The Hamlet Town Council members voted Wednesday night in favor of forming the Hamlet-Davis Township Fire Protection Territory. The Davis Township Advisory Board members voted in favor of the formation of the Territory in a meeting Tuesday night, so the Territory will move forward.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director Seeks Permission to Purchase New Ambulance
Starke County EMS Director Eric Wood asked both the Starke County Commissioners and Starke County Council during their meetings this week to purchase a new ambulance.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Affirms Demolition Orders for Two Properties
The Knox Board of Works members opened two public hearings Wednesday morning to discuss code enforcement at two different properties in the city.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
The number of counties with a moderate-to-high community spread of COVID-19 keeps diminishing. Five counties are now in the yellow status, which means a moderate spread of COVID-19. Those counties include Starke County, Fulton County, Newton County, Tipton County, and Perry County. The rest of the counties in the state are in the blue status, meaning a low community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingMeet the Starke County Candidates Night Set for April 18
K99.3 WKVI, the Starke County Chamber of Commerce, City of Knox, and the Starke County Leader are hosting a Meet the Candidates night Monday, April 18 at 6 p.m. CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
Continue readingFirefighters Battle House Fire in Hamlet Tuesday Night
Firefighters were called to a house fire in Hamlet Tuesday night.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners Approve Documents for Solar Developments
The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members signed documents Monday related to the Mammoth Solar project in the Bass Lake area, and the Dunns Bridge solar project in the San Pierre area.
Continue readingKnox Fire Protection Territory Fails, Hamlet Fire Protection Territory to be Decided Tonight
The Knox City Council members failed to pass the proposed Fire Protection Territory during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingOne Case of COVID-19 Reported in Tri-County Area
An additional 228 people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to Tuesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingPolice Enhancing Patrols to Enhance School Bus Safety
State and local law enforcement agencies will be participating in overtime patrols to ensure that students are safe when traveling to and from school on the school bus.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Works members will hold a public hearing concerning the enforcement of two properties in the city when they meet this morning.
Continue readingLa Porte City Officers Investigating Shooting
La Porte City Police officers are investigating a shooting in the area of 104 East Lincolnway Monday afternoon.
Continue readingFirst Fire Territory Votes in Knox, Hamlet to be Held Tonight
Two entities will be voting on the possible formation of a Fire Protection Territory in separate meetings tonight.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Continue Researching Parking Lot Project
The Pulaski County Commissioners are continuing discussions with contractors and Town of Winamac officials concerning a proposed parking lot project on the west side of the Pulaski County Justice Center.
Continue readingNo New COVID-19 Cases in Tri-County Area
For the first time in a long time, there were no new COVID-19 cases to report in the tri-county area, according to Monday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingTown of Culver Accepting Sidewalk Program Applications April 1
The Town of Culver is accepting applications for its sidewalk program beginning Friday, April 1, at 8 a.m. ET and no earlier than that.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Meet Tonight
The Knox City Council members will consider an ordinance authorizing a limited agent for the Park Board for limited purpose of denying entry when they meet tonight.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will receive an update on town and Stellar projects and the READI Grant applications.
Continue readingPublic Test of Voting Machines Planned Tuesday in Starke, Pulaski Counties
A public test of voting machines is planned for Tuesday in the Starke County Clerk’s Office and in the Pulaski County Clerk’s Office.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Increases Adult Food Prices
The Eastern Pulaski School Board members agreed to increase adult food prices during their meeting last week, according to Superintendent Dara Chezem.
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