Snack food producer Gary Poppins is still expected to move into the former Stelrema building north of Knox by the end of this year.
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Winamac Council Approves Water Rate Hike
Winamac’s water rates will soon be going up. As part of the financial arrangements for the town’s $1.5 million water project, the town council Monday approved a nine-percent increase, or a hike of $3.71 for an average residential customer.
Pulaski County Council Finalizes Budget Transfers for Sheriff’s Department
Overtime costs continue to add up for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. Last week, the county council approved the transfer of $11,200 into the Chief Sergeant and Deputy Overtime budget from various line items, at the request of Sheriff Jeff Richwine. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Conditionally Approve Scaled-Back Loan Request from Tippy’s
Man Faces Felony Charges, Following Friday Manhunt in Rural LaPorte County
Charges have been announced against a man who reportedly led police on an hours-long manhunt in rural LaPorte County Friday. Sheriff’s deputies say Charles Appleberry, 26, was captured Friday morning, after a resident reported seeing him in a field on County Road 800 West. That was nearly nine hours after a homeowner confronted Appleberry during what police are calling the burglary of a pole barn.
Court Costs Continue to Add Up for Pulaski County
Pulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Outsourcing of Lawn Mowing, Snow Removal
The Pulaski County Commissioners will continue discussing whether to contract out lawn mowing and snow removal at some county properties.
Yellowstone Trail Fest Seeks Site for Beer Garden
Next year’s Yellowstone Trail Fest may include a beer garden. Festival President Larry Jernas discussed the idea with the Hamlet Town Council last week. He said a beer garden would not be allowed at the Starke County Fairgrounds, where most Yellowstone Trail Fest activities take place, so organizers are looking for another site nearby.
Budget Adoption Scheduled During Tonight’s Winamac Town Council Meeting
Winamac’s 2018 budget will be up for consideration during tonight’s town council meeting. It calls for a General Fund of over $1 million and a Park Fund of over $137,000, with a total budget of just under $1.6 million. One challenge the town has to deal with was an unanticipated drop in county income tax revenues.
Pulaski County Council Approves Budget Transfers to Cover Increased Use of Part-Time Help
Some Pulaski County government offices are finding themselves short-staffed, and that’s putting a strain on their budgets for part-time help. This week, the county council approved budget transfer requests from both the Assessor’s Office and the EMS Department.
Hamlet Town Council Adopts 2018 Budget
The Hamlet Town Council has formally adopted the town’s 2018 budget. It calls for a General Fund of more than $321,000 and a Motor Vehicle Highway Fund of just under $60,000, with a total budget of just over $468,000.
Northern Wood Products Offers $8,500 for Starke County Forest Timber
Employee Cell Phones Cause Concern for Pulaski County Council, Commissioners
Pulaski County officials are looking to keep a better handle on employee cell phones. County Council Vice-President Mike Tiede raised the issue during the council’s joint session with the county commissioners Monday, after the county was billed for a new iPhone. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Approves Fire Department Pickup Truck Purchase
The Hamlet-Davis Township Volunteer Fire Department is getting a new pickup truck, with money from the sale of an old fire truck.
Bass Lake Beach Operator Considers Giving Part of Beach Back to County, As Lease Renewal Proceeds
The Bass Lake Beach and Campground will continue to be operated by Callahan Development, LLC for another 10 years, but the company may be willing to turn some of the property back over to Starke County. The county owns the facility, but has leased it to Callahan since 2008. Now, Callahan has given the county written notice that it will exercise its option to renew the lease through April of 2028.
Pulaski Mill Days Picnic Shelter to Be Dedicated Today
Francesville Woman Arrested, After Traffic Stop Reportedly Leads to Discovery of Meth, Marijuana
A Francesville woman was arrested on multiple drug charges Sunday, but not before allegedly resisting police officers. Deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office say they pulled over a car driven by Kimberly Mitchell, 54, in the area of U.S. 421 and State Road 14. While speaking with her, officers say they smelled raw marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Hamlet Interchange Recommended, As U.S. 30 Improvement Discussions Begin
As Starke County prepares to put together its wish list for the proposed upgrade of U.S. 30, one of the things it’ll be pushing for is an interchange at Hamlet. That’s what Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver told the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday.
Pulaski County Council Adopts 2018 Budget
The Pulaski County Council officially adopted the county’s 2018 budget and salary matrix Monday. The proposal calls for a one-percent pay raise for most full-time county employees. The hourly pay range for part-time employees will also increase by a couple dollars, according to council members.
Starke County Park Board May Consider Taking Ownership of Koontz Lake Lions Club Park
Koontz Lake Lions Club Memorial Park could soon be under county ownership. The Lions Club bought the site in the 1970s and has been running it as a park ever since. But with declining membership, club member Van Janovic approached the Starke County Park Board Tuesday to discuss the possibility of gradually handing the park over to the county. Continue reading
