An eight-hour standoff in LaPorte ended peacefully Wednesday, according to city police. A City of LaPorte press release says it began at 2:00 p.m., when the LaPorte County Fugitive Apprehension Street Team and the City of LaPorte Detectives Bureau tried to serve arrest and search warrants in the 200 block of Belden Street.
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Food Finders Mobile Pantry to Distribute Food in Star City Friday
The Food Finders Food Bank Mobile Pantry will be visiting Star City tomorrow. A drive-through distribution will be held at the Star City United Methodist Church at 2347 East Main Street, starting at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Continue readingPulaski County Launches Vaccine Information Webpage
Pulaski County has launched a new COVID-19 vaccine information webpage. PulaskiOnline.org/vaccine has information about the planned vaccination clinic at the Winamac Knights of Columbus Hall at 340 East County Road 50 North.
Continue readingHoosiers Age 80 and Older Can Get COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Friday
Any Hoosier age 80 and up can get the COVID-19 vaccine starting Friday. Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state is moving to phase 1B of its distribution plan.
Continue readingGov. Holcomb, Lawmakers React to Violent Protests at U.S. Capitol
Governor Eric Holcomb briefly responded to Wednesday’s violence at the U.S. Capitol. “This country is strong and resilient, and to me, this is a reminder for all of us that we can, ourselves, model good conduct,” Holcomb said. “We can still fight for our country in a very responsible and compassionate and heartfelt way, and we should.”
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Reports Two More COVID-19 Cases
Two more COVID-19 cases have been reported at North Judson-San Pierre Schools. An elementary school student and a junior/senior high school teacher recently tested positive, according to a post on the school corporation’s Facebook page. Close contacts have been notified.
Continue readingKingsford Heights Man Arrested following Police Chase in Pulaski, Jasper Counties
A police chase in Pulaski and Jasper counties Wednesday morning reportedly led to the arrest of a Kingsford Heights man on drug possession charges. A Pulaski County sheriff’s deputy says he responded to a call about a possible impaired driver around 12:30 a.m. He says he located the vehicle, but instead of stopping, it sped away, before eventually crashing in Jasper County.
Continue readingPulaski County Health Department Seeking Volunteers to Help with Vaccine Distribution
The Pulaski County Health Department continues looking for volunteers to help with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. People with medical experience are needed to help give the shots and monitor patients afterward.
Continue readingThree Companies Submit Offers for North Judson’s Railroad
North Judson’s short line railroad has attracted offers from three companies. The proposals were opened during a redevelopment commission meeting Monday.
Continue readingKnox School Board Members Sworn into Office, More Students Return for In-Person Learning
The Knox School Board welcomed its two newest members, as more students returned for in-person learning. Newly-elected board members Mike Lord and Autumn Ferch took their oaths of office during Tuesday’s meeting, along with reelected members Kirk Bennett and Wendy McIntire.
Continue readingKnox to Resurface 10 Roads with Community Crossings Matching Grant
Ten roads in the northern part of Knox are set to be resurfaced, with funding from the most recent round of INDOT’s Community Crossings program. Last month, Knox was awarded more than $302,000 to cover 75 percent of the cost of approved projects.
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner Still Ineligible for Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits following County Council Decision
Efforts to bring the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office in line with other county departments moved forward slightly last month, but the county council stopped short of offering the coroner health insurance and retirement benefits. Council members agreed to let County Attorney Kevin Tankersley add the Coroner’s Office to the county handbook and review a proposed job description for a part-time deputy.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine to Arrive in Pulaski County Thursday, Star City Testing Site Remains Open
Pulaski County’s first doses of COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive Thursday. “It’s not as much as we were hoping, but we’re excited to get it and to get started,” Terri Hansen with the Pulaski County Health Department told the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingNorth Judson Looking to Provide More COVID-19 Relief to Businesses
More COVID-19 relief could be coming to North Judson businesses. The town council voted Monday to pursue funding from the third round of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. North Judson was awarded $250,000 during the second round to give grants to local businesses.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Decide on Pay Raise for Substitute Teachers Tonight
Bus Transportation Issues Prompt Change in LaCrosse High School Dismissal Time
LaCrosse High School students’ school day has been shortened by several minutes, due to bus transportation issues. The Tri-Township School Board recently voted to move high school dismissal to 2:30 p.m. for the second semester.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Discuss Wellhead Protection Plan
The Town of Winamac is working on a plan to protect its drinking water. Town officials discussed a required wellhead protection plan during a public hearing last month.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Reorganize, Choose Construction Manager for Building Upgrades
The two new Pulaski County Commissioners will take their seats for the first time tonight. Maurice Loehmer and Charles Mellon took the oath of office last week, after winning last year’s elections. They’ll join returning Commissioner Mike McClure.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Agrees to Let Extra Elementary Project Money Be Used for Bus Garage
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will be able to tackle some extra work, after bids for the elementary school project came in significantly lower than expected. The school board recently agreed to let the project bond proceeds be used for the bus garage, as well as a few more items at the elementary school, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Approves Substantial Completion Certificate for Wastewater Upgrades
Upgrades to North Judson’s wastewater facilities are now complete. The town council approved the certificate of substantial completion last week, along with final pay applications.
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