The state’s filing deadline for the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been extended.
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National Weather Service Issues Freeze Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning that is in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 to 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 21.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
Another person in Marshall County has died of COVID-19, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingStarke County Health Department Extends Mask Mandate
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, OCRA Announce Recipients of COVID-19 Response Grant Program Funds
Local residents and businesses will benefit from federal grant funding through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Grant Program.
Continue readingIndiana Public School Districts to Receive Funds through American Rescue Plan Act
Indiana Department of Education officials announced Monday that public school districts in the state will be allocated funds through the American Rescue Plan Act. The total allocated to the state is $1.8 billion.
Continue readingNine New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
There were nine new cases of COVID-19 reported in the tri-county area in Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingStarke County Planning Commission Discuss Dirt Bike Tracks
The Starke County Planning Commission members discussed complaints filed against two dirt bike tracks in the North Judson area last week.
Continue readingStarke County Council to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will meet tonight where they will get an update on operations at the Starke County Youth Club.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Paperwork for Third Phase of Lake Max Trail
The Culver Town Council members approved additional paperwork for the third phase of the Lake Max Trail during their meeting last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Second Reading on Adjusted Culver Beach Lodge Rates
The Culver Town Council members approved the second reading of an ordinance Tuesday night that adjusts rates at the Culver Beach Lodge.
Continue readingPrescription Drug Take Back Day Planned for April 24
Several Indiana law enforcement agencies are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to participate in the 20th nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department to Soon Review RFPs for Upcoming Bridge Project
Proposals will be reviewed soon for a bridge replacement project on Bridge 59 on County Road 700 S. over Bogus Run in Starke County.
Continue readingCulver-Union Township EMS Director Requests Purchase of New Ambulance
Culver-Union Township EMS Director Jeff Koon asked the Culver Town Council members this week for permission to seek ambulance bids.
Continue readingDispatchers Recognized for Hard Work during Telecommunicators Week
Dispatchers around the area are being recognized this week for their hard work in providing immediate assistance to those who call police for help.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Reports Large Daily Increase in COVID-19 Cases
Another 1,408 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. It is the highest daily count in about two months.
Continue readingMarshall County Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A Star City man is in the Marshall County Jail after a traffic stop in Argos Wednesday night.
Continue readingNew Caucus Date Scheduled to Fill Culver Town Council Vacancy
The date has changed for a Republican Party Caucus to fill a vacant seat on the Culver Town Council.
Continue readingMichigan City Woman Arrested after La Porte County Pursuit
A Michigan City woman was arrested Wednesday morning after leading La Porte County police on a pursuit through the county.
Continue readingMarshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties in Yellow Status on State’s County Metrics Map
The Indiana Department of Health updated the county metrics map Wednesday which shows Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties in the yellow status on the map that indicates a moderate community spread of COVID-19. La Porte County is the only county in the state that is in the orange status this week. The orange status indicates a high community spread of COVID-19.
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