NIPSCO reminds customers of the importance of maintaining a safe home heating system as temperatures drop and winter sets in. For starters, conduct an annual furnace inspection to make sure it is working efficiently and to protect residents from safety concerns like carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Continue reading
North Judson Proceeds with Legal Action Over Downtown Building
Legal action continues over a downtown North Judson building. The town sued the owners of 205 and 207 Lane Street, after town officials determined the owners did not make the required repairs to bring the building up to safety standards. Continue reading
Senator Helps Knox Veteran Obtain Service Medals
A Knox man who served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis finally has the service medals he earned more than half a century ago. Continue reading
Culver Middle/High School Racks Up $2,100 in False Alarm Charges
The replacement of the fire alarm system at Culver Community Middle/High School apparently hasn’t been successful in eliminating false alarms. Now the school corporation may owe the Town of Culver $2,100. Continue reading
Starke County F.A.R.M. Nominated for Award
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office is in the running for an award from the Indiana Department of Correction for an innovative new program. The inaugural jail garden, known as the Starke County F.A.R.M. is nominated for a People’s Choice Award from the Cultivating Community Gardens with the I.D.O.C. program. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Approves Software Repairs, Additional Part-Time Officer for Police Department
As Hamlet’s new town marshal settles into his role, one of his first steps is to get the department’s technology working properly. Continue reading
Culver Middle School Kicks Off Food Drive
A local school is hosting a food drive to help families in need during the holiday season. The Culver Community Middle School Student Council-led effort gets underway today and continues through Dec. 15th. Continue reading
Congress Passes Walorski Disabled Veterans Bill
Disabled veterans will have access to safe and reliable mobility equipment, thanks to a bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski that is on its way the president’s desk. She says it updates the VA’s outdated polices and sets comprehensive standards for the mobility equipment veterans depend on in their daily lives. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Reports Generous #GivingTuesday
The Starke County Community Foundation hosted a profitable 20th anniversary open house at its new location in conjunction with #GivingTuesday. The local nonprofit raised $1,120 to help better the quality of life in Starke County. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Meeting Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will meet for its regular monthly meeting tonight. Other than Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo’s monthly report, no specific discussion or action items are listed on the advance agenda. Continue reading
WIC Converts to EBT Cards
Families who participate in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program will now have an easier time shopping for approved grocery items. Indiana health officials say programs in all 92 counties are now using electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards instead of paper checks. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Award Bridge Replacement Bids
The Starke County Highway Department continues to make progress with bridge replacements and upgrades. The new bridge on 250 West over Bogus Run, just south of Toto Road, should be finished this week, according to county highway superintendent Rik Ritzler. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Affirms Demolition Order, Levies Special Assessment
The Knox Board of Works last week affirmed a demolition order for a vacant house and took steps to acquire a second blighted structure. Continue reading
North Judson to Save Money with Health Insurance Switch
The Town of North Judson expects to save about $8,000 next year on employee health insurance costs. The town council voted to switch from Anthem to UnitedHealthcare, while staying with broker John Howard. Continue reading
Culver Council Approves Updated Water Rate Ordinance, Discusses Water Treatment Project
The Culver Town Council has approved some updates to the town’s water rate ordinance. While town officials emphasize that rates will not be going up as part of the change, various fees will be increased. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Classes to Take Place As Usual Wednesday, Following False Bomb Threat
Classes will take place as usual Wednesday at Oregon-Davis Schools, after a bomb threat Tuesday. In a press release, Superintendent Don Harman says the corporation is working with local law enforcement agencies to deal with those responsible, noting they’re taking the event very seriously. Continue reading
Reward Offered for Information About Gun Shop Burglary
A federal law enforcement agency and a trade organization are offering a sizeable reward for information about the recent burglary at a Rochester gun shop. Continue reading
Man Found in LaPorte County Murdered, Suspect in Custody
Authorities say the man whose body was found Friday at Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area in LaPorte County was murdered, and they’ve got a suspect in custody. Continue reading
Starke County Unemployment Rate Hits 16-Year Low
Starke County’s October unemployment rate hit a 16-year low, according to the latest jobs report from the state. Continue reading
Society of Innovators Recognizes Winamac Entrepreneur
A Winamac entrepreneur who is regarded as a “rock star” in the waste handling industry is one of the Innovators of the Month of December. Each month, the Society of Innovators at Ivy Tech Community College Northwest spotlights the accomplishments in the seven-county region. Continue reading
