Motorists heading to Kentucky or Ohio will now have to pay a toll. Starting today tolling will begin on the new SR 265 Lewis and Clark Bridge, the new 1-65 Abraham Lincoln Bridge and the improved I-65 Kennedy Bridge. Continue reading
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Lawsuit Filed Against Railroad Township Trustee, Advisory Board Member
A lawsuit filed on behalf of three Railroad Township advisory board members against the township trustee secretary claims the Dec. 15 meeting in which the trustee announced plans to abolish the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department violated the state’s Open Door Law. If you have bonds from UBS Puerto Rico, find out what you should do next.
The suit claims Trustee Mandy Thomason and board member Michael Lawecki were in attendance at the meeting, but advisory board President Clarence Gehrke and member August Eckert were not notified in advance. Thomason announced via Facebook the day of the meeting that a session was taking place “regarding the status of fire protection in Railroad Township.” Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Reviews ISTEP Scores
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has been working for several weeks to raise ISTEP scores and school letter grades. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board officials were anticipating low letter grades, and they were right. Last year was a new test, which made preparation difficult. Continue reading
ISP Releases More Information About Fatal Police Shooting
The Indiana State Police have released more information in last week’s fatal, police-involved Starke County shooting. Continue reading
Knox Council to Discuss Band Stage at Wythogan Park
The next Wythogan Park improvement project is on tonight’s Knox City Council agenda. The Starke County Community Foundation will speak to the council about the performance stage under construction in the park during this evening’s 7 p.m. meeting. The project is on hold until the weather breaks but should be ready for performances by Memorial Day. Continue reading
Culver Academies’ to Participate in Inaugural Parade
The Culver Academies’ Black Horse Troop and Equestriennes will be part of the Jan. 20, 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade. The festivities honoring President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence will mark 17th time the Black Horse Troop has marched down Pennsylvania Ave. since its first appearance in 1913. Continue reading
State Fire Marshal Urges Proper Tree Disposal
Christmas is over, and Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson reminds Hoosiers to properly dispose of their live trees.
When a tree starts to drop needles, it means it is too dry and should be removed from the home, according to Greeson. He says dry trees are a fire hazard. The National Fire Prevention Association notes roughly one of every 34 reported home fires that begin with a Christmas tree resulted in death, compared to an average of one death per 142 total reported home fires. Continue reading
Investigation Leads to Three Arrests on Meth Charges
An investigation into alleged methamphetamine manufacture in Pulaski County resulted in three arrests. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Updated on Lighting Projects, Band Room Relocation
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is taking on some lighting projects during the holiday break. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board Tuesday improvements at the bus garage are already underway. During the break lighting upgrades will be made in the middle and high school gym. Zupin says care has been taken to ensure that project does not interfere with any scheduled games or practices. Continue reading
State Road Construction Hiatus Begins
The holiday season marks the unofficial end to this year’s road construction season. INDOT officials advise crews may continue preparation work like earth moving, demolition, clearing and bridge work as weather permits this winter. However, most large projects are on hold until spring. Continue reading
Stay Safe During the Holiday Season
Don’t leave yourself vulnerable to the Grinch or other Christmas thieves by sharing too much information on social media about your holiday plans. That advice comes from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Spokesman John Erickson says posting information about extended vacations could make you a target for burglars. He also cautions against telling strangers what you will be doing. Continue reading
INDOT Officials Encourage Mailbox Repairs
INDOT recommends residents along state and U.S. highways take advantage of the break in the weather to ready their mailboxes for winter’s next blast. Continue reading
Track Santa’s Journey Through Indiana on Social Media
Santa Claus will be making his way across Indiana as part of his Christmas Eve journey. He’s teaming up with INDOT to share travel tips via social media tomorrow night. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Invests in Transportation Software
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board hopes an upfront investment in transportation mapping software will save the corporation money in the long run. Continue reading
State Health Officials Report Season’s First Flu Death
Indiana state health officials have recorded the first influenza-associated death of the 2016-17 season. They will not release any additional information about the patient due to privacy laws. Continue reading
ISP Releases Details in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting
A Plymouth man who tried unsuccessfully to run from police in Starke County is dead following a police-involved shooting. The incident happened around 9:15 a.m. today, according to the Indiana State Police. They were called in to investigate since deputies from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Knox City Police Department were involved. Continue reading
ISP Investigating Police-Involved Starke County Shooting
The Indiana State Police are investigating a police-involved shooting in Starke County. It happened this morning in the parking lot of the former Bailey’s Furniture Store on U.S. 35 south of Knox. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Elementary Principal Announces Retirement Plans
A local school corporation will soon be looking for a new elementary school principal. Mike McBride told the North Judson-San Pierre School Board last night he is leaving at the end of the school year. His last day will be June 30, 2017. Continue reading
Funding Stalls for Rail-Served Pulaski County Industrial Park
The Pulaski County Council wants to see a plan for bringing industry to a proposed rail-served industrial park between Medaryville and Francesville before agreeing to set aside money for land acquisition. Continue reading
Starke County Park and Recreation Surveys Due Tomorrow
Starke County residents have one more day to weigh in on their vision for the county’s park and recreation facilities.
The Mishawaka-based Troyer group has been hired to craft a five-year parks and recreation plan for Starke County. As part of that process, they’re trying to gauge usage of the county’s recreational areas.
Specifically they are looking at Bass Lake Beach and Campground, Koontz Lake, the Starke County Forest and the trail system as assets to the county. Continue reading
