispatchers he was being combative and was possibly under the influence of drugs. Continue reading
Flood Warning, Watch in Effect
A flood warning is in effect for most of the WKVI listening area for the next few hours. Continue reading
Ballots Possibly Cast In Wrong Precinct; Starke County Clerk to Seek State Advice
Elections in North Judson may have been affected after the Town failed to file a pair of ordinances with the Starke County Clerk’s office.
It was learned on Monday that an ordinance from 2001 outlining the annexation of land near North Judson, as well as an ordinance from 2012 redrawing election Wards, were filed with the Starke County Recorder’s office, but not the Clerk’s office. That means the changes are not recognized by the County until the ordinances are recertified.
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Economic Development Foundation Officials Discuss Hamlet Sewer Concerns
Sysco hasn’t given up plans to build an expansion to its national operation near the intersection of U.S. 35 and 30. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charles Weaver told the Hamlet Town Board last night that the company does not currently intend to offer for sale the land it owns near Hamlet. Continue reading
IU Health Starke President Discusses New Hospital Plans
IU Health Starke Hospital officials hope to break ground on a new hospital in Knox within the next year. President Craig Felty says there’s no room to grow in the current building.
Rain Keeps County Highway Department Busy
The record June rainfall kept the Starke County Highway Department busy. As of Wednesday, all Starke County roads are open. The county highway department does plan to build up for low areas that chronically flood. Continue reading
North Judson Completes Truck Route Signs
The Town of North Judson has now finalized signs specifying where trucks can travel.
Town Council members approved an ordinance earlier this year creating a route that commercial trucking vehicles can travel while within the town limits. The ordinance not only helps prevent traffic issues, but also helps maintain the quality of North Judson’s roads.
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Country Nights and Carnival Lights – Starke County 4-H Fair Preview
It is 4-H fair season and as things wrap up in Pulaski County they’re just getting started at the Starke County fairgrounds in Hamlet. The fair begins this Saturday, July 11 and will run until next Sunday, July 19. The follow is a list of just some of the events the fair has to offer this year. Continue reading
