Commissary items being flushed down the toilets at the Starke County Jail are causing problems for the Knox Wastewater Department. Superintendent Kelly Clemons told the county commissioners Monday night the city has lost two pumps since Sept. 6th due to trash like razors, toothbrushes and elastic underwear bands getting into the lines. Continue reading
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Pulaski County Anticipates Denham-Area Bridge Replacement Next Year
Pulaski County is putting the final touches on plans to fully replace a bridge listed on their Community Crossings grant application.
Bluejay Strategic Planning Group to Meet Next Week
The newly appointed Bluejay Strategic Planning Group will meet for the first time next week to discuss ways to market the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board Tuesday night she’s selected nine volunteers from the community to bring much-needed perspective to the school corporation’s work. Continue reading
Knox School Board Completes Final Claim on Elementary Cafeteria Project
The Knox Community School Corporation has completed their final claim for upgrades at the elementary school cafeteria.
Starke County Unemployment Largely Stays Flat
Public Lands Day Encourages Volunteerism at State Parks
Starke Hospital Employees Schedule Day of Service
Associates at Starke Hospital will start next week with a beautification project at a local park. During their annual Day of Service on Monday, employees will be volunteering their time to install barbecue grills and park benches at the Hamlet Town Park. They will also be painting, weeding and sprucing up the facility. Continue reading
Knox Schools Anticipate Enrollment Boost
Knox Schools are anticipating an enrollment boost after estimates were submitted to the state for the school year.
Proposed N.J.-S.P. Budget Factors in Declining Enrollment
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s proposed 2017 budget reflects shrinking revenue, according to information shared during this week’s budget hearing.
Business Manager and Treasurer Guy Richie told the county council the proposal is very similar to what was approved last year, except the dollar amounts are less. The approved 2016 budget is $7.6 million, compared to $7,035,070 proposed for 2017 . Richie says the dip in funding is due to dwindling enrollment. Continue reading
Proposed Starke County Budget Includes Employee Pay Raises
Starke County government employees stand to get raises in 2017 following action by the county council during their budget hearing Monday evening. They recommended approval of 2-percent raises for all employees. That will cost about $65,000, which will come from the county general fund. Continue reading
Pulaski Building Inspector to Begin Accepting Credit Card Payments
The Pulaski County Building Inspector is preparing to accept credit and debit card payments in the near future.
During Monday’s Pulaski County Commissioner’s meeting, the request was made to setup the proper equipment to begin accepting the increasingly common method of payment.
Friends of the Poor Walk Scheduled Saturday
The St. Vincent DePaul Society is hosting a fundraiser and awareness event this weekend they hope will be able to help those in poverty in Knox and Hamlet.
N.J.-S.P. Board to Remain Appointed for Now
Overwhelming public support of an elected North Judson-San Pierre School Board was not enough to overcome the estimated $15,000 cost to transition from the current appointed body. Members voted four to one last night to maintain the status quo. The most recent appointee, Derrick Stalbaum of Rich Grove Township, cast the lone vote in favor of transition via community committee. Continue reading
CDC Board Member Calls for Pulaski Commissioner to Resign
An At-Large member of the Pulaski County Community Development Commission is pushing for the resignation of a Pulaski County commissioner.
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Commissioner Explains Courthouse and Old Jail Renovation Funding Sources
The Starke County Council and Commissioners are attempting to explain the necessity of renovations to the courthouse and former jail. Council President Freddie Baker said during Monday’s meeting questions have arisen in the public about why the county is spending so much money to redo the two buildings. Continue reading
Temporary Office Moves Make Way for Renovations
The Starke County Health Department and Purdue Extension office have moved from the courthouse into a temporary location. They’re now located at 1006 Edgewood Drive in Knox. It’s next to Duneland Dialysis and across the street from Wintersong Village Nursing Home. Continue reading
Farm Safety Week Means Increase in Equipment Traffic
Indiana farmers are preparing for their fall harvests and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture is asking local motorists to be mindful.
CHS Responds to Starke Hospital Lease Decision
Starke Hospital officials have responded to the county’s abrupt decision to cease negotiations for a new lease of the existing site. The commissioners’ unanimous decision means Tennessee-based Community Health Systems has until Sept. 30 to either renew the current lease for 10 years or exercise the six month notice of non-renewal. Continue reading
Commissioners Pull Plug on Hospital Lease Negotiations with CHS
The fate of Starke Hospital is in question following action last night by the county commissioners. They voted unanimously to cease all negotiations with Tennessee-based Community Health Systems on a new lease for the building and land on which it sits. Continue reading
Elected or appointed? N.J.-S.P. Board to Decide Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is expected to announce tonight whether they favor a transition to an elected school board or would prefer to keep the current appointed process. Members have spent the past several weeks gathering public input on the topic via Google survey and a special meeting last week for that sole purpose. Most of the comments offered during that session favored an *elected board. Continue reading
