The Town of Winamac has gotten two bids for street paving work. Central Paving submitted the lower one, at just over $135,000. The other bidder was E & B Paving, for a cost of just over $172,000. Continue reading
Maxinkuckee Players Stage ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Performances are now underway for the Maxinkuckee Players’ summer production. The community theater’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” opened last night. Continue reading
State Official Offers Hot Weather Energy Tips
High temperatures and humidity are baking much of the central United States this week, sending the thermometer to above 100 degrees in some places for the first time this year. The National Weather Service calls it a heat dome, which is a high pressure system that has pushed conditions to their hottest point this summer so far. Continue reading
Culver Offers Home Tours as Weekend Fundraiser
The Lake Maxinkuckee Association is hosting a tour of four waterfront homes in the Culver community.
Tippencanoe River Restrictions Lifted Following Diesel Spill
The diesel fuel that spilled into the Tippecanoe River a week ago has been cleaned up, according to officials in Pulaski County. They advise booms that were deployed across the river have been removed, and there are currently no navigational barriers. Continue reading
Cooling Centers Available to Help Beat the Heat
Cooling centers are available throughout the area to help residents beat the heat. A heat advisory remains in effect through tomorrow night. The National Weather Service cautions heat index values will top 100 degrees today and hover near that mark tomorrow. Dangerous heat and humidity may continue through Sunday. Drink plenty of water, stay in an air conditioned room, avoid the sun and check on neighbors and relatives. Continue reading
Healthlinc Fair Gets Students Ready for School
An annual health fair will be taking place Friday in Knox with the aim of getting kids ready to return to school.
This is Healthlinc’s 8th “Back to School” health and wellness fair – which will provide students with basic school supplies and backpacks, but also provide them with sports physicals and immunization opportunities.
O-D School Board Approves Transfer Policy, Speech Pathologist Agreement
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has officially signed on to an updated agreement to share a speech pathologist with North Judson-San Pierre. According to the revised memorandum of understanding, Oregon-Davis will cover 30 percent of the cost, while N.J.-S.P. will pay the rest. Continue reading
Starke County Plan Commission Updates Fee Schedule
An updated permit fee schedule for unincorporated areas of Starke County was approved Wednesday by the County Plan Commission. No comments on the proposed changes were offered from the public. However, Plan Commission Director Terry Stephenson had an issue with the permit fee for accessory buildings, which covers everything from pre-built sheds to garages to pole barns. Continue reading
Beaver Tube Installed to Improve Drainage at Starke County Forest
The Starke County Park Board hopes that drainage issues at the County Forest have been resolved. During Tuesday’s meeting, it was reported that a “beaver tube” that the board previously approved has now been purchased and installed. Continue reading
Country Singer with Culver Connection Performs Friday
A critically acclaimed country singer will be performing in Culver on Friday.
Lake State Railway Selected to Lease North Judson’s Railroad
The Town of North Judson has selected Lake State Railway to lease its short line railroad. The town council unanimously made the decision during a special meeting Thursday. Continue reading
LaPorte Man Sentenced on Federal Child Porn Charges
A LaPorte man was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison on child pornography-related charges.
Appliance Recycling Offered by NIPSCO
NIPSCO is encouraging participation in its appliance recycling program.Heat Dome Brings Increased Risk for Heat-Related Illness
Starke County Plan Commission Delays Action on Confined Animal Feeding Ordinance Updates
The Starke County Plan Commission will decided to gather more information before approving updates to its confined animal feeding ordinance. A public hearing was held on the proposed updates during Wednesday’s meeting. Continue reading
Tractor Supply Company Announces Grand Opening Plans
The newest retail store in the Knox Mall will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday. Tractor Supply Company occupies the former Alco space at the south end of the shopping center. The 20,412 square foot space includes the sales floor and support service areas. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Adopts Statutory Gangs Policy, Discusses Bullying
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation now has a state-mandated criminal gangs and criminal gang activity policy on the books following action Tuesday night by the school board. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says the final draft was a collaborative effort between area administrators, including N.J.-S.P. Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Boyd. Continue reading
Starke County Council Braces for Budget Hit
The Starke County Council has set a timeline for adoption of the county’s 2017 budget. They’ve scheduled budget workshops on Aug. 22 at 8 a.m. The public hearing on the proposed budget will take place at their Sept. 19 meeting, with adoption on Oct. 17. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Seclusion and Restraint Plan
Oregon-Davis School Corporation staff members will be getting some training in how handle conflict situations. On Monday, the school board approved an implementation plan for the “seclusion and restraint” policy it recently adopted. According to Superintendent Don Harman, that plan includes annual training for all staff members on how to de-escalate conflict situations. Continue reading
