The Starke County Commissioners will meet today where they will hear from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department concerning the 911 fund shortage and an American Rescue Plan Act fund request.
Continue readingStarke County Council to Meet Today
The Starke County Council will meet tonight where new SCILL Center Director Jim Hernandez will greet the council.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Meet Tonight
The North Judson Town Council members will meet tonight where they will discuss the Norwayne Field restroom project. The project will be funded from money received from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) for Constellation of Starke reaching the finalist stage in the 2019 Regional Stellar Communities Designation process.
Continue reading*CANCELED* Culver Community School Board to Meet Tonight
The Culver Community School Board will hold a public hearing tonight concerning the superintendent’s contract.
Continue readingProvisional Ballots Change Outcome of Starke County Commissioner Race in Primary Election
The Starke County Election Board members reviewed eight Republican provisional mail-in ballots Friday morning in a public meeting which changed the outcome of the Starke County Commissioner District 2 race on the Republican ticket in the May Primary Election.
Continue readingJury Convicts Francesville Man of Confinement
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WINAMAC – A Pulaski County jury convicted a Francesville man of confinement and intimidation after a jury trial this week, Prosecutor Kelly Gaumer announced today.
Continue readingStop Signs Installed on State Road 8 in Starke County
Motorists will soon need to stop on State Road 8 at the intersection of State Road 23 in Starke County.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Rezoning of 415 Lake Shore Drive on First Read
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The Culver Town Council approved Ordinance 2022-003 -Rezone 415 Lake Shore Drive from Commercial to Planning Unit Development (PUD) on first read during the meeting Tuesday. The Culver Plan Commission favorably recommended the rezone after a public hearing and meeting held last month.
Continue readingMay is National Drug Court Month
Those involved in more than 3,000 court programs nationwide are celebrating National Drug Court Month in the month of May.
Continue readingSoldiers and Civilians History Displays at Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum May 28
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson will feature various soldiers and civilians in history displays at the site Saturday, May 28 for a unique Memorial Day event.
Continue readingBlood Donations Needed ahead of Summer
The American Red Cross is looking to collect blood donations to keep up supplies before families travel abroad for summer vacations.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Counts Provisional Ballots, Starke County Election Board to Meet Friday
The Pulaski County Election Board members counted provisional ballots in a public meeting Monday afternoon.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Makes Decision Concerning Bus Driver Pay
The Eastern Pulaski School Board members considered an increase in bus driver pay when they met Monday night.
Continue readingUpdate Given on Vocational Wing Construction at Knox Community School Corporation
Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said things are taking shape at the new Vocational Wing on the campus of the Knox High School. He gave an update last week on the construction progress.
Continue readingIncident outside La Porte County Jail Results in Arrest
A man was arrested Tuesday night after an incident with La Porte County Sheriff’s Department deputies outside of the jail.
Continue readingLa Porte County Jail Inmate Captured after Escape
An inmate being held at the La Porte County Jail was successfully captured after reportedly escaping from the facility late Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Fundraising Effort for Additional City Police Department K9
Fundraisers will soon be underway for a new K9 for the Knox City Police Department.
Continue readingMain Street Project in Winamac Complete
Last year’s Community Crossings Matching Grant project in Winamac is complete.
Continue readingCulver Youth League Receives $10,000 for Baseball Diamond Improvements
Culver Community School Superintendent Karen Shuman informed the school board members last week that the Culver Redevelopment Commission approved money to help the Youth League with improvements to the baseball diamond.
Continue readingMobile Food Pantry to Make Stops in Starke County, Pulaski County
A few opportunities are available this month to take advantage of mobile food pantries in the area.
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