How to continue with Winamac’s swimming pool rebuilding effort without the town’s financial support will be the topic of two meetings this month. The Winamac Pool Committee will hold an informational meeting for the public next Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.
What to do with $135,000 raised for Winamac’s swimming pool rebuilding project is expected to be discussed during tonight’s Winamac Park Board meeting. That money was raised through private donations and fundraisers, and placed in a fund at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County. But now that the town has pulled its official support of the project, the park board has to decide what its next steps will be.
The Starke County Election Board is meeting this morning. As the county continues to prepare for future elections, upgrades to its voting machines may be considered. Vendor MicroVote is proposing to rebuild the machines for a total cost of about $66,000.
More than 1,300 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were collected by the Indiana State Police, during Saturday’s Take Back initiative. Locally, 41 pounds of medications were turned in at the Bremen Post, while the Lowell Post collected 25 pounds. Several local law enforcement agencies also took part.
The death of a 70-year-old Hudson Lake man is being investigated by the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they found the body of Vernon Ringler in a pond a few hundred yards from his home Wednesday morning. A relative and caretaker had reported him missing, after she wasn’t able to find him in his home that morning.
Driving over 100 miles per hour while over three times the legal limit for alcohol reportedly led to the arrest of a South Bend man in LaPorte County Friday afternoon. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says it happened on a stretch of U.S. 20 that has seen several fatal accidents in the past year.
Pulaski County is expected to complete over $1 million in road projects with money from the second round of Community Crossings grants. But Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff still hasn’t revealed which roads will be getting an upgrade. He says the work won’t be able to start until the spring, and he wants to wait until closer to that time before releasing details.
Starke County real estate tax payments are due November 13. Treasurer Kasey Clark says payments can be left in the drop box outside the Starke County Treasurer’s Office in Knox or at one of six local banks.
The Starke County Community Foundation is honoring one of its founders. Cherry Gumz was presented with the foundation’s 2017 James R. Hardesty Leadership in Philanthropy Award last week.
With the gardening season coming to an end, now’s the time to start getting ready for winter, according to Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery. Make sure you read our our review of great wood splitters, to help you find the best solution for firewood preparation in winter. Continue reading
You can help save someone’s life by donating blood during one of several upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives. Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School is hosting a blood drive tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CDT.
Harvest season continues for local farmers.
Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery says that when it comes to the major crops, farmers are just about done harvesting soybeans. Corn is taking a bit longer, though. Continue reading
Hunters are reminded to stay safe while using tree stands. Over the weekend, an Illinois man broke eight bones in his neck and back when he fell from a tree stand while deer hunting in Newton County, according to Indiana Conservation Officers.
Some local police officers will soon have extra protection, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. Several Indiana law enforcement agencies have gotten 50-50 matching grants to help buy ballistic or stab-resistant body armor, as part of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership. That’s according to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.
As colder weather approaches, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security reminds residents to stay safe while keeping their homes warm. State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson says alternative heating sources, like space heaters and other devices are a big cause of home fires and fire-related deaths.
The Hamlet Town Council is once again calling for repairs to the Starke Street railroad crossing. During Wednesday’s meeting, Council President Dave Kesvormas said the crossing continues to get worse. Continue reading
College students looking for an internship have a chance to work with state lawmakers during their 2018 session. Indiana House Republicans are accepting internship applications through Tuesday.
