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People the stop signs in town are there for a reason. Please obey them.
anyone know when cinco de mayo is this year
are you kidding? hope so, cinco de mayo means May Fifth
Red means STOP...whether it is a sign or light, neither seem to mean much in Knox. I taught both of my kids to ALWAYS wait to make sure the other person stops when they are supposed to BEFORE pulling out into the intersection.
I still have to find out how to turn off that cloaking device in my Jimmy because I am sure there must be one there...everyone pulls out in front of me all the time like they can't see me RIGHT THERE almost hitting them! My husband never believed me when I complained about how often this happened until he rode with me to town a few times. Now he understands why I need frequent brake repairs!
About the stop signs I agree. However,I hate it when people beat you to a stop and then set there and motion you to go. What are they afraid of,getting pulled over or something. Have something to hide do we?
I speak English not Spanish.
try going by the schools of a morning parents j walking across main street with kids, when a kid gets hit by a car or a bus the school or city police will do something then.
OK, I'm a different person, but serioulsy not knowing Cinco de Mayo means May 5th is just ignorance. You want to celebrate the holiday, but not bother to even know what it means.
They just got Bin Laden. This just bought Obama a second term.
I don't speak spanish either, I just learned history and what the day celebrates!
Yeah,history buff while you were "learning" history did you learn it was mostly a Mexican holiday.
Obama did not get Osama Bin Laden so why would this guarantee him a second term? He isn't getting my vote!
I wave people on at the stop sign so that they don't decide to pull out at the same time I do and run into me. I'm not in that big of a hurry.
To the person saying that Cinco de Mayo is mainly a Mexican holiday - so. Most people I know do not acknowledge Saints but they sure do celebrate St. Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day. Most people around here aren't pagans either but Halloween sure is a big deal.
Give me a break May 2 at 6:55 AM. Cinco do Mayo celebrates a Mexcian victory in a battle with French forces. It is not comparable to St. Patricks Day, St. Valentines Day or Halloween. Cinco de Mayo is mainly a mexican holiday.
im not mexican but i do enjoy mexican food. I really do not like mexican people. may be a little different if i could understand what they were saying. Probably not. I do not celebrate valentines day honestly its a waste of money. You have a birthdays and anniversarys for the same reason. St patricks day i cook the corned beef and cabbage but thats all. For halloween we either pass out candy or take the kids around. And no im not pagan. Do u really know a pagan that passes out candy? I do not they have their own ritual for halloween.
hi, i posted the original "anyone know when cinco de mayo is this year" as a joke, didnt think it would start a war.
Original cinco de mayo poster.The problem is most people in this county don't have much. The only way to make themselves feel better about their life is to put someone else down. "Look that guy spelled something wrong"."You're ignorant you don't know what cinco de mayo means". It's sad when you think about it.
Geez, people. I am just curious as to why when a question is posted, the answer to the question always has to have some kind of nasty undertone.
A simple answer to the question would be better than offensive comments.
I do find it rather humerous that there is more talk on this board about the meaning of a mexican holiday than the fact that the man responsible for mass murder in America was finally killed.
I love Obama,and since he got rid of Bin Laden,I will vote for him in 2012.Starke County Rulz.
The nasty undertones are because this is an anonymous site. Face to face 95% of these people wouldn't talk like this to someone else.
What is da day of forth of July this yeer? Me want by sparklers.
I think it is convenient that Bin Laden gets killed when Obama's ratings are at an all time low!!! I am glad Bin Laden is gone, but I just think it is fishy!!!!
Bin Laden killed,gas goes up 5 cents. What your excuse now Republicans and your big oil buddies.
It's more than "fishy". They've known his location since last year. Funny how Obama claims "we got him under my watch", when the Pakistanis claim they got him. It's all Media Manipulation. Why no photos AT ALL? Why the speedy religeous Muslim funeral, seriously, killed & dumped at sea in less than 24 hrs, with confirmed DNA tests by the afternoon? To be honest, Americans have NOT been given the full facts on ANY war or crisis. Still not 100% convinced they commited 9/11, because I've seen video & witness testimony, & I'm certain it was NOT a plane that hit Pentagon, for the ONLY engine recovered is a Tomahawk cruise missile engine. Boys & girls...can we say...P R O P A G A N D A ?
