The COVID-19 case numbers are dwindling around the state. There were 468 new cases reported in the state from Saturday and Sunday with two new cases in Marshall County, two new cases in Starke County and one new case in Pulaski County.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Resolution to Allow Early Voting Location Change
Pulaski County Clerk JoLynn Behny presented a resolution during the joint meeting of the Pulaski County Council and Pulaski County Commissioners last week that would designate the Microfilm Room in the Courthouse to be used as an early voting location.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Creation of Floating Dispatcher Position
The Starke County Council members considered a request from Starke County Chief Dispatcher Stacy Noonan to create a new full-time position with the department.
Continue readingConstruction Project at North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School Ongoing
Crews continue to work on the construction project at the North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School building.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet today where they will hold more discussions on the emergency call process, the Veterans Service Officer position, other job openings and IT equipment.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Starke County Commissioners will consider a road usage affidavit when they meet today. Highway Superintendent Dan Dipert will present that affidavit along with his monthly report.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Looking to Fill Vacant Board Seat
The Oregon-Davis School Board members will be meeting in a special meeting tonight to consider the appointment of a new board member.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Meet Tonight
The Knox City Council members will meet tonight where they will consider an ordinance adding solar energy standards to the Planning and Zoning ordinances.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will get an update from Marshall County Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Laura Walls when they meet tonight.
Continue readingFlood Warning in Effect for Tippecanoe River in Winamac
A flood warning remains in effect until further notice on the Tippecanoe River in Winamac.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Review Preliminary Economic Revitalization Area Resolution Concerning Mammoth Solar Project
Starke County Attorney Justin Schramm recently presented the Starke County Commissioners and Starke County Council members a preliminary resolution establishing an Economic Revitalization Area for the Mammoth Solar project.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners Hold Discussions on PTO Change in the Handbook
Pulaski County EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo asked the Pulaski County Council and Pulaski County Commissioners last week to approve the change in PTO in the handbook.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Reviews ARPA Fund Request, Council to Meet Tonight
Mitch Hansel from USI Consultants and Utility Superintendent Joe Leszek approached the North Judson Town Council recently about using American Rescue Plan Act funds for a match for a proposed Community Crossings Matching Grant fund project in 2023.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Looking for New Park Superintendent
The Starke County Park Board continues to look for a new park superintendent.
Continue readingLain Sentenced to Maximum Sentence of 2.5 Years
Article submitted by James Master, The Pilot News Managing Editor
On Friday morning, Kenneth Lain was sentenced to two years and six months in the Indiana Department of Corrections for Neglect of a Dependent, a Level 6 felony.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the area from 6 p.m. ET tonight until Saturday, February 19 at 10 a.m. ET.
Continue readingSecond Public Hearings Set for Proposed Fire Protection Territories in Knox, Hamlet
The second in a series of three public hearings for the proposed Fire Protection Territory in Knox is scheduled for Monday, February 28 at 6 p.m. CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
Continue readingThirteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri-County Area
Another 13 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the tri-county area with seven of those cases in Marshall County, four cases in Pulaski County, and two cases in Starke County.
Continue readingWinamac Metropolitan Board of Police Commissioners Hires New Police Officer
The Winamac Metropolitan Board of Police Commissioners considered the hire of a new police officer during their meeting this week.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health to Suspend Strike Teams, Indiana National Guard Support Ends March 14
The Indiana Department of Health will begin reducing its COVID-19 response operations and substantial availability of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment at health provider locations.
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