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.
Stolen Box Truck Leads to Bigger Theft Case Findings
Grain Elevator Explosion Reported in Francesville
Emergency responders have been called to the site of a Francesville grain elevator following reports of an explosion.
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Driver Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash
Authorities in Marshall County say alcohol may have been a factor in a single-vehicle injury crash in Walkerton. It happened shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday on 1st Road east of Tamarack Road, according to officials with the Marshall County Police Department. Continue reading
O-D Schools Under Boil Water Advisory
School is back in session today at Oregon-Davis, but the corporation is under a boil water order through tomorrow. Continue reading
Starke County Jail Adds Additional Inmate Drug Treatment Program
Starke County Jail inmates who are awaiting trial on drug offenses now have access to a treatment program. It launched last week and is led by Porter-Starke Services substance abuse counselor Leo Smith. Sheriff Bill Dulin says it’s separate from the Department of Corrections Therapeutic Community. Continue reading
Sen. Donnelly Touts Passage of CARA in Combating Cost of Overdose Deaths
Opioid overdose deaths continue to take a large toll on the State of Indiana, but U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly says steps are being taken at the federal level to combat the problem. Continue reading
Starke County Council Approves Additional CASA Appropriation
The Starke County Council last week approved an additional appropriation for a program that helps children throughout the community. Rhonda Adcock is the director of Starke County CASA. The acronym stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. Adcock says it’s an arm of Starke Circuit Court, with volunteers who advocate for children who are in family court due to abuse or neglect. Continue reading
O-D School Board to Consider Contracts, Tour Facilities
The Oregon-Davis School Board will meet in special session tonight to approve a teacher contract for the current school year. That’s one of the items on the agenda for the 6 p.m. meeting at the administration building. Members will also discuss Hoosier Funds and consider a request to move the December board meeting from the 12th to the 19th at 6:30 p.m.
Starke Business of the Year Nominations Being Accepted
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for its “Business of the Year” award.
