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City of Knox Urges Proper Disposal of Disposable Care Products
Officials at the City of Knox Wastewater Department are asking residents to properly dispose of disposable care products.
Continue readingISDH Reports 107 New Positive Cases of COVID-19, 12 Deaths
The number of new positive cases and deaths of COVID-19 continues to grow as Indiana attempts to isolate the spread of the coronavirus.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Office Closures
The Starke County Commissioners met in emergency session Monday afternoon to confirm orders sent down from Governor Eric Holcomb.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Issues Order, Closes All City Buildings to Public
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok issued an Executive Order Monday afternoon that restricts public access to Knox City Hall and other City of Knox municipal buildings through April 30. Residents are encouraged to use the drop-box and online or phone services for payments.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Library Closes All Services
The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library will be closing Tuesday, March 24 and will not offer limited services until at least April 7.
This action is in response to Governor Holcomb’s stay-at-home order. It will be reevaluated at that time.
Governor, OCRA Announces Funding Changes, Stellar Communities Suspended for One Year
The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced funding changes through several programs.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Issues Stay-at-Home Order
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has ordered that residents remain in their homes except for taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Announces New COVID-19 Cases, Additional Death
The number of Indiana residents now diagnosed with COVID-19 through the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories is now 259.
Continue readingStarke County Council Tables Funding for EMS Ambulance
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary presented a request to the Starke County Council members Monday night to purchase a new ambulance. It would replace an ambulance on the current fleet that is often out of service for repairs.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Jail Bond Refinancing
The Starke County Commissioners approved paperwork this week to move forward with refinancing the jail bonds.
Continue readingNew Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported by ISDH
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 23 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday which brings the total number of 79 Indiana residents diagnosed through the Department of Health, the CDC and private labs.
Continue readingPulaski County Traffic Stop Leads to Detention of Alleged Robbery Suspects
Four suspects were detained in a traffic stop in Winamac on Friday, March 13 on suspicion of their involvement in an alleged armed robbery incident in Knox earlier that night.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Education Announces Actions on Extended Closure of Schools
Governor Eric Holcomb announced that all schools will be closed through May 1 and the Indiana Department of Education is responding to that executive action.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb: Schools to Close until May 1, Economy and Unemployment Information Changes
Governor Eric Holcomb announced Thursday afternoon that all K-12 public schools will remain closed until May 1. Additionally, all state-mandated assessments will be canceled for the current academic year.
Continue readingDon’t Fall for COVID-19 Scams
The panic of residents surrounding a health threat can lead to attempts by scammers to swindle vulnerable residents out of money.
Continue readingIndiana Supreme Court Grants Starke County Court Petition
Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall petitioned the Indiana Supreme Court for emergency relief in postponing and rescheduling court cases and trials and it was granted this week.
Continue readingIndiana Small Businesses Eligible for Financial Assistance
Indiana small businesses are eligible for financial assistance under a disaster designation by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Continue readingNew Cases of COVID-19 Diagnosed in Indiana
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday reported 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the state. The total number of diagnosed Indiana residents so far is 56. Those cases are diagnosed through the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Purchases for Park Department
The Culver Town Council members approved several purchases for the park department during their most recent meeting.
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