Bargain shop your way around Knox during this weekend’s Harvest Festival. A second round of citywide yard sales is taking place. Maps of sale locations are available at the Knox Moose Family Center starting at 3 p.m. today and all day Thursday and Friday. Maps can also be picked up after 6 Saturday morning. Continue reading
Walorski Staffer Holding Office Hours in North Judson
One of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski’s staff members will be holding office hours in North Judson today to help residents with casework and official business. A staff member will be at the North Judson-Wayne Township Library from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Continue reading
Starke K-9 Assists in Rochester Man’s Drug Arrest
A Rochester man was the subject of a traffic stop over the weekend, but Starke County’s four-legged officer was able to locate much more.
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Park Board Proposes Drainage Fix with Little Cost
The Starke County Park Board has opted to propose a solution to drainage issues alleged to be caused in the Starke County Forest.
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IU Health Officials Unveil Additional Hospital Plans
IU Health Starke Hospital officials are putting the finishing touches on the design of a new, state-of-the-art hospital. A second cardboard mock-up of the space is set up at the former Freeman Products building at the intersection of Culver Road and Klockner Drive in Knox. IU Health Starke Hospital President Craig Felty says they’ve taken public input to heart.
“We started out with four beds. Our first plan for this had 10 beds. Now we’re up to 13 beds with two of those being flex beds, and we also have the ability to buy bed sheets online for the upcoming beds. We have pre-op and post-op beds we can use for patients, and we’ve increased the amount of beds in the emergency department because our emergency department is really, really growing.” Continue reading
Pulaski County Anticipates Abatement Request for Project
The Pulaski County Council has taken a step that may soon help an area business grow its operations.
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N.J.-S.P. Board Approves Budget, Teacher Contracts
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last night approved a bare-bones budget for 2016. The $8 million general fund spending plan is down about $2.5 million from just a few years ago due to declining enrollment and changes in the way the state funds schools. General fund dollars are mainly used to pay teacher salaries and cover the cost of programs. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Upgrades to Athletic Facilities
Winamac Community High School will soon have some improved athletic facilities. The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved upgrades to the running track, soccer field, and baseball field at its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Starke County Business of the Year Nominations Open
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for 2016 Business of the Year. Continue reading
Winamac Saves Money by Changing Insurance Providers
The Town of Winamac is saving money by switching its business to a local company. Continue reading
Knox Library Closed Tomorrow
The Henry F. Schricker Public Library branch in Knox will be closed all day tomorrow, as workers put the finishing touches on the parking lot. Continue reading
Pulaski County Makes Cuts in 2016 Preparations
Pulaski County had to implement a few financial maneuvers to balance its 2016 fiscal year budget.
During last night’s meeting, the County Council made several non-binding budget decisions. At their September 2nd meeting, the County Council was under the impression they balanced their budget with the use of Rainy Day Funds.
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Budget Adoption, Teacher Contracts on N.J.-S.P. Agenda
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is poised to adopt an $8 million budget when they meet this evening. That’s down nearly $2.5 million over the past couple of years, according to corporation officials. They say declining enrollment and changes to state funding are to blame. The corporation is asking voters who live within the N.J.-S.P. school district to support a general fund referendum in November to make up the shortfall. Without it they say additional, painful cuts to programs and services will be necessary. Continue reading
Hospital Model Tours Scheduled Today and Thursday
Members of the public can check out the other half of the proposed new IU Health Starke Hospital this week. Workers have set up a scale model of the second half of the project at the former Freeman Products building at the corner of 300 East and Culver Road in Knox. Guided tours of the model, which has been dubbed “cardboard city” will be available from 4 until 6 p.m. today and Thursday. This part of the project features pharmacy, administration, registration, medical/surgical units and therapy services. Continue reading
Park Board To Continue Discussions on Forest, Bass Lake Beach
Warrior Academy Has Successful First Month
Winamac High School is seeing success with its new Warrior Academy alternative school program. Teacher Karen Butler, who oversees the program, told the Eastern Pulaski School Board that one month into the program, it’s already helping students who weren’t comfortable learning in a traditional classroom setting. Continue reading
Indiana Sees Rise in Deer Collision Odds
A major insurance company says Indiana drivers are 21-percent more likely to hit a deer than there were last year.
State Farm Insurance says this is the second straight year Indiana has seen the increase. Data is developed using the company’s claims and driver counts from the Federal Highway Administration.
Starke County Commissioners Award Bridge Bid
A LaPorte-based construction company will replace the bridge on 100 East wet of 500 South in Starke County. The commissioners unanimously accepted the low bid of $319,175 from LaPorte Construction. It’s $13,000 under the engineer’s estimate for the project. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler notes they’ve done the last three bridge projects for the county and have done a good job. Continue reading
Smokeless Tobacco Use Increases Among Student Athletes
Cigarette use among high school athletes is going down, but the use of smokeless tobacco is going up. Continue reading
LaPorte Police Warn Residents of ‘Government Grant’ Scam
LaPorte Police are warning residents about a phone scam. Continue reading
