According to the food pantry manager at Community Services, Jimmie Howard, he and the agency will be offering extended hours at the Starke County Food Pantry, for those who are unable to come in during the current hours.
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On September 19th, 2025 at 11:59 AM, La Porte County deputies responded to State Road 39 and CR 900 North, reference a crash involving a bicyclist and a commercial motor vehicle. The initial on-scene investigation completed by Deputy Josh Smith and assisting deputies determined the following had occurred.
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The Town of North Judson will be holding their bulk trash pickup event on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025.
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According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, citizens are once again being targeted by phone scammers pretending to be either current or retired employees of the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue readingLA PORTE COUNTY – On Sunday September 21st, the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office reported that around 8:09 AM that morning, deputies responded to the 200 block of Lakeview Drive in Fish Lake regarding a burglary in progress resulting in one person being shot.
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LA PORTE COUNTY – According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, on the morning of Sunday September 21st around 3:36 AM, Deputy Austin Wells was standing on a sidewalk near the intersection of Lincolnway and Monroe Street in La Porte when he observed a vehicle traveling west on Lincolnway in excess of the posted speed limit (25 MPH).
Continue readingThe town of North Judson will hold a special council meeting this evening, Monday, September 22nd, at 5pm Central Time.
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The Knox Parks and Recreation Board will hold their monthly board meeting today, Monday September 22nd, at 5:30pm Central Time.
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INDIANAPOLIS – The selection process for the 2026 Indiana Teacher of the Year has been narrowed down to the Top 3 finalists— Martin Briggs of La Porte Community School Corporation, L.A. High of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, and Megan Johnson of Plainfield Community School Corporation.
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The annual Scholarship Fair for Lake, Porter, and La Porte Counties is coming up, with over 40 colleges, universities, and a US Army ROTC representative on site.
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The Knox Board of Public Works will meet Wednesday, September 24, at Knox City Hall for both an executive session and a regular meeting. The public may not attend the executive session, but the regular meeting is open to the public.
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The Starke County Community Foundation has awarded a $6,160 grant to Junior Achievement (JA) Serving Starke County, helping bring vital financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness programs to local students.
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Indiana’s second round of 2025 Community Development Block Grant funding is now open for applications, according to an announcement from Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingThe Knox City Council will meet for a regular session on Tuesday, September 23, at Knox City Hall. Knox City Hall is located at 101 West Washington Street in Knox, and the public is invited to attend this meeting.
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STARKE COUNTY – Schools in Starke County recently received more than $156,000 total in grants through Indiana’s Secured School Safety Grant Program.
Continue readingThe Knox Park Board recently approved the minutes from their August meeting, and those minutes have been shared as follows:
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PULASKI COUNTY – According to an announcement from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, on September 17, deputies with the PCSO responded with urgency and empathy to the area of 200 W and State Road 14 in reference to a reported domestic battery.
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According to information shared by the City of La Porte Police Department, they are seeking the publis’c help in locating a suspect.
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According to information shared by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, on September 15, 2025 at approximately 8:00 P.M. Deputy Leszek was on patrol in the area of County Road 600 North. In the area of County Road 1075 West, he observed a Dodge Dart nearly hit another vehicle head on.
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INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has declared a period of mourning in parts of northwest Indiana to honor the life and service of Nancy Dembowski, a former Indiana lawmaker who died Monday, Sept. 15, at the age of 91.
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