Governor Eric Holcomb is asking for clarification on whether he can appoint a new attorney general, now that Curtis Hill’s law license has been suspended. In a document filed with the Indiana Supreme Court Tuesday, the governor’s attorneys note that a prosecutor has to be duly licensed to practice law under state statute, and Hill wouldn’t be allowed to fulfill many of his duties during the 30-day suspension.
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Pulaski County Incident Management Team Gives Update on PPE Distribution
Pulaski County’s COVID-19 Incident Management Team is trying to find personal protective equipment for those who need it. Team members told the county council Monday that they’ve been providing PPE to the hospital, fire departments, and even some businesses.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Continue Discussing Bass Lake Campground Electrical Upgrades
The Starke County Park Board will once again discuss a possible financial incentive for electrical upgrades at the Bass Lake Campground tonight.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider COVID-19 Response Grant Administrator Proposal Tonight
The Knox City Council will continue working tonight on some of the procedural steps for its COVID-19 grant program for local businesses. Council members will decide whether to officially accept the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission’s proposal to serve as grant administrator for the funding distributed by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingGovernor Figuring Out Next Steps Following Suspension of Attorney General’s Law License
Governor Eric Holcomb says he still needs to figure out his next steps, now that the attorney general’s law license has been suspended. The Indiana Supreme Court Monday suspended Attorney General Curtis Hill from family law attorneys practicing in Fresno in the state for 30 days beginning May 18, after a state representative and three legislative assistants accused him of inappropriate touching at an event in 2018.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Hoosiers to Resume Routine Medical Care, Vaccinations
Those who’ve been putting off routine medical care due to COVID-19 concerns are urged to have it done. During state officials’ press conference Monday, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said she doesn’t want people to delay seeing the doctor and ending up with a more serious problem.
Continue readingIndiana Launches Centralized COVID-19 Contact Tracing
Indiana’s centralized COVID-19 contact tracing effort officially began Monday. While it’s mainly been up to local health departments until now, the state has contracted with a company called Maximus to operate a statewide call center and notification system.
Continue readingStarke County Reports 22nd COVID-19 Case
The number of Starke County residents who’ve tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 22. Another positive case was reported by the Starke County Health Department Monday afternoon.
Continue readingLaPorte County Police Investigating Vandalism at Dunes Summer Theatre
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with a vandalism investigation at the Dunes Summer Theatre in Michiana Shores.
Continue readingKnox Businesses Can Start Applying for COVID-19 Response Grants Wednesday
Knox businesses will be able to apply for COVID-19 response funding starting Wednesday. The city has gotten $250,000 through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program to give to local businesses to help with job retention.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Offer Hazard Pay to Support Staff Working during COVID-19 Closure
The Knox Community School Corporation is offering hazard pay for support staff working during the coronavirus closure.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Response Funding Up for Pulaski County Council’s Approval Tonight
Funding for Pulaski County’s COVID-19 response will be up for the county council’s approval tonight.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Loans between City Funds to Prepare for COVID-19 Impact
The City of Knox is making sure it has funds available to keep the city operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city council approved a pair of temporary loans between the city’s funds, according to draft minutes from the April 28 meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Chooses Town & Country for Franklin and Main Street Paving
Paving work on Franklin and Main streets in North Judson could be complete by the end of the month. The town council last week chose Town & Country Paving to do the work at a cost of just under $186,000.
Continue readingWinamac Council to Consider Wastewater Project Change Order, Claim Tonight
The Winamac Town Council will consider a couple items related to the town’s wastewater project tonight. Mark Sullivan with Midwestern Engineers is expected to present a change order and claim for the council’s approval.
Continue readingRecreational Facility Upgrades Proposed with Constellation of Starke’s Stellar Finalist Money
Constellation of Starke is reporting positive feedback on its Regional Improvement Project. In an online community outreach event Thursday, Executive Committee Member Marty Lucas explained that the region got $333,000 for being a finalist in last year’s Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Continue readingStarke Hospital, American Heart Association Urge Patients to Call 911 for Heart Attack, Stroke Symptoms
Don’t let COVID-19 fears prevent you from getting emergency medical care. That’s the message being shared by Starke Hospital and the American Heart Association. The heart association’s Be Certain in Uncertain Times campaign reminds residents not to hesitate to call 911 if they or someone they know experience heart attack or stroke symptoms.
Continue readingBlock Work on New Winamac Town Park Restrooms Nearing Halfway Point
Progress continues on the Winamac Town Park’s new restrooms. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board Thursday that the block work appears to be almost halfway done. “I think they’re going 10 rows high, and they probably have five or six rows on a majority of the two structures,” DeLorenzo said.
Continue readingWinamac Wastewater Plant Upgrades Complete
Upgrades to Winamac’s wastewater treatment plant are now complete. Town Manager Brad Zellers recently gave an update to the town council.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Offers Tips to Prevent Spreading COVID-19
Businesses may be reopening and Hoosiers may be returning to their workplaces, but State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says residents need to keep working to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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