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Hoosiers helping Hoosiers food drive

February 9, 2011

During the month of February, Indiana state employees are participating in the Hoosiers Helping Hoosiers food drive to benefit Indiana residents in need. This annual food drive is sponsored by the Office of First Lady Cheri Daniels.
The food drive began on February 1st and ends February 25th.
Collections will benefit area food banks and pantries. Last year, in 2010, 70,000 food items and
$15,700 was raised for 110 food banks throughout the state.

Knox School Board bringing more tech to students

February 9, 2011

Eventually, all middle and high school students in the Knox school system will have their own computers to use all the time.
That goal was discussed by the Knox Community School Board at its Feb. 7 meeting.

4H Junior Leaders meet

February 9, 2011

By
Taylor Kemble

KNOX — The first meeting of the 4-H Junior Leaders was held Monday, Jan. 10 at Knox High School. The Junior Leaders voted for officers, learned a little about each other and talked about some of the trips that 4-H members could attend.
The Junior Leaders are all members of one of the many 4-H clubs in Starke County. They also must be in at least the seventh grade.

Knox High School News

February 9, 2011

Knox High School student Logan Short won in his weight class at the wrestling regional and will wrestle at semi-state on Saturday, Feb. 12, also wrestling will be Devann Biddle and Garrett Majchrzak.
Members of the Knox High School Showstoppers gave outstanding solo and ensemble vocal performances at Saturday's (Feb. 5) contest. Both of the Group 1 ensembles qualified for state competition. In total, the girls brought home 45 gold medals and one silver.

Commissioner tid bits

February 9, 2011

By
Benjamin Haut

Excessive meal tabs denied by commissioners:

Ancilla announces Dean's List

February 9, 2011

DONALDSON – Ancilla College has announced its fall 2010 dean’s list and honor’s list recipients.
To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or above and carry at least 12 credit hours during the semester. Those eligible for the Academic Honors List must have a 3.0 GPA for the semester and have completed between six to 11 credits towards graduation during the semester.

Starke County moves to Level 2

February 3, 2011

By
Cheryl Patrick

The City of Knox and Starke County moved to a Level 2 State of Emergency at 6 a.m. today.
Motorists should only be on the road for essential travel and should use caution.
Currently, all Starke County Schools have closed and all activities canceled. Culver Community Schools are also closed. Ancilla College is under a two-hour delay, with regular classes beginning at 10 a.m. EST. West Central, LaCrosse and South Central Schools are closed.
Under the Level 2, Starke County Government offices will be open.

City of Knox and Starke County remain at level 1 emergency

February 3, 2011

By
Cheryl Patrick

The City of Knox and Starke County remain under a Level 1 State of Emergency and according to Starke County Commissioner Kathy Norem, it is unlikely that status will change before Thursday morning.
Currently, all Starke County Schools have closed and all activities canceled. Culver Community Schools are also closed. Ancilla College is under a two-hour delay, with regular classes beginning at 10 a.m. EST. West Central, LaCrosse and South Central Schools are closed.
Under the Level 1, Starke County Government offices will be closed.

City of Knox and Starke County remain at level 1

February 2, 2011

By
Cheryl Patrick

Knox Mayor Rick Chambers and the Starke County Commissioners upgraded the city and county's level 2 State of Emergency to Level 1 a little past 9 p.m. Tuesday night. The blizzard, which is being referred to as "Snowmageddon" began hammering down on Starke County and surrounding areas early Tuesday afternoon. Starke County Schools and many area businesses began closing their doors in preparation for the snow emergency.
As of 7:30 a.m. this morning, the blizzard has been downgraded to a winter storm, however, the level 1 remains in effect for both the City of Knox and Starke County.

Area schools cancel as "Blizzard of 2011" rages across county

February 2, 2011

By
Cheryl Patrick

All Starke County Community School Corporations, Pulaski Community Schools, Culver Community Schools and Ancilla College will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 2 due to blizzard conditions that began pelting the area with high winds and a hard, driving snow that caused icy temps and limited visibility early Tuesday afternoon. The "Blizzard of 2011" is expected to drop as much as two feet of snow in some areas. Both the City of Knox and Starke County are under a Level 1 State of Emergency, meaning all travel is restricted except for emergency personnel.

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