The Indiana Department of Health announced changes in COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools Thursday.
Continue readingSand, Sandbags Available for Starke County, Pulaski County Residents
Sand and sandbags are available for Starke County and Pulaski County residents.
Continue readingStarke County, Pulaski County Election Boards to Hold Candidate Challenge Hearings
The Starke County Election Board members and the Pulaski County Election Board members will hold separate hearings Tuesday, February 22 to hear challenges against candidates who filed in the 2022 Primary Election.
Continue readingPulaski County Judge, Auditor Resolve Budget Line Item Issue
Pulaski County Superior Court Judge Crystal A. Kocher approached the Pulaski County Council members Monday night to ask that two funds be included in the budget as requested by the Department of Corrections.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
More counties are leaving the red status on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics map. Marshall County, Starke County and Pulaski County are now in the orange status which indicates a high community spread of COVID-19. In all, there are 36 counties in the orange status on the map.
Continue readingWinter Storm Warning Issued for Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Thursday from 8 a.m. to midnight ET.
Continue readingFlood Watch, Winter Storm Watch in Effect
The area is under a Flood Watch and Winter Storm Watch through Thursday evening.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners, Council to Improve Notification Efforts to Employees When Emergencies Occur
The Pulaski County Commissioners and Pulaski County Council members will be looking into an electronic notification system to warn employees of county road or county building closures during inclement weather or other emergency.
Continue readingFifteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
There were 15 new COVID-19 cases reported locally, according to Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Thirteen cases were in Marshall County and two cases were in Starke County. For the second day in a row, there were no new cases reported in Pulaski County.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Gym Use for Possible Fundraising Concert
Members of the Memorial Swinging Bridge project asked the Eastern Pulaski School Board members Monday night for use of the high school gym in order to host a possible fundraising concert.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Considers Bulk Water Sales Ordinance
The Hamlet Town Council members are considering a bulk water sales ordinance.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Reviews Fire Service Contracts
The Winamac Town Council members reviewed contracts for fire service with different townships the fire department assists.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools Awarded IPEP Grant
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Culver Community Schools was recently awarded grant funds in the amount of $2,036.80. These funds were awarded by IPEP (Indiana Public Employers’ Plan) and their annual Safety Grant. According to their website, each year IPEP partners with its members enhance their safety programs by providing an incentive for up to 80% of the purchase price for safety equipment or safety training programs which reduce or limit workers compensation exposure.
Continue readingWinter Storm Watch in Effect
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Northern Indiana beginning Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
Continue readingRainfall and Snow Melt Could Lead to Flooding
Warming temperatures and expected rainfall, combined with snowmelt could lead to flooding issues from Wednesday evening through Thursday evening.
Continue readingNine New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri-County Area
There were 900 new COVID-19 cases reported in the state in Monday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health, including seven new cases in Marshall County and two new cases in Starke County. There were no new COVID-19 cases reported in Pulaski County.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Members Open Bids for Street Department Backhoe
The Knox Board of Works members opened bids during their most recent meeting for a new backhoe for the Knox Street Department.
Continue readingStarke County Council to Meet Today
The Starke County Council members will meet this afternoon where they will hold a discussion concerning Economic Revitalization Area pertaining to the solar projects in the county. County Attorney Justin Schramm will lead the conversation.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board to Meet Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will meet tonight where the members will get updates on the state of the school regarding COVID-19, and a project construction update.
Continue readingLa Porte Man Arrested after Hitting Father’s Vehicle
A La Porte man was arrested in the overnight hours Saturday after the La Porte County Sheriff’s Department investigated a two-vehicle accident in the area of County Road 600 West, south of U.S. 20.
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