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Starke County Commissioners discuss ordinance imposing fines for illegal dumping
The Starke County Commissioners discussed the possibility of creating an ordinance to impose fines on people who illegally abandon boats, trailers, campers and other large items along county roads.
Continue readingSchool bus safety reminders
With many area students returning to school this week, local safety agencies have been sharing back-to-school safety tips for drivers, particularly when it comes to school buses.
Continue readingPulaski County Redevelopment Commission meeting rescheduled
Officials from Pulaski County have announced that the meeting of the Pulaski County Redevelopment Commission that was originally scheduled for August 20th has been re-scheduled to August 25th.
Continue readingMultiple meetings in Starke County this Friday
The Starke County Commissioners and Starke County Council have announced a joint executive session, followed by a Commissioners-only executive session, followed by a special Commissioner’s meeting.
Continue readingKnox to sell multiple lots in Parkview neighborhood
The Knox City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with the sale of approximately five buildable city-owned lots in the Parkview neighborhood.
Continue readingKnox City Council renews contract with Republic Services
The Knox City Council approved the renewal of the city’s contract with Republic Services during its meeting Tuesday evening.
Continue readingWinamac Parks and Recreation Board to meet Wednesday
The Town of Winamac’s Board of Parks and Recreation will hold a regular meeting tomorrow, Wednesday August 5th.
Continue readingKnox Redevelopment Commission to hold special meeting Wednesday
The Knox Redevelopment Commission will be holding a special meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5th.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to vote on Professional Services Agreement in special meeting tomorrow
The Knox Board of Public Works will be holding a special meeting tomorrow, Wednesday August 5th.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office announces retirement of K9 Bosco
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office issued a release today stating: Near the beginning of the year, agency administrators began discussing the future of K9 Bosco with Deputy Jon Samuelson, including whether he wished to continue serving as a K9 handler after Bosco’s retirement.
Multiple projects to impact State Road 2 between Valparaiso and Westville
PORTER AND LA PORTE COUNTY – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will have additional lane and road closures on State Road 2 starting in the next two weeks.
Continue readingKnox City Council to hold special meeting Wednesday
The Knox City Council has announced that it will be holding a special meeting this Wednesday, August 5th.
Continue readingStaff from Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith will hold mobile office hours in Starke County in August
According to an announcement shared on Friday, staff from the office of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith will be hosting mobile office hours in Starke County this month.
Continue readingMobile Food Distributions in La Porte and Starke counties in August
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has announced its Mobile Food Distribution dates for August 2026, including a distribution in La Porte County, and one in Starke County.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board to meet August 5th
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation will hold a regular school board meeting this Wednesday, August 5th.
Continue readingNominations open for Knox High School Athletics Department’s Hall of Fame
The Knox Athletics Department has shared an announcement letting community members know that 2026-2027 is its Hall of Fame year.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to hold meeting Monday, August 3rd
The Starke County Board of Commissioners announced on Wednesday that they will be holding a meeting this upcoming Monday, August 3rd.
Continue readingProPEL State Road 2 Study Team to host community office hours for public input
The ProPEL State Road 2 Study Team will host three community office hours in August to gather public input on the future of the State Road 2 corridor in La Porte and St. joseph counties.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to meet Monday, August 3rd
The North Judson Town Council will meet Monday, August 3rd, at 6:30pm Central Time at North Judson Town Hall, located at 310 Lane Street.
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