Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week.

47-year-old Debra Clemons of Francesville was arrested Thursday, July 12 after she was found to be intoxicated and her autistic son was found walking along U.S. 421 after midnight. A Pulaski County deputy walked alongside the boy on U.S. 421 until a family member could be contacted to pick up the boy. After the boy was picked up, the officer went to his home and found his intoxicated mother, Debra Clemons, where she told police that she was out looking for her son and didn’t know how he got out of the house. She was arrested on a preliminary charge of Neglect of a Dependent.  Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:

The Starke County Commissioners have decided to reinstate the burn ban due to the dry conditions and an increase in fire activity. Open burning of any kind is prohibited, except for grills. You may burn debris in a burn barrel with a one-quarter inch mesh top from dawn to dusk. This burn ban will be in effect until July 16th when the Starke County Commissioners and EMA Director Ted Bombagetti reevaluate the conditions. Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:

The proposed golf cart ordinance in Marshall County will be discussed by the Commissioners in a public hearing setting on Monday, July 16th. No time has been set for the hearing, but the Commissioners will be meeting at 10:00 a.m. ET to go over regular business. There are a few residents upset with the ordinance that restricts the use of golf carts around the county’s lakes. The ordinance does not include use on any other roadway. The ordinance also requires a driver to have a driver’s license and proof insurance must be present at all time when operating a cart. Other provisions have also been set and will be discussed during the public hearing. Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week.

Jonathan Hummel and Nathan Hummel were sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Thursday, May 17th. The pair were involved in an armed robbery incident in December. Jonathan Hummel was sentenced to 30-and-a-half years in the Department of Corrections as per a plea agreement. He pleaded guilty to charges of Dealing a Narcotic Drug; Robbery; Aiding, Inducing or Causing a Robbery; and Criminal Mischief. Nathan Hummel pleaded guilty to charges of Dealing a Narcotic Drug; Robbery; Aiding, Inducing or Causing a Robbery; and Disarming an Officer. He will serve 25 years in the Department of Corrections. They are both required to pay restitution in the amount of $2,900 for damages to a police squad car and $11,924 in restitution to the Knox CVS.  Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:

Members of the Starke County Council and Commissioners met in a public hearing to discuss authorizing the use of up to $50,000 in Save the hospital funds to be used to hire a consultant to evaluate IU Health Starke Hospital’s real and personal property in a possible hospital sale. A motion was made to allow that money to be spent on a consultant to evaluate the property, building and equipment as well as offer various options for the sale, but the motion died. The Council members will discuss the issue again during their regular meeting on May 21st at 5:00 p.m. Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee valley this week:

Tuesday’s Primary Election decided a few contested races in Starke, Pulaski and Marshall Counties. The Oregon-Davis School referendum question brought a lot of controversy in this Primary Election, but in the end, the referendum passed with 699 voters saying yes and 383 voting no. With the passage of this referendum, the Oregon and Davis Township taxpayers will pay a 19 cent increase on each $100 of assessed property value over a period of seven years.

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Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:

Former Marshall County Commissioner, 82-year-old Donald Ferguson, of Plymouth, was killed in a semi truck/car accident late Sunday afternoon. Ferguson was attempting to turn onto Cedar Road off of U.S. 30 in Bourbon and a semi rear-ended the vehicle. Marshall County Coroner, Bill Cleavenger, said that Ferguson died of blunt force trauma and his wife, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth for her injuries. The accident remains under investigation.  Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week.

David Hyatt will become the President of IU Health Starke Hospital after the current President, Linda Satkoski, moves to the LaPorte health system to assume the role of Chief Operating Officer. Thor Thordarson said that the announcement of an Interim President at IU Health Starke Hospital will not affect the plans of the hospital to the IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Thordarson said that the commitment has stayed strong and there are a number of things that have been implemented at the Starke facility that have been implemented at the LaPorte facility. He says the faith is there and IU Health Starke Hospital is on good financial footing.  Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week.

Data collection will begin now to get the paperwork ready for construction, or renovation, of the Starke County Jail. The Starke County Jail Committee is looking for estimates to give to the public and all the information gathered will be used to assemble a proposal for a jail project. The data will be collected over a period of 60-90 days and all will be given to the Committee for review.  Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week.

Starke County Farm Bureau President Brad Lawrence told Oregon-Davis School Superintendent Dr. Steve Disney that the Farm Bureau is encouraging its members to vote with their conscience when it comes to the tax levy referendum on the May 8th ballot.

Kurt Kemble was recently appointed as the Grant Green Knox Post Office Postmaster.  Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week.

Knox High School gym teacher, Robert “Ryan” Corbin, was arrested Sunday after an alleged improper internet contact incident was reported by a parent. The Knox City Police Department investigated the call and subsequently arrested Corbin on two preliminary charges of Attempted Child Seduction, both Class D Felonies. Corbin is the Physical Education teacher at Knox High School and he is the varsity boys and girls swim coach. The Knox Community School Board suspended Corbin, with pay. Corbin hired an attorney, Nicholas T. Otis, from a law firm in LaPorte, to represent him. Continue reading →

Nathan VanDerAa, of Star City, was sentenced to 33 months in the Bureau of Prisons, with two years of supervised release following his plea of guilty to charges of Unlawful User of a Controlled Substance in Possession of a Firearm.

Ione Moore, who was known to some as Mrs. Republican, passed away Friday, March 23rd, at the age of 92.  Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week.

Monterey Town Board President, Jim Fleury, asked the Culver Community School Board about what to do about the items on display at the Monterey Elementary School. A committee will tour the school and bring a list of items to be removed to the School Board for approval.

The Knox City Council is considering a request by Knox Mayor Rick Chambers to install security cameras at City Hall. Continue reading →

A public informational meeting concerning the proposed property tax levy for Oregon-Davis Schools is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th. Terry Minix, President of the Oregon-Davis Education Political Action Committee, said that discussion will be held concerning what will happen if the tax levy is approved or not approved.

Three homes have now been hooked up to the newly operational Koontz Lake Regional Sewer facilities. 938 connections have yet to be made which will take up to six months to complete. Continue reading →

Here is a look at some of the news that made the news in the Kankakee Valley this week:

Jeff Brewer and Steve Brewer found a dead alligator in the Kankakee River in Starke County on Sunday. If anyone knows anything about this incident, call the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at 1-800-TIP-IDNR.

The Starke County Tourism Board reorganized with Julie Dessauer named President. John Hensler was named Vice President, Thom Morin, Secretary and Tabitha Dillner, Treasurer. Continue reading →