Officers from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office are holding a security and safety training workshop for places of worship. The facilitators will provide a forum for developing and implementing a plan to address safety needs at places of worship.
Knox Community Crossings Projects Complete, Sewer Extension Project Nears Completion
The four projects for this year’s Community Crossings projects in Knox are complete.
Quotes Needed for Curbing, Carpeting at Annex Buildings in Knox
Quotes will be obtained to replace the curb along the west side of the Starke County Annex No. 2 building on Pearl Street in Knox.
Knox City Police Department Looking for Officers
Applications are available for a Knox City Police officer position.
Click it or Ticket Campaigns in Full Swing
Local police agencies around the state are participating in the Click it or Ticket campaign designed to increase enforcement of seat-belt laws. Officers will be watching for unrestrained adults and children in cars and trucks both day and night.
April Unemployment Rates Show Improvement
The state’s unemployment rate dropped slightly for the month of April and remains lower than the national rate. Indiana had a 2.9 percent unemployment rate in April while the U.S. has a rate of 3.7 percent.
Starke County Highway Department Requests Additional Appropriation
About half of Starke County CEDIT Fund will be going to the bridge program. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler reminded the Starke County Council members Monday night that this is an annual additional appropriation request.
Knox Property Owner Discusses Code Enforcement Violations
Melvin Zeiters appeared before the Knox Board of Works Wednesday morning to discuss several code enforcement violations.
Starke County Council Reviews Commissioners’ Additional Appropriation Request
The Starke County Commissioners asked the Starke County Council members for just over $142,000 in additional appropriations for capital projects in the CEDIT and Jail CEDIT funds.
Knox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works will meet today to discuss several code enforcement issues and get an update on blighted structures.
Another Scam Hits the Area
The scammers are at it again. This time they are saying they are from the company AT&T and are threatening a suspension in service.
Starke County Council Considers Bond Issue and Additional Appropriation Request from NJSP Schools
North Judson-San Pierre Schools will be getting money for technology and security upgrades thanks to a decision by the Starke County Council members last night.
Medaryville Town Council Reviews Noise Ordinance
The Medaryville Town Council members unanimously approved the first reading of a noise ordinance last week.
Medaryville Town Council Signs Contract for Community Crossings Projects
The Medaryville Town Council members signed contracts for the 2017 Community Crossings projects.
Starke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will discuss several additional appropriation requests when they meet tonight.
Medaryville Town Council Holds Grant Public Hearing
The Medaryville Town Council members opened a public hearing on Wednesday night to gather comments on a grant application for a new water tower.
Culver Woman Arrested on Neglect of a Dependent, Seven Other Charges
A Culver woman was arrested on May 3 on several charges after police were made aware of a complaint of a child locked in a cage.
State Police Warn of Scam using Lowell Post Phone Number
Indiana State Police Troopers in the Lowell District are warning residents that scammers are using the Lowell District’s phone number to steal personal information and money.
Hamlet Town Marshal Warns of Scam Phone Calls
A few Hamlet residents have complained to the Hamlet Police Department about a phone scam.
Jordan Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
A Winamac man was sentenced to probation in a plea and sentencing hearing Tuesday morning in Starke Circuit Court.