The Pulaski County Election Board continues gearing up for November’s General Election. During a meeting Wednesday, board members appointed a bipartisan absentee board, according to Clerk JoLynn Behny.
Continue readingNine New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke County
Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Starke County, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. The overall total of cases in Starke County is now up to 238.
Continue readingPulaski Council Approves Bond Reimbursement Resolution for Courthouse, Justice Center Project
The Pulaski County Council continues making funding arrangements for preliminary work on the courthouse renovation and justice center expansion. Council members passed a resolution Monday allowing those costs to be reimbursed once bonds are issued.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Approves Police Vehicle Purchase
The Hamlet Town Council has finalized the purchase of a new police vehicle. Last week, council members agreed to buy a Ford Explorer for almost $36,000.
Continue readingSoldiers Welcomed Home from Deployment
Two soldiers are back home from deployment. A parade of fire trucks, ambulances, and motorcycles escorted Cody Foust and Seth Dunfee down U.S. 35 Wednesday evening. Dozens of family members, friends, and grateful citizens were on hand to greet them at the Knox VFW.
Continue readingINDOT to Once Again Offer Community Crossings Grants
Indiana cities, towns, and counties can once again get state funding help for road work. “We are happy to announce today that the program that so many in local government covet, our Community Crossings Matching Grant program, is back,” Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness announced Wednesday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Warns of Increase in COVID-19 Cases among Younger People
While younger people typically have less severe symptoms of COVID-19, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box warns that they aren’t without risk. During Wednesday’s briefing, Box noted that children and young adults make up an increasing share of the state’s cases.
Continue readingSmall Increase in Local COVID-19 Case Numbers
The additional number of Indiana residents diagnosed with COVID-19 was listed at 624 in Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health which brings the state’s overall case total to 107,809.
Continue readingStarke County Veterans Memorial Still Set for Veterans Day Unveiling Despite Delay
The new Starke County Veterans Memorial is still on track to be ready for Veterans Day, despite some delays. County commissioner and project committee member Kathy Norem told the Starke County Park Board Tuesday that the concrete should be done by October 1, a month later than originally hoped.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club Awarded Almost $367,000 from 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
The Starke County Youth Club has been awarded almost $367,000. The Indiana Department of Education says the funding is part of the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.
Continue readingAccessibility Improvements along U.S. 35 in Winamac May Have Led to Increase in Road Flooding
Efforts to make some of Winamac’s sidewalks more accessible to those with disabilities may have instead made it more difficult for everyone to get around. An increase in flooding on the newly repaved portions of U.S. 35 was noted during Monday’s town council meeting.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Agreement for Teacher Stipends
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has formalized the process of offering extra payments to teachers with both virtual and in-person classes. During Tuesday’s meeting, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin explained that while many schools have decided to pay certain teachers more in response to the pandemic, it was never technically agreed upon.
Continue readingRibbon Cutting Ceremonies Planned in Culver
State officials will join the Culver Town Council and Culver Community School administration for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Cavalier Park next week.
Continue readingReturning Soldiers to Be Honored with Parade Wednesday
Two local soldiers will be welcomed home with a parade Wednesday evening. Organizers say Cody Foust and Seth Dunfee are returning from deployments in Iraq and Kuwait.
Continue readingHuman Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Reported in LaPorte County
State health officials urge residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes, after a probable case of Eastern equine encephalitis was reported in a LaPorte County resident.
Continue readingNew COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke Counties
The number of COVID-19 cases in Marshall County and in Starke County increased slightly from Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingLocal Schools to Offer Free Meals for Students
Local schools are taking advantage of the USDA’s offer of free meals for students. Normally, the USDA gives funding to schools and other organizations to offer children free meals during the summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s been extended to the end of the year.
Continue readingKnox School Board Adds Softball Parking Lot, More LED Lighting to Building Project
A new softball parking lot and more LED lighting are the latest items to be added to the Knox Community School Corporation’s building project. The additional upgrades were approved by the school board earlier this month.
Continue readingPulaski Council Suggests Cutting EMA Director Position to Part-Time as Budget Discussions Continue
The Pulaski County Council is suggesting cutting the emergency management agency director position to part-time and reallocating airport tax revenues to the county’s General Fund. Council members continued working on the 2021 budget Monday.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Reports Successful Training
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary told the commissioners last week that EMS personnel recently took part in a two-day Tactical Combat Casualty Course (TCCC) training session that he believed to be successful.
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