U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski is not jumping to any conclusions about President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state. ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson has been announced as Trump’s choice for the job, pending confirmation of the U.S. Senate. Continue reading
PMH Receives Baby-Friendly Designation
A local hospital has received a prestigious international recognition. Continue reading
Knox Christmas Decorating Contest Judging Tonight
Judging for the City of Knox holiday decorating contest will take place this evening. Continue reading
Potawatomi Wildlife Park Hosting Bird Census Event
Area wildlife enthusiasts can take part in a nationwide holiday tradition at local park this weekend. Continue reading
Prevent Frozen Pipes As Temperatures Drop
With temperatures expected to remain below freezing for the rest of the week, residents are reminded to take steps to keep pipes and water meters from freezing. Continue reading
Residents Offer Input on Starke County Parks Strategic Plan
The consulting firm that’s working with the Starke County Park Board to develop a five-year master plan for parks and recreation is confident they can meet next month’s deadline to complete a draft document. Continue reading
Knox Council to Formally Accept Road Extensions, Revisit Street Name
The Knox City Council will formally accept two new roads into the city’s inventory when they meet tonight. Community Crossings grant money from the state was used to extend 150 South between Roosevelt Road and South Heaton Street past the Knox bus barn and to extend Henry Drive. Continue reading
Air Medical Transport Business Hiring in Knox
An air medical transport business is looking for pilots and mechanics for its Knox location. Continue reading
Santa Cancels Saturday Visit to Wythogan Park
Santa Claus will not be coming to Knox this weekend. Continue reading
Season’s First Winter Storm Packs a Whallop
The first winter storm of the season cut into the weekend for snow plow drivers. Starke County Highway Department crews hit the roads at 4 a.m. Sunday and spent the better part of the day plowing as snow continued to fall. Continue reading
Starke Park Board Seeks Input on Five-Year Plan
The Starke County Park Board wants input from the public on a five-year parks and recreation plan. Continue reading
North Judson Town Attorney Steps Down
North Judson is looking for a new town attorney. Rachel Arndt has decided not to renew her contract with the town when it expires at the end of the year, citing increasing responsibilities at law firm Peterson Waggoner & Perkins. Continue reading
Culver School Board Considers Usage Charge for Boys & Girls Club
The Culver Boys & Girls Club may soon have to pay for the space it uses at Culver Elementary School. Continue reading
Trail Creek Police Investigating Strong Arm Robbery
A LaPorte County woman was the victim of a strong arm robbery Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Democrats Tap Dembowski for Vacant Council Seat
The Starke County Council has a new member. The Democratic Party recently selected Nancy Dembowski to serve the remaining two years of the late Jennifer Davis’ term. Continue reading
Starke EMA Finds Solution to Koontz Lake Emergency Radio Woes
The Starke County Emergency Management Agency has found a solution to emergency communication issues in the northwest corner of the county. Interference from other antennas on top of the grain elevator at the Starke County Co-Op in Hamlet has been creating problems for the Koontz Lake Volunteer Fire Department for the past couple of years. Continue reading
Culver School Board Accepts Interim Superintendent’s Retirement, Extends Administrators’ Contracts
Culver Schools Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell made his retirement official this week. Continue reading
State Fire Marshal Shares Tips for Home Heating Safety
The most wonderful time of the year can also be one of the most dangerous if proper precautions are not taken to safely heat homes as temperatures drop.
Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson says home fires occur more often in winter than in any other season, and alternative heating sources, such as space heaters, are involved in roughly one out of every six of those fires. Continue reading
Don’t Fall Victim to Tax Scams
The IRS warns taxpayers of several scams that are making the rounds as 2016 draws to a close. Perpetrators of fraud use the telephone, email and traditional mail to try to scam unsuspecting people out of their money or personal information. Continue reading
Options Available for Republic Services Customers in North Judson
North Judson residents continue to adjust to their new trash pickup provider. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says Republic Services has delivered 96-gallon garbage totes to all the town’s residents. Continue reading
