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Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Offering Santa Trains this Holiday Season

Posted on Author Mitch Columbe

*SOLD OUT*

Join Santa at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum and take a trip in a vintage commuter coach to see the rural areas of North Judson and English Lake this holiday season.

Santa trains leave from the station December 3, 10th , and 17th at 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. CT. The total length of each round-trip is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Before the train leaves, or after it returns, visitors may stop inside the museum to see one of the largest collections of working railroad signals and other railroad history. Other engines are on site to see.

Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets online at www.hoosiervalley.org or call 574-896-3950 as seating is restricted.

Starke County Dispatcher Receives Stork Pin

Posted on Author Mitch Columbe 
On Tuesday November 15th, 2022 at approximately 7:26am , The Starke County 911 Center received a 911 call from a male subject stating he was traveling to hospital because his girlfriend was in active labor. 

The public safety telecommunicator who took the 911 call, Becca Hardel, remained on the line and assisted the caller with identifying their location immediately notifying police, fire and EMS to respond. Thanks to the quick response, calm voice and assistance of the telecommunicator, the caller was able to assist his girlfriend with the delivery of the child.

It is not that often that a telecommunicator will get to assist the delivery of a child. In fact, some will go their whole career without having that opportunity. It is a tradition within the profession that a stork pin is awarded when successfully assisting with the delivery of a child.

Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight

Posted on Author Mitch Columbe

The Culver Town Council will be holding a public hearing on changes to their current zoning ordinance tonight.

The second and third reading of the zoning ordinance is also up for approval after the hearing.

The council also has planned to discuss the first reading of the 2023 salary ordinance.

Culver Town Manager Ginny Bess Munroe will have her regular report. The council will also hear from other department heads as well.

The Culver Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. ET at the Culver Town Hall at 200 E. Washington Street.