I want to know when Osama Bin Laden donated a DNA sample that they could use for comparison????
day 2 osama still dead, i give him a week to run a tape
To "fishy" comment. I agree. For the president to know this all day sunday, but wait til 8:50 to cut in to Donald Trump's Apprentice show just before he fires someone is down right LOW!! And definately alot FISHY!!
Can anyone tell me why gas in Knox is at least 30 cents per gallon higher than the national average and almost always 10 cents higher than Plymouth?????
I agree, I had suspicion as well when I heard Osama was killed and then immediately washed at sea. However, I understand the logic in not "broadcasting" his dead body. I think there is already a great fear of retaliation in our near future. To showcase this victory and televise his body will only anger his followers even more. Just saying.. it's scary what is out there in the world and what some people are capable of doing in the name of their "leader"
President Obama I know isn't saying "he killed him".. that would be straight up stupid. Was he caught and killed during his term, sure obviously right? How many times did President Bush try and take ownership of capturing the man then come a video one week later? If I was President and during my term, the number one terrorist was killed- you bet your ass I'd say Goal Accomplished! He has something to be proud of there if you ask me.
I am interested in knowing about the sentancing of the third man in the burglaries at koontz lake. We heard all about the twins, but nothing about the third mans sentance. Why is that? We want to know what happen.
gas price problem solved:
i will trade my $115 per bussel corn for their $115 per barrel oil. if i have no gas i can sit home and eat my corn, let them eat their oil.
Yeah Obama you got Bin Laden,but then you cut in on celebrity apprentice during the best part. You just lost my vote.
Congratulations and Good Luck to the North Judson-San Pierre Marching Bluejays, who have been chosen to march in the Kentucky Derby Pegasus Parade on Thursday!
Apprentice my foot, he broke in on the very ending of the last episode of Brothers and Sisters! How dare him!!!!! Anything to get votes!!!!
celebrity apprentice has a good part? since when
Donny Trump and his marionette children."Yes daddy"."I agree Daddy".The C list celebs. too.
Apprentice is a good show. You just don't like it cause they use big words you can't understand. I don't remember anyone asking your opinion anyway.If you don't like the show don't watch it.I'll also give you an F for effort, on your feeble attempt of humor.
I liked voting so much I did it twice.
To the voters of Knox In . I followed and reseached the candiates for your May election. Again it goes with out saying the Knox continues to use the same principal to elect officians ( The good old boy system ) If they didn't get caught they must be smart. You had at least 2 canidates that are well educated well rstablished bussiness people who have proven they can make chnages for the better . Yet you decided to stay with what hasn't gotten you in troble because they haven't done anything that you know about . I hope Knox can keep its head above water because this captain and first mate can't even tread water .
So what you are saying is that they have done something that you know of. Being good at business doesn't always mean good at politics. You just sound like you're full of sour grapes. Get over the hate. Also I don't care about grammer, but yours is horrible.
Osama & Obama. I cant keep them straight. Next election Im voting for anybody named Bob.
Cinco de mayo should not even be mentioned in the United States, it makes no difference on true Americans. It is time to shut down the free social programs for the illegals, this way can get back to mamasita in time to celebrate cinco de mayo.
Osama died 5 years ago, he went into a burger king in michigan and elvis killed him.
Drove through Knox for the first time in many years last Saturday....what is the name of the resturant that took over the old Alt's TruValue store south of town? Also is the old Pizza King next to the fire department open?
country kettle is in alt's building
good food, bret hanson owns it
pizza king is north next to rail road tracks now
the drive in by fire station is not open yet but looks like work is going on.
Any word on the new Athletic Director at North Judson?
With the election over, we have some major issues facing us. Has anyone given a thought to what is going on at our local hospital? Do you really think LaPorte/IU Health wants to build us a new one?
Here is what is known at this time:
1. Starke Hospital is being used as a "thread" to LaPorte Hospital. In other words, very few patients are kept at Starke. They are being seen by what is called "hospitalists", physicians who practice in hospitals only and see you, the patient, instead of your personal physician. The hospitalist will then tell you that you need to be transferred to LaPorte Hospital for "a higher level of care." Many times patients and families have no choice in the matter. The patient is transferred. Period. What happened to patient's rights???
