The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory today from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director to Get Updated Vehicle
A newer vehicle will be a part of the Starke County EMS fleet as a non-ALS transport vehicle.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Questions Outdoor Displays
Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith asked the Knox Board of Works members last week on the record about the allowance of sidewalk sales by downtown merchants.
Continue readingCulver Community Crossings Projects to Start July 8
Projects awarded funds in the recent Community Crossings matching grant round in the Town of Culver will begin on Monday, July 8.
Continue readingAccident Claims Life of North Judson Man
A single vehicle accident in La Porte County early Sunday morning claimed the life of a North Judson man.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Treatment Facility Project Still in Planning Stages
The Knox Wastewater Treatment Facility improvement project is moving forward.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Property Acquisition
The property at 530 S. Ohio Street is now in the possession of the Town of Culver.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will review a nuisance ordinance when they meet tonight. The ordinance, if eventually adopted, would appoint an enforcement officer and that officer shall have the authority to declare, in certain cases, inoperable vehicles, junk and debris a detriment to the health, safety and welfare as public nuisances to the residents of Starke County. The ordinance is designed to resolve the issue of public nuisances.
Continue readingPolice Arrest Two on Suspected Drunk Driving
A Plymouth man was arrested late Saturday night after officers were called to the scene of a property damage accident in the 100 W. block of Lake Avenue and Meadow Lane.
Continue readingPulaski County 4-H Fair Continues Today
The Pulaski County 4-H Fair continues today with judging of livestock, poultry and open class exhibits this morning, the cornhole tournament at noon, the 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 12:30 p.m., the 4-H Recognition Program and Volunteer Appreciation event at 3 p.m., the Miss Pulaski County Meet and Greet dinner at 5 p.m., the dog agility show at 5 p.m. and the Tractor Pull at 6 p.m.
Continue readingKnox Community Crossings Projects Complete, One Sidewalk Project Left
The Community Crossings projects in the City of Knox are complete, according to Street Superintendent Jeff Borg. He told the Knox Board of Works members Wednesday morning that the mill and fill and asphalt overlay projects are done.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Communications Policy
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a proposed communications policy to add to the county’s Emergency Management Plan.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Purchase of Plow Truck
The Culver Utility Department will be getting a new snow plow truck.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approve Write-offs
The Knox Board of Works members were presented with a list of write-offs for uncollectible utility bills.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve New Job Titles for Auditor’s Office
The Starke County Commissioners approved two new titles for employees in the Auditor’s Office.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members opened a public hearing Tuesday night concerning an amendment to the Culver zoning ordinance and the subdivision control ordinance.
Continue readingKnox Building Administrator Updates Board of Works on Enforcements
Residents in the City of Knox not complying with codes pertaining to the upkeep of vegetation are receiving ordinance violations.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Clarify Conditions in Solar Energy Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners clarified a few items in the solar energy ordinance before approving it last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Considers Procurement Card Acquisition
The Culver Town Council members heard a presentation from Katie Aeschliman from BMO Harris Bank out of Indianapolis concerning the procurement card program.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works members will meet today where they are expected to discuss uncollectible utility write-offs. They will also review reserve officer guidelines for approval.
Department heads will also update the board members on ongoing projects and other items of interest in the city.
The Knox Board of Works members will meet at 9:30 a.m. today at Knox City Hall.