Early voting turnout remains strong in Starke and Pulaski counties. Absentee voting numbers have already far surpassed 2016 levels.
Continue readingThousands of Starke, Pulaski County Residents Vote Early, Ahead of Tuesday’s Election
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Cost of HVAC Upgrades Continues to Draw Frustration from Oregon-Davis School Board
Oregon-Davis School Board members continue to voice frustration that the $6 million the school corporation borrowed for HVAC upgrades won’t go as far as what they were apparently told. Engineer Kevin Livingston with guaranteed savings provider EMCOR presented some updated plans and cost estimates during last week’s meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Business among Recipients of Manufacturing Readiness Grants
A Winamac industrial equipment manufacturer will be making some upgrades, with help from a Manufacturing Readiness Grant from the state. Standard Integrated Solutions was given a $50,000 matching grant to invest in “cobots,” which will tend the CNC mill and press brakes, according to a press release from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
Continue readingClocks to ‘Fall Back’ Tonight
Get ready to “fall back.” Daylight Saving Time officially ends tomorrow at 2:00 a.m. That means clocks should be moved back one hour before going to bed tonight.
Continue readingGovernor Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration to Dec. 1
Indiana’s public health emergency declaration has been extended for another month. In an executive order Friday, Governor Eric Holcomb officially extended the declaration until December 1.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
New COVID-19 cases remain in the double digits in Starke and Marshall counties. Another 29 Marshall County residents have tested positive, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total up to 1,578.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Use CARES Act Funding to Offer Teacher Stipends
Knox school officials have finalized the 2020-2021 teacher contract. The school board ratified the document of agreement last week, following almost unanimous approval from the Knox Federation of Teachers, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingMasks, Hand Sanitizer Donated to Eastern Pulaski Schools
The local community continues chipping in, to keep Eastern Pulaski students safe during the pandemic. Superintendent Dara Chezem says the school board recently accepted donations of disposable and washable masks, as well as hand sanitizer from Casey’s General Store and the Star City Lions Club. There was also an anonymous donation to pay off negative student lunch accounts, according to the draft meeting minutes.
Continue readingLaPorte Resident Arrested after Police Pursuit through LaPorte County and into Michigan
A LaPorte resident was arrested, after a police pursuit through LaPorte County and into Michigan Thursday. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says Michigan City Police pulled over a vehicle driven by Lavidika S. Johnson, 34, around 2:15 Thursday morning.
Continue readingStarke County Chamber of Commerce Postpones Schricker Award Dinner
Local organizations continue to rethink their events, amid surging COVID-19 cases. The Starke County Chamber of Commerce has postponed this year’s Henry F. Schricker Award Dinner.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Extends Virtual Learning for Another Week
Students at the Knox Community School Corporation will continue to learn from home for another week.
Continue readingHuman Remains Reportedly Found in LaPorte County Cornfield
A death investigation is underway in LaPorte County, after human remains were reportedly found in a recently-harvested cornfield. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 3000 block of West County Road 800 North just before 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Continue readingKnox City Police Department Seeking New Officer
The Knox City Police Department will soon be adding to its force. Police Chief Harold Smith told the board of works Wednesday that his department is currently down three officers. Mayor Dennis Estok added that officers are getting burned out and wouldn’t be able to use their vacation time, due to the shortage.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Preparing for Large Voter Turnout
Early voting turnout remains high in Pulaski County, and Clerk JoLynn Behny isn’t counting on that pace slowing down on Election Day. “I think they’re going to be slammed regardless of how many people come out to vote early,” she told the rest of the Pulaski County Election Board Wednesday. “I think they’re still going to be slammed. So we will mark six feet at each polling location. They’re going to get rolls of tape to mark the six feet social distancing. They’ve got signage.”
Continue readingHamlet’s New Message Board Up and Running after Years of Planning
After more than two years of planning and discussion, the Town of Hamlet now has an electronic message board. It’s been installed in front of the town hall, near the corner of Starke and Pearl streets.
Continue readingOfficials Break Ground on Commuter Rail Expansion
Efforts to expand commuter rail in Northwest Indiana took a major step forward Wednesday. Officials broke ground on the West Lake Corridor project. The eight-mile branch off of the existing South Shore Line would link Dyer and Munster to Chicago.
Continue readingTwo Non-Compliant Sex Offenders Located, According to LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office
The two sex offenders who were found to be out of compliance during a recent check by LaPorte County authorities have since been located and arrested. Earlier this month, various agencies teamed up for Operation Scare and Beware, a pre-Halloween compliance sweep of all 104 sexually violent predators and offenders against children in LaPorte County.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club’s North Judson Site Closed due to COVID-19 Case
The Starke County Youth Club’s North Judson site will be closed temporarily, after a staff member reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. In a Facebook post, the Youth Club says it learned about the positive case Wednesday morning.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Starke and Marshall Counties, Starke County Moved Back to Orange Level
The COVID-19 death toll continues to increase in Starke and Marshall Counties. Another two Starke County residents are confirmed to have died, according to Wednesday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total number of COVID-19 deaths up to 10. Marshall County had one more death, for a total of 29.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. Superintendent Plans to Keep School Open As Long As Staff’s Available
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has been “very fortunate” when it comes to COVID-19, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
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