The blighted structure at 202 N Pearl Street in Knox is one step closer to being eliminated. Knox Board of Works members approved a demolition bid from Jackson Trucking and Excavating when they met in special session Monday morning.
Initially, members opened bids in February, but due to some confusion over bid specifications, members voted to re-bid for the project with requirements more clearly specified. This time only one bid was received from Harvey Jackson with Jackson Trucking and Excavating for a total of $10,000 for demolition and asbestos testing. Continue reading



The Winamac Volunteer Fire Department is now two members stronger after town council members approved recommendations submitted by Fire Chief Bill Weaver at their meeting Monday night.
Amendments to the existing curfew ordinance for the City of Knox will be considered during tonight’s city council meeting at 7 p.m.
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann told council members that the town was recently awarded $158,160 in Federal Highway Administration funds for phase three of their ADA compliance project.
The Knox Planning Commission continued their discussion over the definition of accessory buildings when they met last week.
The Winamac Town Council will recognize new members of the fire department when they meet tonight at 6 p.m.
Knox Planning Commission members held a public hearing over a rezoning request when they met Tuesday night.
Some concerns about the Highland Cemetery were brought to the attention of the North Judson Town Council Members when they met Monday night.
Culver Community Schools is offering pre-school classes next school year and parents and students will have a chance to come check things out next week
Knox Planning Commission members revisited a code-compliance matter that was discussed last month when they met Tuesday evening.
The Culver School Board approved a list of bond projects when they met earlier this week.
The Knox Planning Commission welcomed a new member during their meeting Tuesday night.
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation will be holding a community retreat at their office in Knox on Tuesday, March 20th from 7:30 a.m. until noon CT.
According to Culver Superintendent Karen Shuman, school board members awarded bus bids during their meeting Monday night.
Ever since 37-year-old Knox resident, Barbara McCurdy was discovered deceased over a month ago in Winamac, the Pulaski County Coroner has continuously been coordinating with a number of law enforcement agencies to work on her death investigation.
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann informed town council members about the projected cost for repairs on the utility tractor during their meeting Monday night.
Culver Community Schools Superintendent Karen Shuman established a timeline for policy review during Monday night’s school board meeting.












