Certain individuals can now get a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The Indiana Department of Health says the CDC has recommended a booster dose to counter waning immunity in specific populations, following the FDA’s expansion of its emergency use authorization.
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A Pulaski County Council member wants to look into privatizing the county’s Recycling and Transfer Station. Rudy DeSabatine told the county commissioners Monday that it costs the county thousands of dollars a year to operate the facility, and he wants to talk to a potential operator about selling or leasing it.
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The Wanatah Scarecrow Festival kicks off today. Festivities start with a harvest contest this afternoon, with music from the AcoustiCats featuring the Martin Boys at 7:00.
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The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation expects to save about $60,000 by switching insurance providers.
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Communities looking for state help with regional development efforts have to adjust to changing programs, as Indiana responds to COVID-19. The Stellar Communities program has helped bring investment to Marshall County and the Town of Culver, while Starke County has also applied for a regional designation.
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A school bus was reportedly involved in a crash on State Road 10 in Starke County Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 3:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of East State Road 10, according to dispatchers.
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The Hamlet Police Department is getting a K-9. Officer John Lynch told the town council Wednesday that he’s worked out a deal to get a narcotics detecting dog that’s been out of a job since her handler switched departments.
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Knox City Police officers will soon carry Narcan. Chief Harold Smith told the board of works Wednesday that they haven’t until now, since EMS is already in town and certain regulations would have to be followed, “But here lately, we’ve been having overdoses left and right, so we’re going to start carrying it, each officer.”
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Renewable energy projects could change the landscape of parts of rural Indiana, but whether that’s a change communities should embrace continues to be debated.
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A year after a local nonprofit group shelved its plan to put a homeless shelter in the former Knights of Columbus building in Knox, its alternate plan for the space is now in limbo, as well. The Starke County Resource Center has taken possession of the building at 503 East Lake Street.
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Masks will remain optional at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation, at least for now. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, Board President Derrick Stalbaum said they’re not planning any changes to the COVID-19 policies at this time.
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Work on Knox High School’s vocational wing will be able to start this week, following the school board’s approval Monday. That’s according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingThe State of Indiana is working to connect Hoosiers with broadband service. The Indiana Connectivity Program officially opens Monday.
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Hamlet residents have a chance to weigh in on the town’s 2022 budget proposal tonight. As it stands, the town is seeking permission to spend just over $451,000 next year. That’s $8,000 less than it requested for 2021, with decreases in the General, Motor Vehicle Highway, and Economic Development funds.
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The Knox Board of Works is expected to consider an upgrade to the city’s water filtration system this morning. A filter media change will be up for the board’s approval.
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Changes are coming to the North Judson Police Department. The town council Monday approved the hiring of Derek Russell for the open police officer position.
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Starke County Emergency Medical Services will soon be looking for a new director. Travis Clary publicly announced his resignation from the director position during Monday’s county commissioners meeting, after submitting the paperwork last week.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will review its COVID-19 plans tonight. School officials will also take comments on teacher compensation, before contract negotiations begin.
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The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will hold a drive-through distribution in Knox tomorrow, September 22. It’ll take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at the Knox United Methodist Church at 201 South Shield Street, according to the food bank’s website.
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The Pulaski County Health Department is looking to step up COVID-19 testing efforts. Nathan Origer gave an update from the county’s Incident Management Team, during Monday’s county commissioners meeting.
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