For the first time ever, the Indiana Court of Appeals will conduct a hearing in Starke County this morning. As part of the “Appeals on Wheels” program, the court will hear an oral argument at the Knox High School auditorium starting at 10:30 CST.
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Culver Town Council Adopts Capital Asset Policy
The Town of Culver is outlining how it will keep track of its assets. The town council recently adopted a capital asset policy.
Continue readingNew Member Needed for Pulaski County Plan Commission
The Pulaski County Advisory Plan Commission needs a new member. During last week’s meeting, Rick Stone stressed that he will not seek reappointment when his term ends in January. “I’ve been looking forward to this all year!” he joked.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Reports Good Turnout for Second Women’s Self-Defense Class
The Knox City Police Department is reporting success with its second women’s self-defense class of the year. The free training session was held at Knox High School on November 23.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Open Bid for Highway Department Chip Spreader
A major equipment purchase for the Pulaski County Highway Department attracted only one bid. On Monday, Commissioner Kenny Becker opened the lone bid for a chip spreader, which came from Southeastern.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves North Bend Township Fire Protection Contract
The Culver Town Council has approved its annual fire protection contract with North Bend Township. Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim told council members last week that there are no changes from the past several years.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve 2020 Holiday, Meeting Schedules
Pulaski County employees will get 14 holidays in 2020. The county commissioners approved the 2020 holiday schedule Monday. Employees will once again get the May and November election days off. Independence Day will be observed on July 3, since July 4 falls on a Saturday.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Updated on Well Rehab
Well rehabilitation is currently underway in the City of Knox. Back in September, the board of works agreed to let well two be cleaned and refurbished. At the time, Water Superintendent Tim Lindewald said it was running about 150 to 200 gallons per minute under par, causing more wear and tear.
Continue readingCulver Council Appoints Town Manager to Marshall County Unsafe Building Committee
Marshall County communities continue tweaking the way they deal with unsafe buildings. A proposed ordinance update is expected to be presented to the Culver Town Council next week.
Continue readingPulaski County Coroner Announces Retirement, Republicans Schedule Caucuses
Pulaski County will soon have a new coroner. John Behny has announced his retirement from the position, effective at the end of the year.
Continue readingWabash Heartland Innovation Network Outlines Grant Opportunities with Pulaski Commissioners
Directing funding to help prepare 10 Indiana counties for the future of agriculture is part of the goal of the Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN).
The Pulaski County Commissioners got the chance to learn about the consortium Monday from its director of regional placemaking, Lynette Bleed.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Updated on Broken Sewer Line
Repairing a broken sewer line is estimated to cost the City of Knox about $16,000.
Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons told the board of works last week that a break happened in a 10-inch line about 14 feet deep, in the area between Delaware and New York streets, east of Heaton Street.
Continue readingHawk Lake Residents Consider Sewer Options, Following Septic Issues
A Hawk Lake homeowner says sewage issues have left her property uninhabitable, but finding a cost-effective solution may take a few years. Val Cultice told the Culver Town Council last week that she and her sister inherited a property in the area, but it’s been over three years since they’ve been able to use it.
Continue readingCampbell Makes Initial Court Appearance in Connection with Thanksgiving Day Shooting
The man accused of killing 75-year-old Randall Bailey before leading police on a pursuit on Thanksgiving Day made his initial court appearance Wednesday. James Lee Campbell, 52, is charged with murder and resisting law enforcement, along with a firearm sentencing enhancement for the murder charge.
Continue readingPulaski County Preparing for Land Acquisition for 400 East Bridge Replacement
Pulaski County is narrowing down the list of properties needed for an upcoming bridge replacement project. Bridge 257 on County Road 400 East over Mill Creek is set to be replaced next year.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Updated on Beach Lodge Progress
Work continues in and around the Culver Beach Lodge. Town Manager Jonathan Leist discussed the project with the town council during his update on the town’s Stellar Community projects last week.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Awaiting Tomorrow’s Stellar Designation Announcement
Potential upgrades to the Hamlet Town Park depend on tomorrow’s Stellar Community announcement. The winner of this year’s Stellar designation is scheduled to be announced tomorrow morning.
Continue readingFinal Preparations Underway for Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
Work will soon begin on upgrades to the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant. Back in September, the board of works chose Thieneman Construction to do the work for just over $1.6 million.
Continue readingOne Hurt in U.S. 20 Rollover Crash Monday
A rollover crash in LaPorte County left one person with possible injuries Monday. LaPorte County Police say it happened around noon at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Wilhelm Road.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Recognizes Deputies for Lifesaving Response to Overdose
Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine is commending two of his deputies for their lifesaving actions over the weekend. He told the county commissioners Monday that Deputies Seth Barton and Branson Eber were the first on the scene of an overdose.
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