The Culver School Board will hold a special meeting Monday to decide whether to approve teacher contracts for the 2015-2016 school year. Continue reading
Health Officials Stress Healthy Choices During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Indiana State Department of Health is encouraging parents to talk to their kids about making healthy choices. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Changes Burial Plot Availability
Highland Cemetery now has fewer burial plot options available. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Accepting Nominations for Philanthropy Award
Nominations are now being taken for a new award honoring philanthropists and charitable organizations making an impact in Starke County. Continue reading
Septic Maintenance Promoted to Protect Waterways
Protecting Indiana’s waterways starts right in your own backyard. That’s the message the Indiana Department of Environmental Management has been working to get out this week. Continue reading
Mosquito Precautions Urged Amid West Nile Increase
West Nile virus has been diagnosed in twelve people in Indiana so far this year, including two who have died. That’s an increase over last year when only 10 people got the virus, but state health officials says there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Continue reading
Knox Adopts Online Billing System
The City of Knox is giving residents more options for paying their bills. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Plans to Minimize Spending
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation plans to work within its means to keep expenses to a minimum. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves Bond Refunding
The Culver School Board has approved refunding its 2006 bonds and using the savings to fund improvement projects. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Taking Grant Applications
The Starke County Community Foundation is now taking grant applications. Continue reading
EBT System Offline this Weekend
SNAP and TANF benefits will be unavailable for several hours this weekend. Continue reading
Culver Community Schools Expects Budget Shortfall, Works to Create Brand
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s expecting a budget shortfall, in spite of higher-than-projected enrollment. Continue reading
Knox City Council Discusses 2016 Budget
The Knox City Council discussed the 2016 budget at its meeting yesterday. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Discusses Brush Pickup, Sets Trick-or-Treat Hours
The fall season’s getting underway, and the Town of North Judson’s getting ready. The Town Council discussed fall brush pickup and trick-or-treat hours at its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Groundbreaking Held for Pulaski County Events Center
A new event and banquet center is coming to western Pulaski County. Meadow Springs held a groundbreaking Friday for a new facility at the corner of U.S. 421 and State Road 114 south of Francesville. Continue reading
Culver School Board Discusses Temporary Use of Monterey Building
The Culver School Board discussed a use for the Monterey School Building, albeit a temporary one. Olson Auctions requested to use the old school’s parking lot and possibly some of the building for an estate sale. Continue reading
Knox City Council to Hear Comments on Budget
The Knox City Council plans to hear comments from the public about the 2016 budget at its meeting tonight.
They’re also expected to hear from a member of the Starke County Historical Society to discuss plans for the 100th Year Celebration of the Henry F. Schricker Home on Main Street planned for November. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Hold Budget Hearing, Consider Monterey Proposal
The Culver School Board will be hearing public comments on the 2016 budget, capital projects plan, and bus replacement plan. Also at tonight’s meeting, the board will have a public hearing on the lease agreement, bond refunding, and improvement bonds. Continue reading
EPA Promotes Septic Maintenance
Septic system maintenance is being promoted with the Environmental Protection Agency’s third annual SepticSmart Week. Continue reading
Car Seat Safety Checks Offered in LaPorte
IU Health LaPorte Hospital is holding a free car seat safety check tomorrow afternoon. Continue reading