North Judson will dedicate its new splash pad tomorrow. A grand opening is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Norwayne Field.
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Starke Park Board Looking to Replenish Bass Lake Beach with Yellow River Sand
The Starke County Park Board is looking to improve the quality of the Bass Lake Beach. Board members recently agreed to request some of the sand removed during Yellow River improvements near Range Road. The only cost would be to pay the County Highway Department to transport the sand to the beach.
Continue readingOpen House Planned Sunday for Culver Building Trades Home
Culver Community High School’s building trades class is showing off its latest project this weekend. Students from Culver, Knox, and North Judson worked on the 1,600-square-foot, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 215 Lakeview Street over the past nine months, according to the school corporation’s website.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Recognizes Top Graduates, Accepts Staff Members’ Retirements
The Eastern Pulaski School Board recognized Winamac High School’s top graduates during this month’s regular meeting. Valedictorian Reece Parks told board members he plans to attend Butler University for computer science.
Continue readingTen Pints of Blood Donated during Last Week’s WKVI Blood Drive
Last week’s WKVI blood drive helped boost supplies for the American Red Cross. Red Cross officials say they collected 10 pints of blood from 15 individuals, including three first-time donors.
Continue readingKnox, Winamac Businesses Can Now Apply for COVID-19 Relief
Knox and Winamac businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. Knox got about $200,000 to give to local businesses to help with job retention, as part of the third round of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Office to Add Deputy, Social Worker, Thanks to Grant Funding
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office will be able to add a full-time deputy and social worker, thanks to grant funding obtained by Healthlinc.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Once Again Calls for Demolition of Garage at 204 W. Bender
The Knox Board of Works continues pushing for the demolition of a garage at 204 West Bender Street. A demolition order was issued more than two years ago, but owner Lucia Valladares argued that the structure was viable and contractors could have it repaired in two weeks. She continued appealing the order through the court system, until the Indiana Court of Appeals dismissed the matter earlier this month.
Continue readingHamlet Looking to Streamline Water Service at Trailer Park
Proposed changes to water billing in Hamlet’s trailer park are drawing concern from its owner. The town has proposed doing away with the meters at individual trailers and sending one big water bill to the entire Country Acres property.
Continue readingLaPorte City Hall to Reopen to Public Tuesday
LaPorte City Hall will reopen to the public Tuesday. Access had been restricted since March of 2020 due to COVID-19.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre to Go after Income Tax Refunds to Collect Unpaid Debt
North Judson-San Pierre will now be able to intercept state income tax refunds to collect unpaid debt. The school board last week approved a memorandum of understanding for the Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System (TRECS), after members generally voiced their support last month.
Continue readingPulaski Memorial Hospital Eases Visitor Restrictions
Pulaski Memorial Hospital continues to ease its visitor restrictions. Medical/Surgical Wing and Maternity Ward inpatients may now have two visitors, 18 or older, at a time, according to a hospital press release.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Get Updates on 342-344 W. Spruce, 204 W. Bender Today
The Knox Board of Works will get updates on some ongoing code enforcement efforts this morning. Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told the board last month that a lot of progress had been made at 342-344 West Spruce Drive, after he imposed a $2,500 fine. The board will get an update on that property today, along with 204 West Bender Street.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Appoint Maintenance Director, Head Custodian – Again
Pulaski County has finalized the appointments of its new maintenance director and head custodian. Larry Weaver was appointed maintenance director by the county commissioners during a special meeting Tuesday, according to a post on the Pulaski County, Indiana, Government Facebook page. He’ll be paid $23.50 an hour, under the pay structure approved by the county council last week. Tammy Pack was appointed head custodian at $16 an hour.
Continue readingKnox Seeking Bids for Garbage and Recycling Pickup
The City of Knox is officially exploring its options before renewing its trash and recycling contract. The city council Tuesday agreed to let Mayor Dennis Estok seek bids for solid waste and recycling pickup.
Continue readingSemi Rollover Shuts Down Eastbound U.S. 30 for Hours, Driver Taken to Jail
A Portage man was taken to jail, following a semi rollover that shut down eastbound U.S. 30 Tuesday for several hours. The eastbound lanes were closed between State Road 39 and U.S. 35, starting before noon.
Continue readingBridge Work Brings Lane Restrictions to State Road 14 near Winamac
State Road 14 will be down to one lane over the Tippecanoe River near Winamac until early July. INDOT says it’s part of a bridge maintenance project.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana to Visit Knox Wednesday
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will hold a drive-through distribution in Knox tomorrow, May 26. It’ll take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at the Knox United Methodist Church at 201 South Shield Street, according to the food bank’s website.
Continue readingUnemployment Rates Drop in Starke, Pulaski Counties
More Starke and Pulaski County residents headed back to work in April. Starke County’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.9 percent, according to the latest report from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Looking to Add Director of Student Services and Operations Position
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation could be adding a new administrative-level position. The school board Monday agreed to advertise for a new director of student services and operations.
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