New signs have been installed at the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Continue readingNew Signs Installed at North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Station
High Wind Warning to Take Effect Sunday
A High Wind Warning will be in effect Sunday from 4:00 a.m. to midnight CST. The National Weather Service predicts that sustained west winds of 35 to 40 miles per hour will start early Sunday morning and continue into the evening, with gusts of up to 65 miles per hour Sunday morning.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested after Crashing into Plymouth Home Sunday Night
A Knox Man was lodged in the Marshall County Jail Sunday evening after allegedly striking a Plymouth home while under the influence of alcohol.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sherriff’s Department Recovers about $2,600 Worth of Stolen Property
Three young men were arrested early Monday morning in connection to a theft incident in La Porte County.
Continue readingKnox City Police Respond to Report of Truck Hitting Home Early Sunday Morning
An intoxicated driver reportedly struck a home in Knox early Sunday morning.
Continue readingDon’t Miss Friday’s Deadline to File a Declaration of Candidacy for the Municipal Primary
Time is running out to file a declaration of candidacy for the 2019 Municipal Primary Election.
All candidates interested in running must be filed at their County Clerk’s Office by noon, local time, on Friday, February 8th. No exceptions will be made.
Continue readingIntersection Beautification Discussed at Knox City Council Meeting
Knox Mayor Dennis discussed a potential intersection beautification project with city council members when they met last Tuesday.
Continue readingNorth Judson “Freezin’ for a Reason” Fundraiser Will Help Bring Winter Apparel to Kids in Need
Some North Judson officials and local emergency personnel will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” next month, with a special fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd.
Continue readingEmergency Crews Respond to Single-Vehicle Crash on Toto Road Sunday Night
A driver was reportedly airlifted from a cornfield near Toto Road, following a Sunday night crash.
Continue readingMan Extricated From Vehicle Following Saturday Morning Rollover in Railroad Township
Photo Source: North Judson-Wayne Township FD
A driver was safely extricated from his truck by f
Two Positions on North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department Will Need Filled in 2019
Officials with the North-Judson Wayne Township Fire Department will be looking to fill two open positions after the first of the year. Continue reading
Two Suspects Charged in Reported Rape Incident
Two Knox men face felony charges after an alleged rape incident on Sept. 19 at a Knox residence.
Winamac Town Council Revisits Request to Amend Golf Cart Policy
A request to amend the Winamac golf cart policy was revisited by Town Council members when they met Monday night.
Council President Tom Murray noted that when resident Tony Calabrese came before the members during their first meeting in July, they said they would take his recommendation under consideration. Calabrese asked the council to consider adding utility vehicles, such as “Kubotas”, to the vehicles allowed on town roads.
Since they haven’t met since then, President Murray said they should discuss it during the special session to reach a consensus before their next official meeting. Continue reading
Local Fire Departments Work Together on Friday Night Water Rescue
When a man who was floating the river on Friday didn’t show up on time to a designated meet up area near the Yellow River Bridge at 500 East, people became concerned and called for help. Continue reading
Quotes Needed for Curbing, Carpeting at Annex Buildings in Knox
Quotes will be obtained to replace the curb along the west side of the Starke County Annex No. 2 building on Pearl Street in Knox.
Culver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Community Parks Improvement Project
The Culver Town Council members held a public hearing Monday night to take comments on the Community Parks Improvement project that is encompassed in the Culver Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Culver Town Council Approves Intergovernmental Agreement
An intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Culver and the Culver Redevelopment Commission was discussed last week.
Starke County EMS Director Interviewing Paramedics, Issuing Recertifications
Paramedics are needed everywhere in the state and nationwide. Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary told the commissioners this week that they are interviewing paramedics for two full-time opportunities.
“We implemented a new standard of hiring which requires a written test, skills test and oral interview to get the best candidate possible,” said Clary. “If nothing else, we can get more part-time paramedics, but really no luck so far. It seems like there’s a shortage nationwide. I know Pulaski County and LaPorte County are kinda hurting. So, that’s where we’re at with that.”
Community Cantata Choir Call Outs Coming Soon
Although the Community Cantata Choir won’t have their final performance until Christmastime, rehearsals will be underway soon. Event coordinators and program directors Nan Folkers and Brian Liechty are still working out this year’s theme and the schedule for official try-out dates and subsequent rehearsals. Folkers said the start date should be announced in early September. Continue reading
Maxinkuckee Players Summer Production of ‘Mary Poppins’ Opens Tonight
Mary Poppins is coming to Culver tonight. The Maxinkuckee Players’ production of the classic musical opens tonight at the Culver Community High School Auditorium.
