The Indiana Family of Farmers is looking for a way to engage State Fairgoers on social media, and it’s for a good cause.
Knox Redevelopment Commission Finds Partial Funding for New Police Vehicle Purchase
The Knox Police Department’s efforts to fundraise for a new K-9 unit have helped spur a related source of help from the Knox Redevelopment Commission.
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ISDH Confirms Two Mosquito Batches Test Positive for West Nile in Starke County
The Indiana State Department of Health says Starke County recently tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Two mosquito batches tested for virus in the local area returned positive results, but Starke County has not reported a human case of West Nile in 2016. West Nile is largely transmitted through mosquito bites and can cause flu-like symptoms and even death in extreme cases.
Winamac Park Board Gets to Work on Five-Year Plan
Work is now underway to develop a five-year plan for Winamac’s park and recreation facilities. Katie Bierrum, who’s putting the comprehensive plan together as part of her coursework at Purdue University, discussed the plan with the Winamac Park Board Thursday. As part of the process, she’s gathering information about the park facilities, and is also asking board members what direction they want to see the facilities take in the future. Continue reading
Starke County Highway Department Paving Operations Continue
The Starke County Highway Department is preparing to pave and wedge another 10 miles of roads this month. Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners Monday crews have already paved and wedged more than 10 miles of roadway. Continue reading
Local School Corporations Crafting 2017 Spending Plans
School corporations across the state are crafting their spending plans for 2017. Budgets are due to the state for final approval in October, which means public hearings will soon be taking place. Continue reading
North Judson War Reenactment in Jeopardy
A Civil War reenactment planned in North Judson this fall may be canceled, due to a lack of volunteers. The event would commemorate the return of local soldiers at the end of the war in 1866 and would be part of the town’s celebration of Indiana’s Bicentennial. Continue reading
Pulaski Deputy Bit by K-9 Released from Hospital
The Pulaski County deputy injured during a suspect pursuit is expected to make a full recovery.
INDOT Officials Reviewing Community Crossings Grant Applications
INDOT officials are reviewing nearly 1,600 applications for matching grant funding for local road and bridge improvement projects. They were submitted by 325 communities across the state. All are seeking their share of funds from the Community Crossings program set up this year by the Indiana General Assembly. Continue reading
Pulaski County Considers Adding Golf Carts to ATV Ordinance
Pulaski County intends to look into the use of golf carts on local roadways in the future.
The County has spent several weeks developing a draft ordinance for the use of ATV’s to observe and travel farm ground. Residents have asked, however, for Pulaski County to include golf carts in that ordinance.
North Judson Taking Steps to Improve Unsafe Buildings
The Town of North Judson is continuing with its efforts to try to bring buildings in the town up to a good state of repair. Two potentially unsafe buildings were discussed during Monday’s town council meeting. Continue reading
Knox Fire Department Seeks Signage for Fire Stations
The fire stations in Knox may soon have some new signage identifying the locations.
Natural Look Planned for ‘Bison-tennial’ Sculpture
Starke County is planning a more realistic look when it comes to decorating its “bison-tennial” sculpture. Many of the state’s 92 counties are having local artists or students decorate a five-foot-tall fiberglass bison with a design that represents that particular county. Continue reading
Pulaski County Chamber Seeks TorchFest Vendors
Organizers of Pulaski County’s state bicentennial celebration are seeking vendors to take part in the three-day event. Torch Fest will take place Oct. 7-9 in Winamac to coincide with the arrival of the Indiana Bicentennial Torch in the county. It will come up U.S. 35 into Pulaski County on Friday, Oct. 7 and travel part of the Panhandle Pathway en route to a celebration in the Winamac Town Park. Continue reading
INDOT Gives LaPorte Motorists a Heads Up on SR 2 Closure
The Indiana Department of Transportation says they are shutting down a section of State Road 2 in LaPorte County.
Starke Commissioners Authorize Renovation Bid Process
The contractor in charge of the Starke County Courthouse and old jail renovation project is ready to issue construction documents for bid in hopes of wrapping that process up within the month. The commissioners Monday night authorized DLZ to proceed with that process after reviewing the proposed scope of work. Continue reading
Election Board Requests Francesville Early Voting Site
Pulaski County will be adding an early voting site in the western portion of the county leading up to November’s General Election.
Early voting and the vote center model were planned carefully heading into May’s primary election, but following its use, additional data was gathered for changes in November.
IEDC Touts Success, Challenges for Indiana’s Future
Pulaski County officials had the opportunity to hear from the state’s top economic development representative.
Jim Schellinger, President of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, spoke to a modest crowd gathered at One Eyed Jack’s Restaurant and Lounge in Winamac on Tuesday about the efforts being made by his offices.
North Judson Considers Nighttime Golf Cart Operation
North Judson residents are one step closer to being allowed to ride their golf carts at night. A revised golf cart ordinance was approved on second reading by the town council Monday. Continue reading
O-D Schools Open House Tonight
Oregon-Davis students and their families have the chance to meet with teachers and staff before the official start of school. O-D schools are hosting an open house and cookout event from 5:00 to 7:00 this evening. Continue reading
