The owner of a dilapidated house in downtown Knox has six months to make extensive repairs to the property. The vacant structure at 6 North Pearl Street was previously slated for demolition after the Knox Board of Works upheld an order last June to tear it down. Continue reading
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North Judson-San Pierre School Board to Consider Capital Projects
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board wants input from residents before finalizing plans for building renovations and updates. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board Tuesday night the bond for the auditorium project is almost paid off. She says the corporation can maintain the debt service rate and take care of some other needs on the campus. Continue reading
Starke Council Adds Skilled Part-Time Classification to Salary Ordinance
A handful of part-time county employees could be getting pay raises following Monday action by the Starke County Council. They agreed to create a “skilled part-time” wage classification as part of the salary ordinance. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve County Home Sale
The final hurdle has been cleared in the sale of the former Pleasant View Rest Home in Pulaski County. The commissioners on Monday approved an ordinance authorizing the sale. It’s already been approved by the council. Continue reading
Knox Set to Stockpile Salt
In spite of the mild winter, the City of Knox needs to purchase more salt. Continue reading
Starke County Major Crimes Unit Busts Meth Lab, Makes Two Arrests
Officers from the Starke County Major Crimes Unit found a wanted suspect and a meth lab at a home on South Main Street in Knox Monday after serving a search warrant at another residence. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Hire Contractor to Finish Courthouse Restrooms
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
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
