North Judson-San Pierre administrators continue to gather information about why students are leaving the corporation. N.J.-S.P.’s official enrollment is down 31 students from last fall, although Superintendent Annette Zupin says three students who had transferred to other schools have returned since the count was taken last month. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves 2017 Budget, More Cuts Expected
The Culver School Board has approved the corporation’s 2017 budget, but some additional cuts are expected. Treasurer Casey Howard reviewed some of the numbers for the school board Monday. Continue reading
Appropriation Clears Way for Highway Department Purchases
The Starke County Highway Department plans to make some facility updates and an equipment purchase with funds received throughout the year.
The county council Monday approved Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler’s additional appropriation request, which will clear the way for the expenditures. It’s a procedural step to move the money into the necessary account. Continue reading
Pulaski Government Answers Medaryville Questions Regarding LOIT Public Safety Funds
The Pulaski County government has spent time over the past several days attempting to answer questions about public safety funding through the Local Option Income Tax.
Starke County Native’s Music Featured in Indiana State Museum Playlist
A Starke County native is one of 200 artists whose music is being featured at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis. Jethro Easyfields, otherwise known as Terry Turner Jr., is a graduate of Knox High School and has been performing for roughly 26 years. Continue reading
SCILL Center Students to Rake Leaves for Knox Residents
Students at the SCILL Center will once again offer assistance to elderly and disabled Knox residents this fall by raking leaves as part of a community service project. The students will take care of up to 15 properties on a first-come, first-served basis. Continue reading
ISP Dedicates Available Resources to Widespread Voter Registration Case
Indiana State Police say one of their highest priorities is ensuring the integrity of the 2016 election.
Starke Council Discusses Tax Levy Limitations, Options
Starke County Council members want to meet later this year with state officials to discuss options for thawing the county’s frozen property tax levy. That’s the cap on the amount of money the county can raise each year to cover expenses. Discussion at Monday night’s meeting indicates it’s not keeping pace with inflation. Continue reading
Pulaski County Farmland Gathers Second Appraisal for Planned Sale
Pulaski County has completed a second appraisal of county-owned farmland.
The request was made several weeks ago by the county commissioners to ensure the value of the land near Winamac was indeed fairly determined by an initial report. Cash from selling the farmland will likely be used to acquire another piece of farmland near Medaryville for the development of the westside rail-served industrial park.
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Starke County Community Foundation to Lease Space in Former N.J.-S.P. Middle School
The Starke County Community Foundation will soon be renting some office space in the former North Judson-San Pierre Middle School building. A lease agreement was approved Tuesday by the N.J.-S.P. School Board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Annette Zupin. Continue reading
Photos, Microchips Top Resources for Identifying Pet Ownership
Pets can get lost, but the owner does have several resources available to prove the animal belongs to them.
That’s according to Starke County Humane Society Executive Director Shanna Lloyd.She says that if your animal is found by a shelter or an individual, using veterinary records and family photos may be your best choice for seeing the animal returned to you.
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Secretary of State’s Office Reports Potential Voter Registration Fraud
Indiana voters whose registration may have been compromised can still cast ballots in the upcoming General Election. Secretary of State Connie Lawson discovered “thousands of dates of birth and first names” were changed after running a report in the Statewide Voter Registration System. She did so after her office received calls from an unspecified number of voters who learned the date of birth or first name on their voter registration is incorrect. Continue reading
Indiana State School Boards Association Offers Help with Culver Superintendent Search
The Culver School Board is getting ready to search for a new superintendent, but may seek a little help with the process. Continue reading
Ancilla College to Add Animal Science to Agriculture Program
Ancilla College is expanding course offerings in its agriculture program. Continue reading
LaPorte Hospital Inks 30 Minute ER Pledge
An area hospital is formalizing its commitment to shorter emergency room wait times. LaPorte Hospital’s new 30-minute ER Service Pledge means the facility will work diligently to ensure the overall average wait time to be seen by a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner will be 30 minutes or less from the time of check-in at the ER. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Approve 2017 Holiday Schedule
The Starke County Commissioners have adopted a holiday schedule for 2017. Continue reading
Pulaski Animal Center Working to Establish Facts Following Stray Animal Incident
A dispute over the proper owner of a stray dog is new territory for the Pulaski Animal Center.
According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, a deputy was called to PAC on Oct. 14 for a report that a Mastiff – recently booked from the Pulaski area – was not being given back to its owner. Continue reading
Starke Council Sets Maximum Ambulance Purchase Amount
Starke County EMS Director Keith Emigh can proceed with the purchase of an ambulance. Continue reading
Pulaski County Preparing for Talks On Winamac Recycling Service
Pulaski County is encouraging the head of its Recycling and Transfer Station to get in touch with the Town of Winamac to talk recycling.
Commissioners and Sheriff to Share Cost of Jail Sewer Screen
The Starke County Commissioners have approved the purchase of a screen to keep commissary trash from the jail out of the city’s sewer system. Continue reading