Get some of your holiday shopping done while increasing educational opportunities for Starke County students. Psi Iota Xi Sorority of Knox is hosting its annual Winter Wonderful craft and vendor show tomorrow. Continue reading
Richard’s Disposal’s former customers will see better service following the company’s merger with Republic Services. That’s according to Richard’s Disposal owner Richard Warner. Continue reading
The Winamac Park Board expects to swear in a new member when it meets this evening. Continue reading
North Judson residents have some new procedures when it comes to garbage pickup. Starting this week, Republic Services is taking over trash pickup, according to North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
Two $5,000 scholarships are being offered as part of the Independent Colleges of Indiana’s “31 Answers (to Your Questions about College)” initiative. Continue reading
A LaPorte County Commissioner has been arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of a property damage crash. Continue reading
Concerns with a recycling transfer station planned for the North Judson area have led to a response from the company, as well as local economic development officials. Metro Recycling is currently moving ahead with a permitting process with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The company plans to add a recycling transfer station on Oakwood Street in the North Judson Industrial Park. Continue reading
Today is Halloween, and some state agencies are offering some tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe. The Indiana Department of Transportation, Indiana State Police, and Indiana Criminal Justice Institute are asking drivers to be on the lookout for kids near roadways. Continue reading
Indiana’s police officers are some of the most overworked in the country. That’s according to a list compiled by SafeWise, a group analyzing home security systems as well as other security statistics. Continue reading
Indiana is not immune from rising insurance premiums, according to the Indiana Department of Insurance. Continue reading
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg is setting off on a week-long bus tour in a final attempt to meet voters before Election Day. The tour starts today in Gregg’s hometown of Sandborn. Continue reading
As Pulaski County continues to deal with the aftermath of last month’s grain elevator explosion in Francesville, several dozen volunteers took part in a coordinated effort Thursday to help the Reidelbach family harvest its fields. Continue reading
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski’s challenger Lynn Coleman continues to complain about the lack of a televised debate during the campaign. Continue reading
The planned addition of a recycling transfer station in the North Judson Industrial Park has some residents organizing a protest. Metro Recycling currently operates three facilities in Northwest Indiana and one in Illinois. Continue reading
The Hamlet Town Council has selected a former Knox police chief to take over the town’s police department. Council members voted Wednesday to offer the position of town marshal to Clint Norem. He served as police chief under former Knox Mayor Rick Chambers. Continue reading
Lynn Coleman’s campaign to unseat U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski has him venturing into some new territory. Continue reading
Last month, U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski visited the Starke County Justice Center’s Therapeutic Community program. On Tuesday, it was her Democratic Party challenger’s turn. Continue reading
The Knox City Council approved various schedules for 2017 during Tuesday’s meeting. Next year’s holiday schedule calls for two fewer days off for city employees. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston said that while Election Day has traditionally been a holiday for the city, the fact that no elections are scheduled next year means employees will be required to work those two days. Continue reading
The Indiana State Department of Health is once again teaming up with other organizations to raise awareness of HIV. Continue reading
Prospective college students have a chance to visit Ancilla College this week. The school is hosting an open house this Friday starting at noon EDT. Continue reading
