While the Starke County Resource Center’s goal of setting up a full homeless shelter is on hold, plans for a daytime warming center are quickly moving ahead. A number of potential volunteers, most of them affiliated with local churches, gathered Monday at the Trinity Assembly of God Church in Knox, where it would be housed. Among other things, they looked at how to go about providing meals, clothes, resources, and programs to people who need help.
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Knox City Council Adopts 2021 Budget, Sets 2021 Meeting Schedule
The Knox City Council adopted the 2021 budget last week. It totals just over $3 million, with almost $1.6 million of that being the General Fund. While those are slight decreases from this year’s budget, Mayor Dennis Estok previously noted that the amount of revenue should be slightly higher.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Rezoning for Vander Haag’s Expansion
A Winamac truck repair business’s expansion plans recently cleared a procedural hurdle with the town council. Town Manager Brad Zellers told council members that Vander Haag’s planned to purchase the neighboring property to the south, to add onto the current facility. The town council approved the business’s request to rezone the parcel from residential to light industrial.
Continue readingDeadline Approaching for Schricker Award Nominations
There’s still time to nominate someone for this year’s Henry F. Schricker Award. It’s presented annually by the Starke County Chamber of Commerce to recognize residents who put “service before self.”
Continue readingToday’s the Last Day for Pulaski County Businesses to Apply for COVID-19 Response Grant Funding
Pulaski County businesses have until 4:00 p.m. EDT today to apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief from the Community Development Commission.
Continue readingLane Restrictions Start Tomorrow on U.S. 20, U.S. 30
Lane restrictions start tomorrow on U.S. 30 in Porter County and U.S. 20 in LaPorte County. INDOT says U.S. 30 will down to one lane in each direction east of Valparaiso, between Porter County Roads 400 and 450 East for “an underground infrastructure rebuild project.” That’s expected to last through this Friday, but shoulder closures may continue through October 16.
Continue readingStarke County Roads 700, 1100 East Proposed As Possible Yellow River Kayak Launch Locations
Some potential sites for Yellow River kayak launches were recently discussed with the Starke County Park Board. The park board has hired Mark Wilson with Jones Petrie Rafinski to conduct a feasibility study.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Adjusts Pay Structure for Substitute Teachers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has adjusted the pay structure for substitute teachers. Board members approved the change this month, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem. “Our sub pay is extremely difficult to track, based on the current policy,” she explained. “Currently, subs get paid one rate for their days one to 20 and then another rate for days 20 plus, and that’s not consecutive days.”
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Accepts Longtime Treasurer’s Retirement
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s longtime treasurer has announced his retirement. Guy Richie will step down at the end of February.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Urges Flu Shots, Issues Standing Order for Other Vaccines
Indiana’s state health commissioner is once again urging Hoosiers to get their flu shot, as well as any other necessary vaccines. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference, Dr. Kris Box said the flu can also lead to severe complications that require the use of intensive care beds and ventilators.
Continue readingIndiana Allocates Another $25 Million to Rapid Recovery Initiative
Indiana is reporting success with its Rapid Recovery program to help Hoosiers improve their job skills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in June, the state allocated $50 million in federal CARES Act money to expand the availability of free training opportunities.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Continues Moving Ahead with Wind Turbine Bond Refinancing
The West Central School Corporation’s wind turbine bond refinancing could lead to a bigger savings than previously thought. As of this month’s regular school board meeting, the expected savings was approaching $70,000, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingGrant Funding Sought for Restroom Upgrades at Pulaski County Fairgrounds
Now that the front of the Winamac Town Park has new restrooms, attention is once again turning to the restrooms in the fairgrounds. The Winamac Park Board recently agreed to let Northern Indiana Power from the Past apply for grant funding.
Continue readingFood Bank of Northern Indiana to Distribute Food in Knox, Hamlet
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will distribute food in Knox this morning. A drive-through distribution will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at the Knox United Methodist Church at 210 S. Shield Street, according to the food bank’s website. Items will be available for free on a first come, first served basis for up to 400 households in need of food assistance.
Continue readingState Health Officials Assembling School COVID-19 Data
More than 1,300 students in Indiana schools have tested positive for COVID-19. That’s according to preliminary figures shared during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Wednesday. At least 274 teachers have tested positive, as well as 276 staff members.
Continue readingIndiana to Continue Offering Pandemic EBT Benefits for Virtual Students
Making sure Hoosiers have access to food as the pandemic continues remains a priority for state officials. Families with kids attending class virtually who would normally get free or reduced-price meals at school will be able to get that funding on a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer card.
Continue readingMedaryville Nursery School Gets COVID-19 Relief Funding from White County United Way
Medaryville Nursery School is getting some help responding to COVID-19, thanks to the White County United Way Community Relief Fund. The nursery school recently got funding to help them increase distancing among children and potentially allow more children to enroll, according to a White County United Way press release.
Continue readingTwo Hurt in ATV Crash Near Culver
A woman was airlifted and a juvenile was taken to the hospital, after an ATV crash near Culver Thursday. Indiana Conservation Officers say it happened just after 5:00 p.m. in the 16,000 block of Redwood Road.
Continue readingGovernor Details Stage 5 of Back on Track Plan, Extends Public Health Emergency
Stage 5 of Indiana’s Back on Track plan officially takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Governor Holcomb outlined the details in an executive order Thursday. The order says, “The implementation of Stage 5 brings Indiana to a new normal.”
Continue readingDeath of Francesville Teen Remains Under Investigation
The death of a West Central High School student remains under investigation. Shannon J. Bretzinger, 17, died last Friday.
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