Indiana State Health Department is advocating for mosquito prevention after a rare human case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE Virus) was confirmed by the CDC in Elkhart County. The patient passed away as a result of the infection.
Though it is dangerous, it is important to remember it is very uncommon for the virus to develop in people. This is the first human case in Indiana since 1998 and only the fourth reported in the state since 1964.
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The Constellation of Starke Inter-Local Agreement was considered by the Knox City Council when members met on Tuesday.
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The North Judson Volunteer Fire Department has been assisting the community for 130 years and members of the public are invited to come celebrate that milestone with them today.
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The Starke County Young Professionals are hosting the very first End of Summer Smash Co-Ed Softball Tournament in Wythogan Park today!
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Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert recently informed the North Judson Town Council that the owner of the grocery store on Lane Street is looking to sell.
Continue readingKnox City Council members considered a proposal from Waste Management related to the recycling route when members met on Tuesday.
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Marshall County Central Dispatch reports that firefighters were called back out to the scene of a fire at 415 Lakeshore Drive in Culver early Thursday morning.
Continue readingA resolution adopting the 2020 budget was unanimously approved by the North Judson Town Council when members met Monday night.
Continue readingThe City of Knox was featured in an issue of The Terminal, a publication issued by AIM (Accelerating Indiana Municipalities).
AIM, formerly known as the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT), serves as a voice for municipalities all across the state. When the Knox City Council met Tuesday, Mayor Dennis Estok informed members that AIM recently published an excerpt about the City.
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The Indiana Department of Education recently released the names of this year’s Gold Star Schools.
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As of 10:30 p.m. ET Wednesday evening, Culver-Union Township Firefighters were still on the scene of a structure fire that broke out at 415 Lake Shore Drive around 5 p.m. Crews were finally able to leave around 11 p.m.
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UPDATE: As of 10:30 p.m. ET flames had been extinguished but Culver FD Crews remained on scene treating hot spots.
Multiple local firefighters are working to extinguish a fire that broke out at structure in Culver earlier today.
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The Starke County Election Board is hosting two more opportunities for community members to learn more about vote centers tonight and tomorrow evening.
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The new Christmas decorations that were purchased for the Town of North Judson were recently delivered. However, there’s one more holiday that will be celebrated before citizens will see those speckling the streets.
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The Knox Water Department for the City of Knox will be flushing hydrants through the remainder of the week.
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Nearly 150 years ago on this day, the Great Chicago Fire broke out and spread across the city for days.
Every year, the first full week of October is recognized as Fire Prevention Week in the U.S. to commemorate the tragedy that took 300 lives, destroyed thousands of buildings, and caused an estimated $200 million in damages.
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Mint Festival Organizers are making arrangements to offer a special holiday fair to the community this winter.
Continue readingThe Knox City Council is expected to discuss an agreement with Ball State University related to downtown revitalization when members meet tonight.
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Knox Board of Works members recently considered whether to determine particular properties within the city to be surplus.
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Certain students who volunteer for a public safety organization have the chance to apply for financial assistance for college through the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation scholarship.
However, time is running out! Indiana college students only have until 5 p.m. ET on Friday, October 11th to submit their application.
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