The City of Knox continues to crack down on truckers who ignore the city’s truck routes. Now, Mayor Dennis Estok is looking to raise the penalties. Continue reading
Knox to Stiffen Penalties on Truck Route Violators
Starke Inmate Healthcare Compliance Brings Potential Perks
The Starke County Commissioners are taking extra steps to signal their compliance with a state law that looks to provide jail inmates with healthcare benefits.
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Culver Schools Plans Better Cooperation with Town
The Culver School Board Monday learned about some of the ways the school corporation is working to better cooperate with the town. Continue reading
North Judson Awards Cemetery Mowing Bids
The North Judson Town Council has selected a contractor for cemetery lawn mowing. Altman’s Lawn Service was once again awarded the bid during Monday’s town council meeting, for a cost of $12,000 for the year. They also agreed to mow the lawn at the firehouse when needed, at a cost of $20 for each mowing. Continue reading
Pulaski County Makes 2016 Meeting Audio Available Online
It took two tries, but Pulaski County is hoping to make their board discussions easier to access online.
Audio recordings of all Pulaski County Commissioners, Council, and Joint Session meetings in 2016 were published to the county’s website on Tuesday. In previous conversations, the County Commissioners said they wanted to increase transparency and allow the public an opportunity to hear their proceedings without physically attending the courthouse on a typical Monday evening.
Culver CVS Updates Inch Along As Plans Become Clearer
The Town of Culver has taken a step that will pave the way toward an eventual update of the town’s CVS Pharmacy location.
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More Plans Revealed for North Judson Community Center
More details have been revealed about the new community center planned for North Judson. A public hearing was held Monday to give residents the chance to offer input, as well as learn more about the project. Continue reading
Culver Rejects Revisiting Flouride Issue
Pulaski County Transfer Station Hopes to Spread Out Payment for New Equipment
The Pulaski County Recycling and Transfer Station is looking to replace some of its equipment in the near future. Continue reading
Suspect Apprehended Following Car Chase, Foot Pursuit in LaPorte County
Knox Readies Funding for Splash Pad
The City of Knox is making sure it has funds ready for the city’s splash pad project. The City Council had approved spending up to $150,000 for the project back in January. Continue reading
Personnel Moves Approved by Knox School Board
When the Knox School Board met Monday night, it accepted the retirement of Kindergarten teacher Sue Wendel, effective August 1, 2016. Bus driver Charity Becker; Head Varsity Cheer Coach; Becca Stacy, and Junior Varsity Cheer Coach, resigned effective this month.
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Pulaski Sheriff Shows Accomplishments in 2015 Annual Report
Pulaski County’s Sheriff is touting his department’s accomplishments in 2015 through his annual report.
The document was released Monday and details the activities of the Sheriff’s Department throughout the course of the past year. According to Sheriff Jeff Richwine, 2015 was busy judging by the numbers.
Culver Schools Finalize Plans for Spring Intercession
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has finalized some of its plans for the April intercession period. The intercession is a one-week period immediately following spring break, in which students who are struggling with certain classes can work to improve their grades. Continue reading
Two Arrested Following Near Overdose Incident Near North Judson
Starke County is releasing information about an overdose incident that occurred near North Judson late last week.
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Knox School Board Reviews ISTEP Progress, Pilot Program
Knox School Superintendent A.J. Gappa reviewed a few positive results from the recent ISTEP testing and reported that the schools have been, and continue to be, in a pilot program that help to determine test questions next year. The final testing period is April 18-May 6.He reiterated that a new testing formula is to be developed by the State for the 2017-18 year.
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Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Highway Department Equipment Replacement
The Pulaski County Commissioners have approved the replacement of a piece of equipment for the county’s Highway Department. During Monday’s Commissioners meeting, Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff asked for the commissioners’ approval to replace a broken repeater, part of the radio system used to communicate with the department’s trucks. Continue reading
Winamac Adds Utility Connection and Disconnection Charges
The Town of Winamac will soon be charging fees for the connection and disconnection of electricity and water services. Last week, the Winamac Town Council approved an ordinance charging its utility customers $25 to have their utilities disconnected and another $25 to have them reconnected. Continue reading
Starke County Burns Through Weather Radio Supply, Working to Secure More
Starke County is fresh out of all-hazard emergency weather radios, and it took less than one week.
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