The Tri-Township School Board is moving closer to a project that would close the 105-year-old LaCrosse school building and move high school classes to Wanatah. The board voted unanimously Thursday to issue notice for a 1028 hearing to be held at its November 19 meeting. It’s a required step designed to give the public a chance to weigh in on the need for the proposed project, before a final decision is made and bonds are issued.
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The Starke County Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipient of this year’s Henry F. Schricker Award.
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Drivers are asked to avoid parts of Downtown LaPorte tomorrow, as Northwest Health – LaPorte hospital moves to its new location. INDOT says the right westbound lane of State Road 2 will be closed from Madison to Teegarden streets starting at 5:00 a.m. The hospital will be transferring its patients to the new facility.
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Indiana is sending the National Guard to long-term care facilities to help with COVID-19 protocols. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Guard members will help with testing and reporting, so that regular staff can focus on caring for residents.
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A COVID-19 vaccine is still months away, but Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says health officials are making sure they’ll be ready.
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Knox residents may notice some brown tap water over the next few days. That’s because the Water Department is currently flushing its fire hydrants. The Mayor’s Office says the water is safe to drink, and it can be cleared up by running cold water from a bathtub or outside faucet. The hydrant flushing is scheduled to wrap up next Friday.
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The Food Bank of Northern Indiana continues with its regular visits to Knox. A drive-through food distribution will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT tomorrow, October 22 at the Knox United Methodist Church at 201 S. Shield Street, according to the food bank’s website.
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Starke County property taxes are due in less than three weeks. The deadline is Tuesday, November 10. Treasurer Kay Chaffins says payments can be made online at co.starke.in.us or lowtaxinfo.com. They can also be dropped off any time at the drop box at Starke County Annex Building No. 1 at 53 East Mound Street in Knox.
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The Winamac Volunteer Fire Department is adding a couple historic trucks to its fleet. The department was recently able to acquire a 1946 American LaFrance truck that originally belonged to them, after more than a year of discussions. Firefighters plan to use it for parades and promotional appearances. The town council last week officially agreed to take ownership and pay the $126 annual insurance cost.
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The number of Starke and Pulaski County residents working is heading back down slightly, even as unemployment rates continue to drop.
Continue readingHoosiers will likely be required to wear face masks for the foreseeable future, but Governor Holcomb is hesitant to reinstate stay-at-home restrictions, even as COVID-19 cases increase. During state officials’ press conference Wednesday, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver noted that there are now twice as many Hoosiers hospitalized with COVID-19 than there were in late June or early July.
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Indiana’s state health commissioner says her experience with COVID-19 demonstrates how big of a difference the proper precautions can make. Dr. Kris Box, who’s currently quarantined after testing positive, gave an update by phone during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday.
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Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart is hoping an extra week out of school will help get things closer to normal. When students return from fall break next week, they’ll attend class virtually, rather than in-person.
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Downtown North Judson could soon see some improvements. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that discussions are underway with Ball State University to implement some of the goals developed in the recent comprehensive planning process.
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Efforts to bring murals, artisan markets, and a scale model of the solar system to Starke County have gotten a boost, thanks to the Lilly Endowment’s GIFT VII program. The Starke County Community Foundation says it’s gotten a $100,000 Community Leadership Grant. That money will be used to promote a number of arts and cultural opportunities the foundation is pursuing along with Constellation of Starke.
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A meth bust at a home a couple doors down from the Hamlet Police Station led to the arrest of the two residents last week. The Starke County Prosecutor’s Office has shared more details about Friday’s drug raid at 7 West Pearl Street.
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Another 18 Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The county’s total is now at 1,325, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Starke County had nine new cases, for a total of 393. Pulaski County’s case count increased by four to 147.
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Six local fire departments will get a collective $800,000 worth of new equipment, thanks to a federal grant. They were awarded a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for the purchase of 125 new air packs, plus a spare bottle for each, according to Walkerton Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Hamilton.
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U.S. 30 will once again be down to one lane in each direction east of Valparaiso starting tomorrow. INDOT says the left lanes will be closed between Porter County Roads 400 and 450 East for an underground infrastructure rebuild project. They’re scheduled to remain closed through Friday.
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Oregon-Davis students returned to the classroom Monday, following a switch to virtual learning on October 7. Superintendent Bill Bennett told the school board Monday night that the schools are almost back up to a full staff.
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