A dilapidated downtown North Judson building may soon be heading for demolition. The building at 205 and 207 Lane Street was found last year to have numerous safety violations, including a broken window, unsecured doors, falling debris, and roofing issues. Continue reading
New Prairie School Corp. Officials Initiate Crisis Plan Following Student’s Death
A LaPorte County community is mourning the sudden death of a high school student. The 17-year-old boy was taking part in an intramural basketball game at New Prairie High School Monday evening, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department. They were dispatched along with LaPorte County EMS and Kankakee Township Fire Department First Responders to the school around 7:25 p.m. Continue reading
Star City Volunteer Firefighter Killed in Motorcycle Crash
A young volunteer firefighter from Star City is dead following a Saturday motorcycle crash investigators from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department believe was caused by a deer. Continue reading
KIRPC to Develop Transportation Plan for Pulaski County
Pulaski County will soon have a county-wide transportation plan. The Indiana Department of Transportation is now requiring rural planning organizations around the state to put together plans for each county they serve. In Pulaski County, that responsibility falls to the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission. Continue reading
North Judson in Need of Plan Commission Members
The Town of North Judson is looking for some new planning commission members. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Vacancy Causes Confusion for School and Town Officials
The process of replacing a member of the North Judson-San Pierre School Board has led to confusion for both the board and the North Judson Town Council. The school board decided Tuesday to put off choosing a replacement for Mike Sharkozy until applicants can be re-interviewed in public. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Undecided on TV Tourism Ads
The Pulaski County Commissioners will take a bit more time to decide whether to try more TV advertising. On Tuesday, they tabled a request from the Community Development Commission to spend $22,000 to run tourism ads on Comcast cable systems in the Chicago area. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Officials to Unveil New Logo, Slogan Saturday Night
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation hopes to use Saturday night’s county rivalry basketball game with Knox at the Bluejay Nest to unveil a new slogan and logo. Continue reading
Knox Officials, Firefighters to Collect Data for Income Survey
Knox-Center Township Volunteer Fire Department members and Knox City officials will be going door-to-door in the coming weeks to gather income information from residents. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Delays Appointment of New Member
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is still discussing who they will appoint as a new school board member. Continue reading
Pulaski County Hopes to Convince Winamac to Keep Paying for Dispatch
Pulaski County is working to convince the Town of Winamac to continue paying for emergency dispatch services. Continue reading
Suspect in Fatal Stabbing Surrenders to Starke County Sheriff’s Officials
A Tuesday fight at a North Judson residence led to the fatal stabbing of a man, according to officials with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. Continue reading
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Victims of Fatal U.S. 20 Crash
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of those involved in Tuesday’s fatal, four-vehicle crash on U.S. 20. Continue reading
Theft Ring Investigation Update Given to Pulaski County Commissioners
The investigation continues into a large-scale theft ring with ties to Pulaski County. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department announced last week that four arrests had been made with more expected. This week, Sheriff Jeff Richwine gave an update to the county commissioners. Continue reading
Culver Teams Up with Marshall County for Planning Services
The Town of Culver is partnering with Marshall County for building and planning services. County Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt has been selected to serve as the town’s new building commissioner. He replaces Russ Mason, who stepped down in October. Continue reading
Three Killed in LaPorte County Crash
Three people are dead, following a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 20 in LaPorte County Tuesday afternoon. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says it involved three passenger cars and one semi-tractor trailer. Continue reading
North Judson Man Arrested for Possession of Cocaine
A traffic stop in Plymouth allegedly turned up several grams of cocaine Sunday night. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board to Meet New Member, Discuss 2017-2018 Calendar
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board may be introduced to its newest member during tonight’s meeting. The North Judson Town Council has been looking for a replacement, following Mike Sharkozy’s resignation as the town’s representative on the appointed school board. Continue reading
Prospective College Students Reminded of FAFSA Changes
Students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will notice a few changes this year. Continue reading
Hamlet Recognizes Police Department Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Winners
The Hamlet Police Department is taking steps to improve its relationship with the town’s young people. Continue reading