The Culver Community Schools Corporation may be keeping its school administration building for the foreseeable future. Treasurer Casey Howard told the school board Monday that the corporation would save about $17,900 by moving its administrative offices out of their current stand-alone building and into the Middle/High School. Continue reading
Pulaski Law Enforcement Touts Security Efforts During Campaign Appearance
Presidential candidate Ted Cruz appeared in Winamac this weekend, but the safety of his visit was assisted by local law enforcement.
State Police Report Success with Drug Take Back Event
Last week’s Prescription Drug Take Back Event resulted in nearly 1,400 pounds of unwanted drugs being collected by Indiana State Police. That’s not counting those collected by 36 other law enforcement agencies around the state who took part in the event, including the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and the Bremen Police Department. Continue reading
Starke County Voters Narrow List of Candidates in County Races
A six-way race to choose the Democratic nominee for the Starke County Commissioner District 3 seat ends with Karen Tibbs being chosen to face Republican Charles Chesak in November. They’re hoping to replace Kent Danford, who is not seeking reelection. Tibbs received nearly 28 percent of the vote, while the second-place Democratic candidate, Joseph Woods only got 19 percent. Continue reading
Incumbents Unseated During Pulaski County Primary
O-D to Stage Mock Crash
A mock traffic accident will be staged at 1:30 this afternoon at Oregon-Davis High School. School resource officer John Kohles says multiple squad cars and possibly a Med-Flight helicopter will be taking part in the demonstration. It aims to remind students of the dangers of impaired driving, during the week leading up to prom.
Suspicious Knox House Fire Under Investigation
A house fire last week in Knox appears to have been set deliberately. That’s according to an investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Starke County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Preliminary Autopsy Indicates North Judson Man Drowned
Preliminary autopsy results indicate the North Judson man whose body was pulled from a ditch on Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Area property Monday afternoon may have drowned. DNR Law Enforcement spokesman Shawn D. Brown says 22-year-old Stephen Argady had water in his lungs, and alcohol was detected in his system. Continue reading
DNR Investigating Apparent Drowning Death
The DNR Division of Law Enforcement is investigating the apparent drowning death of a North Judson man yesterday near the Starke-LaPorte County line. Continue reading
Starke County Reports Strong Early Voting Turnout
Starke County voters who did not cast ballots during the absentee period will need to vote in their assigned precincts today.
Turnout has been healthy so far, according to officials with the Starke County Clerk’s Office. Absentee voting wrapped up yesterday at noon, with a total of 1,081 votes cast. Of those, 867 were in person, 160 were mailed in, 33 were cast by traveling board and one came from a military member. Continue reading
Contested Races Make for Interesting Primary
Pulaski County is sporting a few contested races during today’s Primary Election, but one party has a few more.
Indiana is in the national spotlight for its role in nominating each party’s presidential candidate. Republicans Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and John Kasich will square off in a dwindling number of races prior to the GOP convention. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton is facing Bernie Sanders.
Pulaski Memorial Plans Expansion, Requests County Financing
Pulaski Memorial Hospital has taken steps to finance upgrades to its facilities.
Plans call for the expansion of the Rural Health Clinic and the replacement of the Specialist Clinic building. Officials with the hospital presented their plans to the Pulaski County Commissioners on Monday night.
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Starke Commissioners Weigh Courthouse Cooling Options
The Starke County Commissioners may opt for quality over quantity when it comes to the comfort of courthouse staff in the proposed renovation plans. They’re in the midst of finalizing the bid packets for updates to the courthouse and renovations of the former jail across the street. Continue reading
Argos Referendum May Impact Other Local School Corporations
The results of today’s Argos school funding referendum could have an effect on the Culver Community Schools Corporation. Argos school officials have said that if the proposal to raise the property tax levy fails, the corporation would be forced to find ways to consolidate with other local school districts. Continue reading
Culver Schools Marketing Team Hopes to Boost Branding Effort with New Fundraiser
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s Marketing Team continues working to get the corporation’s new brand out into the community. They’ve announced a new fundraiser to help pay for banners, signs, and other marketing materials with the new logos, as well as updates to the corporation’s website. Continue reading
SCYC Program Director Elaborates on After School Offerings
A local nonprofit organization is committed to helping children learn and grow through after school programs. Starke County Youth Club Program Director Melissa Smith says they are offered at all three elementary and middle schools in the county, along with Oregon-Davis High School. Continue reading
Knox Dumpster Days Scheduled
Spring clean up dumpster days in the City of Knox are coming up next weekend. Residents will be able to dispose of large, bulky items not suitable for weekly trash pickup from Friday, May 13th through Sunday, May 15th. Continue reading
Early Voting Ends Today
Today is the last chance to vote early before tomorrow’s primary election. For Starke County residents, in-person absentee voting takes place in the County Courthouse in Knox from 8 a.m. until noon. In Pulaski County, voters can cast their ballots today from 9:30 to noon at the Pulaski County Public Library. Continue reading
Starke Commissioners to Continue Courthouse Renovation Talks
The Starke County Commissioners will continue their discussion of renovation plans for the old jail and courthouse when they meet this evening. Last week officials met with representatives from the Starke County Historical Society to review the plans and get their blessing, since the courthouse is the oldest building in the county. Work is scheduled to start in July and wrap up by the end of the year, according to a previously announced timeline. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Approves Water Line Upgrade, Hydrant Addition
The City of Knox is investing in infrastructure updates to benefit the workforce training programs offered through the SCILL Center. The Starke County Economic Development Foundation recently acquired the old B&H Supply building on South Heaton Street. Continue reading
