The man suspected of his involvement in a fatal house fire in Medaryville in the afternoon on Monday, Aug. 13 has been charged in the incident.
Suspect Charged in Medaryville Fatal House Fire
NIPSCO Gives Pulaski County $150,000 for Road Damage from Reynolds-Topeka Project
Pulaski County has gotten $150,000 from NIPSCO, as compensation for the wear and tear on county roads caused by recent power line construction. The construction of NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka Line brought large trucks and heavy machinery onto the county’s roads.
Knox School Board Member Voices Concerns with Number of Fundraisers
The number of school fundraisers is drawing concerns from a Knox School Board member. Wendy McIntire called on school officials last week to think about the difference between wants and needs, before setting out to raise money.
New Tool to Help Pulaski County Council Use Funds Properly
Helping the Pulaski County Council understand how to use the various funds it oversees is the goal of a new tool developed by the Community Development Commission.
Culver Town Council Approves Regional Stellar Resolution
The Culver Town Council members considered a resolution for the town’s contribution toward a project in the county’s Regional Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Community Members Encouraged to Get Involved with Hope Restored
Lately there has been a great deal of positive buzz surrounding “Hope Restored”, the organization working to bring a sober living home into the Town of North Judson.
Medaryville Town Council Holds Special Meeting
The Medaryville Town Council members called a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to take care of a few repair invoices.
Knox City Council Members Accept Donations from Starke County Historical Society and Gateway, Inc.
The Knox City Council members amended their agenda Tuesday night to accept gifts from the Starke County Historical Society and Gateway, Inc.
Prices at the Pump are the Highest They’ve Been Since 2014
Motorists traveling over the Labor Day weekend can expect to see an average of $2.84 per gallon of gasoline. That’s a 20 cent increase from Labor Day 2017.
According to a news release from Gas Buddy, consumers have seen the most expensive summer at the pump since 2014, with an average of $2.73 per gallon thus far. On average, motorists have shelled of more than $1.11 billion per day on gasoline purchases this season, up from a decade low of $912 million per day in the summer of 2016. Continue reading
National Preparedness Month a Chance to Make Emergency Plans, Learn Lifesaving Skills
National Preparedness Month starts tomorrow, and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security says there’s something everyone can do to be ready for disasters. During the month of September, residents are encouraged to make and practice an emergency plan; check their insurance coverage; and learn CPR, first aid, or other lifesaving skills.
HPV Oral Cancer Awareness Event Set for Today
The Badell Dental Clinic in Knox and the Starke County Health Department are hosting an HPV oral cancer awareness event today (Friday, Aug. 31) to deliver information about Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners to Negotiate Contract with SCEDF
The Starke County Commissioners will enter into a contract negotiation soon with officials with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
Pulaski County Commissioners Get Update on Road Projects
The Pulaski County Highway Department is making progress on its summer street projects. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff gave an update to the county commissioners last week. “Gary’s been working on the roads like mad, I guess,” he said. “They got 20 miles of blade mix done. They started sealing today.”
Pulaski County Election Board Sets Early Voting Hours for General Election
The Pulaski County Election Board has set early voting hours, ahead of November’s General Election. The early voting period runs from October 10 through November 5. During that time, in-person absentee voting will take place Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. EDT at the Pulaski County Justice Center in Winamac.
Culver Developer Submits Application for Additional Housing Complex
Developer Kevin Berger and the Town of Culver submitted an application to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority for tax credit funding to support the construction of a Stellar Communities housing project. Continue reading
The City of Knox is Cracking Down on Vehicles Zooming through School Zones
Knox City officials have noticed an excessive amount of drivers ignoring the speed limits posted around the schools and they’re preparing to crack down on the problem.
In his report during Tuesday’s city council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok addressed the issue. He explained that students aren’t the only offenders. Apparently, some bus drivers, parents and other adult motorists are also guilty of traveling too fast in the area. Continue reading
Splash Pad Talks Continue in North Judson
A representative from Vortex Aquatic Structures came before the North Judson Town Council last week to provide them with a bit more information about the Splash Pad that’s being considered for Norwayne Field.
Vortex Splash Pad Expert Bill Smith talked with the council and stressed the fact that their goal is to build a feature that fits the town’s needs. To address concerns with water usage, Smith noted that play value isn’t dependent on using a lot of water.
To drive that point home, Smith said he likes to use a garden hose as an example. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Learns More About Local Credit Card Option
Winamac Town Council members learned that they’ll be able to keep the Town’s business credit card with a local provider when they met this week. Continue reading
Knox School Board Accepts More Than $1,000 in Donations for Student Lunches
Culver School Board Exploring Energy-Saving Projects
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is looking to make its buildings more energy efficient. Superintendent Karen Shuman says school officials are exploring the possibility of switching to LED lighting, updating heating and cooling systems, and anything else that could make the school buildings run more efficiently.
