The Indiana Attorney General’s Office credits nearly 3,500 complaints filed with his office about an IRS imposter scam for cutting down on the number of phony phone calls. They resulted in a raid in Indiana last month, which broke up the telemarketing ring. Since then Attorney General Greg Zeoller says complaints have dropped from nearly 500 in September to just 67 in October. Continue reading
World Diabetes Day Encourages Advocacy
This is World Diabetes Day. The world’s largest diabetes campaign features a new theme chosen each year by the International Diabetes Federation to address issues facing the global diabetes community. Past topics have covered diabetes and human rights, diabetes and lifestyle, diabetes and obesity, diabetes and the disadvantaged and vulnerable and diabetes in children and adolescents. Continue reading
Deer Hunters Urged to Stay Safe
Today marks the opening of firearms season for deer hunters. All hunters are reminded to always treat their weapon as though it is loaded and always point the muzzle in a safe direction. Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until you are ready to take a shot to avoid an unwanted discharge if you trip. Also be absolutely sure of your target before taking a shot. Continue reading
Finishing Touches Being Placed on New Culver Water Treatment Plant
Upgrades to Culver’s water treatment facility are substantially complete. Mark Sullivan with Midwestern Engineers told the Culver Town Council Tuesday that the new plant has been up and running for a few months. Continue reading
Prospective College Students Urged to Attend Financial Aid Workshops
Prospective college students and their families can get some help applying for financial aid during a few upcoming events.
Representatives from Ancilla College will be on hand tomorrow at Plymouth High School or next Sunday, Nov. 20, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Knox United Methodist Church to help complete the FAFSA. Continue reading
Culver School Board Extends Terms of Culver-Union Township Public Library Board Members
Two Culver-Union Township Public Library Board members will keep their seats beyond the end of the year, following action by the Culver School Board this week. Library board president and longtime teacher Melanie Robertson requested to be reappointed, which the school board did Monday. Continue reading
LaPorte County Designated High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Efforts to curb drug trafficking in LaPorte County are getting a boost from the federal government. LaPorte County is now one of four in Indiana to be designated a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. Continue reading
New Law Raises Questions As Deer Firearms Season Dawns
Deer firearms season opens tomorrow in Indiana. Legislation passed last year legalizes certain rifles for deer hunting purposes, and has raised quite a few questions about what equipment is now legal. Continue reading
Indiana School Boards Association to Help Culver with Superintendent Search
The Culver School Board is moving ahead with its search for the corporation’s next superintendent. Continue reading
Fee Increases Planned in New Culver Water Rate Ordinance
The Town of Culver may soon be raising some utility fees. An updated water rate ordinance was introduced during Tuesday’s town council meeting. Continue reading
Many Offices, Businesses Observing Veterans Day Holiday
Federal, state and some local government offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. The Starke, Pulaski and Marshal County courthouses and other government offices will be closed. Continue reading
Veterans Day History Dates Back Nearly a Century
It hasn’t always been called Veterans Day, but we’ve celebrated it as a nation for nearly 100 years. The Nov. 11 celebration originated in 1919 as Armistice Day, which marked the first anniversary of the end of World War I. The truce between Germany and the World War I Allies to end the war was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Continue reading
Bench Warrant Issued for Knox Business Owner
Starke Circuit Judge Kim Hall this week issued a bench warrant for a Knox business owner who is alleged to have violated a court order. James Campbell, who owns multiple businesses at the southwest corner of U.S. 35 and Toto Road, has failed to submit a site assessment plan to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, according to the court filing. Continue reading
North Judson Fire Department Gets New Helmets, Coordinates Railroad Museum Safety Plan
North Judson-Wayne Township firefighters are getting some new equipment, thanks to Wayne Township. Fire Chief Joe Leszek told the town council Monday that the township had purchased 10 new helmets for the fire department. Continue reading
Smith Motor Service Moves to Link Facility
A longtime Winamac business is moving to a new location. Smith Motor Service has repaired small engines at their Winamac shop in North West Street since 1945 and has been an authorized Stihl dealer since 1988. Continue reading
Starke County Students to Take Part in Annual Reality Store Event
Starke County eighth graders will get a taste of the “real world” next week. The annual Reality Store event will take place next Wednesday at Knox Middle School. Continue reading
North Judson Takes Legal Action Over Unsafe Properties
The Town of North Judson is proceeding with legal action over a couple properties deemed to be unsafe. A legal notice has been published that the town is suing the owners of 205 and 207 Lane Street. Continue reading
West Central Receives Dept. of Ed. Approval to Continue Trojan Academy
An alternative learning environment for some West Central students will continue in 2017/2018.
The Indiana Department of Education recently visited the school corporation to observe the Trojan Opportunity Academy. The setting allows at-risk students to absorb coursework in an environment that fits their needs better than a traditional classroom.
Culver Starts Formalizing Ideas for 2017 Stellar Application
Culver may have done a post mortem on its 2016 Stellar Communities application, but where to improve for 2017 remains a big challenge.
Winamac Park Bathrooms to Get New Plumbing
The Winamac Town Park bathrooms are set to get refacing services and a plumbing upgrade with the best plumbing company around. Continue reading