The possibility of installing a digital message board near the entryway into Knox was discussed during last week’s city council meeting. Mayor Dennis Estok told members that a message board could be utilized to notify citizens about upcoming events or any other messages that they may need to convey.
He said after doing a bit of research, he found there are few different options they have to consider. They can get a sign that would be on wheels, similar to what traffic control uses. That would cost approximately $15,000 to $20,000.
The other option they have is a sign that would be placed in the ground. Continue reading
Mayor Dennis Estok informed council members last Tuesday, that the councilman for District 4, Tim Manns, has verbally indicated that he intends to resign from the city council.
In order to ensure that no money is owed to the United States Treasury, Winamac Town Council members agreed to allow Umbaugh and Associates to assess the status of their existing bonds when they met last Monday.
North Judson Police Officer Rico Simpson and his K9 partner Jimy are heading into their fourth week of training at Vohne Liche Kennels today. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher will provide the latest K9 update, as well as any additional police business, during her report at tonight’s town council meeting.
As a part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which runs from March 18th through the 24th, Indiana broadcast stations will participate in a statewide tornado drill on Tuesday, March 20th.
The Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that all lanes of U.S. 421, north of the Medaryville Town limits will be closed beginning Monday, March 19th and will remain closed until early September.
Mayor Dennis Estok shared some information with Knox City Council members about a mural that will be put up on the wall behind Serenity Gardens located at the corner of Main and Lake Streets in downtown Knox.
The annual County Health Rankings Reports have been released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute.
Three township fire department contracts were approved during the Winamac Town Council meeting Monday night.
When Kankakee River Basin Commission members met Thursday morning, they permitted a total of $254,000 to be paid to three counties in order to assist with immediate repair needs resulting from the recent flooding.
Mayor Dennis Estok alerted Knox City Council members of some changes that will be made to procedures for Spring Clean-Up Days this year.
Winamac’s Police Department will soon have an officer certified in firearms training once Officer Tyler Campbell completes his training.
The Winamac Town Council members postponed the first reading of their employee handbook ordinance due to some inconsistencies with grievance procedures.
In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week which runs from March 11th through the 17th this year, Pulaski Memorial Hospital has issued a few tips to keep patients safe and to help them take an active role in their healthcare.
An ordinance that remained unchanged for nearly 30 years was amended during last night’s Knox City Council meeting.
Students and staff at Eastern Pulaski Community Schools have been engaging in discussions about student safety ever since February’s school shooting sparked some concerns within the community.
Winamac Town Council members were alerted of a major change that will be taking place with the collection of fireworks display donations when they met Monday night.
There is still time to register for the spring session of Starke County CASA training for anyone interested in being the voice for a local child in need.
