La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody issued a snow emergency for the City of La Porte beginning today (Monday, January 24) at 3 p.m. CT until Wednesday, January 26, at 3 p.m. CT.
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Travel Advisory Issued in Starke County
Officials in Starke County have issued an advisory level travel advisory which means routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas.
The travel advisory will be in effect until further notice.
Pulaski County Commissioners Address Spread of COVID-19 Virus
The Pulaski County Commissioners addressed the increasing spread of the COVID-19 virus during their meeting last week.
Continue readingMore Candidates File for Candidacy in 2022 Primary Election in Starke, Pulaski Counties
Starke County Commissioners, Council Looking to Fill Board, Commission Appointments
The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members are looking for residents to fill some empty seats on several boards and commissions.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Bus Purchase
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board members approved the purchase of new buses for the corporation, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Discusses Culver Youth Club Space at School Buildings
The Culver Community School Board members discussed the placement of the Youth Club within the Elementary and Middle and High School buildings.
Continue reading*UPDATE* POSTPONED Oregon-Davis School Board to Meet Tonight
The Oregon-Davis School Board members will consider the approval of the proposed superintendent’s contract when they meet Monday, January 31. A public hearing concerning the details of the contract during their last meeting gathered no public comments.
Continue readingTri-County Area Still Seeing High Number of COVID-19 Cases
Another 175 people in the tri-county area have been diagnosed with COVID-19, including 109 people in Marshall County, 35 people in Starke County and 31 people in Pulaski County, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Fatal Accident
A 10-year-old child died as a result of a Friday morning accident between a van and a commercial motor vehicle in the 14000 S. block of U.S. 421 in rural Cass Township in La Porte County.
Continue readingKenneth Lain Pleads Guilty to Neglect of a Dependent Charge, Tiffany Coburn Appears for Court Hearing
Kenneth Lain appeared in Marshall County Superior Court No. 3 Thursday morning where he pleaded guilty to a Level 6 Felony charge of neglect of a dependent.
Continue readingMore Cases of COVID-19 Reported Locally
Over 100 people in the tri-county area have tested positive with COVID-19, including 79 people in Marshall County, 18 people in Starke County and 14 people in Pulaski County, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. They are among 16,539 people who have been recently diagnosed with COVID-19 from January 17 to January 19.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Makes Decision on Employee COVID-19 Protocols
The North Judson Town Council members made a decision concerning employee COVID-19 protocols when they met this week.
Continue readingPublic Hearings Set for Knox Fire Protection Territory Formation Information
Three public hearings are now set for community members of the City of Knox and Center Township to receive information about the potential formation of a Fire Protection Territory in Knox.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Resolution Reducing Cumulative Capital Development Appropriated Expenditures
The Starke County Council members took action this week to make a reduction of appropriated expenditures of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map, Nearly 200 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
All counties in the state are in the red status on the Indiana Department of Health’s updated County Metrics Map, meaning a very high community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Extend County Building Closure to Public, Appointments Available
The Starke County Commissioners have extended the closure of the county buildings to the public until Monday, February 7.
Continue readingIDOH Strike Team in Pulaski County through Saturday, January 22
An Indiana Department of Health Strike Team will be at the Winamac Knights of Columbus today through Saturday, January 22, from noon to 8 p.m. ET each day.
Continue readingStarke County Park Superintendent, Board Member Resigns
The Starke County Park Board members will be looking for a new park superintendent.
Continue readingCulver School Board Receives COVID-19 Update
Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman provided an update on COVID-19 when the school board met this week.
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