Police are reminding drivers to be careful during their Memorial Day travels. The Indiana State Police is teaming up with other law enforcement agencies around the state to take part in the Click It or Ticket Campaign and Operation CARE (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). Continue reading
Most Road Work Suspended for Memorial Day Weekend, Some Restrictions Remain
The Indiana Department of Transportation is suspending most construction work on area highways over the Memorial Day weekend. INDOT spokesman Doug Moats says work on interstate highways and other major corridors will stop today at noon. It will pick up again Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Wanatah Hit and Run Victim Identified
Police have identified the woman killed in a suspected hit and run incident near Wanatah. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office believes Shawn Ellyn Rybicki, 46, was struck and killed Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 421. Continue reading
Knox High School Receives Four-Star Award from State
Knox Residents Arrested on Drug Charges
A pair of Knox residents are facing drug charges following an investigation by the Starke County Major Crimes Unit. Continue reading
Hamlet Approves Cumulative Capital Development Fund Establishment
The Hamlet Town Board voted unanimously last night to establish a cumulative capital development fund for municipal use. It will levy a maximum tax of $.05 per $100 of assessed valuation on property within the town limits. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Condemns Vacant Home
The owner of a house on Mound Street in Knox that has been deemed unsafe has 60 days to tear it down following action yesterday by the city’s Board of Works. They acted on building inspector Bruce Williams’ recommendation to condemn the property at 353 East Mound Street. He originally recommended the structure be torn down in 2014, but the city gave the owner time to make repairs. Continue reading
Knox Anticipates Additional Blight Elimination Grant Demolitions
The City of Knox will be able to demolish at least eight run-down houses with blight elimination grant funds. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday night the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority has approved four additional houses as part of the program. Continue reading
Michigan City Native Tapped as Democrats Lt. Gov Candidate
A LaPorte County native has been named to the Democratic Party’s ticket as a candidate for Indiana Lt. Governor.
Christina Hale was announced as the running mate for John Gregg on Wednesday morning. She is currently completing her second term representing the Northside of Indianapolis in the state’s House of Representatives.
Deadline Approaches for North Judson Town Marshal Applications
Those interested in becoming North Judson’s next town marshal have one more day to apply. The job became open last month, with the death of former marshal Doug Vessely on April 15. Since then, North Judson police officer Frank Thomas has been serving as interim marshal. Continue reading
Culver Joining Forces with School Corporation for Cost Savings
The Culver Town Council is ready to partner with its local school corporation to save on costs.
An agreement was developed between the two after several Town officials attended a county-wide meeting earlier this year to learn of ways government entities are cooperating.
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Offices to Close for Memorial Day
Monday is Memorial Day. That means federal, state, and local government offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Continue reading
Red Cross Hopes to Boost Summer Blood Donations
The American Red Cross is working to make sure it has a sufficient number of blood donations over the summer months. In a press release, the Red Cross says that summer vacations and activities often mean regular donors are too busy to give blood. They say that during June, July, and August, each Red Cross blood drive is about two donors short of what’s needed to meet patients’ needs. Continue reading
LaPorte County Officials Investigating Fatal Wanatah Hit and Run
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to locate a driver who struck and killed a woman on U.S. 421 near Wanatah. Officers responded to a report of a woman lying in a ditch on the east side of the highway just north of U.S. 30 around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. She was dead, after apparently being hit by a vehicle. Continue reading
Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Knox Splash Pad
The splash pad in Wythogan Park is ready for summer. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the city’s newest attraction on Saturday, May 28 at 11 a.m. Members of the public are invited. Continue reading
Culver Amends Ordinance to Allow Alcohol in Town Park
Knox Council Denies Business Tax Abatement
A Knox business is not in compliance with the terms of its tax abatement. The Knox City Council previously deferred action on the Selected Furniture property tax abatement compliance review to allow someone from the company to attend their meeting. Nobody showed up last night. Continue reading
New Walk-in Clinic Offers Expanded Healthcare Access to Local Community
The opening of a walk-in clinic in Knox may have increased immediate access to medical care for Starke County residents.
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Unemployment Rates Down from Last Month, Up from Last Year
April unemployment rates were lower in Starke and Pulaski counties than the previous month, but higher compared to the same period a year ago. According to data released by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Starke County had an unemployment rate of six percent in April, while Pulaski County’s was 5.1 percent. Continue reading
Valpo Native Declares Democratic Candidacy for State Senate
A Valparaiso resident has declared his candidacy for Indiana’s 5th District State Senate seat.
