The Culver School Board got a sneak peek Monday at a new logo family for the school corporation. Continue reading
Resolve to Recycle This Holiday Season
The “most wonderful time of the year” is also the most wasteful. The United States Environmental Protection Agency estimates Americans generate 25-million extra tons of waste between Thanksgiving and New Years Day. Indiana Recycling Coalition spokeswoman Carrie Hamilton encourages Hoosiers to consider reusing and recycling year round. She says doing so is one of the easiest ways to reduce our carbon footprint and conserve energy. Continue reading
INDOT to Track Santa’s Travels Through Indiana
Santa Claus is helping the Indiana Department of Transportation share some travel safety tips this Christmas. INDOT is tracking Santa’s movements through the state today on its social media accounts. Continue reading
Following Zoning Approval, Tractor Supply Opening Remains Mystery
Now that zoning approval has been granted, additional steps can be taken to open a Tractor Supply Company location in Knox.
During Monday night’s meeting of the Knox Board of Zoning Appeals, a representative of Tractor Supply Co. requested a variance be granted to allow for the use of outdoor storage space at the Knox Mall – the proposed site of the store.
Coroner Space Scrapped from Old Jail Renovatoins
The extensive renovations of the old Starke County Jail in downtown Knox will not include space for the coroner. The county council and commissioners made that decision Monday night when they formally agreed to proceed with reconfiguring that building for the probation department and Starke County Community Corrections. Continue reading
Knox City Council Approves Utility Increases on First Reading
The Knox City Council has jumped the first hurdle for amending a pair of ordinances that will increase usage rates for utility consumers.
Collaborative Demolition Effort Approved for Downtown Winamac Building
A downtown Winamac building is ready for demolition.
During Monday night’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting, Winamac Town Manager Brad Zellers appeared before the board to discuss a collaborative effort to tear down the structure, otherwise known as the Long Branch property.
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North Judson Moves Ahead with Water Tower Project
The Town of North Judson is moving ahead with efforts to rehabilitate its two water towers. The Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission had determined the town was eligible to receive grant funding for the work. Continue reading
Culver School Board Accepts Safety Grant, Adopts Updated JESSE Agreement
The Culver School Board voted Monday to formally accept a Secured School Safety matching grant awarded by the state. Continue reading
Offices to Close for Christmas
Many government offices will be closed starting tomorrow for the Christmas holiday. Starke, Pulaski, and Marshall County government offices will all be closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Continue reading
Starke County Council Approves Budget Cuts
Starke County’s 2016 budget is in balance after action by the council during a special-called Monday afternoon meeting. They found out last week the state slashed their submitted budget by more than half a million dollars. Continue reading
Knox BZA Clears Way for Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply Company was granted a special use variance by the City of Knox Board of Zoning Appeals Monday night. The company plans to occupy the portion of the building in the Knox Mall that formerly housed Alco. On a unanimous vote the board granted the variance so Tractor Supply Company could use outdoor storage and sales displays beyond what the current ordinance allows. Continue reading
Pulaski County Tables Proposed Handicap Mobility Ordinance
Pulaski County may consider future changes to the way off-road vehicles may be used on County Roads and Highway.
During last night’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting, a member of the public approached the board to request that an ordinance be developed to allow for their use for disabled individuals.
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Knox Council to Act on Proposed Utility Rate Increase
The Knox City Council will take the first steps toward raising water and sewer rates when they meet this evening. The agenda for their 7 p.m. session includes first reading of water and sewer rate ordinances. Continue reading
McGuire Says Goodbye to Culver Schools
The Culver School Board has formally accepted Superintendent Vicki McGuire’s resignation. She’s leaving Culver to take over as superintendent at the Eastern Hancock school corporation in Central Indiana. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Ratifies Superintendent’s Contract
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has formally extended superintendent Dan Foster’s term through July of 2019. During a special session Monday, the board unanimously approved a new contract for the superintendent. Continue reading
Knox School Board Tours New Elementary Cafeteria
The newly completed Knox Elementary School cafeteria and cooking kitchen were a focus of last night’s meeting of the School Board. The board meeting was held in the cafeteria itself. Tours of the cooking kitchen were given by Superintendent A.J. Gappa. He reported the elementary building project is near completion. The new lunch facility has a seating capacity of about 150 students. The school’s enrollment of 450 eat there daily in three shifts. Continue reading
Gas Prices Battle Refinery Issues Heading into Holiday Travel
Gas prices are expected to jump a bit prior to the major days for holiday travel.
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Protect Your Valuables from Theft This Holiday Season
December and January rank highest when it comes to thefts, but there are some steps you can take to keep your home and belongings secure this holiday season. That’s according to State Farm, citing information from 2014. Continue reading
Deputy Finds Drugs During Traffic Stop
A Sunday afternoon traffic stop for speeding on U.S. 30 in Starke County ended with a trip to jail for a Huntington County man. Continue reading
