Knox officials reviewed two potential redevelopment concepts for the property at 18 South Main Street during a joint work session of the Knox Redevelopment Commission and Knox City Council Thursday, October 29th.

Oregon-Davis culinary students recently took their skills beyond the classroom, preparing and serving a community luncheon at the Starke County Community Center for the first time.

The John Glenn School Corporation Board will meet Tuesday, November 3rd, with a proposed spring break trip to France among the items on the agenda.

The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet today, Monday, November 2nd, with several items on the agenda, including a collections services contract, a facade grant program, and improvements at the Justice Center.

The Starke County Republican Party has announced a caucus to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Starke County Council.

The City of Knox has launched a new Tree Waste Reduction Program to make usable firewood available to residents.

The Starke County Clerk’s Office would like to remind voters that early voting will be available at the James Hardesty Community Building/Hamlet Fire Department on Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st.

The Knox Board of Works took action concerning three properties during its meeting Wednesday, October 28th, including authorizing court proceedings, imposing a civil penalty, and granting additional time for cleanup.

The Knox Board of Works rejected two bids for the rehabilitation of the pedestrian bridge in Wythogan Park during its meeting Wednesday, October 28th, after both proposals came in significantly higher than anticipated.

The Knox City Council approved a proposal Tuesday, October 27th, to expand Christmas lighting at the Knox Community Center and the city’s Christmas tree.

The City of Knox is continuing its efforts to update its comprehensive plan, with a public survey available for residents to provide input on the city’s future.

The Knox City Council approved a resolution Tuesday, October 27th, authorizing the purchase of land for a new sewer lift station to accommodate residential development and potential future growth.

Kankakee Valley REMC is collecting donations for its Toys for Tots toy drive through Monday, December 14.

INDIANAPOLIS – Although the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance from the August 2026 storms has passed, FEMA is still available to help applicants.

Nonprofit organizations planning events or projects that attract visitors to Starke County have until Friday, October 30th, to apply for grant funding through the Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission (CVC).

The Starke County Commissioners will meet Monday, November 2nd, with multiple items on the agenda, including proposed revisions to the county’s employee handbook and discussions concerning veterans’ services and regional river basin commissions.

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson will offer its annual Santa Trains beginning Saturday, November 21st, with excursions continuing each Saturday through December 19th.

The Indiana Department of Health is reporting 73 known cases of measles statewide as of October 27th, 2026, as health officials continue to encourage residents to take precautions against the highly contagious disease.

Hoosiers are reminded to turn their clocks back one hour this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end.