2.) LaPorte Physician's Network/IU Health "laid off" over 100 employees last week. Some of them were physicians, including Dr. Damodaran who has been serving Starke County for more than 30 years. This action has left many patients without a physician. LaPorte's solution? The hospitalists will see patients in the hospital and there are other LaPorte physicians that will will provide medical care if needed. Is this a scam???
3. Finally, word has it that LaPorte Hospital is losing money on Starke Hospital and they plan to close down much of the facility. Their plans are to keep the out-patient areas (lab, x-ray, emergency room)open. What this means is that we will all be using more gas so we can travel to LaPorte and more hospital employees will lose their jobs.
What do you think all of this is going to do for the local economy? Are the so called "county commissioners" concerned at all? I believe at least two of them were involved in the hospital at one time. Are they going to sit back and allow this company to come into our town and leave us without health care? If you are concerned at all, please voice your concerns to the commissioners before we are left with nothing at all.
Does this mean that Dr.Damodaran will not practice here in Knox anymore?
That would be a terrible thing. He is one of the best and kindest Doctors.
Wherever he goes his patients go.
I don't know if anyone is heading towards Valparaiso, but gas is $3.87 at the pilot on 30. If you are heading that way it would be worth it to fill up since it is $0.38 a gallon cheaper than in Knox this morning.
Supposedly, LaPorte/IU Health will not allow Dr. Damodaran to practice medicine in this area until the contract runs out in October, 2011. I'm not sure how that can be legit if they broke the contract and not Dr. Damodaran. But, you are right...he is very kind and very knowledgable in his field. I'm concerned not just about me, as I am one of his patients, but others as well.
IU health will distroy laporte hospital which just a short time ago was one of the best around.
It is a true shame what LaPorte has done to what used to be SMH. I am ashamed and so upset over what has transpired there. LaPorte does not give a crap about this community or its workers at the hospital. Do you know that Starke counties unemployment rate has risen more than 3% since LaPorte took over SMH. They have fired or let go more than 39 employees in the short time they have been there. It is a hostile working environment and a shame.
so the hospital got rid of 39 employees that means the workforce is about 1300 in the whole county hum, close down the all of the goverment enities then the rate will 100% well maybe they are trying to run it like a for profit bussiness that might be a good thing.
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I'm tired of these people talking on cell phones while driving. I think they should get pulled over just like drunk drivers,it does impair their driving just like a drunk driver.
MARCH 31, 2011 4:56 PM
To this person who left this. I tend to agree, but that means every police officer I see in Knox and North Judson, and this includes County Police also is always on the phone. How can they protect and serve when they are on the phone. I did not know the tax payers pay them just to hang out and be on the phone. We do not need people like this wasting tax money. I think these people need to be let go. People think they are on the phone for job duties then why do they have CB,s in the cars as well as computers. Bottom line get off the phone and do the job tax payers pay you to do.
Does anyone remember when La Porte Hospital took over Starke Memorial? The red ink was flowing down Culver Road to Roosevelt. The grim reaper was standing on the lawn. And there was a person standing with pad-locks by the doors.
I don't know about hiring and firing policies at the hospital, but what I do know is business practices 101 dictates that when your losing money you put a heavy bandage on the wound.
Maybe that means combining duties, employing new techniques, cutting un-necessary personnel,
Let's give the hospital a fair shot at turning things around, or we might see sheep grazing on the lawn, and a white elephant standing at Culver Road
and State Road 35.
In response to the police officers on their cell phones. The fact is that many police agencies use the cell phones to contact officers now. Police scanners are almost a thing of the past. Most "criminals" have many types of scanners and can keep track of police. By using the cell phones and mobile computers in squad cars now, police are able to make suprise "raids", follow offenders, or simply conduct day to day proceedures without the watchful ears of the wrong people.
We already have the white elephant, it is called a renovated school.
Renovated my a**, they built a whole new one minus one wall.
I would urge everyone to watch AT&T's Texting While Driving video. It's an eye opener!
To May 10th. at 6:24--Most people complain about poor school facilities. I personally am very proud of the school system here in Knox.They are turning out some wonderful kids and bright students. It's a shame you don't appreciate that fact!
