The Knox Community School Corporation is trying to make this school year as normal as possible for as long as possible. The first day of school is tomorrow.
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Prairie Trails Club Reaches Easement Agreement with Railroad Owner
The Erie Trail has secured a path from North Judson to LaCrosse. Steve Lucas with the Prairie Trails Club says the group has finalized an easement with the new owners of the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum, Pioneer Cemetery Transformation Project Get Popup Grants
The Starke County Community Foundation has announced the latest round of surprise $1,000 popup grants. The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum got $1,000 in June, while North Judson’s Pioneer Cemetery Transformation Project was July’s recipient.
Continue readingKnox Reminds Residents of New Trash and Recycling Pickup Procedures
The City of Knox is reminding residents of the new trash and recycling pickup procedures. Starting this week, Republic Services will be handling those services, following the city’s switch from Waste Management.
Continue readingPulaski Health Officer Encourages Masks in Schools amid Significant COVID-19 Spread
The Pulaski County health officer is encouraging the use of masks in schools. Nathan Origer gave an update on behalf of Dr. Rex Allman and the incident management team during Monday’s county commissioners meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Hire Building Inspector
Pulaski County has a new building inspector. Karla Redweik was appointed to the position by the county commissioners Monday. She was the Building Department assistant for years and had been serving as interim building inspector for the past few months.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Hire Ag Teacher Tonight
The Knox School Board will make some final preparations tonight before the start of the school year. The hiring of a teacher for the new high school ag program will be up for the board’s approval.
Continue readingRegions Have Another Month to Get Ready for READI
Regions applying for funding from the state’s READI program have another month to put their plans together. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation announced Monday that the deadline for proposals is now September 30.
Continue readingCourt of Appeals Upholds DeCola’s Removal from Starke County Council
Tom DeCola’s 2019 removal from the Starke County Council has been upheld by the Indiana Court of Appeals. He was elected in November of 2018 and voted off by council members the following February.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Appoint Building Inspector Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to appoint a new building inspector and deputy building inspector tonight. Former building inspector Doug Hoover was fired back in May. A resolution appointing an information technology consultant will also be up for approval.
Continue readingKnox School Board Fires Former Food Services Director
The Knox Community School Corporation’s former food services director is out of a job.
Continue readingStarke County Community Foundation Presents $1,500 Grant for Bass Lake Kayak Rental
Funding for a Bass Lake Beach kayak rental was recently presented to the Starke County Park Board. Starke County Community Foundation Director of Development Jacque Ryan presented a giant check during last month’s park board meeting. “This grant specifically is for $1,500 for the kayaks and paddle boards for Bass Lake,” she said.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council to Get Update on COVID-19 Relief for Small Businesses Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will get an update tonight on the latest round of COVID-19 relief for small businesses. The town was awarded $200,000 through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program earlier this year.
Continue readingKnox Planning Water and Sewer Upgrades with American Rescue Plan Funding
The City of Knox is looking to stretch its federal COVID-19 money as far as possible. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that Knox has gotten the first $400,000 of its American Rescue Plan money.
Continue readingStarke County EMS May Be Asking for Pay Raises
Starke County Emergency Medical Services may soon be asking for pay raises. EMS Director Travis Clary told the county commissioners last week that Starke County has one of the lowest-paying EMS services in the area, and some staff members are leaving for better pay.
Continue readingFood Finders to Hold Drive-Through Distribution in Star City Monday
The Food Finders Food Bank Mobile Pantry will be back in Star City Monday, August 2. A drive-through distribution will be held at the Star City United Methodist Church at 2347 East Main Street, starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Continue readingUrologist Joins Northwest Medical Group’s Knox Office
Another doctor is joining Northwest Medical Group’s Knox office. Urologist Dr. Subba Rao Nagubadi is now accepting patients, according to a Northwest Health press release.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Proposes Housing Animals at Recycling & Transfer Station
Dogs seized by Pulaski County Animal Control may soon be taken to the Recycling and Transfer Station. Sheriff Jeff Richwine has been looking for a solution for animals that aren’t able to be housed at the Starke County Humane Society or the Pulaski Animal Center.
Continue readingLaPorte LakeFest to Bring Road Closures this Weekend
Motorists traveling to LaPorte may encounter some road closures this weekend. Monroe Street will be closed from Lincolnway to State Street today from noon to 10:00 p.m., according to the Mayor’s Office. State Street will be closed from Clay to Jackson streets from 5:00 p.m. to midnight.
Continue readingEssential Workers Can Keep Getting Help Paying for Childcare through March 2022
Essential workers can continue to get help paying for childcare. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says the Build, Learn, Grow scholarship has been extended through next March.
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