Several firearms and cash were reportedly stolen during a series of burglaries last week in northeast LaPorte County. Continue reading
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information Following String of Burglaries
Reward Offered in Winamac Cold Case
A Winamac family whose home was burglarized and ransacked four years ago while they were at their daughter’s funeral is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board to Receive Update on Five-Year Plan
The Starke County Park Board will get an update tonight on the county’s five-year parks and recreation plan. The Mishawaka-based Troyer Group has been hired to gather input from residents and put the plan together. Continue reading
State Lawmakers Looking to Bring Back Small School Grant
Several local school corporations would stand to benefit from a bill introduced last week in the Indiana House of Representatives. Francesville Republican Doug Gutwein has co-authored a bill that would reestablish a small school grant for 2017 through 2019. Continue reading
Culver-Union Township Public Library to Issue Bonds for Facility Upgrades
The Culver-Union Township Public Library hopes to make some facility upgrades, while refinancing some of its debt. Continue reading
Restaurant Employee Pistol Whipped By Robber
A fast-food restaurant in LaPorte was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday morning, and police there are seeking the public’s help to make an arrest. Continue reading
Four Arrested as Bi-State, Multi-County Theft Investigation Continues
Deputies with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a multi-jurisdictional theft investigation that led to four arrests. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Discusses Potential Pool Maintenance Costs
The Winamac Park Board continues to explore the expected maintenance costs for a rebuilt swimming pool. Last week, board member and town manager Brad Zellers presented a list of eight cities and towns around the state and what they spend each year on their pools. Of those, only two broke even, with pool admissions and concession sales. Continue reading
Culver Park Department Prepares for Summer Season
The Culver Park Department is already making plans for the summer season. Boat slip rates are unchanged from 2016, and new contracts will be mailed on Jan. 13. Continue reading
West Central Sees Success with Credit Recovery Program, Continues to Explore E-Learning
The West Central School Corporation is seeing some results from its credit recovery program. Superintendent Don Street says 24 credits have been earned by students in the Trojan Opportunity Academy. Continue reading
Funeral Services Today for Longtime Starke County 4-H Leaders
Winamac Park Board Considers Restroom Upgrades
The Winamac Park Board is weighing its options, when it comes to the Town Park’s restroom facilities. Continue reading
North Judson May Pursue Trash Can Ordinance
The North Judson Town Council may consider an ordinance requiring garbage totes to be moved away from the street after trash collection. Continue reading
West Central School Board Finalizes Teacher Contracts
The West Central School Corporation is finalizing teacher pay levels. The school board Thursday approved teacher contracts for the school year. Continue reading
Miss Yellowstone Trail 2016 to Compete in Statewide Pageant
A local pageant winner is competing in a statewide contest today in Indianapolis. Miss Yellowstone Trail 2016 Cassi Quissel will be among the young ladies vying for $3,000 in scholarships in the Indiana State Festival Association Pageant. Continue reading
Knox Police Capture Pursuit Suspect, Charges Pending
A Knox man faces numerous charges following a Thursday incident that started in Washington Township and ended in North Judson after a detour through the Bass Lake area. Continue reading
Knox Plan Commission Outlines Steps for Blighted Building Owner
The Knox Board of Works has agreed to a timeline with an out-of-state property owner to make significant repairs to the structure. The building at 6 N. Pearl St. next to Poppin’ Off Popcorn was purchased at tax sale, sight unseen, by a California resident. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Requests Steel Covering for Historic Park Pavilion
The Winamac Town Park Pavilion may soon be given a new steel exterior. Park board members agreed Thursday that was the most cost-effective way to preserve the 19th-Century structure. Continue reading
North Judson Fire Department to Buy Brush Truck
The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department is getting a new vehicle. A Ford F-350 is being purchased, to serve as the department’s new brush truck. Continue reading
Pulaski County Attorney Responds to Lawsuits
A couple lawsuits against Pulaski County were briefly addressed by the county attorney, during Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. One of them is a federal class action lawsuit alleging a lack of accessibility in the county courthouse for people with disabilities and mobility issues. Continue reading