I must be missing something. What do you mean by "white elephant"?
Who else is with me that something needs to be done with the bridge on hwy 35. The one before 30? this is horrible. This has actually messed up my mustang. Lets get it fixed.
How come gas prices in North judson is 4.28 but in knox its only 4.16?
Gas in Valpo went back up to $4.29 today so just give Knox a minute to catch up.
Gas prices are like the weather in Indiana--If you don't like it, wait a minute and it will change.
I would like to know if Kevin Eggert is a convicted felon why did he have a gun in the first place and why wasn't he convited of that?
To the concerned citizen regarding the bridge on 35 just south of the Highway 30 ramp-
Check that job site trailer on the north side of it. I'm wondering if there is going to be work done on it. There should be a schedule for the work to be completed located on the outside of the trailer. Hopefully it'll be fixed but man there will be ANOTHER detour for 35 to get onto 30 again. Those county roads were TERRIBLE for my car for those few months.
It isn't the schools we should be griping about. We have had some really talented professionals come out of this school system!!! A lot of the blame lies with the parents and the way they want their little babies treated!!!! Let the school have control while the kids are under their supervision. I always had that attitude when my kids went to school. I figured the teacher was in control and would discipline them as I would at home. My kids turned out to be good responsible adults!!
Effective July 1st 2011 you will no longer be able to text while driving or it's a $500.00 fine. This might be one of the best laws passed yet!
WSBT has gained a viewer on Sunday and the South Bend Tribune has gained another subscriber in order to get news from our area on Sunday. A local station with no news on the weekends? Really.......
For anyone interested, Rannells' Funeral home web site has the arrangements listed now for Donald Paul. Visitation is Monday and funeral is on Tuesday.
Please keep Mabel and the family in your prayers.
Think North Judson Pop Warner should finally merge with Knox or South Central and get away from Striper being able to call the shots since it is ran by the school and they can take away practice and playing fields to get their way.....
To Mabel and her family we extend our sympthy to you and your family it is a great loss to the community and 40-H members. God Bless You
Only a 500.00 fine. They should have their license taken away. Get them and the drunks off the road.
Condolences go out to the family of Don Paul Sr. Most of you don't know but I would like to tell everyone of the good samaritans that stopped to assist Mr. Paul that day. Three people, two women and a man pulled up on the scene and after alerting 911 they attempted CPR, and put out the vehicle fire. Although their efforts were futile, I just wanted everyone to know that decent caring and helpful citizens are out there, willing to help. Starke County heros walk among us.
Hey Former Loyal Listener, News from South Bend?? Are you nuts?? Instead of complaining on WKVI's Discussion Board why don't you just read the news on the website? Last time I checked it is updated when things happen. And I remember when they were arresting people from the Cockfight, they had news on the radio and the website.
Why do children not get along? always drama. Y? There is always one kids that think they are better then the other and threaten other children. Y?
can some post info about knox school board meeting tonight on who they pick to be middle school principal. i sure hope its mr miller
Mr. Miller will be the new principal at KMS next year.
I just wanted to leave a warning on here to all parents. Apparently Sunday morning a man drove back by the sewer plant, parked his truck, got out with a loaded shot gun, set up a blind and some decoys, and started turkey hunting in the woods directly behind the walking path and tee-ball field. Some observant sewer plant and park employees witnessed this and notified the police. The city and county police showed up and asked the park employees what they should do about it and if we have an ordinance against shooting in the city limits. By this time the DNR showed up and all three officers walked back into the woods to talk with the man. The man falseley claimed to have had permission to hunt there and the officers let him leave without as much as a slap on the wrist. The general consensus was that he didn't fire the weapon so it is ok.
This along with other recent nonactions on the part of our law enforcement has left me disgusted with this city. Apparently we are content in this town to ignore issues until a kid playing tee-ball gets shot by a moron that wants to hunt turkey in a public park, a kid drowns because he fell off of the train bridge, or a person gets mauled by an agressive dog whose owner refuses to put him on a leash.
I do not pretend to know a solution to this problem; but I know something must be done. At the very least our police need to learn the city laws so they do not have to ask an ordinary citizen if something is illegal or not.
