One person is dead and another is seriously injured after an off-road vehicle crash near Bass Lake. Indiana Conservation Officer Tyler Brock says it happened in the Bass Lake area off of State Road 10.
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More COVID-19 Cases Reported in Marshall, Starke, Pulaski Counties
More COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Marshall County had another five residents test positive, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total to 985.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 Cases Reported in Starke, Marshall Counties
More Starke and Marshall County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Marshall County reported five new cases in Saturday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the county’s total up to 980. Starke County had another four cases for a new total of 248.
Continue readingGovernor: Wearing Masks Lets Businesses Stay Open
Wearing masks not only keeps people healthy but it’s also what’s allowing businesses to stay open, according to Governor Eric Holcomb. “You mask up to stay open,” he said during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference. “If you care about Main Street, if you care about the economy, you only have to look around into some other places that are doing the opposite, closing down. And so I don’t like them either, but it’s just a fact of life right now. And it is a fact of, underscore three times, life!”
Continue readingNorth Judson Business Pitch Competition to Be Held Tonight
Four North Judson startups will compete for a chance at $10,000 tonight. The first North Judson Business Pitch Competition will be held at 7:00 at North Judson Town Hall.
Continue readingNorthwest Indiana Designated a 21st Century Talent Region
A seven-county region that includes Starke and Pulaski counties is being recognized for its efforts to develop and attract top talent. Northwest Indiana was officially designated as the state’s eighth 21st Century Talent Region during a virtual event Friday.
Continue readingPolice, Coroner’s Office Investigating Death of Francesville Teen
The death of a Francesville teenager is under investigation. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office says Shannon J. Bretzinger, 17, was pronounced dead at Pulaski Memorial Hospital Friday evening by Chief Deputy Coroner John Behny.
Continue readingAerial Spraying Planned to Control Spread of Eastern Equine Encephalitis
The Indiana Department of Health is taking the fight against a mosquito-borne virus to the air. Aerial pesticide applications are planned for next week, in an area that includes parts of Marshall and LaPorte counties. It’s part of the state’s effort to control the Eastern equine encephalitis virus.
Continue readingMarshall County Reports First COVID-19 Death in Over a Month
Another Marshall County resident has died from COVID-19. It’s the county’s first COVID-19 death in over a month, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That brings the total number of deaths in the county up to 24. Marshall County also had one more positive case for a total of 975.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Addresses Issues with COVID-19 Data from Outside Labs
Incorporating COVID-19 data from outside labs into Indiana’s official case count is proving to be a bit of a challenge. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said Wednesday that thousands of new test results have been added to the state’s dashboard in the last couple weeks, but some of that data turned out to be wrong.
Continue readingWinamac ‘Swinging Bridge’ Lighting Feature Gets Town Council’s Blessing
Plans to add decorative lighting to the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” got the blessing of the town council Monday.
Continue readingCommunities, Health Officials Contemplate Trick-or-Treating
Whether to allow trick-or-treating during a global pandemic is a question being faced by many local communities. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that he was still waiting for guidance.
Continue readingPulaski County Businesses Can Now Apply for COVID-19 Response Grant Funding
Pulaski County businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. The county has been awarded $250,000 through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingPulaski County Continues Election Preparations
The Pulaski County Election Board continues gearing up for November’s General Election. During a meeting Wednesday, board members appointed a bipartisan absentee board, according to Clerk JoLynn Behny.
Continue readingPulaski Council Approves Bond Reimbursement Resolution for Courthouse, Justice Center Project
The Pulaski County Council continues making funding arrangements for preliminary work on the courthouse renovation and justice center expansion. Council members passed a resolution Monday allowing those costs to be reimbursed once bonds are issued.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Approves Police Vehicle Purchase
The Hamlet Town Council has finalized the purchase of a new police vehicle. Last week, council members agreed to buy a Ford Explorer for almost $36,000.
Continue readingSoldiers Welcomed Home from Deployment
Two soldiers are back home from deployment. A parade of fire trucks, ambulances, and motorcycles escorted Cody Foust and Seth Dunfee down U.S. 35 Wednesday evening. Dozens of family members, friends, and grateful citizens were on hand to greet them at the Knox VFW.
Continue readingINDOT to Once Again Offer Community Crossings Grants
Indiana cities, towns, and counties can once again get state funding help for road work. “We are happy to announce today that the program that so many in local government covet, our Community Crossings Matching Grant program, is back,” Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Joe McGuinness announced Wednesday.
Continue readingState Health Commissioner Warns of Increase in COVID-19 Cases among Younger People
While younger people typically have less severe symptoms of COVID-19, State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box warns that they aren’t without risk. During Wednesday’s briefing, Box noted that children and young adults make up an increasing share of the state’s cases.
Continue readingStarke County Veterans Memorial Still Set for Veterans Day Unveiling Despite Delay
The new Starke County Veterans Memorial is still on track to be ready for Veterans Day, despite some delays. County commissioner and project committee member Kathy Norem told the Starke County Park Board Tuesday that the concrete should be done by October 1, a month later than originally hoped.
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