Officials are working to determine the identity of the occupant who was found after a vehicle fire was extinguished last Wednesday.
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Starke County COAD Sets Meeting Schedule, Discusses Establishing a Board
Members of the Starke County Community Organization Active in Disaster group established a more consistent meeting schedule when they convened Tuesday night.
Previously, the COAD was meeting every other month due to various obligations during the summer months. However, in order to keep people more engaged, members opted to move to monthly meetings. They will now meet the first Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Additionally, members discussed the development of a COAD Board. Continue reading
Knox City Council Approves Amendement to Employee Sick Leave Policy
Knox City Council members approved a minor amendment to the employee handbook when they met Tuesday evening.
Mayor Dennis Estok explained that a few words were stricken from the City’s sick leave policy in order to clear up some confusion. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Addresses P-Card Resolution Passed in 2016
Winamac Town Council members were asked to revisit a resolution passed in November of 2016 when they met Monday night.
Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger reminded the members that they previously approved a resolution that would permit her to obtain a “procurement card” or p-card for the town. Continue reading
NJ-SP to Host Youth Educator for Indiana’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
A Youth Educator for Indiana’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force will be in Starke County tomorrow presenting information to North Judson-San Pierre students in grades 3 through 12.
The ICAC Task Force works with state and local law enforcement agencies to develop an effective response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation through investigations, training, prevention and community education.
Youth Educator Cathie Bledsoe will be discussing the dangers that the internet poses for children and teenagers. Continue reading
Starke County Justice Center Warden Recognized as Jail Commander of the Year
A Starke County Sheriff’s Department employee who goes above and beyond for this community was recently recognized for his outstanding work.
Warden Phil Cherry was presented with the Jail Commander of the Year Award at the annual Indiana Sheriff’s Conference in French Lick on Thursday, August 9th. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Amends Holiday Schedule for Town Employees
Some changes were made to the holiday schedule for town employees at Monday night’s Winamac Town Council meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger explained that typically, town employees work half days on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. However, since Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year, Berger asked the council to consider giving employees the whole day off on Monday, December 24th in exchange for working a full day on Monday, December 31st. Continue reading
Knox City Council Meets Tonight
Knox City Council members will discuss recommended changes to the employee handbook when they meet tonight at 7 p.m.
The tentative agenda for tonight’s meeting indicates that the proposed changes have to do with sick leave. Members will also discuss recommended changes related to the code of ordinances. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Approves Company for Sewer Line Replacement Project
Two quotes for a sewer line replacement project near the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum were presented to North Judson Town Council members last Monday.
Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann has been attempting to obtain quotes for this project for a few months. He initially presented the members with one quote and they asked him to obtain some other offers for comparison. Continue reading
Unique Local Farm Included in Indiana State Fair’s Featured Farmers Program
Adults: Debbie, Ed, Kristen and Jason
Children: Jackson and Zoe
A local family farm that offers fresh, saltwater shrimp is one of the 17 Hoosier farms being highlighted in the Indiana State Fair’s Featured Farmers program.
The Troike family’s Walkerton-based “Hoosier Shrimp Farm” will be in the spotlight at the State Fair in Indianapolis this week. Their day of recognition is Tuesday, August 14th.
According to an article provided by the Indiana State Fair, Jason and Kristen Troike started the Hoosier Shrimp farm in the spring of 2014, with the help of Jason’s parent Ed and Debbie. Kristen commented that the family is very proud to be able to provide landlocked northwest Indiana with a seafood product that can’t normally be obtained in-state. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council to Hold Special Session Prior to Regular Meeting
The 2019 budget will be discussed when the Winamac Town Council meets for a special session at 5:30 p.m. ET prior to their regular meeting tonight.
During their regular session, which is scheduled to commence at 6 p.m., the council will consider a supplement to the code of ordinances. Continue reading
Signage Installed Around North Judson to Help Guide Trail Travelers
Back in May, Prairie Trails Club Representatives Steve and Kathy Lucas came before Town Council members, requesting permission to place signs around town that would help guide people using the trails. The members unanimously approved the request.
As a reminder, The Erie Trail in North Judson runs a little more than 9 miles and is a part of two major trails that stretch across the whole country. Continue reading
Ancilla Nursing Program Receives New Training Manikin
Thanks to a generous donation, the Nursing Program at Ancilla was able to add a new “Juno training manikin” to their equipment.
Nursing students were previously using an outdated model called ‘iStan’ that is several years old. In a press release provided by Ancilla, officials noted that while iStan was a good educational tool, Juno is a state of the art simulation manikin that offers various features that iStan did not have. Continue reading
Certain Roads in Culver Will Be Closed Saturday Morning for the Lake Max Triathlon
In accordance with the Lake Max Triathlon, Lake Shore Drive and Main Street in Culver will be closed between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Culver Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim sent out an alert stating that during that time, bike traffic will also be heavy on State Road 10 as well as roads around the lake, including Sycamore Road and 20B Road. Continue reading
North Judson Town Marshal Submits Promotion Request to Town Council
The North Judson Police Department is adding a new full-time officer to the force.
The Department was back down to only three full-time officers following the recent resignation of James Dulin who was hired back in November. At the request of Town Marshal Kelly Fisher, Town Council members gave permission to promote part-time officer Jamie Conklin to full-time status. Continue reading
Wednesday Evening Vehicle Fire Results in Fatality
A vehicle fire that occurred in the Grovertown area on Wednesday claimed the life of the occupant inside.
North Judson Town Council Considers the Possibility a Splash Pad at Norwayne Field
Some questions were raised when the possibility of installing a splash pad at Norwayne Field was brought up at Monday night’s North Judson Town Council meeting.
Councilman James Young told members that in an effort to find something that could draw young families to the area while simultaneously giving local kids something to do, a few town officials recently met with a representative from the company Vortex Aquatic Structures. Continue reading
Don’t Let a Skimmer Scam Ruin Your Summer
Federal Trade Commission officials are warning motorists to avoid being scammed by skimmers this summer travel season.
A “skimmer” is an illegal card reader that attaches to credit card slots and steals data off of your card’s magnetic strip. They’re used most frequently at gas pumps. Criminals sell this info or use it to buy items online. Card owners may not even realize their information has been stolen until they receive their statement or an overdraft notice.
Fortunately, there are a few ways to spot a skimmer to protect your personal information from potential thieves. Continue reading
“The Hive” Gives Starke County Women Something to Bee-lieve In
Have you heard the buzz about the “The Hive?” The members of this ladies’ giving circle work together to fund local charitable projects and organizations.
Representatives say the name “The Hive” comes from a comparison between the giving circle and the way honey bees work. Continue reading
Town-Wide Yard Sale Discussed at North Judson Town Council Meeting
Saturday’s town-wide yard sale was a topic of discussion when North Judson Town Council members met Monday evening.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told members that there were 43 individuals who signed up in time to be included on the maps and eight additional individuals came in to purchase permits after the fact. Continue reading
