A Wisconsin woman was arrested at a LaPorte County gas station Friday morning. Indiana State Police say they were talking to the occupants of a silver Lexus at the Speedway at U.S. 20 and U.S. 35, when they noticed the smell of burnt marijuana. Troopers say they then found several hypodermic needles. One of them reportedly contained a brown substance.
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A few more COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Marshall County had another 14 cases, according to Sunday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health, bringing the total to 5,053.
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Motorists should be prepared for some possible ice and snow Monday night into Tuesday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 5:00 p.m. EST Monday to 1:00 p.m. EST Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts the snow will spread across the area from south to north Monday afternoon.
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A Knox resident is dead after a crash on State Road 39 in LaPorte County. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says it happened just before 1:00 a.m. Saturday near County Road 1800 South.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Marshall County had 14 new cases, according to Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had eight, while Pulaski County had three.
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Declining enrollment is prompting the West Central School Corporation to dip into its Rainy Day Fund. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school board agreed this month to transfer $50,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to the Education Fund.
Continue readingCo-Alliance is finalizing its merger with Harvest Land Co-op. The two agriculture and energy cooperatives announced Friday that both of their boards and members “overwhelmingly agreed to merge.” It will officially take effect February 1.
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In a school year filled with challenges, the Eastern Pulaski Schools community is making sure it’s also a year of hope.
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Two Starke County towns are looking to upgrade their Christmas decorations. The North Judson Town Council Monday approved the third and final payment to Temple Display for the 42 light pole decorations it purchased in 2019. Now, town officials are ready to get more.
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The Pulaski County Council narrowly decided to keep the same president for another year. Ken Boswell was reelected to the position last week by a vote of four-to-three, over Rudy DeSabatine. DeSabatine was then nominated for another year as vice-president, but was defeated by new council member Adam Loehmer, also by a vote of four-to-three.
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The Community Foundation of Pulaski County has four new members on its board of directors. Paul Gilsinger, Jill Kasten, Rhonda Lower, and John Sass are joining the board in 2021.
Continue readingAnother 28 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County. That’s according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County reported seven new cases, while Starke County had four.
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A project to move Tri-Township’s high school from LaCrosse to Wanatah took another step forward Thursday. The school board hired Dan Rawlins of the Rawlins Group to serve as the design criteria developer, at the recommendation of Superintendent Kelly Shepherd.
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A bank robbery in DeMotte and a police chase into Porter County reportedly led to the arrest of two Gary residents Wednesday. The Kankakee Valley Post News says DeMotte Police were called to the Fifth Third Bank just before noon.
Continue readingAnother 21 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall County. That brings the county’s total to almost 5,000 since the pandemic began, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had another six cases, while Pulaski County had another five. No new deaths were reported locally.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Courthouse renovation and Justice Center expansion projects have taken another step forward. The county commissioners Tuesday officially selected Tonn & Blank Construction to serve as construction manager for both projects.
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The Hamlet Police Department is working on adding new reserve officers. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council last week that one of his reserves has left the force, but about five others have expressed interest.
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The Eastern Pulaski School Board has some new leadership. Newly-elected board members Scott Hanson and Jimmy Terry took their oath of office last week, along with returning members Beth Ruff and Rob Zeider. Tim Rausch was elected board president. Zeider takes over as vice president, while Ruff was elected secretary.
Continue readingA nonprofit group that seeks to connect Pulaski County residents with volunteer opportunities while also “bringing friendly back” is reporting a successful first year. Pulaski County Tribe held a virtual annual meeting Wednesday.
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Trying to drag race a sheriff’s deputy reportedly landed a LaPorte man in jail Wednesday morning. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 1:15 a.m. on U.S. 35 on the south side of LaPorte.
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