Applications for utility relief are now available for large employers in the incorporated town limits of Culver for the months of March, April and May.
Continue readingState Sees More Positive COVID-19 Cases
More positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties as well as 1,249 cases in the state, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingSmall Increase in Local COVID-19 Case Counts
Seven new cases of COVID-19 were recorded locally in Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Of those cases, Marshall County had four for a new total of 951, Starke County had two for a new overall total of 223, and Pulaski County had one for a cumulative total of 107.
Continue readingCounty Government Officials Opt out of Payroll Tax Deferral
Government officials in Starke, Pulaski and Marshall Counties discussed President Donald Trump’s option of deferring payroll taxes for county employees, but they all decided to opt out of the deferral option.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Recognizes Retiring Library Director
The Culver Town Council members took time this week to recognize Culver-Union Township Public Library Director Colleen McCarty as she enters retirement.
Continue readingHealth Officials Urge Residents to Get Flu Vaccine
Health officials are urging residents to get their influenza vaccine this flu season.
Continue readingNew Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
New positive COVID-19 cases were reported in Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties on Friday.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Provides Details on Two Intersection Studies
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler provided the commissioners with information this week on a traffic study on two separate intersections.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts Amendment to Traffic Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members adopted an amendment to the existing traffic ordinance Tuesday night that allows the town to lower the speed limit to 10 mph on an unnamed access road immediately north and east of 1004 West Shore Drive, known as Chadwick Shores Condominiums.
Continue readingOhio Man Arrested on Drug Dealing Charge Following Traffic Stop
A Cleveland, Ohio man was arrested on the I-80/90 Toll Road on Wednesday, Sept. 9 following a traffic stop initiated by an officer working in the Domestic Highway Enforcement Program in La Porte County.
Continue readingFour Additional Marshall County Residents Diagnosed with COVID-19
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County increased by four in Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Those new cases bring the overall total to 942.
Continue readingBethany Lawton Sentenced to 15 years on Drug Charges
Bethany Lawton was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Wednesday morning after pleading guilty in a plea agreement to several drug charges.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent to Look into Solution for Jake Brake Complaints
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler presented an update to the Starke County Commissioners Tuesday night on his research into complaints about Jake Brakes in San Pierre.
Continue readingMarshall, Pulaski Counties Report Increase in COVID-19 Cases
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Marshall County and in Pulaski County increased slightly, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingStarke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program Ends Thursday
Delivery drivers who are assisting with the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program will make their final trips on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Continue readingLocal COVID-19 Numbers Increase Slightly
Five additional people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the tri-county area.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will review requests tonight from the Solid Waste Department and Recorder Mandy Thomason for CARES Act funding. The commissioners reviewed several requests during their last meeting from department heads concerning needs that could be covered by CARES Act funds. The county has $744,000 that can be used by the end of December.
Continue readingStarke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program to Close Sept. 10
The last day to take part in the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program will be Tuesday, Sept. 8 with deliveries to be made on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Continue readingPaving Projects in La Porte, Porter Counties to Begin Tuesday
Several short-term paving projects in La Porte and Porter Counties are set to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Reviews Amendment to Traffic Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members reviewed a proposed amendment to the traffic ordinance last week.
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