The Knox Board of Zoning Appeals is happy with the cleanup efforts at a local pawn shop. The board previously considered imposing a fine on 1st Choice Pawn and Loan, due to the condition of its South Heaton Street property. During Monday’s meeting, though, board members noted that the condition of the site had improved over the past couple weeks, enough for them to drop plans for a fine. Continue reading
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Hamlet Schedules Another Town-Wide Yard Sale
Hamlet residents will have one more chance to take part in a town-wide yard sale. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town council last week that the yard sales that took place during the Yellowstone Trail Fest experienced a poor turnout due to rain. Continue reading
Boil Order Remains in Effect for Some LaCrosse Residents
A boil order remains in effect for residents in the southwest section of LaCrosse. That’s the area south of Front Street and west of U.S. 421. Continue reading
Hamlet Water in the Clear, After Two Years of Increased Testing
Hamlet’s drinking water is now in compliance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management regulations. The town has been required to conduct additional water testing since it failed lead and copper tests in 2014. Continue reading
Knox BZA to Discuss Pawn Shop Cleanup
The Knox Board of Zoning Appeals will continue discussing the cleanup of a pawn shop property this evening. According to the minutes of the board’s previous meeting, the board is considering assessing a fine to 1st Choice Pawn and Loan. Continue reading
Residents Reminded to Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus
Summer may be entering its final weeks, but mosquito season continues. So far this year, 92 mosquito batches have tested positive for West Nile Virus, including two in Starke County and three in St. Joseph County. Continue reading
Pulaski County TorchFest Joins List of Bicentennial Legacy Projects
Pulaski County’s celebration of the state bicentennial has now been officially recognized by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. TorchFest was approved last week as a Bicentennial Legacy Project. Continue reading
Hamlet Switches Insurance Providers, Discusses 2017 Budget
The Town of Hamlet is hoping to save some money by switching health insurance providers. The town council voted Wednesday to switch from Anthem to United Healthcare. Continue reading
Unemployment Down in Starke County, Up Slightly in Pulaski County
Unemployment rates have dropped in Starke County, but are up slightly in Pulaski County. Continue reading
Hamlet Officials Celebrate Downtown Revitalization Effort
Hamlet officials cut the ribbon Wednesday on the first phase of downtown beautification efforts. Continue reading
N.J-S.P. FFA Chapter to be Featured on ‘This Week in AgriBusiness’
The North Judson-San Pierre FFA Chapter will be getting some national recognition this weekend. It will be featured on “This Week in AgriBusiness,” a weekly television program covering agriculture-related news. Continue reading
Starke County’s Get Moving Challenge Enters Final Phase
Time’s running out for those taking part in Moving Starke County Forward’s summer walking challenge to log their miles. Continue reading
Knox Schedules Meeting for Peppermint Parade Planning
The City of Knox is bringing back the Peppermint Parade, but it’s looking for help from local residents to do so. The city’s holding a meeting for potential volunteers tomorrow evening at 6:00 at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Continue reading
Ancilla Offers Training for Criminal Justice Careers
At a time when police officers often face scrutiny from their communities, an Ancilla College professor is making sure officers have the training they need. Continue reading
Seven Jailed Following Joint Highway Patrol Effort
Seven people were taken to jail, following a joint effort to improve the safety of area highways. For a four-hour period Monday, officers from the Marshall and Starke County Sheriff’s Departments, Plymouth Police Department, and Indiana State Police teamed up to patrol the U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 areas, according to the Plymouth Police Department. Continue reading
Winamac Council Members Urge Action on Firefighter Shortage
The Winamac Fire Department is being told to step up its recruitment efforts. Town Council President Tom Murray made the request during last week’s council meeting. Continue reading
Contests, Musical Performances Featured at Yellowstone Trail Fest
The Yellowstone Trail Fest takes place today and tomorrow in Hamlet. Included on today’s schedule are a car show, battle of the bands, and zucchini contest. The Nightshift Band will provide musical entertainment later this evening. Continue reading
North Judson Restores Water to Pioneer Cemetery, Alleys Still in Need of Repair
Efforts to restore North Judson’s Pioneer Cemetery have gotten a bit easier, thanks to some help from the town. Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann told the town council Monday that town employees had conducted a water tap at the cemetery and installed a yard hydrant with a padlock to limit access. Continue reading
Culver Schools to Benefit from Ford Fundraising Event
Test drive a Ford and Culver Schools will get $20 for its Athletic Fund. That’s the deal during a “Drive 4 UR School” event hosted by Oliver Ford tomorrow morning in Culver. Continue reading
North Judson Plans Dump Truck Replacement
The Town of North Judson is hoping to save some money by purchasing a refurbished dump truck, rather than a new one. Continue reading
