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ISP Releases Name of Michigan City Police Officer Involved in Weekend Shooting
North Judson Council Hears Complaints About Cemetery Mowing
Unmowed grass at Highland Cemetery has led to a complaint to the North Judson Town Council. During last week’s meeting, one resident said the condition of the cemetery was a disgrace and asked council members to fix the problem.
Financial Arrangements Approved for Knox Community Center Renovations
Upgrades to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox should begin by the end of this summer. A new heating and cooling system, as well as a new roof are set to be installed.
Culver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Additional Appropriation
The Culver Town Council held a public hearing Tuesday night to hear comments on the appropriation of funds for a new ambulance.
Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim explained that the new ambulance is arriving soon but the money wasn’t earmarked in the budget for the replacement of an older truck. Heim said the older ambulance was overdue for replacement. It will be sold with the proceeds to be split between the town and Union Township.
Cuts Expected to Culver Schools’ Title I Grant
Knox Board of Public Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Public Works will receive an update on the progress of 6 N. Pearl Street when they meet this morning.
The property was set for demolition, but Lucia Valladares purchased it in a tax sale and provided the board of works with plans for extensive renovations at a previous meeting. The members approved her plans, pending a positive report from the structural engineer concerning the building’s foundation.
June Unemployment Rates Down from Last Year, Up from May
Starke and Pulaski counties’ June unemployment rates are lower than last year’s, but the number of people employed has actually dropped slightly.
Bass Lake Festival this Friday through Sunday
The 2017 Bass Lake Festival is this weekend. It gets underway this Friday with the Miss Bass Lake, Junior Miss Bass Lake, and 
the Little Miss/Mister Bass Lake pageants. Saturday’s activities include a 5K run/walk, sailboat races, and a fireworks display over Bass Lake.
Magic Show, Movie in the Park to be Featured Tonight at Wythogan Park Performance Stage
A full night of entertainment is coming to the Wythogan Park Performance Stage tonight.
Vouchers Available for Free Mammograms
Women in Starke or La Porte Counties who do not have the resources to pay for screening and diagnostic mammograms may apply for a voucher for these services.
700 Pairs of Shoes Still Needed for Philanthropic Educational Organization Shoe Drive
An organization working to boost educational opportunities for women is making one last push in its shoe collection campaign. The local chapter of the Philanthropic Educational Organization has teamed up with an organization called Funds2Orgs.com to collect new and gently worn shoes.
Grovertown Man Arrested after Reports of Drug Activity
A Grovertown man was arrested on Monday after deputies from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of drug activity.
Deputies arrived at the Grovertown Truck Stop and deployed K9 Zardoz around the suspect’s vehicle in the parking lot. The K9 reportedly indicated to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. A subsequent search by officers revealed 46 grams of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and firearms, according to police.
North Judson Residents Killed in Monday Morning Accident
Attorney’s Fees Adding Up in North Judson Railroad Dispute
Legal costs continue to add up for North Judson in the dispute over the town’s short line railroad. The town is paying several thousand dollars a month to Chicago-based railroad regulatory attorney Thomas McFarland to help deal with two ongoing lawsuits.
Trial Set for Augusta Hadden
The woman who is connected to the murder of a Knox man in March is headed to trial on Oct. 11.
Augusta Hadden, 39, is charged with assisting a criminal. Court documents indicate she disposed of a cell phone out of a truck driven by Edward Blackburn after he allegedly shot and killed Cord Colgrove in North Judson on March 3rd. She remains in custody, but she is currently being held in the Pulaski County Jail.
Pulaski County Commissioners Respond to Concerns About Health Insurance Costs
The Pulaski County Commissioners say their decision to keep the same county health insurance provider will not have a negative impact on taxpayers. Earlier this month, the commissioners decided to stay with insurance company Cigna and local agent Dave Bennett, after several county employees said they were happy with their current coverage.
Financial Arrangements for Knox Community Center Upgrades to be Considered Tonight
The City of Knox will finalize some of the financial arrangements for the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center renovations. The Knox Community Center Building Corporation will meet tonight at 6:30 to consider a resolution amending the lease and approving the financing. Once that’s complete, the city council will consider its own resolution, during its regular meeting at 7:00.
Culver School Board Updates Sixth Grade Textbook Fees, Following Move to Middle/High School
When sixth graders at the Culver Community Schools corporation return to class next week, they’ll head to the middle/high school, rather than the elementary school. The change was approved by the school board earlier this month.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council will meet tonight where discussions will continue surrounding the Stellar Communities Designation Program.
A public hearing is scheduled to gather comments on several additional appropriations. An ordinance to approve those additional appropriations will be discussed on first reading. Town Manager Jonathan Leist will have a report along with other department heads. Representatives from various boards and commissions will provide updates for the town council.
The Culver Town Council will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET at the Culver Town Hall.
Attorney General Warns Hoosiers of Tech Support Scams
If you see a pop-up saying your computer has a virus, there’s a good chance it’s a scam. That’s according to Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill.
