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The meetings tentatively scheduled for next week to outline the scope of the proposed Starke Hospital lease are on hold. Continue reading →

Recent Storms Prompt Requests for Damage Reports

Indiana-Department-of-Homeland-Security Recent storms have prompted the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to remind individuals they may report uninsured damage online.

Northern Indiana was pummeled with rain earlier this week, causing flooding, road closures, and rising streams and rivers. Continue reading →

Attorney General Warns of Potential Home Repair Scams

Hoosiers who sustained storm damage as a result of this week’s torrential rains are urged to proceed with caution when it comes to making repairs. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office warns home improvement scammers often lurk and prey on situations such as these by conning people into paying for shoddy, overpriced work. Continue reading →

Courthouse and Jail Renovations to Restrict Downtown Knox Parking

starke-county-jail-outside — The old jail in downtown Knox will soon be renovated into office space for Starke County Community Corrections, Purdue Extension and the Starke County Probation Department.

The Starke County Commissioners took action this week to prepare for the renovation of the old jail and courthouse. Work will be starting soon, and the contractors will need a place to park their construction trailers and equipment. Continue reading →

Pulaski County Adopts Title VI Plan to Maintain Eligibility for Funds

Pulaski County Courthouse Pulaski County has updated its plans for maintaining compliance with Federal Title VI requirements.

A desk audit performed June 22^nd of this year found the county to be non-compliant with some components of the federal law. Title VI is designed to prevent discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation, among other things.

N.J.-S.P. Principals Report Positive Start Amid Changes

Bluejay The school year is off to a good start at North Judson-San Pierre, according to the two building principals. New Middle/High School Principal Jim Polite told the school board Tuesday enrollment is up by 14 over projections. Polite adds he was pleased with the tone of the initial staff meeting. Continue reading →

Ancilla College Prepares for Fall Semester Ag Program Launch

Ancilla College NEW Ancilla College is putting together the final touches on its agricultural degree programs.

Students return to the campus this weekend, but in addition to introducing new students, Ancilla is also introducing the new degree program. Despite being located in a heavily agricultural area, the two-year liberal arts school has not had an active academic program to this point.

Medaryville Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges Following Stabbing

user42762-1471553001-media1_bdc6c1_240_159_PrsMe_ The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an attempted murder following a Wednesday incident in Medaryville.

Starke County Jail to Offer Drug Treatment for Local Inmates

August 18, 2016April 11, 2022WKVI

Starke County Jail inmates who are awaiting sentencing will soon have access to voluntary substance abuse treatment while they are locked up. The county recently got a grant from the Indiana Department of Correction to add a local program. Continue reading →

Knox Redevelopment Commission to Consider TIF Extension for Hospital

City_of_Knox_Logo The Knox Redevelopment Commission approved the release of funds for a couple of project purchases on Wednesday night.

$20-thousand for a previously discussed K-9 police vehicle was distributed by the Redevelopment Commission. The initial request came at the previous Redevelopment Commission meeting in an attempt to split the cost with the City of Knox.
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Pulaski ATV Ordinance Nearly Ready for Vote

Pulaski County Courthouse Pulaski County’s proposed ATV ordinance is not yet ready for a vote.

The ordinance is designed to allow off-road vehicles on county roadways, largely for the purpose of agriculture. Licensing would be required for the ATV’s through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles under the current ordinance language.

N.J.-S.P. Board Approves Optional Elementary School Relocation

NJSP Elementary School — North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School

The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is keeping options open with regard to the future of the elementary school building. It’s currently a kindergarten-6^th grade school with 513 students enrolled. The board has discussed moving the elementary school into the now-vacant middle school building at the end of the current school year. Continue reading →

Knox Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charge

A 47-year-old Knox man faces a possession of child pornography charge. Officers from the Knox Police Department and Starke County Sheriff’s Office arrested Terry Reising yesterday. They executed search warrants on his home and vehicle and reportedly turned up pornographic photos of children. Continue reading →

N.J.-S.P. Board Seeks Public Input on Elected v. Appointed Board

Bluejay The North Judson-San Pierre School Board wants more input from the public before making a final decision about whether future boards should be elected or appointed. They’ve posted a N.J.-S.P. Community School Board Input Google survey on their website to gauge input from all residents of the district. Those without computer access will be able to complete it at the junior/senior high school media center on Aug. 31 from 6 until 7 p.m. and Sept. 6 from 7 until 8 a.m. It will remain on the site through Sunday, Sept. 18^th. Continue reading →

Pulaski County Continues Pursuit of Westside Industrial Park

P Pulaski County Economic Development ulaski County is ready to take the next step towards the development of its rail-served Westside industrial park.

Starke County’s Oldest Bridge to Be Replaced With a Culvert

The Starke County Highway Department is poised to save more than $300,000 by contracting out the replacement of a bridge with a culvert. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners Monday night the bridge on 900 South half a mile west of U.S. 421 is the lowest rated in the county. Continue reading →

Knox School Board Approves HVAC Repairs

August 17, 2016August 8, 2020WKVI

Things got a bit warm in some areas of Knox High School, recently.

That’s why Knox School Board members on Monday agreed to use Rainy Day funds to update some of the HVAC units at the school building. The board sought out different Types of HVAC System from Hero Services and ensured that it applied at least two of those systems into their school. The air conditioning units are reaching the end of their normal life, about 15 years, causing some interruptions in cooling at the building. Continue reading →

Burglaries Prompt LaPorte County to Advise Keeping Car Doors Locked

August 16, 2016WKVI

vlcsnap-2016-08-15-10h14m00s357 LaPorte County authorities are asking for the public’s help after a spate of burglaries in the Westville and Union Mills area.