The Pulaski County Council has provided a letter of support for financing a project that looks to upgrade Pulaski Memorial Hospital.
OD Plans Participation in Statewide Development Network
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is looking to provide instructional technology training to its staff.
Daniel Bundridge, a District Director of Improvement for the Indiana Department of Education, presented information to the OD school board, Monday night. It was learned that the school corporation has been invited to participate in a state development network with six other school corporations, providing training throughout the 2016/17 academic year.
Culver Begins Process for Voluntary Annexation
The Town of Culver is preparing to annex several acres of land following a voluntary petition filed by the landowner.
Annexation was considered during Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting where the 13 acres is concerned. The land is situated in the 500 block of West Jefferson Street in Culver. The town now has a lengthy process to undergo prior to finalization.
Indiana Gas Prices Among Highest in Country
Indiana gas prices have reached the list of the top 10 most expensive in the country. According to the AAA Hoosier Motor Club, Indiana is now has the eighth highest state average. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Struggle With Jail Budget
Starke County officials are looking at short and long-term ways to shore up operating expenses at the new jail. It has been open for about a year, and budgeted operating costs were based on an actuarial study done for the county. Information shared during last night’s joint meeting of the council and commissioners indicates those recommendations may have been based on flawed information. Continue reading
Pulaski County Stalls Courthouse Upgrade Funding
Pulaski County intends to hold-off funding a proposed courthouse renovation until some new perspective can be gained.
During a joint session of the County Commissioners and County Council, the project – which has been in the planning stages for the past three years – was discussed with the intent of providing more substantive direction.
Knox Fire Department Receives Grant for Equipment
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department will soon have some new rescue equipment thanks to a grant from Norfolk Southern Corporation. Continue reading
Knox Council to Consider Various Ordinances Tonight
The Knox City Council could vote tonight to establish a golf cart ordinance for city residents. It mirrors the county’s policy for the operation of battery-operated vehicles on public roads. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Considers Annexation Ordinance
Starke County Food Pantry Seeks Summer Donations
The Community Services of Starke County Food Pantry continues looking for donations over the summer months. According to its May report, the food pantry served more than 600 people over the course of the month, distributing nearly 7,000 pounds of food. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff’s K-9 Apprehends Fugitive
A Rochester man who was wanted on multiple Fulton County felony warrants is jailed in Starke County after a Friday night incident in Koontz Lake. Continue reading
U.S. 30 Traffic Stop Leads to Four Arrests
A Friday afternoon traffic stop for a registration violation by deputies from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrests of four Logansport men, three of whom face weapons charges. Continue reading
Starke Hospital CEO Discusses New Facility Plans
Negotiations between the county and the new owners of Starke Hospital regarding the construction of a new facility on the existing site are ongoing. The county owns the current building at the corner of Heaton Street and Culver Road in Knox and the land on which is sits, but the hospital is operated by Community Health Systems. Starke Hospital CEO Craig Felty says they’re making progress in negotiations with the county for a new lease. Continue reading
Starke County Officials to Discuss Jail Operating Costs
The Starke County Council and Commissioners will meet in special session this evening to discuss the sheriff department budget. Last month the council deferred Sheriff Bill Dulin’s request for an additional appropriation until they can get a handle on expenses at the justice center. The new jail has been open for about a year, and budgeted operating costs were based on an actuarial study done for the county. Continue reading
Highway Superintendent Praises WorkOne Partnership
The job training partnership between the Starke County Highway Department and WorkOne is working out well for the county. Continue reading
Text-to-911 Service Extended Throughout Indiana
It’s now possible to send a text message to 911 from all 92 Indiana counties. The Indiana Statewide 911 Board has announced that as of last Thursday, text-to-911 service is available throughout the state. Continue reading
Ice Cream Social Planned to Celebrate North Judson History During Mint Festival
Plans are being finalized for this weekend’s North Judson Mint Festival. Continue reading
Stay Safe When Buying and Using Fireworks
If your Independence Day celebrations include the use of fireworks, the Indiana State Fire Marshal has a few tips for keeping yourself safe. Continue reading
DNR Investigating LaPorte Drowning
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating the drowning of a Gary man in a LaPorte lake yesterday. Emergency responders were called to Pine Lake at 6:42 p.m. Continue reading
Starke County EMS Fills Full-Time Positions
Starke County EMS Director Keith Emigh hopes some recent hires will alleviate some of the staffing issues for the county ambulance service. He told the commissioners Monday evening he’s finalizing the hiring of two full-time paramedics. They’re expected to start July 1. Continue reading
