Efforts by the City of Knox to obtain a grant to add on to the south side fire station have gotten a boost. U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski has written a letter to the community development block grant manager with the state Office of Community and Rural Affairs in support of the project. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Discuss Smoking Policies, Finances
The Winamac Park Board will consider smoking policies for the town’s athletic facilities. According to the advance agenda for tonight’s meeting, smoking around ball diamonds and bleachers will be discussed. Board members are also scheduled to meet with Eric Walsh from accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates. Continue reading
Starke Council Takes Step to Set Tax Rates
The Starke County Council will vote to reestablish a couple of tax rates when they meet in a few weeks. The cumulative bridge and cumulative capital development funds have both dropped off and need to have rates set again. Continue reading
Culver Schedules Town-Wide Clean-Up Day, Garage Sales
The Town of Culver has scheduled its spring clean-up day, but a lack of volunteers means it may be the only one for the year. In the past, the town has held two clean-up days, one in the spring and one in the fall. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Announce March Enforcement Blitz
The Indiana State Police and local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to crack down on aggressive and impaired drivers during the month of March. Continue reading
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch
A flood watch is in effect for the Kankakee River at U.S. 30 from late tonight until Sunday evening. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves J.W. Hicks Tax Abatement
A well-established business in the Knox Industrial Park has plans to significantly grow its local presence over the next few years. J.W. Hicks owner Jim Hicks told the Knox City Council he intends to expand the company’s two existing plants in the industrial park, add a stand-alone fabrication building and build a corporate office and research facility at the corner of Klockner Drive and Pacific Avenue. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve EMA Call-Out Pay
The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to compensate the Emergency Management Agency Director should an after-hours emergency arise. Continue reading
Culver Council Approves Ambulance Purchase
The Town of Culver is moving ahead with the purchase of a new ambulance. On Tuesday, the town council voted to approve its share of the $128,000 cost. Union Township is also expected to contribute funds. Continue reading
Pressel-Authored Bill Would Mean Changes for Some INDOT Properties
A bill that aims to better cover replacement costs for damaged state highway property has unanimously passed the Indiana House of Representatives. The measure was authored by Rolling Prairie Republican Jim Pressel. Continue reading
Economic Development Officials on Knox Council Agenday
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver will speak to the Knox City Council this evening on behalf of a local business. Continue reading
Pulaski and Fulton Counties Propose EMS Mutual Aid
Pulaski County EMS is considering a mutual aid agreement with a neighboring county. Director Nikki Lowry says the goal of the arrangement with Lutheran Ambulance Service in Fulton County is to ensure adequate coverage by sharing resources. Continue reading
Culver Council to Consider Boat Slip Appeal
The Culver Town Council will continue a discussion on a boat slip renewal during tonight’s meeting. A group of residents is appealing the town’s decision not to let them continue renting the slip. The town council put off making a decision earlier this month, to give council members more time to review the situation and to allow the entire council to be present. Continue reading
LaPorte County Authorities Bust Suspected Drug Dealer
An accused drug dealer is behind bars in LaPorte County after police there seized cash, cocaine and heroin during a traffic stop. Continue reading
North Judson Looking for Demolition, Mowing Contractors
The Town of North Judson is moving ahead with the demolition of a downtown building, but so far no one has expressed interest in doing the work. Town officials decided to tear down the building at 205 and 207 Lane Street after they determined the owners did not make the required repairs to bring the building up to safety standards. Continue reading
City-Wide Yard Sale Dates Announced
Dates have been announced for the annual Knox City-Wide Yard and Garage Sales. They will start Thursday, May 11 and wrap up Saturday, May 13 and will run from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Grant applications are available from the Starke County Community Foundation for a variety of nonprofit organizations. Some of the awards have deadlines, while others do not. Continue reading
Indiana Finance Authority to Offer Free Water Testing to Public Schools
Indiana’s public schools can now have their water tested for lead at no cost. The Indiana Finance Authority officially launched the lead sampling program last week, as part of its environmental programs division. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves 2017-18 Calendar
The Knox Community School Corporation will once again observe a balanced calendar for the upcoming school year. Superintendent A.J. Gappa says classes for students will start Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 and end May 25, 2018. Continue reading
Holcomb Signs First Bill
A couple of local lawmakers had a hand in crafting the first bill signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. Continue reading
