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.
IRS Warns Tax Industry of Phishing Emails
The IRS, along with the tax industry and state tax agencies,warn tax professionals to beware of phishing emails Continue reading
Local Teens Killed in Kosciusko County Crash
A multiple-vehicle accident on U.S. 30 in Kosciusko County has claimed the lives of two local teenage girls. It happened 
yesterday on U.S. 30 Eastbound, according to the website InkFreeNews.com.
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves Added Security Measures
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board voted this week to add additional key fob entrances to the junior/senior high school. Continue reading
West Central Cafeteria Prices Unchanged for Upcoming Year
West Central School lunch prices are not going up during the next school year. Continue reading
Motorcycle Fatality Under Investigation in Starke County
A single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Sunday* night in San Pierre claimed the life of a Wheatfield man and seriously injured his passenger. It happened just after 11:30 p.m. on U.S. 421. Continue reading
Mint Festival Committee Selects Grand Marshal
A longtime North Judson farmer and community supporter is the grand marshal of the 2017 North Judson Mint Festival. Marshall Field has been married to his wife, Gloria, for 43 years and still lives in the house in which he was born. The Fields’ have five children and seven grandchildren. Continue reading
INDOT to Suspend Construction Projects for Memorial Day Travel
The Indiana Department of Transportation will be suspending road work over the weekend to make things a bit easier for Memorial Day travelers. INDOT has asked its contractors to pull back barriers and barricades as much as possible to handle increased traffic. However, some restrictions will remain in place in certain construction areas. Continue reading
IRS Officials Offer Security Tips for Personal Information
The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to protect their personal, financial and tax information.
They say personal information should be treated like cash and should not be handed out to just anyone. This includes Social Security, credit card, bank and utility account numbers, all of which can be used to steal money or open new accounts. Taxpayers are urged to think about whether requests for personal information are truly necessary, as scammers will do anything possible to appear both trustworthy and legitimate. Continue reading
County Officials Shopping for Building Inspector Truck
Starke County Building Inspector Terry Stephenson could soon have a new-to-him, county-issued vehicle. County Council President Freddie Baker says the one he’s currently driving is “junk.” He says Stephenson recently could not get it to go over 30 miles per hour and nearly got stranded recently. Baker says Stephenson also has to use his wife’s car because his county vehicle was not running. Continue reading
Security Improvements Planned at N.J.-S.P. Junior/Senior High School
Safety upgrades are under way at North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board last week one is the installation of a new key scan operating system. Continue reading
Knox Council to Meet Tonight
The Knox City Council has a light agenda for their meeting this evening. There are no specific action items listed on the advance copy. The council discussed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance two weeks ago to allow tattoo parlors downtown, but did not take action. Concerns were raised during that meeting about preserving the downtown’s historic district, which was cited as a reason for the 500 foot rule that was passed in 2009. Continue reading
Government Offices Closed for Labor Day
The Labor Day holiday on Monday will bring government and business closures around the area.
Knox Mayor Outlines Road Project Proposals
The City of Knox hopes to leverage matching grant money from the state to complete up to five road improvement projects. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last night each is a separate proposal on the application that’s being submitted to the Indiana Department of Transportation. The state awarded one-time Local Option Income Tax distributions to cities, towns and counties, on the condition that 75 percent of that money must be used for infrastructure improvements. Knox got a total LOIT distribution of $268,000. Continue reading
Older Hoosiers Can Benefit from SNAP Program
Older Hoosiers aren’t signing up for federal food assistance programs, but many are going to local food banks for help each month. Statistics indicate 13 percent of Indiana’s food-bank clients are more than 60 years old. The National Council on Aging has an effort under way to close the “SNAP Gap.” Continue reading
Culver Town Council Takes Alcohol Proposal to Public Hearing
Thursday Kicks-off Motorcycle Safety and Education Campaign
May happens to be Motorcycle Awareness Month in the Hoosier State and it gives state officials an opportunity to improve safety.
