Starke County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste Friday and Saturday at the county highway garage north of Knox.
Friday’s collection event will take place from 3 until 5 p.m. Residents can dispose of up to four tires for free over the course of the two-day event. Any tire that’s 54 inches or larger must be quartered, or a $75 fee per tire will be charged. Continue reading
A two-vehicle collision in Porter County last night claimed the lives of three North Judson residents and sent a fourth to a Chicago hospital.
It happened on State Road 8 in Boone Township, according to information from the Porter County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say eastbound traffic was stopped in front of a driveway at 319 West State Road 8 waiting for a vehicle to turn left into a driveway. Continue reading
The Wheatfield man who was killed in a Sunday night motorcycle accident on U.S. 421 in San Pierre died of blunt force head trauma. Continue reading
Water and sewer rate hikes were approved by the North Judson Town Council Monday. The average sewer bill will go up 25 percent or just over nine dollars, according to accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates. Water bills will increase by 30 percent or $4.60, on average. The last time North Judson increased its rates was in 2008. Continue reading
A longtime law enforcement officer will soon be in charge of code enforcement for the City of Knox. Kenny Pfost has been appointed as the city’s director of building and code compliance by Mayor Dennis Estok. Pfost will also serve as planning administrator, following action by the Knox Plan Commission Tuesday.
The former Pleasant View Rest Home has been sold to an out-of-county resident. Tristan Clark bought the property at auction Saturday for $26,000. The Pulaski County Commissioners voted Monday to finalize the sale and sign the contracts.
The Starke County Commissioners have hired a new Information Technology Director, but by doing so have created a vacancy in another department. Continue reading
The Town of Winamac continues to try to keep up with dying ash trees in the Town Park. Several have been cut down in the past year or so, but Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo estimates that about 75 remain.
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last night hired a new boy’s basketball coach. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says the position was posted twice. The second time five candidates applied, but none were licensed in the teaching areas currently open within the corporation. Continue reading
The West Central School Board last week approved a pay raise for Superintendent Don Street. Continue reading
The Knox Community School Corporation will incorporate eLearning in the next school year. This will be an opportunity for students to be able to keep the stream of learning ongoing even if there is a day of school canceled due to inclement weather.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction Peggy Shidaker informed the board that the administrative team has put together plans for students to participate in an eLearning day.
She explained that the students will know what is expected of them on an eLearning day.
Learning targets will be posted online by 9 a.m. on a canceled day and by 10 a.m. on a delay day. Shidaker said students will be expected to cover content that would have been addressed if school had been in session for the day. Lessons will be a continuation of what’s been happening in the classroom.
Members of the Monterey Fire Department are teaming up with the American Red Cross to ensure members of their community stay safe in the event of a house fire. They will be doing a door-to-door canvassing campaign on Sunday, June 11 starting at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Continue reading
Indiana State Fair officials have announced the second round of free concerts during this year’s event. Continue reading
The Town of North Judson continues making preparations for the demolition of 205 and 207 Lane Street, but a few steps remain, before the building can be removed. A structural report by engineering firm DLZ found the building to be in “critical condition” and unsafe for entry.
The Knox Plan Commission will consider the replacement of the city’s planning administrator during tonight’s meeting.
The Winamac Park Board is looking for the public’s input on proposed upgrades to Veterans Memorial Park. Board members have been considering the addition of a decorative archway, and the VFW and American Legion have each offered to donate a bench. On top of that, the American Legion has offered to place its cannon in the park, should it decide to sell its current building.
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will approve the creation of a deputy treasurer position when they meet this evening. Their special called meeting will start at 5 p.m. at the administration office. Continue reading
The Knox Community School Board members approved a small increase in breakfast and lunch prices for the 2017-2018 school year.
Interim Superintendent Jim Dermody and Food Services Director Sandra Landry discussed the federal guidelines with pricing and fiscal responsibility concerning cafeteria prices.
Members of the law enforcement community paused Monday to remember the three members of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department who lost their lives in the line of duty. Continue reading
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is still putting the pieces together, after a series of crashes kept deputies busy over the weekend. On Sunday, police responded to County Road 950 West, after a vehicle apparently crashed into a barricade where the road dead ends at Interstate 94. A man with serious head injuries was found lying next to the car.
