Pulaski County’s early voting turnout is “hopping,” but a deadline for mail-in ballots is approaching.
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Pulaski Mail-In Election Deadline Prompts County Reminder
Knox Council to Set 2017 Schedule Tonight
The Knox City Council will prepare for the upcoming year when they meet this evening. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Adopts Budget, Capital Projects Plans
Culver Town Council Prepares for Title VI Plan Adoption
Ancilla College Schedules Friday Open House
Prospective college students have a chance to visit Ancilla College this week. The school is hosting an open house this Friday starting at noon EDT. Continue reading
Hundreds of Voters Cast Ballots as Early Voting Continues
Early voting turnout continues to be strong ahead of next month’s General Election. As of Friday, Starke County has seen 563 voters cast ballots at the courthouse, while 122 have voted by mail and 26 by traveling board. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Awards Bids for Energy-Saving Lighting Upgrades
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is making some lighting upgrades with proceeds from its recent bond refinancing. Last week, the school board approved bids for three lighting projects totaling just over $166,000. Continue reading
Knox Business Owners Receive Regional Recognition
A Knox business has earned regional recognition. Barry and Tracey Triska of Traffic Control Specialists Inc. will be recognized as Small Business Person of the Year by the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center during their upcoming awards luncheon. Continue reading
North Judson Council Adopts 2017 Budget, Gets to Work on Salary Ordinance
The North Judson Town Council approved the town’s 2017 budget last week. It calls for a General Fund of $749,231; $10,000 for Local Road & Street; a $102,411 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund; and $25,420 for Parks. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Schools Prepare for Budget Adoption
Recipes Sought for Updated WKVI Cookbook
Kankakee Valley Broadcasting has the perfect Christmas gift for the cook on your list. WKVI AM and FM and MAX 98.3 FM are issuing an updated cookbook in time for the holidays. Continue reading
Literacy Charity to Benefit from WKVI Tip Night
Let the WKVI staff serve you tonight. We’ll be waiting table at the Knox Pizza Hut from 4 until 8 p.m., and all of our tips will go to Pizza Hut: The Literacy Project. It’s an outgrowth of the restaurant chain’s “Book It!” program, which rewards reading with certificates for Personal Pan Pizzas. Continue reading
LaPorte Sweep Checks Sex Offenders for Compliance Prior to Halloween
Multiple law enforcement agencies in LaPorte County recently targeted known sex offenders before Halloween.
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2017 N.J.-S.P. Budget Approved
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s 2017 budget was approved this week. On Monday, the Starke County Council approved a resolution setting the appropriations and tax rates in the district. Then on Tuesday, it was the school board’s turn to consider several budget items. Continue reading
Hazardous Tree Being Removed from Culver Elementary School Playground
Students at Culver Elementary School may notice a tree missing from the school’s playground when they return from fall break Monday. Principal Erin Proskey told the school board this week the tree in the southwest corner of the playground has become a bit of a safety hazard. Continue reading
North Judson to Flush Hydrants Overnight
Hydrant flushing continues Monday night in North Judson. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says it’s scheduled to pick up again at 8:00 and wrap up by 4:00 Tuesday morning. Continue reading
KVREMC Service Project Benefits Starke, Pulaski County Customers
Several Kankakee Valley REMC customers in Starke and Pulaski Counties have new reflective mailbox signs thanks to the cooperative’s employees. Their third annual “Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day” focused on member safety. Continue reading
Red Hats Collected for American Heart Month
The American Heart Association has started a campaign to raise awareness of heart-related diseases.
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Make A Difference Day Aims to Improve Lives of Others
Residents are getting some extra encouragement to do good deeds today. Today is National Make A Difference Day. Continue reading
Former Sheriff’s Attorney to See Grand Jury Testimony
Former Pulaski County Sheriff Mike Gayer’s attorney will have access to grand jury testimony as he prepares his client’s defense. He and former Chief Deputy Ronnie Patrick are accused of stealing weapons and ammunition from the sheriff’s department. Continue reading
