The Culver-Union Township Public Library is celebrating the start of its summer reading programs with ice cream and a movie on Monday. Continue reading
Hamlet Lions Club to Provide Food During Relay for Life
Members of the Hamlet Lions Club will be cooking for a good cause this weekend at the Starke County Fairgrounds. President Mitch Siemens says they will open their building on Friday to prepare food for Starke County Relay for Life supporters and volunteers. Continue reading
Wander Our Winamac Begins Beautification Efforts, with Help from Garden Club, Bank Volunteers
Main Street organization has taken its first steps in upgrading the downtown area. Wander Our Winamac has purchased 14 new 36-inch planters. They were installed last week, thanks to the help of the Iris-Elm Garden Club and volunteers from Key Bank of Winamac. Continue reading
Rep. Walorski to Present Jobs and Veterans Resource Fair Tomorrow in Mishawaka
Job-seekers have a chance to meet with representatives from 55 employers during a job fair tomorrow in Mishawaka. It will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bethel College Wiekamp Athletic Center. The event will also give veterans the opportunity to learn more about what resources are available to them from 10 different veterans service organizations. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Schedules Memorial Service for Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Pulaski County Police officers who died in the line of duty will be honored during a memorial service next week. The Sheriff’s Office will hold its annual memorial service Monday morning at 11:30 at the front entrance of the Pulaski County Justice Center in Winamac. Continue reading
First Wave of Free Concerts Announced for Indiana State Fair
If your summer plans include a trip to the Indiana State Fair, you may want to schedule it around the free nightly concerts. Fair officials have announced the first five of 17 shows that will be part of the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage headline entertainment during the fair, which runs Aug. 4-20, 2017. Shows are free with paid admission to the Indiana State Fair. Continue reading
Fatal LaPorte County Crash Remains Under Investigation
A South Bend man is dead following an early morning crash on U.S. 20 just west of 300 East in LaPorte County. Continue reading
Knox Officials Dedicate Veterans Parkway
A road at the south end of the Knox City Limits has a new name. Last summer the city used Community Crossings grant money to connect 150 South between Roosevelt Road and South Heaton Street. During a dedication ceremony yesterday, Mayor Dennis Estok told the crowd of veterans, family members and city officials the former county road needed a new name. Continue reading
Culver Amphitheater Crowdfunding Effort Continues
A crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for a proposed amphitheater in the Culver Town Park is just two weeks into the effort.
Just a few more weeks remain to raise the $30,000 needed to receive an Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority matching grant of $30,000 toward the project.
Wythogan Park Performance Stage Officially Open for Concerts
The newest amenity in Wythogan Park is officially open. City officials and representatives of the Starke County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for the performance stage during Saturday’s car show. Continue reading
STEM Teacher Training Grants Available from Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Organizations working to help train teachers in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields can apply for a share of nearly $10 million from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The goal of the state’s STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund is to prepare and retain educators in Indiana public schools where there are shortages of STEM teachers. Continue reading
History Cruise to Focus on Cole Porter’s Time in Culver
Culver’s music and literary connections will be featured during this summer’s history cruises. Local historian Jeff Kenney will once again lead a series of 90-minute boat tours, highlighting areas of architectural and historical interest on Lake Maxinkuckee. Continue reading
Sponsors Sought for Additional Wythogan Park Band Stage Events
Knox officials are set to cut the ribbon for the city’s newest amenity today and are hoping it will get lots of use throughout the summer.
The performance stage in Wythogan Park will be dedicated at 2:30 p.m. The brief program will be followed by a free concert in the park sponsored by the city. Jim Pulse will start the entertainment at 3 p.m. and will play until 5 or 5:30. After that Half Track will take the stage and play until whenever. The performances coincide with the car show in the park, which will be followed by a cruise night. Continue reading
Snowdon Selected as Starke County Assessor
Starke County has a new assessor. Longtime assessor’s office employee Michelle Snowdon was unanimously chosen during a Democratic Party caucus Thursday. Snowdon replaces Rhonda Milner, who officially stepped down from the position Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Culver Redevelopment Commission Discusses Workforce Housing Funding
The Culver Redevelopment Commission (CRC) met in special session Friday morning to discuss the Sand Hill Farms workforce housing resolution.
The proposed workforce housing development would feature 24 apartment units in a complex that will include one, two, or three bedroom floor plans to be built on Jefferson Street.
Knox School Board Approves List of Summer School Teachers
The Knox School Board has finalized arrangements for next month’s summer school classes. On Monday, board members approved a list of 19 summer school teachers and aides. However, Interim Superintendent Jim Dermody explained that each middle and high school class will only be offered if at least 15 students sign up, due to Indiana Department of Education funding guidelines. Continue reading
Knox Street Department Replaces Signs
The City of Knox has new street signs and brackets in place. Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told the board of works this week crews recently completed the installation of 126 street name signs. Continue reading
West Central Honors Retirees, Milestone Employees
The West Central School Corporation last week recognized three retiring teachers and honored five employees with milestone awards. Continue reading
Culver Building Trades Open House Set for Sunday
The members of the Culver Building Trades class invite the residents of Culver to an open house on Sunday, May 28 to see their finished assigned project.
Culver Community Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell told the school board in a recent public meeting that the students worked on building a garage underneath a small house. He added that the job was unique as the owners wanted a different concept for the project that was selected for this year.
The open house is Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. ET at 728 Nueva Gorda Street in Culver.
Knox Seniors Take Honor Walk Through Elementary School
Knox High School’s graduating seniors took one last walk through their old elementary school before they graduate. Wearing their caps and gowns, the seniors walked in procession through the elementary school Friday morning, as “Pomp and Circumstance” played over the school’s intercom. The elementary students lined the hallways to high-five the soon-to-be graduates. Continue reading
