Knox Mayor Dennis Estok wants to hear from citizens in an informal setting. He’s scheduled a town hall meeting on Monday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Continue reading
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Hamlet Resident Injured in Tuesday Morning Crash
LaPorte County Announces 10 Arrests for Bond Fraud Scheme
N.J.-S.P. Revises Contract With The Crossing
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last week approved an amended agreement with The Crossing alternative school. The Knox-based campus opened in 2014 and was billed as an option for students who have been expelled from or dropped out of public school or who have otherwise fallen through the cracks to complete high school. Continue reading
Knox Council Prepares for 2017 Budget
The Knox City Council will consider a 2017 salary ordinance on first reading when they meet this evening. Their 7 p.m. meeting at city hall will be preceded by a work session at 6. Continue reading
Farm Bureau Wants Greater Voice for Farmers in Transportation Decisions
The Indiana Farm Bureau says it is meeting with INDOT officials to discuss transportation issues on Tuesday in LaPorte.
Knox Curbside Recycling Carts Set to Roll Out
Knox residents will start receiving their new curbside recycling carts tomorrow. City officials say they should place their open recycling totes at the curb, even if they are empty. Waste Management will pick them up and drop off the new, 64-gallon wheeled container. Continue reading
FSA Offices Issue Reminder for ARC/PLC Deadlines
Multi-Vehicle Crash Sunday on I-94 in LaPorte County Following Aggressive Driving
Council Approves Jail Money After Lengthy Discission
The Starke County Council last week approved funds transfers necessary to shore up the jail operating budget through the end of the year.
During the discussion prior to the vote, Sheriff Bill Dulin was asked why the county has a separate jail warden and jail commander. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Backtracks on Elementary School Closure
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will revisit plans to close the current elementary school building at a future meeting, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. It will open as a kindergarten-6th grade facility when school starts next week following action by the board at a special-called May 9th meeting. Seventh and 8th grade classes will meet at the high school. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Elementary Registration Begins Today
New North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School students can register for classes starting today. Registration for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade runs from 9 a.m. until noon and 1 until 3 p.m. today through Friday at the school. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Maintenance Staff Prepares for Incoming Students
The reconfigured North Judson-San Pierre Schools are almost ready for students, according to information shared with the school board Tuesday night. Director of Facilities Wilbur Collins says the original coolers in the high school cafeteria have been replaced, and a new rubber roof with a 15-year warranty is now in place over the high school office. The roof it flat, and that is a perennial problem spot. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff, Jail Staff Donate Produce to Nursing Home Residents
Patients at a local nursing home are enjoying fresh vegetables, thanks to the efforts of the staff and inmates at the Starke County Jail. Their garden is in full bloom with green peppers, zucchini and cabbage. Yesterday Sheriff Bill Dulin and Maintenance Supervisor Tony Mildice brought vegetables to Golden Living Center in Knox. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Approve High-Speed Internet Addition
The Starke County Commissioners this week approved the installation of fiber optic cable for high speed internet at all of the county buildings. Continue reading
Pulaski County Nears Community Crossings Submission
Pulaski County is nearly ready to submit its application to the state for consideration under the Community Crossings grant program. Continue reading
State Official Offers Hot Weather Energy Tips
High temperatures and humidity are baking much of the central United States this week, sending the thermometer to above 100 degrees in some places for the first time this year. The National Weather Service calls it a heat dome, which is a high pressure system that has pushed conditions to their hottest point this summer so far. Continue reading
Culver Offers Home Tours as Weekend Fundraiser
The Lake Maxinkuckee Association is hosting a tour of four waterfront homes in the Culver community.
Tippencanoe River Restrictions Lifted Following Diesel Spill
The diesel fuel that spilled into the Tippecanoe River a week ago has been cleaned up, according to officials in Pulaski County. They advise booms that were deployed across the river have been removed, and there are currently no navigational barriers. Continue reading
Cooling Centers Available to Help Beat the Heat
Cooling centers are available throughout the area to help residents beat the heat. A heat advisory remains in effect through tomorrow night. The National Weather Service cautions heat index values will top 100 degrees today and hover near that mark tomorrow. Dangerous heat and humidity may continue through Sunday. Drink plenty of water, stay in an air conditioned room, avoid the sun and check on neighbors and relatives. Continue reading
