The City of Knox is once again offering to split the cost of sidewalk repairs and upgrades with businesses and individuals. Continue reading
Culver Park Department Preparing for Summer Season
Summer is right around the corner which means activities around the Culver Park and the Culver Beach will be winding up for the season.
Park Superintendent Anna Campbell told the Culver Town Council members last week that she recently hired a new maintenance employee and she is currently taking applications for lifeguards. Five lifeguards are returning this year and one new lifeguard was recently hired. For more information, call (574) 842-3510.
INDOT Bridge Projects to Affect Area Highways
The Indiana Department of Transportation will close State Road 14 halfway between State Road 39 and U.S. 421 next week for a bridge repair project. Continue reading
Meals to be Served at Culver Schools This Week
The cafeteria staff at the Culver Community School Corporation has been busy during this spring break to offer children healthy meals.
Carin Clifton, Food Services Director at the Culver schools, said about 10 children a day were served breakfast while up to 25 children took advantage of lunch during last week’s first week of spring break.
ISP Releases Names of Officers Involved in Pulaski County Shooting
A Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy was among the officers involved in Tuesday’s fatal police action shooting south of Francesville. Continue reading
Culver Receives Grant for Public Fishing Project
The Town of Culver is the recipient of a Marshall County Community Foundation grant to help fund an opportunity for residents to participate in public fishing.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist told the Culver Town Council members this week that a platform will be installed at the end of a pier for public fishing.
IRS Touts Free File Options
Taxpayers who owe $64,000 or less can file their income taxes for free. IRS officials say their Free File partnership makes doing so an option for 70 percent of taxpayers. Continue reading
Knox City-Wide Yard Sales Scheduled
The Knox City-Wide Yard Sales are scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend. They will start Thursday, May 11 and wrap up Saturday, May 13. Sales will take place each day from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Continue reading
New Fishing License Season Starts Today
Indiana anglers need to purchase new fishing licenses. State-issued fishing licenses are valid from April 1 through March 31 of the following year. A valid license is needed to fish in public lakes, streams, rivers or tributaries in Indiana or its boundary waters. Continue reading
Donnelly Staffers to Host Service Academy Information Sessions
Students interested in attending a Military Service Academy can learn more about the application process later this month. Continue reading
Local, State and Federal Authorities Investigating “Sex Extortion” Video
Officials in LaPorte County are investigating a child sexual abuse video of a LaPorte High School student linked to numerous local accounts that’s been making the rounds on the internet. They believe it may be one of the worst cases of “sex extortion” to be investigated in this area. Continue reading
Habitat for Humanity Finalizing Plans for Knox Home Project
Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity is getting ready to break ground on its first home in Knox. Executive Director Steve Morrison says the organization plans to start work on the Prettyman Street site during the first part of May. Continue reading
No Date Set for Knox Skate Park Reopening
Knox skateboarders will have to wait a bit longer to use the city’s skate park. Continue reading
Progress Moves Forward on Culver Bike and Pedestrian Trail
One project that the Culver Town Council and the Stellar Communities Committee is focused on is a bike and pedestrian trail around Lake Maxinkuckee.
Town Manager Jonathan Leist said the project began with creating a master plan last year with consulting firm Troyer Group for the trail to be funded if the town was named a Stellar Community. The idea is to create a scenic trail around the lake with the ability to accommodate walkers, runners and bicyclists as a way for residents to get some exercise and see the town from a different perspective.
Cost of Crude Oil, Switch to Summer Blend Driving Gas Prices Up
Gas prices are heading up. GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says Indiana and some other neighboring states have seen a notable jump in prices. Continue reading
Families Invited to Starke County Preschool Fair
Parents and guardians of preschool age Starke County children can learn about education options during the 4th Annual Starke County Preschool Fair. Continue reading
Ribbon Cutting Set for Wythogan Park Performance Stage
The newest amenity in Wythogan Park is on schedule to open in May. An official ribbon cutting ceremony for the city performance stage will take place Saturday, May 27th at 2:30 p.m. Continue reading
IRS Officials Offer Tips for Obtaining Filing Extensions
Taxpayers who are unable to file their federal returns by the April 18th deadline can go online to request an extension. Continue reading
Forensic Autopsy Conducted on Pursuit Suspect
A forensic autopsy on the Lafayette man killed in Pulaski County Tuesday morning confirms he died of multiple gunshot wounds. The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office is assisting the Indiana State Police and Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department in the death investigation of 36-year-old Peter J. Doffin, Jr. Continue reading
Knox Officials Prepare Letter Opposing USDA Funding Cuts
The City of Knox and other rural communities stand to lose a significant source of revenue under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget. It eliminates the USDA water and wastewater loan and grant program and shifts federal funding to the EPA state revolving loan fund. Continue reading
