The Indiana State Department of Health announced Monday that 511 additional Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Starke County Commissioners will meet this morning where they will hold a public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant. The grant is for the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program in the amount of $75,000.
Continue readingWest Central Prepares for Reduction in Force
Officials at the West Central School Corporation are preparing to act on a reduction in force.
Continue readingPorter-Starke Services Awarded $3 Million Grant
Porter-Starke Services officials announced last week that the organization is the recipient of a $3 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to expand Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
Continue readingEmergency Relief Extended for Indiana Courts
Emergency relief in postponing and rescheduling court cases and trials will be extended through May 17, in an order recently filed by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Continue reading400 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Indiana
Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health shows an additional 402 Hoosiers diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
Continue readingPulaski, Marshall Counties Report New COVID-19 Cases
Marshall County and Pulaski County reported one additional positive COVID-19 each in the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). Marshall County reported a total of 32 COVID-19 cases, Pulaski County reported a total of 34 cases and Starke County reported 21 cases.
Continue readingDNR Properties Starting to Collect Entrance Fees
A few state parks and recreation areas began collecting entrance fees on Saturday.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Updates Executive Order
Governor Eric Holcomb issued an Executive Order on Friday that aids in the recruitment of poll workers for the June 2 Primary Election.
Continue readingWest Central School Corporation Sets Tentative Graduation Date
A tentative graduation date has been set for seniors at West Central High School.
Continue readingStarke County Community Crossings Project to Begin May 11
Starke County Road 50 S. from State Road 39 to the Knox City Limits will be upgraded to hot mix asphalt beginning Monday, May 11. Officials from the Starke County Highway Department say it is a major route for the Knox Industrial Park and will benefit both employers and employees.
Continue readingLane Closures Scheduled in La Porte
Lane closures are anticipated on U.S. 39 and U.S. 35 in La Porte beginning Monday, May 11.
Continue readingSCYC Radiothon Collects over $30,000
Last week’s Starke County Youth Club Radiothon gathered $32,500.
Continue readingSecretary of State Secures Personal Protective Equipment for June 2 Primary Election
The State of Indiana is attempting to make this year’s Primary Election as safe as possible for poll workers.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Gives Testing Update
Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box gave a testing update during Friday’s press conference with Governor Eric Holcomb.
Continue readingIndiana Sees Significant Drop in Revenue in Monthly Report
The state’s monthly revenue report showed a shortfall of about $964 million for April, based upon the estimate on the Dec. 20, 2019 revenue forecast. It is also 47 percent below revenues from April 2019.
Continue readingISDH: New COVID-19 Cases Numbers 675
In Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, 675 new cases of COVID-19 were noted, along with 33 new deaths. Figures are reported based on when data is received by the ISDH and occurred over multiple days.
Continue readingAdditional Indiana BMV Branches to Open by Appointment Only
An additional 73 Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles branches will open on Monday, May 11 by appointment only.
Continue readingStarke County Courthouse, Veteran’s War Memorial Projects to Move Forward
Plans to renovate the third floor of the Starke County Courthouse and a project to erect a new Veteran’s War Memorial will get some attention this week.
Continue readingCulver School Corporation Employees to Return to Work on May 11
While students and teachers will continue with eLearning through May 21 at the Culver Community School Corporation, many of the employees who work on the grounds and in the buildings will return to work on Monday, May 11.
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