The Culver Community Schools Corporation is moving ahead with the process of cutting up to four teaching positions. The school board Monday passed a resolution determining the need for a decrease in the number of certificated staff. Continue reading
Pulaski County Absentee Voting Moves to Library
Pulaski County absentee voters will cast ballots in a new location this year. The polling site has moved from the courthouse to the Pulaski County Public Library on Riverside Drive in Winamac. Continue reading
Starke County Absentee Voting Hours
This is the first day to vote absentee in advance of the May 3rd primary election. Polls will be open at the Starke County Courthouse each Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m. through Friday, April 29th. Voters must bring a photo identification with them to cast ballots in the second floor meeting room. Continue reading
Rep. Walorski Touts Accomplishments to Local Business Leaders
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski visited Bass Lake Monday, to tout some of her accomplishments to members of the Starke and Pulaski County chambers of commerce. Walorski said that over the past few years, House Republicans have been making progress on their agenda, in spite of a president Walorski says has not been supportive of their positions. She says Republicans have been getting things done in Washington both through persistence and compromise with Democrats. Continue reading
Township Officials — Trash Dumping Will Not Be Tolerated
Washington Township officials are having troubles with illegal trash dumping. Continue reading
Hoosiers Urged to Keep Campaign Signs a Safe Distance from Roadways
Political candidates and their supporters are being reminded to keep campaign signs a safe distance away from roadways. The Indiana Department of Transportation says the signs should be kept away from intersections, interchanges, and the rights of way alongside roadways. Continue reading
Board of Works Awards Demolition Contract for Blighted Houses
The Knox Board of Works Tuesday awarded a bid for the demolition of four homes acquired as part of the blight elimination grant program. Continue reading
Road Inventory, Truck Routes on Starke Commissioners Agenda
The Starke County Commissioners are set to certify the county road inventory when they meet this evening. It determines how much money the county gets from the state for road maintenance and repairs. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Teacher Cuts
Staff cuts will be up for discussion during tonight’s Culver School Board meeting. Board members will consider a resolution to determine the need for a decrease in the number of certified staff. Continue reading
Voter Registration Deadline is Today
Today marks the final day for Indiana residents to register to vote in the May 3rd Primary Election. Continue reading
Knox Leaf Pickup Scheduled This Week
The first round of spring leaf pickup for the city of Knox starts today and continues through Friday. Leaves should be placed along the curb in front of your residence in a long row. Do not put them in the alley, and do not bag them. Garbage contractors will not pick up bagged leaves. Trash should also be kept out of leaf piles so they can easily be vacuumed up. Continue reading
Hunter Education Class Scheduled in Starke County
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is hosting a hunter education class in Starke County. It’s scheduled Saturday, April 16th and Sunday, April 17th at the Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area Headquarters in North Judson from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. CDT. Continue reading
Alcohol and Reckless Driving Blamed for LaPorte County Crash
A multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 20 in LaPorte County had the highway closed again Saturday morning. Continue reading
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Tonight
The entire listening area is under a wind advisory until 8 p.m. this evening. Continue reading
Splash Pad Construction Continues
The water infrastructure for the splash pad at Wythogan Park is ready to go. Mayor Dennis Estok still hopes to open the attraction at the end of May. Continue reading
I-94 Ramps to Close for Resurfacing
Motorists needing access to U.S. 421 and I-94 in LaPorte County will need to make a few route adjustments. Continue reading
LaPorte Police Complete March Enforcement Blitz
The LaPorte Police Department issued 172 tickets and 86 warnings during its March enforcement campaign. The majority of the citations were for speeding, according to a press release from the LaPorte Police Department. Continue reading
Indiana Maintains Coveted AAA Bond Rating
One of the three major bond rating agencies has reaffirmed Indiana’s AAA credit rating. Continue reading
Nominations Now Available for Golden Hoosier Awards
The State of Indiana is looking to honor senior citizens who are giving back to their communities. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Golden Hoosier Awards. Continue reading
Hoosiers Urged to Get Tested During STD Awareness Month
During the month of April, health officials around the country are working to raise awareness of the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases. Continue reading