STARKE COUNTY – Schools in Starke County recently received more than $156,000 total in grants through Indiana’s Secured School Safety Grant Program.
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Knox Park and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes from August
The Knox Park Board recently approved the minutes from their August meeting, and those minutes have been shared as follows:
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff’s Office uses drone and K-9 to help locate domestic battery suspect
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.
Continue readingLa Porte Police Department requests public’s help locating suspect
According to information shared by the City of La Porte Police Department, they are seeking the publis’c help in locating a suspect.
Continue readingSan Pierre man leads Pulaski County officer on high-speed chase
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.
Continue readingGov. Mike Braun Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Remembrance of Former Indiana Lawmaker
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.
Continue readingWashington Township Awarded $15,000 Grant for Generator Project
Washington Township has been awarded a $15,000 grant to help purchase and install a Generac 48 kW automatic generator.
Continue readingEducators Can Still Sign up for Free Workshop on Teaching Wetlands
The Starke County Surveyor’s Office is reminding local educators about an upcoming workshop on teaching about wetlands.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Shares Minutes from September 2 Meeting
The City of North Judson shared their meeting minutes from their regular meeting that took place on September 2nd of this year.
Continue readingHonored Community Member Nancy J. Dembowski Passes Away
STARKE COUNTY – Starke County is mourning the loss of one of its most influential leaders. Nancy J. Dembowski, 91, a lifelong advocate for her hometown of Knox and for small communities across Indiana, died peacefully at her home on Monday, September 15th.
Continue readingSecretary of State Diego Morales Recognizes National Voter Registration Day; Urges Eligible Hoosiers to Register to Vote
INDIANAPOLIS – (September 16, 2025) – Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales is recognizing National Voter Registration Day, today.
Continue readingWinamac Police report high-speed vehicle pursuit September 8
According to a press release from the Winamac Police Department, on September 8th, Officer Brian Galliard was on routine patrol at Monticello Street and Ontario Street.
Continue readingInfluential Women Winners to be Announced Sept. 25
Crown Point, IN – The 14th-annual Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet, a celebratory event that highlights the achievements of women in the region, is set for Sept. 25 at Avalon Manor in Merrillville.
Francesville Historic Commercial District listed on the National Register
FRANCESVILLE – According to a press release from UPTOWN Project, a nonprofit community-based organization devoted to enhancing Francesville; the effort to list Francesville’s historic downtown area came to fruition when word was received the historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 2, 2025.
Continue readingJohn Glenn School Corporation to meet September 16
The John Glenn School Corporation will hold a regular school board meeting tonight, September 16th, at 7pm. The meeting will take place at the John Glenn Administration Building. The public is invited to attend this meeting.
Continue readingMichigan City Firefighter Perishes in Single-Vehicle Accident
LA PORTE COUNTY – According to an announcement shared by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, September 13th; deputies were dispatched on September 12th at 10:19 PM Central Time to the 5700 west block of Schultz Road, reference a single vehicle crash.
Continue readingLa Porte Police Department responds to bomb Threats
LA PORTE, IN – According to an announcement made by the City of La Porte Police Department Sunday morning, on the evening of 09/13/2025, the La Porte Police Department responded to two bomb threats made to local businesses.
Continue readingTrial for Man Accused of Hitting Buses from New Prairie Schools Postponed
According to our reporting partners at WNDU, the jury trial for Shawn Akison has been postponed.
Continue readingKnox Redevelopment Commission to meet September 17
The Knox Redevelopment Commission will hold a regular meeting this upcoming Wednesday, September 17th at 4:30pm Central Time.
Continue readingSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month, states IDOH
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the Indiana Department of Health shares information and facts to help shed awareness on suicide and how to help prevent it.
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