An At-Large member of the Pulaski County Community Development Commission is pushing for the resignation of a Pulaski County commissioner.
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Commissioner Explains Courthouse and Old Jail Renovation Funding Sources
The Starke County Council and Commissioners are attempting to explain the necessity of renovations to the courthouse and former jail. Council President Freddie Baker said during Monday’s meeting questions have arisen in the public about why the county is spending so much money to redo the two buildings. Continue reading
Temporary Office Moves Make Way for Renovations
The Starke County Health Department and Purdue Extension office have moved from the courthouse into a temporary location. They’re now located at 1006 Edgewood Drive in Knox. It’s next to Duneland Dialysis and across the street from Wintersong Village Nursing Home. Continue reading
North Judson Making Progress on Unsafe Building, Railroad Lease Agreement
A few ongoing legal issues were discussed during Monday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. Town Attorney Rachel Arndt is taking steps concerning a downtown building the town believes is unsafe. Continue reading
Bass Lake Beach Operator Plans Lease Renewal Amid Ongoing Discussions with County Park Board
The Starke County Park Board received an update Tuesday on various issues surrounding the Bass Lake Beach and Campground. The facilities are owned by Starke County and leased to operator Richard Callahan. Continue reading
Culver Schools See Enrollment Drop
Declining enrollment continues to be a challenge for the Culver Community Schools Corporation. Continue reading
Sen. Donnelly Looks to Boost Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is touting his efforts to help small businesses. Last week, the National Federation of Independent Business presented Donnelly with its Guardian of Small Business Award. Continue reading
Farm Safety Week Means Increase in Equipment Traffic
Indiana farmers are preparing for their fall harvests and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture is asking local motorists to be mindful.
Ancilla College Schedules Open House This Weekend
Students interested in attending college have the chance to visit Ancilla College this weekend. Ancilla’s hosting an open house this Saturday, starting at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Continue reading
CHS Responds to Starke Hospital Lease Decision
Starke Hospital officials have responded to the county’s abrupt decision to cease negotiations for a new lease of the existing site. The commissioners’ unanimous decision means Tennessee-based Community Health Systems has until Sept. 30 to either renew the current lease for 10 years or exercise the six month notice of non-renewal. Continue reading
Commissioners Pull Plug on Hospital Lease Negotiations with CHS
The fate of Starke Hospital is in question following action last night by the county commissioners. They voted unanimously to cease all negotiations with Tennessee-based Community Health Systems on a new lease for the building and land on which it sits. Continue reading
Elected or appointed? N.J.-S.P. Board to Decide Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is expected to announce tonight whether they favor a transition to an elected school board or would prefer to keep the current appointed process. Members have spent the past several weeks gathering public input on the topic via Google survey and a special meeting last week for that sole purpose. Most of the comments offered during that session favored an *elected board. Continue reading
Pulaski County Alters Early Voting to Meet State Requirements
The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to a change in early voting sites following a recommendation by the election board.
Starke County Park Board to Continue Discussions on Five-Year Plan, Bass Lake Beach
A five-year plan for Starke County’s parks will be discussed during tonight’s County Park Board meeting. Edwin Buswell with the Kankakee-Iroquios Regional Planning Commission is expected to provide some information on the process. Continue reading
Pulaski County Public Library Board to Appoint Fifth Winamac Park Board Member
The Winamac Park Board is ready for a fifth member. That’s what park board member and town manager Brad Zellers told the Winamac Town Council last week. Continue reading
North Judson to Proceed with Alley Repairs
Alley repairs may soon begin in North Judson. The town council Monday agreed to hire Frank Dietrich to install a new layer of stone in areas in need of repair. Continue reading
Pulaski County Testing Sirens on Tuesday
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department will be testing its emergency alert systems this week.
Hunter Education Class Scheduled in Starke County
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is offering a free hunter education class this weekend in Starke County. It’s open to hunters of all ages and will take place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, at the Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Headquarters, 4320 W. Toto Road in North Judson from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. CDT. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Schedules Work Session
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will discuss whether or not to transition to an elected board during a work session meeting this evening. The 6:30 p.m. session is open to the public, but no formal action can be taken. Members plan to review input from residents offered via Google survey as well as comments shared during a public meeting last week held for the sole purpose of letting the public weigh in on the contentious topic. A total of 10 people spoke, with seven favoring an elected board. Continue reading
Starke Council to Consider Ambulance, Courthouse Security Recommendations
The Starke County Council will conduct a couple of budget hearings and consider several requests for funds when they meet this evening. The Starke County, North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation and Solid Waste budgets are all on the agenda for the 5:30 p.m. session. So is discussion of a possible payroll increase of between 1 and 2 percent in the Starke County budget. Continue reading
