The City of Knox is getting a rebate from its health insurance carrier, thanks to a provision in the Affordable Care Act. It caps the amount of premium money companies can spend on advertising, sales, salaries and promotion at 20-percent. The remaining 80 percent has to be spent on actual healthcare benefits. Continue reading
The Town of Culver could soon develop a permit for special events requiring a police presence.
An ordinance outlining a possible fee schedule was introduced during a meeting Monday night. That ordinance, if adopted, would assess fees for events over a certain size or time limits. Permits would only be issued for events requiring the use of public property.
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The Marshall County Blueberry Festival is right around the corner, but organizers say they can still use your help with setting up. Continue reading
A month long investigation by the Knox Police Department into suspected drug activity ended with five arrests. Officers served a search warrant at 507 S. Heaton Street on Monday and found an active meth lab, multiple items used to manufacture the drug and illegal prescription medications, according to a news release. Continue reading
The final pavement work through the Knox Industrial Park should wrap up in the next few weeks. The contractor for the industrial park road improvement project is back in Knox for the next couple of days placing asphalt on Klockner Drive/300 East, Culver Road, Pacific Avenue and Hamilton Drive. All roads will remain open but will be down to one lane during the paving. Flagmen will direct traffic in the area. Continue reading
Two human cases of West Nile Virus have prompted health officials in central Indiana to provide additional information to the public.
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A new program is helping certain students at Eastern Pulaski Schools better learn information if they’ve fallen behind.
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The Culver Town Council may soon be considering whether to punish property owners with repeated false fire alarm calls.
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It’s Rail Safety Week in Indiana.
Between now and Saturday, agencies around the state will be working together to raise awareness about the dangers of railroad crossings and trespassing on railroad property. Continue reading
The largest earthquake drill in the Central United States is coming up in October, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security wants you to take part. Continue reading
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival may still be over a week away, but you don’t have to wait to start planning for your visit. Continue reading
A recent study says Starke County spends its property tax dollars effectively compared with others in the state.
The survey from SmartAsset shows places across the Hoosier State where residents are getting the most bang for their buck. The study includes statistical factors such as school rankings, crime rates, and the property tax levy rate.
The proposed North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation budget has been slashed considerably over the past several years. Corporation business manager and treasurer Guy Richie told the county council during last week’s budget hearing that revenue continues to decline due to changes in state funding and drops in enrollment. Continue reading
If you plan to vote in November’s elections, you have until October 5 to register. Continue reading
The Starke County Recorder’s Office will use funds from user fees to make more records available online. Territory manager Greg Bachman with vendor Fidlar Technologies says a portion of records back to 1983 will be digitized. Recorder Lisa Minix eventually wants to go back farther, but opted for 1983 because title searchers often need access to records going back that far. Continue reading
Today’s the first day of classes at Ancilla College. President Ken Zirkle says the school’s first residence hall means more students, Continue reading
A group of eighth graders at Oregon-Davis is forming a new organization to help improve the community. Continue reading
Ancilla College’s first students to live on campus finished moving in yesterday. Continue reading
