It’s September, and that means it’s Preparedness Month in Indiana and throughout the country. Continue reading
Higher Labor Day Travel Fueled by Lower Gas Prices
35.5 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles over the Labor Day weekend. Continue reading
Starke County Deputies Arrest Sex Offender After Failure to Register
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department arrested a known sex offender after he allegedly failed to notify the registry that he had moved to a new residence.
Zoning Hearing Set for Industrial Park Property
The Knox Planning Commission will conduct a hearing this evening on a zoning request for a parcel of property in the Knox Industrial Park. Traffic Control Specialists wants to build a new facility on 16 acres of land at the corner of 250 East and 50 South/Pacific Avenue. The land is currently zoned residential and must be rezoned to Mechanical/M1 in order to establish an economic revitalization area at the corner. The city council will consider that request next week. Continue reading
Election Board Finalizes Names, Debates Logistics of Voting Day
The Starke County Election Board has finalized the ballots for November’s General Election.
During their Monday morning meeting, the names slated to appear on the ballots were reviewed for Knox, North Judson, and Hamlet. Correct spelling was the primary concern, but the way in which the names appeared was also a concern for the board.
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Gov. Pence Requests FEMA Grant Funds for 19 Counties
Governor Mike Pence has made a formal request for some counties in Indiana to receive FEMA public assistance grants.
Walorski Looks at North Judson-San Pierre to Learn How to Help Students Graduate
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski is taking a look at local schools in her district, to see what steps they are taking to increase graduation. One of her stops Monday was at North Judson-San Pierre High School. Continue reading
Walorski Visits Winamac Community High School
Congresswoman Jackie Walorski paid a visit to Winamac Community High School on Monday to check out the school’s new Warrior Academy. Students under the supervision of teacher Karen Butler spend part of the day doing credit recovery. It allows the 16 students in the program to take courses they struggled with in a traditional classroom in an independent study setting. Walorski applauds the efforts to help students graduate. Continue reading
‘Mad Bomber’ Ensures Blueberry Festival Fireworks Go Smoothly
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival’s this weekend, and with it comes one of the most anticipated fireworks displays in the area. Continue reading
