The Culver School Board is moving ahead with its search for the corporation’s next superintendent. Continue reading
Fee Increases Planned in New Culver Water Rate Ordinance
The Town of Culver may soon be raising some utility fees. An updated water rate ordinance was introduced during Tuesday’s town council meeting. Continue reading
Many Offices, Businesses Observing Veterans Day Holiday
Federal, state and some local government offices are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. The Starke, Pulaski and Marshal County courthouses and other government offices will be closed. Continue reading
Veterans Day History Dates Back Nearly a Century
It hasn’t always been called Veterans Day, but we’ve celebrated it as a nation for nearly 100 years. The Nov. 11 celebration originated in 1919 as Armistice Day, which marked the first anniversary of the end of World War I. The truce between Germany and the World War I Allies to end the war was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Continue reading
Bench Warrant Issued for Knox Business Owner
Starke Circuit Judge Kim Hall this week issued a bench warrant for a Knox business owner who is alleged to have violated a court order. James Campbell, who owns multiple businesses at the southwest corner of U.S. 35 and Toto Road, has failed to submit a site assessment plan to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, according to the court filing. Continue reading
North Judson Fire Department Gets New Helmets, Coordinates Railroad Museum Safety Plan
North Judson-Wayne Township firefighters are getting some new equipment, thanks to Wayne Township. Fire Chief Joe Leszek told the town council Monday that the township had purchased 10 new helmets for the fire department. Continue reading
Smith Motor Service Moves to Link Facility
A longtime Winamac business is moving to a new location. Smith Motor Service has repaired small engines at their Winamac shop in North West Street since 1945 and has been an authorized Stihl dealer since 1988. Continue reading
Starke County Students to Take Part in Annual Reality Store Event
Starke County eighth graders will get a taste of the “real world” next week. The annual Reality Store event will take place next Wednesday at Knox Middle School. Continue reading
North Judson Takes Legal Action Over Unsafe Properties
The Town of North Judson is proceeding with legal action over a couple properties deemed to be unsafe. A legal notice has been published that the town is suing the owners of 205 and 207 Lane Street. Continue reading
West Central Receives Dept. of Ed. Approval to Continue Trojan Academy
An alternative learning environment for some West Central students will continue in 2017/2018.
The Indiana Department of Education recently visited the school corporation to observe the Trojan Opportunity Academy. The setting allows at-risk students to absorb coursework in an environment that fits their needs better than a traditional classroom.
Culver Starts Formalizing Ideas for 2017 Stellar Application
Winamac Park Bathrooms to Get New Plumbing
The Winamac Town Park bathrooms are set to get refacing services and a plumbing upgrade with the best plumbing company around. Continue reading
Republicans Win Big in Starke County
Starke County favored Republicans in many key races in Tuesday’s election. The race to replace Kent Danford as the District 3 County Commissioner ended with Charles Chesak gaining 59 percent of the vote, compared to 37 percent for Democrat Karen Tibbs. Meanwhile, Kathy Norem keeps her District 1 seat, after defeating Buddy Ringle by a margin of 65-to-35 percent. Continue reading
Contested Races Settled Amid High Turnout in Pulaski County
Recycling Transfer Station Discussion Draws Crowd During North Judson Council Meeting
A proposed recycling transfer station in the North Judson Industrial Park drew several complaints from residents during a contentious North Judson Town Council meeting Monday. The planned Metro Recycling facility would handle municipal solid waste, as well as construction debris like concrete and untreated wood. Continue reading
Early Voting Totals in the Thousands Heading into Election Day
Knox Officials to Celebrate Street Completions
The City of Knox is celebrating the recent completion of a couple of roadway extensions. County Road 150 South is now a through street from South Heaton Street near Sandy Acres Park past the Knox bus barn to Roosevelt Road. Continue reading
Starke County Fair and 4-H Get $10,000 from Rural Cooperatives
The Starke County Fair and 4-H program have received $10,000 in grant funding, thanks to Kankakee Valley REMC and CoBank. Kankakee Valley REMC says its $5,000 donation is just the latest part of its regular support of county fairs in Starke, Pulaski, LaPorte, and Porter counties. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Considers Liability Issues for School Events
The Winamac Park Board continues to evaluate the town’s relationship with the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation. While the schools use the Town Park for some athletic activities, there’s no formal lease agreement between the two entities. Continue reading
Culver Begins Preparations for 2017 Stellar Communities Application
The Culver Town Council and members of the Stellar Communities Steering Committee are gearing up for another year of preparation.
Culver was named a finalist in the small population category in the state’s Stellar Communities program. They were eventually bested by Corydon. Stellar Communities helps with planning and future grant applications by designating a community worthy of extensive state investment.
