A Michigan man has been arrested in the alleged shooting death of a pet donkey in LaPorte County. According to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 8600 block of North Wilhelm Road shortly after 9:00 Sunday evening, in response to a possible domestic disturbance. Continue reading
Railroad Township Fire Protection Contract Gets Temporary Extension, Following Court Hearing
The San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department will continue providing fire protection to Railroad Township for another month, following an emergency hearing in Starke Circuit Court Friday. It ended with both parties reaching an agreement to continue fire protection under the terms of the township’s current contract with the fire department until January 30. However, Fire Chief Joe Kryzyzanowski will temporarily step down during that time, with Assistant Chief Mike Korous taking over in an interim capacity. Continue reading
ACLU Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Pulaski County Over Accessibility Issues
An attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal class action lawsuit against Pulaski County over a lack of accessibility at the county courthouse. Continue reading
Culver Council Revisits Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal
The Culver Town Council is looking to the Chamber of Commerce to help organize snow removal on downtown sidewalks. Continue reading
Tolling Begins at Indiana-Kentucky State Line
Motorists heading to Kentucky or Ohio will now have to pay a toll. Starting today tolling will begin on the new SR 265 Lewis and Clark Bridge, the new 1-65 Abraham Lincoln Bridge and the improved I-65 Kennedy Bridge. Continue reading
Starke Circuit Court Schedules Emergency Hearing on Railroad Township Fire Protection Contract
The controversy surrounding the planned restructuring of the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department has led to an emergency hearing in Starke Circuit Court. A complaint filed on behalf of Fire Chief Joe Kryzyzanowski and Railroad Township Board members Clarence Gehrke and Gus Eckert requests an emergency order allowing the department to continue providing fire protection under a temporary contract. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Approves 2017 Salary Ordinance, Year-End Budget Transfers
Hamlet employees will not receive a pay increase in 2017. No changes were noted in the 2017 salary ordinance approved by the town council Wednesday. Continue reading
Culver Council Approves 2017 Salary Ordinance
The Culver Town Council has approved a 2017 salary ordinance for town employees. Earlier this month, Council President Ginny Bess Munroe said a small raise has been budgeted, but most of the actual pay rates are unaffected. Culver’s park superintendent’s pay was adjusted in response to a federal law setting a minimum pay rate for overtime exemption. Continue reading
Lawsuit Filed Against Railroad Township Trustee, Advisory Board Member
A lawsuit filed on behalf of three Railroad Township advisory board members against the township trustee secretary claims the Dec. 15 meeting in which the trustee announced plans to abolish the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department violated the state’s Open Door Law. If you have bonds from UBS Puerto Rico, find out what you should do next.
The suit claims Trustee Mandy Thomason and board member Michael Lawecki were in attendance at the meeting, but advisory board President Clarence Gehrke and member August Eckert were not notified in advance. Thomason announced via Facebook the day of the meeting that a session was taking place “regarding the status of fire protection in Railroad Township.” Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Schedules E-Learning Snow Makeup Days, Honors Outgoing School Board Member
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has canceled two days of classes due to weather, but Superintendent Don Harman says students will be able to make them up from home. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Reviews ISTEP Scores
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has been working for several weeks to raise ISTEP scores and school letter grades. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board officials were anticipating low letter grades, and they were right. Last year was a new test, which made preparation difficult. Continue reading
ISP Releases More Information About Fatal Police Shooting
The Indiana State Police have released more information in last week’s fatal, police-involved Starke County shooting. Continue reading
Knox Council to Discuss Band Stage at Wythogan Park
The next Wythogan Park improvement project is on tonight’s Knox City Council agenda. The Starke County Community Foundation will speak to the council about the performance stage under construction in the park during this evening’s 7 p.m. meeting. The project is on hold until the weather breaks but should be ready for performances by Memorial Day. Continue reading
Culver Academies’ to Participate in Inaugural Parade
The Culver Academies’ Black Horse Troop and Equestriennes will be part of the Jan. 20, 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade. The festivities honoring President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence will mark 17th time the Black Horse Troop has marched down Pennsylvania Ave. since its first appearance in 1913. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Finalizing Plans for Remediation Program, Updated Technology Agreement
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is finalizing preparations for its new remediation program. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Bus Purchases, Attorney Appointment
The Knox School Board has approved the purchase of two new school buses. Superintendent A.J. Gappa says the school corporation is getting a 78-passenger Bluebird bus for a cost of roughly $92,000, as well as a 48-passenger Bluebird wheelchair lift bus for around $98,000. Continue reading
Pulaski County Officials Thank Constituents, County Employees, Before Leaving Office
Last week’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting was the final one for several elected officials. The terms of commissioners Terry Young and Larry Brady and Auditor Shelia Garling all expire at the end of the week. Continue reading
State Fire Marshal Urges Proper Tree Disposal
Christmas is over, and Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson reminds Hoosiers to properly dispose of their live trees.
When a tree starts to drop needles, it means it is too dry and should be removed from the home, according to Greeson. He says dry trees are a fire hazard. The National Fire Prevention Association notes roughly one of every 34 reported home fires that begin with a Christmas tree resulted in death, compared to an average of one death per 142 total reported home fires. Continue reading
Investigation Leads to Three Arrests on Meth Charges
An investigation into alleged methamphetamine manufacture in Pulaski County resulted in three arrests. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Recommend Reduced Speed Limit on 250 North
Pulaski County is moving ahead with plans to reduce the speed limit on a portion of County Road 250 North. The county commissioners voted Monday to lower the speed limit to 45 miles per hour between 125 East and 350 North. Continue reading
