The Culver Town Council will be receiving a few updates about its participation in Marshall County’s online permitting system.
Knox Schedules Meeting for Peppermint Parade Planning
The City of Knox is bringing back the Peppermint Parade, but it’s looking for help from local residents to do so. The city’s holding a meeting for potential volunteers tomorrow evening at 6:00 at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Continue reading
Vonnegut History Cruise Reviews Author’s Life in Marshall County
Those interested in taking advantage of a Culver boat cruise will be able to do so in August.
State Road 10 to Close for Chip Sealing
State Road 10 west of North Judson will be closed this week for chip sealing, weather permitting. INDOT crews will begin chip and fog sealing operations today and conclude on Friday, Aug. 26th. The work is done to preserve the road surface. Liquid asphalt emulsion is distributed on the roadway and covered with crushed stone. Excess chips are swept from the roadway after the asphalt cures. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Bless Bicentennial Flag
Starke County will soon have its own flag to commemorate 200 years of Indiana statehood. Continue reading
Ancilla Offers Training for Criminal Justice Careers
At a time when police officers often face scrutiny from their communities, an Ancilla College professor is making sure officers have the training they need. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Seeks Strategic Plan Committee Members
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin is still looking for community members to serve on a strategic planning group. She’s accepting applications through the end of the month from people who are interested in helping to market N.J.-S.P., increase community morale and improve communications between the school corporation and the community. Continue reading
Leadership Starke County Asking for Enrollees
Leadership Starke County is looking for a few individuals to sign-up for their classes starting in September.
Seven Jailed Following Joint Highway Patrol Effort
Seven people were taken to jail, following a joint effort to improve the safety of area highways. For a four-hour period Monday, officers from the Marshall and Starke County Sheriff’s Departments, Plymouth Police Department, and Indiana State Police teamed up to patrol the U.S. 30 and U.S. 31 areas, according to the Plymouth Police Department. Continue reading
Winamac Council Members Urge Action on Firefighter Shortage
The Winamac Fire Department is being told to step up its recruitment efforts. Town Council President Tom Murray made the request during last week’s council meeting. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre Sets New Student School Bus Policies
Contests, Musical Performances Featured at Yellowstone Trail Fest
The Yellowstone Trail Fest takes place today and tomorrow in Hamlet. Included on today’s schedule are a car show, battle of the bands, and zucchini contest. The Nightshift Band will provide musical entertainment later this evening. Continue reading
New Pulaski Deputy Soon to Begin Training
Pulaski County has brought a new deputy on board. Tanner Prentice was sworn-in this week, but will begin his employment with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department in a training capacity. He will undergo local field office training until he is scheduled to attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Announce Budget Adoption Schedule
The Starke County Council and Commissioners will conduct budget workshops Monday morning. The meetings at the county annex building are open to the public, but times for individual department heads have not yet been determined. Sessions get under way at 8 a.m. Continue reading
Kankakee Valley REMC Hosts Successful Pack-a-Backpack Drive
Students throughout the Kankakee Valley REMC area are well equipped for the start of school, thanks to members and area residents. Continue reading
North Judson Restores Water to Pioneer Cemetery, Alleys Still in Need of Repair
Efforts to restore North Judson’s Pioneer Cemetery have gotten a bit easier, thanks to some help from the town. Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann told the town council Monday that town employees had conducted a water tap at the cemetery and installed a yard hydrant with a padlock to limit access. Continue reading
Hospital Lease Review Meetings Postponed Amid Continuing Negotiations
The meetings tentatively scheduled for next week to outline the scope of the proposed Starke Hospital lease are on hold. Continue reading
Recent Storms Prompt Requests for Damage Reports
Recent storms have prompted the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to remind individuals they may report uninsured damage online.
Northern Indiana was pummeled with rain earlier this week, causing flooding, road closures, and rising streams and rivers. Continue reading
Attorney General Warns of Potential Home Repair Scams
Hoosiers who sustained storm damage as a result of this week’s torrential rains are urged to proceed with caution when it comes to making repairs. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office warns home improvement scammers often lurk and prey on situations such as these by conning people into paying for shoddy, overpriced work. Continue reading
Courthouse and Jail Renovations to Restrict Downtown Knox Parking
The Starke County Commissioners took action this week to prepare for the renovation of the old jail and courthouse. Work will be starting soon, and the contractors will need a place to park their construction trailers and equipment. Continue reading
