The Indiana State Department of Health is getting ready for a COVID-19 vaccine. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says state health officials are scheduled to meet with the CDC today to discuss the official rollout.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Reports Successful First Month of School
The Knox Community School Corporation’s first month of class went as well as could be expected, given the circumstances. That’s what Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board last week.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Provides Details on Two Intersection Studies
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler provided the commissioners with information this week on a traffic study on two separate intersections.
Continue readingState Health Officials Trying Not to Overburden Schools with COVID-19 Reporting
Progress continues on a new dashboard to let residents track the number of COVID-19 cases in Indiana schools. But giving people the information they want without giving school officials a lot of extra work has been a bit of a challenge, according to State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts Amendment to Traffic Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members adopted an amendment to the existing traffic ordinance Tuesday night that allows the town to lower the speed limit to 10 mph on an unnamed access road immediately north and east of 1004 West Shore Drive, known as Chadwick Shores Condominiums.
Continue readingOhio Man Arrested on Drug Dealing Charge Following Traffic Stop
A Cleveland, Ohio man was arrested on the I-80/90 Toll Road on Wednesday, Sept. 9 following a traffic stop initiated by an officer working in the Domestic Highway Enforcement Program in La Porte County.
Continue readingFour Additional Marshall County Residents Diagnosed with COVID-19
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County increased by four in Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Those new cases bring the overall total to 942.
Continue readingBethany Lawton Sentenced to 15 years on Drug Charges
Bethany Lawton was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Wednesday morning after pleading guilty in a plea agreement to several drug charges.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana to Distribute Food at Knox United Methodist Church Friday
Another drive-through food distribution will be taking place in Knox tomorrow, September 11. The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will distribute food from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at the Knox United Methodist Church at 210 South Shield Street.
Continue readingMass Mailings of Absentee Ballot Applications Prompt Clarification from Election Officials
Mass mailings of absentee ballot applications have prompted some clarification from Pulaski County election officials. Clerk JoLynn Behny says her office has learned that several groups, including both major parties, have been sending out applications.
Continue readingLaCrosse Water Plant, Dollar Store Plans Could Benefit from Property Donation from North Judson
How the Town of North Judson could help bring a new water treatment plant and dollar store to LaCrosse was discussed during Tuesday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. LaCrosse Town Council President Justin Kiel asked if North Judson would be willing to donate a piece of abandoned railroad right of way.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent to Look into Solution for Jake Brake Complaints
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler presented an update to the Starke County Commissioners Tuesday night on his research into complaints about Jake Brakes in San Pierre.
Continue readingDemolition to Proceed at 503 South Starke Street
The Hamlet Zoning Board is moving ahead with the demolition of 503 South Starke Street. Last month, board members agreed to have JD Excavating remove the house for $6,800, unless the owners completed the demolition themselves. That didn’t happen by Wednesday’s deadline, although the owners said they could start work within the next two weeks.
Continue readingUnemployment Recipients Should Start Getting $300 Increase Sept. 21
Hoosiers receiving unemployment could start getting their extra $300 in the next couple of weeks. Those getting at least $100 a week in unemployment insurance will get another $300 a week in federal funding, as part of the Lost Wage Assistance program.
Continue readingLocal Health Departments in Indiana to Launch 95 New COVID-19 Testing Sites
Indiana is expected to add another 95 COVID-19 testing sites in the next few weeks. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced Wednesday that her department is using CARES Act funding to provide grants to help local health departments boost testing efforts.
Continue readingMarshall, Pulaski Counties Report Increase in COVID-19 Cases
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County and in Pulaski County increased slightly, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingStarke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program Ends Thursday
Delivery drivers who are assisting with the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program will make their final trips on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Continue readingLocal Schools Among Recipients of Secured School Safety Grants
Indiana has awarded more than $19 million in this year’s round of Secured School Safety Grants. The Culver Community Schools Corporation got the biggest share of that locally, with $100,000. The West Central School Corporation got $40,000.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Finalizing List of CARES Act Funding Requests
Pulaski County officials are putting the finishing touches on a spending plan for CARES Act money. They recently formed a committee to prioritize funding requests and make a recommendation to the county commissioners. County Council Member Kathi Thompson presented the commissioners with a list during their meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingKnox City Council Clarifies Penalty for Violating Park Hours of Operation
Knox city ordinances no longer refer to being caught in a city park after hours as a misdemeanor, but it’s still a $25 fine. The city council adjusted the ordinance language Tuesday, at the recommendation of City Attorney Autumn Ferch.
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