Efforts to curb drug trafficking in LaPorte County are getting a boost from the federal government. LaPorte County is now one of four in Indiana to be designated a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. Continue reading
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Indiana School Boards Association to Help Culver with Superintendent Search
The Culver School Board is moving ahead with its search for the corporation’s next superintendent. Continue reading
Fee Increases Planned in New Culver Water Rate Ordinance
The Town of Culver may soon be raising some utility fees. An updated water rate ordinance was introduced during Tuesday’s town council meeting. Continue reading
North Judson Fire Department Gets New Helmets, Coordinates Railroad Museum Safety Plan
North Judson-Wayne Township firefighters are getting some new equipment, thanks to Wayne Township. Fire Chief Joe Leszek told the town council Monday that the township had purchased 10 new helmets for the fire department. Continue reading
Starke County Students to Take Part in Annual Reality Store Event
Starke County eighth graders will get a taste of the “real world” next week. The annual Reality Store event will take place next Wednesday at Knox Middle School. Continue reading
North Judson Takes Legal Action Over Unsafe Properties
The Town of North Judson is proceeding with legal action over a couple properties deemed to be unsafe. A legal notice has been published that the town is suing the owners of 205 and 207 Lane Street. Continue reading
Winamac Park Bathrooms to Get New Plumbing
The Winamac Town Park bathrooms are set to get refacing services and a plumbing upgrade with the best plumbing company around. Continue reading
Republicans Win Big in Starke County
Starke County favored Republicans in many key races in Tuesday’s election. The race to replace Kent Danford as the District 3 County Commissioner ended with Charles Chesak gaining 59 percent of the vote, compared to 37 percent for Democrat Karen Tibbs. Meanwhile, Kathy Norem keeps her District 1 seat, after defeating Buddy Ringle by a margin of 65-to-35 percent. Continue reading
Recycling Transfer Station Discussion Draws Crowd During North Judson Council Meeting
A proposed recycling transfer station in the North Judson Industrial Park drew several complaints from residents during a contentious North Judson Town Council meeting Monday. The planned Metro Recycling facility would handle municipal solid waste, as well as construction debris like concrete and untreated wood. Continue reading
Starke County Fair and 4-H Get $10,000 from Rural Cooperatives
The Starke County Fair and 4-H program have received $10,000 in grant funding, thanks to Kankakee Valley REMC and CoBank. Kankakee Valley REMC says its $5,000 donation is just the latest part of its regular support of county fairs in Starke, Pulaski, LaPorte, and Porter counties. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Considers Liability Issues for School Events
The Winamac Park Board continues to evaluate the town’s relationship with the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation. While the schools use the Town Park for some athletic activities, there’s no formal lease agreement between the two entities. Continue reading
North Judson Council Meeting Moved to High School Auditorium for Transfer Station Discussion
North Judson residents will have the chance to learn more about a planned recycling transfer station during tonight’s North Judson Town Council meeting. It’s been moved to the North Judson–San Pierre Junior/Senior High School Auditorium to handle the many residents expected to be in attendance. Officials from Metro Recycling as well as the Starke County Economic Development Foundation are scheduled to discuss the new transfer station and address residents’ concerns. Continue reading
Many Voters Cast Ballots Early, Ahead of Tomorrow’s Election
Election Day isn’t until tomorrow, but many voters have already cast their ballots. Nearly 2,000 absentee ballots had been cast in Starke County by Friday afternoon. Continue reading
INDOT to Replace Dead Trees in Winamac Town Park
The Winamac Town Park will see several of its dead trees replaced, thanks to the Indiana Department of Transportation. INDOT had planted trees in the Town Park, to replace ones that were removed as part of a State Road 14 reconstruction project. However, many of those trees have been unable to survive. Continue reading
Gregg, Bayh, Democrats Campaign in Knox
“We can do better.” That’s the message several Democratic candidates for statewide elected office had for Starke County voters Friday. Among those rallying a crowd of supporters at the Knox VFW was gubernatorial candidate John Gregg. Continue reading
Today, Monday Last Chance to Vote Early
Election Day is Tuesday, but voters still have a couple chances to cast their ballots early. Continue reading
Bawcum Sworn in as Fifth Winamac Park Board Member
The Winamac Park Board officially has a fifth member. Pat Bawcum was sworn into her two-year term during Thursday’s park board meeting. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Urged to Take Ownership of Log Cabin
As the Winamac Park Board considers whether to take ownership of the freight depot and caboose, one resident is pushing the town to take over the log cabin behind the Pulaski County Public Library, as well. The Pulaski County Historical Society offered all three structures to the town last month, in hopes the town could better utilize them. Continue reading
Winamac Plans Sidewalk Repairs with Paving Savings
The Town of Winamac plans to make some sidewalk repairs with money left over from its paving projects. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday the paving bill came in about $18,000 less than what the contractor had bid, since less material was needed than originally thought. Continue reading
Free Dental Screenings Available for LaPorte County Veterans in Need
LaPorte County veterans who need some help paying for dental care will be able to get some free assistance tomorrow. As part of Operation Stand Down, Dr. Daniel Fridh and other LaPorte County dentists are offering free dental screenings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continue reading
