The Indiana State Police Alliance political action committee has announced their endorsements heading into the 2016 general election.
Pulaski County ABATE Holds Annual Polar Bear Event
A group working to increase the safety of motorcyclists has once again scheduled an event that aims to give local residents a fun way to help support its cause. Continue reading
Francesville Grain Elevator Incident Ruled Accidental
The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office has concluded its investigation into a Monday grain elevator explosion in Francesville.
Knox Plan Commission to Consider Tattoo Parlor Permits
The City of Knox ordinance with regard to downtown tattoo parlors will not be amended at this time. Instead the city council, at the recommendation of Mayor Dennis Estok, has opted to refer the matter to the plan commission. He says they can develop a special use permit to allow tattoo parlors, which are essentially prohibited by the restrictive ordinance language currently on the books. Continue reading
Francesville, Winamac Receive Main Street Designation
Two towns in Pulaski County have been added to the list of Indiana Main Street Communities. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis High School Sees Uptick in Student Lunch Participation
Oregon-Davis High School has seen an increase in student participation in school lunches so far this year.
Culver Town Council Amends Zoning Ordinance
1st Source Bank Warns Customers of ATM Skimming
1st Source Bank has issued a response after skimming devices were found on some of its ATMs. They’re designed to look like a regular card slot, but allow thieves to capture credit or bank card information. Earlier this month, Plymouth Police said they located a skimmer on a 1st Source ATM in the city. Continue reading
IRS to Privatize Some Debt Collection
The Internal Revenue Service will be turning over the collection of certain overdue federal tax debts to private collection agencies. Starting this spring, the IRS will be assigning some accounts that it’s no longer working on itself to four private contractors: CBE Group of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Conserve of Fairport, New York; Performant of Livermore, California; and Pioneer of Horseheads, New York. Continue reading
Pulaski County Crash Claims Hamlet Man’s Life
A single-vehicle crash in Pulaski County claimed the life of a Hamlet man and injured another. It happened Sunday afternoon at 3:22 p.m. on State Road 39 at County Road 100 South. Continue reading
Fire Marshal Investigating Francesville Grain Elevator Explosion
Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office are in Francesville this morning, where a grain elevator explosion yesterday severely injured two people. It happened around 2 p.m. yesterday at the Tate & Lyle facility on Bill Street. Firefighters were not able to go inside due to concerns about air quality and structural stability, and wind prohibited the use of a drone camera to assess the condition of the interior. Continue reading
Francesville Grain Elevator Explosion Injures Two
Authorities in Pulaski County are investigating the cause of a grain elevator explosion that sent two people to a hospital with serious burn injuries. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Hopes Second Well Test will Re-Affirm Water Quality
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is waiting on the results of a follow-up well water test before returning students to a bit of normalcy.
Additional Security Anticipated at Starke County Courthouse
The Starke County Council has tasked Sheriff Bill Dulin with crafting a budget for courthouse security. Renovations currently underway include restricting access to the building and adding a metal detector to ensure the safety of employees and patrons. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Prepares Amend Zoning Ordinance
Ancilla College to Visit Local High Schools, Communities During College GO! Week
Students interested in attending college will have a few chances this week to learn more about Ancilla College. As part of Indiana College GO! Week, Ancilla enrollment counselors will be visiting several schools around the local area. Continue reading
Culver-Union Township Public Library Completes Technology Upgrades
Faster Internet is now available at the Culver-Union Township Public Library. The library has completed its computer infrastructure upgrade project, which involved the replacement of most of the network switches, as well as the firewall. Continue reading
Mobile Health Unit to Provide Information on Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis During October
Starke and LaPorte Hospitals are working to help residents get their recommended breast cancer screenings. Those who need help paying for mammograms may be eligible for help through the hospitals’ voucher program. Continue reading
Update on Grain Elevator Explosion in Francesville
Mary Perren reporting from the scene.