I'm soooo happy Mr. Miller got the position! It's nice to see someone who has been with the corporation for quite a few years step into a position like this. He will have a well rounded approach since he was the Assistant (aka Disciplinary sp?) for so many years and now gets to be the princiPAL. I was a student at Knox Middle School while he was the assistant there and thought he did a great job- so GOOD DECISION school board.
While many on here have wanted to bash various schools, coaches and adminstrators I would like to congratulte a few of our student athletes.
This past weekend the Knox girls tennis team won the Northern State Conference Tennis Tournament. Finishing first was Elisabeth Caudill at #2 singles, and Shelby Gilbert at #3 singles. Finishing 2nd was Kierstynn Combs at #1 singles and Chelsea Collins and Kelsey Thomas at #2 doubles and the #1 doubles team of Brittany Shannon and Katelyn Peters finished 3rd. Great job girls and good luck with your sectional this week
What to do!!!!?????? There is a lady friend of mine, she is a hard working person. She has been trying to get her divorce over with. First she was told " I see no problem with this case" this has been on~going for 4 years now.She has paid her lawer over $3,000.And he says" I need more money from you".The man hasnt done anything for this lady,now I hear there are more women in the same trouble~~ MONEY MONEY, is there any good ones out there that help women rid themself of no~count husbands. Without wanting high dollar amount??????
you can go on line and print out your own divorce papers - it has instructions. You can also report attorneys to the Indiana Disciplinary Commission
just heard on WSBT that Dr. Disney is going to stay at OD ....good news
When will the world end? 2011 or 2012?
yes you can print them on line but there are 2 additional forms that you will need the court will tell you what they are then you will have to download them as well they are not in the packet
No one but GOD knows the answer to when the world will end.
How and why did Oregon Davis get away with hiring a Spanish Teacher last year on a emergency permit when there was a qualify teacher interveiwing for the position. I feel it is better to have someone that can speak and teach the language than to have someone that can't even speak it.
Paralegals can also do your document preparation for uncontested divorces way cheaper than a lawyer can.
Why are we, in a county with such high unemployment, removing all of the jail staff to replace them with people from another county. I think that something is not right and someone should look into this.
Good luck to Ryan Bales on being named head boys basketball coach for Plymouth....hoping NJ makes good choice for next head coach, whoever it is will start off with a talented, senior led team !!!!!
I notice there isn't even 1 boy in KHS's top 10 students. At least the girls will be able to get a good job later and support their mentally challenged husbands.
Last year's graduating class had several boys in the top 10. Maybe this year's class just has a lot more girls than boys?
nice of laporte hospital to help the nurses they let go to ajust to a new job at mcdonalds. oh i forgot its IU HEALTH
I'm furious about the san-pierre attempted robbery. The cops start accusing people, when they KNOW it isnt that person. we need new cops!
Nice job on the planters around downtown Knox. I do not know who donated/plated them, they are rather unique. Thanks for leaving in the markers, so people could read about them! I had never seen a black petunia before and the purple flowers in there are delightful. Thanks!
To anyone who knows anyone living in Joplin, Mo and need numbers to find out about loved ones..here are some numbers
Hospitals where people were taken
Integris Baptist Health Center in Miami - 918-542-6611
McCune Brooks Hospital in Carthage 417-358-8121
St. John's Hospital in Springfield 417-820-2000
Via Christi in Pittsburg 620-231-6100
Barton County hospital in Lamar 417-681-5700
Labette County hospital in Parsons Ks. 620 421 4881
ashington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville - 479-463-1000
Mercy Medical Center in ROgers - 479-338-3000
Cox Hospital in Springfield,mo - 417-269-6000
Northwest Medical Ctr · (479) 553-1000 Bentonville, AK
St Marys Hospital · (479) 338-8000 2710 Rogers,AK
Willow Creek Womens Hospital. (479) 684-3000 - Springdale, AR
Children's mercy in KC-(816) 234-3000
St. Francis Hospital- Tulsa, OK-(918) 502-2050
Joplin Memorial Hall 417-623-3254,
McCauly School 417-624-9320 and
Freeman Hospital 417-347-6656.
university mssu- 417 659 5464
carthage health- 417 358 1937
mount vernon- 417 466 2260
May god bless them all!
