Culver-Union Township Fire Chief Terry Wakefield is in need of firefighters.
He told the Culver Town Council last week that one more volunteer firefighter has left so the department is down to 17 firefighters. The department used to see around 23 to 25 firefighters on staff.
Wakefield is nearly set to hire one firefighter after the applicant passes drug testing and other requirements before hire. He previously served as a firefighter with Culver, but all of the procedures need to be followed before he is officially hired. The town council unanimously approved Wakefield’s request to move forward with testing.
Knox officials are putting the final touches on a revised ordinance to crack down on illegal dumping within the city limits. It will be ready for consideration at their Tuesday, June 27 meeting. 
Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe is looking to fill a seat on the Culver Redevelopment Commission.
One man is in custody after a standoff in Starke County.
Head to North Judson this weekend for a car show, carnival rides, a pedal tractor pull, waterball fights, live music and more. They’re all part of the 41st annual Mint Festival, which celebrates the town’s top crop. Food and vendor booths are set up on Lane Street and at Norwayne Field, and carnival rides are in the Catholic Church parking lot across from the public library on Keller Avenue. 
The Culver Town Council received an official permit request for the annual Culver Lake Fest event.
The Eastern Pulaski School Board this week approved updated iPad agreements to reflect a few changes. 
Knox officials have deemed the inaugural concert at the Wythogan Park performance stage a success and are looking forward to additional shows throughout the summer. 
The Knox City Council this week denied a tax abatement request from an embattled local factory, citing their lack of compliance with the terms of the deal. 
