Three judges from the Indiana Court of Appeals completed their statewide Appeals on Wheels journey in Pulaski County on Tuesday where they held oral arguments in the case of Michael Scanland vs. the State of Indiana.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Discusses Intersection Safety Project
An intersection near the West Central School Corporation will undergo a safety upgrade.
Continue readingFormer City Tavern Building Torn Down in Culver
A building that was slated for demolition for violating the Town of Culver’s unsafe building ordinance was cleared this past week.
Continue readingNew Treasurer Named at West Central School Corporation
The West Central School Board members took action last week to appoint a new corporation treasurer.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Updated on Community Crossings Funding and Projects
Bids will be opened for the hot mix asphalt resurfacing project on County Road 50 S. from State Road 39 to the Knox City Limits during the Starke County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Dec. 16. The county was awarded $731,580 in Community Crossings Matching Grant funding for the work in the latest grant round.
Continue readingIndiana Appeals on Wheels Travels to Winamac Today
The Indiana Court of Appeals is on the road to Pulaski County today where an oral argument is scheduled at the Winamac High School in the Appeals on Wheels initiative. It’s an attempt to make it easier for residents observe the judicial process.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will hold a public hearing on additional appropriations tonight that includes money to pay a demolition company to tear down the condemned, and fire-damaged, City Tavern Building at 415 Lake Shore Drive.
Continue readingWKVI Food Drive Planned Today
A food drive to gather items for the food pantry at the Community Services of Starke County building is planned for today at Five Star in Knox.
Continue readingApplications Received in Starke County’s Road Conversion Program
Two applications were recently submitted in Starke County’s road conversion program.
Continue readingEast Shore Conservancy District Hearing Set for Tuesday
A petition hearing concerning the establishment of an East Shore Conservancy District in Culver is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Expected to Receive Ambulance Soon
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary recently purchased a used ambulance that’s expected to be arriving to the county’s fleet soon.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Looking for Employees
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary is looking to hire a full-time paramedic and a full-time EMT to help staff the ambulances.
Continue readingIT Consultant Provides Information to Starke County Commissioners
The Starke County Commissioners are preparing for a large purchase of IT equipment after a consultant’s presentation Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Residents Attend Broadband Open House
Many members of the Starke County community turned out Monday night to a public open house concerning a plan to help initiate a better broadband experience in the county.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Jail Bond Refinancing
Starke County Council members are reviewing four options in an effort to save money on the 2013 Starke County Justice Center bond 2013 repayment.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Money for Merit Officer Retirement Pension
The Starke County Council will be funding a shortfall in the county’s contribution toward the Sheriff’s Merit Officer Retirement Pension.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Review Environmental Public Nuisance Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners were presented with an ordinance that outlines the rules, regulations and violations pertaining to environmental public nuisances.
Continue readingUpdate Given on Progress of the Yellow River, Kankakee River Basin Development Commission
The executive director of the Yellow River Basin and Kankakee River Basin Development Commission provided members of the public Thursday afternoon with an update on what the commission members are doing with its 40-year plan.
Continue readingPart of Knox Remains Under Boil Order
A boil water order remains in effect for residents on the northeast side of Knox. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston says the water is back on, following an earlier water main break. But affected residents should continue to boil drinking water for at least the next couple of days. Houston says residents under the boil order will be notified by flier.
Continue readingStarke County Council Looks into Tax Abatement Forms
The Starke County Council members will work harder to review CF-1 forms for those companies approved for tax abatement measures.
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