The restrooms at the Pulaski County Courthouse should be in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act within the next two weeks. The county commissioners Monday approved a contract with White’s General Contracting to finish the project. Maintenance supervisor Jeff Johnston says three portable restrooms will be provided in the meanwhile, and notes one is ADA compliant. Continue reading
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Starke County Commissioners Pass Responsible Bidder Law
Starke County now has a responsible bidder law on the books. The county commissioners adopted the measure Monday evening following a brief public hearing. It sets clear and objective criteria contractors must meet in order to be eligible to bid on public works construction projects. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Prepares for Possible Reduction in Force
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has taken the first step toward a reduction in force, should one be necessary this year. Continue reading
Advance Tickets Required for National Day of Prayer Breakfast
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is hosting the city’s National Day of Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 4. It will take place from 7 until 8 a.m. at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in downtown Knox. Continue reading
Starke County Council Clears Way for Stelrema Building Occupant
A long vacant Starke County industrial building could soon have a new occupant. Chicagoland-area-based gourmet snack food producer Gary Poppins plans to move into the Stelrema building on U.S. 35 this summer and be fully operational in that space by the end of the year. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Tourism Advertising Campaign
The Pulaski County Commissioners yesterday approved a scaled-back tourism marketing campaign. CDC Executive Director Nathan P. Origer has clashed with the county executives for several weeks over their reluctance to purchase cable television advertising in the Chicago market. He started his presentation to the commissioners with an apology for storming out of their last meeting. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board to Discuss Possible Reductions in Force Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will take the first steps in the possible reduction in force process when they meet tonight. The agenda for their 7 p.m. session includes approval of notification of reductions in force. The notice of intent to eliminate positions is required by the state before any formal action can be taken. Continue reading
Public Hearing Tonight on Proposed Responsible Bidder Ordinance
Members of the public will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed responsible bidder ordinance for Starke County during this evening’s county commissioners meeting.
The measure is also slated for adoption tonight. Continue reading
Federal Tax Refund Information Available Online
If you’ve filed your federal income taxes and are wondering when you will get your money, there’s an app for that. The Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers to download their IRS2Go mobile app to easily check their refund status. Continue reading
Monterey Infant Killed, Parents Injured in Saturday Crash
A two-vehicle crash near Argos claims the life of an infant from Monterey. It happened just before 5 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 31 at State Road 110. The Indiana State Police, Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, Rochester and Argos Police Departments all responded. Continue reading
Winamac Police Department Acquires New Equipment
The Winamac Police Department will soon have its own certified firearms trainer. Chief Mike Buchanan told the town council Monday Tyler Campbell is in the process of completing the necessary certification. Continue reading
IRS Warns Taxpayers of IRA Distribution Deadline
An important deadline is rapidly approaching for taxpayers who turned age 70½ during 2016. In most cases they must start receiving required minimum distributions (RMD) from Individual Retirement Accounts and workplace retirement plans by Saturday, April 1, 2017. Continue reading
LaPorte County Fatality Still Under Investigation, Victims Identified
LaPorte County officials have released the names of the three people killed in a crash this morning on U.S. 20. It happened around 7 a.m. about a mile west of Rolling Prairie. Continue reading
LaPorte County Crash Claims Three Lives
Officials with the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal accident. It happened around 7 a.m. on U.S. 20 at County Road 300 East, about a mile west of Rolling Prairie. Continue reading
Knox Woman Injured in Marshall County Crash
A Knox woman was taken to a South Bend hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle wreck on State Road 17. It happened around 8:30 a.m. Friday, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Starke County CASA Volunteer Shares Her Insights
A longtime Starke County CASA volunteer says working with abused and neglected youngsters has changed her life. Ivyl Wallace first learned of the Court Appointed Special Advocates program when she saw a call for volunteers in her church bulletin. From there she kept seeing commercials and decided to heed God’s call. That was 10 years and dozens of cases ago. Continue reading
Winamac Council Blesses Proposed Trail Extension
Plans are in the works to extend the recreational trail that stops in downtown Winamac north of State Road 14. Friends of the Panhandle Pathway President John Bawcum told the town council Monday the eventual goal is to have a paved trail for bicycles and pedestrians that runs from Tippecanoe River State Park north of town to France Park in Cass County. Continue reading
Starke Hospital Earns National Lung Cancer Screening Designation
Area residents who need to be screened for lung cancer have access to a Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center at Starke Hospital in Knox. The American College of Radiology recently awarded that designation to the local facility after a voluntary rigorous review to ensure it meets or exceeds high standards. Continue reading
Declining Population, High Taxes Hampering Pulaski County’s Economy
Pulaski County’s economy is under duress. CDC Executive Director Nathan P. Origer told those in attendance at Tuesday’s economic development summit that is in spite of some very real positives, including BraunAbiltiy’s continued investment and Galbreath’s aggressive hiring. Continue reading
CASA Director Explains What Makes a Good Child Advocate
The Starke County CASA program is looking for adults with a passion for helping children to be the voice for abused and neglected youngsters who are trying to navigate the court system. Director Rhonda Adcock says volunteers come from all walks of life but share many similar traits, including a passion to love children and dedication to doing the work necessary to ensure their needs are met. Continue reading
