LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputies were at the scene of a vehicle crash when a second crash occurred near the site, causing multiple injuries.
Knox City Hall to Close for Funeral
Knox City Hall will be closed for a few hours tomorrow so employees can attend the funeral of a longtime public servant.
Ed Blue, 74, of Knox, died Saturday. He served 16 years as a Knox City Councilman and was president for two of those years. Ed was a member of the Board of Public Works at the time of his death, having served as a member of that body for 15 years. He also served on the Starke County Environmental Management Solid Waste Board. Ed owned E&B Plumbing in Knox. Continue reading
Additional Repairs Needed for Grovertown Ambulance
The Starke County EMS ambulance based at Grovertown is down for repairs again. The county just spent $17,000 to have Jim Dobson Ford in Winamac install a new diesel motor in the 2009 Ford. EMS Director Keith Emigh told the county commissioners last night it was back on the road for two days when an oil leak was spotted. It was traced to a leaky valve cover and was repaired at no charge under the warranty. Continue reading
Courthouse Plans Developing, Cost Remains Factor
The Pulaski County Commissioners spent time reviewing proposed upgrades and renovations to the courthouse.
Plans have been several months in the works with engineering reviews and architectural considerations being made. Although the plan has not yet been green-lighted, Pulaski County has spent considerable time evaluating the problems facing the courthouse and some possible solutions.
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Starke County Election Board Sets Absentee Dates, Times
In-person absentee voting in Starke County in advance of the May 3rd primary election will begin April 5th and continue through May 2nd.
Polls will be open at the Starke County Courthouse each Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m. Voters must bring a photo identification with them to cast ballots in the second floor meeting room. Continue reading
West Central School Board Ponders Pre-K Addition
Officials with the West Central School Corporation are looking into the feasibility of adding a pre-kindergarten program next fall. Superintendent Don Street says they will be gauging parent interest during the upcoming Kindergarten Round Up on Thursday, March 31st. The enrollment form asks parents whether their child is enrolled in either Head Start or the Medaryville preschool. Continue reading
Culver School Board Schedules Additional Snow Makeup Day
Both spring break and summer vacation will start a little later for students at Culver Community Schools. The school board on Monday approved an adjustment to the school calendar, after two days were canceled last month due to snow. Continue reading
Knox School Board Recognizes Speech Team’s Efforts
The focus of last nights Knox School Board meeting was the school’s speech team. The Board’s “Spotlighht on Success” agenda item brought four students from Mrs. Kuric’s speech class: Andrew VanAsdall, Samuel Kuric, Colin Kulpa, and Libby McEntee to make impressive presentations. Libby will be competing at the state level on Saturday. The speech class currently has 11 active students. The local competition is judged by parents in early Saturday morning sessions. Continue reading
KVREMC Raises a Million Dollars Through Operation Round Up
The Kankakee Valley REMC Operation Round Up program has now raised over a million dollars for local nonprofit groups. Since 2000, REMC members have had the option to round their electric bills up to the next dollar, with that extra money going into a trust, set up to support worthy causes in local communities. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Continues Push on Several Ordinances
The Culver Town Council will continue discussions on a few zoning changes for the local CVS Pharmacy.
The company that owns the location has requested of the Town to make an alley behind the location a one-way. That would create the possibility of a drive-thru window for prescription pick-ups.
State Health Officials Warn of Increase in Flu Deaths
An increase in flu-related deaths has Indiana health officials urging residents to get vaccinated. The Indiana State Department of Health says 19 Hoosiers have died from the virus since October, including two children. They say many of those people did not get a flu shot. Continue reading
Investigation Leads to Drug Arrest
A month long drug investigation by the Hamlet Police Department resulted in an arrest. Officers executed a search warrant at 302 W. Davis Street on Friday, according Hamlet Police Chief Frank Lonigro. About an hour beforehand an officer saw several people leave in a vehicle. That information was shared with the Knox Police Department and led to three arrests. Continue reading
Drug Investigation Leads to Three Arrests
A tip from another police department led to the Friday arrests of three people allegedly involved in manufacturing methamphetamine. Knox Police Chief Harold Smith says officers from his department and the Starke County Sheriff’s Office found a meth lab inside a residence in the 200 block of West Lake Street in Knox. Continue reading
Monthly Reports, Microvote Agreement on Starke Commissioners Agenda
Culver School Board to Consider Snow Makeup Days
Snow makeup days will be up for discussion when the Culver School Board meets this evening. Two days of classes were canceled last month due to snow. Continue reading
Diabetes Educator Urges Early Detection to Combat Disease
Diabetes is a common disease affecting many people around the world, but some people may already have the disease without even knowing it. Continue reading
Zika Virus Prompts Spring Break Travel Warning
Spring Break is the time of the year when people often head to warm, tropical places for vacation. But this year, pregnant women and their partners might want to rethink that, in light of health warnings about the Zika virus. It continues to spread in places like Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Dr. Jen Brown with the Indiana State Department of Health says although a state resident was diagnosed with Zika last month, she doesn’t expect a widespread outbreak here. Continue reading
Tax Scammers Now Targeting Payroll Departments
Scammers looking to steal personal and financial information are now targeting payroll departments this tax season. The Internal Revenue Service says scammers are sending out e-mails to payroll and human resources professionals claiming to be their company’s CEO. Continue reading
Jury Returns Guilty Verdicts in Battery Trial
A jury in Starke Circuit Court returned guilty verdicts this week against a man accused of abusing two children. Continue reading
West Central Librarian Announces Retirement
A longtime faculty member at West Central High School is retiring at the end of the year. Julie Hart has served as the high school librarian for nearly two decades. Continue reading