North Judson has new cops and there doing a darn good job! They can ask questions it's their job. People will be the first to complain about police officers not doing their job and when they do you still complain. Get a life! You have no idea how hard their jobs are and what they have to sacrifice. Think about how stupid you sound before you go making a ridiculous comment.
It's kinda silly to worry about what place you finish in high school. What happens after high school is more important.
Yea I'm sure the cops are just accusing little Susie Church-goer. The best indicator for future behavior is past behavior. Start with known criminals.
So how in the world did police give Murriah Dailey the oppurtunity to steal a police car? Was she not handcuffed,not put in the back of the police car? I would also like to know was this the state police,county, or city police fault for allowing this to happen, or was it all the above?
Speaking of the park ....Are horses allowed in the Knox Park as I have seen some down there a few times and did not even think you were allowed to ride them on city streets unless it s a parade ? Just wondering as it would be a nice place to ride them but would not want to do so if it was not allowed .
I hope everyone in Starke County has a safe and happy Memorial Weekend!!!!
Why leave a comment? I've left three and none were posted.
The pilot news reported a police raid on may 25th ,,, at 7;45am of the home on the corner of 12b and tamarack rd........ does anyone have any information about why... or what they were looking for?
Has anyone heard the rumor Long John Silver's is coming to Knox? I hope so!
Thank you to all the people who helped with Soccer Day. It is always a big deal for the kids! Alot of towns don't do anything like that, and I'm glad there are people willing to make it happen.
no long john silvers, i heard it is a drive thru liquor store, just what we need a booze and go.
boys playing with trains, insert your own i told you so.
Yeah, summer is almost here. Can't wait to go to the gas station or grocery store and see people in outfits that don't fit.
I didn't like seeing all the horse leavings up and down the sidewalk on main street the other day. Didn't know you could ride a horse on the sidewalk. The 4 girls that were riding them must have thought they could though.
yes it is legal to ride a horse on any road. thanks to the amish.
If they have not signed the contract then Sysco is not coming
oh those were horse droppings, i thought the downtown people had hit a new all time low.
on the sysco story all i remember was weaver pushing the water tower to no where, and all the real smart people here on the blog said wait till sysco put a shovel in the ground. bloggers were right as usual.
Question.... Why are we putting so much money into a "buisness" that brings in almost NO money to the community. I am talking about the so called Hoosier Valley Railroad Organization. Seems the town of North Judsom, as well as the state continually gives this "organization" funds. Funds that would be better served for actual community orginazations that HELP it's very residents. The "railroad" brings no money into the community, or at least it is never reported. Now with the recent accident I am sure they will be asking for or simply given the funds to fix something. Why are they not using the funds given them to better the conditions of the crossings that they actually use???? And before anyone tells me to attend a town/county meeting and bring the subject up... I HAVE. When the subject is put on the table, it is either looked over or the response is that railroad will, at some point, bring much needed revenue to the community..... it has been several years and hundrede of thousands dollars later and it is still doing nothing for the community. With so much unemployment, and so many people needing, NEEDING help from places such as the food pantry, how is ANYONE able to justify giving money to "organizations" that serve no public service and only lines their own pockets.
So what is really going on with the North Judson Police department??? Every time you see a squad car, it has a new officer in it. Or, a reserve officer that has NO police training other than a couple of weeks at a police department OUT of the county. THey recieve NO state training before they are wllowed to carry a badge and a gun and "patrol" our streets. And with the recent shooting involving one of these reserve officers you would think that they would push for the funds to send them down state to get the training REQUIRED to be a police officer. I remember when the reserve "officers" were only used for emergencies and special events. They did not carry guns or carry a badge. THey simply wore a T-shirt with POLICE on the front and/or back. Now, we are allowing them to patrol in vehicles, make arrest, be involved in shootings, and all the duties of a regular officer. All with NO offivial training. Who is responsible for these people to be trained and where does the money to pay them come from ?????
To May 31, 2011 10:18 PM
All the reserve police officers in Indiana are volunteer meaning they are NOT paid. The town (according to their minutes) are not paying for the training the officer is paying for all of their training.
Here is the the mandated training by the state http://www.nilea.com/pre-basicblue.cfm .
As you can tell they have full arrest powers set forth by the state as the same as full-time officers.
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