Starke County EMS is now able to electronically submit claims to one of their major insurance carriers. Continue reading
Starke County EMS Explores Electronic Claim Filing
North Judson Accepts Demolition Bids for Downtown Building
Plans are moving ahead for the demolition of a Downtown North Judson building. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff Warns of Telephone Scam
Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine encourages residents to hang up on telephone scam artists. His department has received several recent reports of people receiving calls from an apparent local number. The woman on the phone states she is having headset problems after the potential victim answers. She then proceeds to claim the person she is calling has won different types of lavish vacations. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Schedules Town Park Cleanup Day
The Town of Winamac is looking for some help from residents in cleaning up the Town Park. Continue reading
Training Video Educates School Leaders on Sexual Abuse
A training video designed to inform school leaders and staff about sexual abuse will be released.
The Indiana Department of Education will be distributing a video to all Indiana school corporations where it is encouraged to share it with all staff members. The video is part of a collaboration between the IDOE, Indiana State Police and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
IRS Officials Recommend Double Checking Tax Returns Before Filing
The Internal Revenue Service encourages tax filers to carefully check their returns for errors before dropping them in the mail or submitting them electronically. Continue reading
IDEM Announces Recycling Grant Availability
Grants are available from the state to advance recycling efforts. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is offering funds from the Recycling Market Development Program to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, public and private businesses located and doing business in Indiana. Continue reading
Dealing Drugs Lands LaPorte Man in Jail
A LaPorte man was taken into custody without incident Thursday night and is in the LaPorte County Jail on a charge of dealing in cocaine/narcotic drugs, a Level 5 felony.
According to LaPorte City Police, a vehicle Reginald Spraggins, 42, was traveling in was pulled over Thursday night as a result of a traffic stop initiated by the LaPorte Police Crime and Drug Reduction Strike. The incident occurred in the 500 block of Tipton Street.
Multiple Felony Charges Filed Against LaPorte County Manhunt Suspect
Formal charges have been filed against the LaPorte County man who was captured after a multi-agency manhunt earlier this week. Continue reading
Starke County Highway Superintendent Discusses Heavy Truck Ordinance
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler hopes to present a first draft of a proposed heavy truck ordinance for county roads to the commissioners at their April 3 meeting. He’s working with a committee to draft a plan to outline a system of hot mix truck routes for the county. The goal is to have an accessible route within one to two miles of anywhere. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff Considers Second K-9
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department may soon be getting a second K-9. Continue reading
North Judson Police Department Adds Part-Time and Reserve Officers
The Town of North Judson is boosting its police force. The town council approved the hiring of four part-time employees and three reserve officers Monday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
Planning Continues for Winamac’s Veterans Memorial Park
The Winamac Park Board continues to tweak its plans for Veterans Memorial Park. Plans call for the addition of a decorative archway that says “Veterans Memorial Park,” along with two benches donated by the VFW and American Legion. Continue reading
Hamlet Town-Wide Yard Sale Scheduled for May
The Town of Hamlet has set the dates for its town-wide yard sale. It will be held Thursday, May 4 through Saturday, May 6. Continue reading
Knox School Board Updated on Kindergarten Family Night, Approves Rainy Day Fund Transfer
Future Knox kindergarten students had the chance to meet their teachers and learn about their new school. Superintendent A.J. Gappa estimates 65 potential students and their families attended the elementary school’s recent kindergarten family night. Continue reading
Culver School Board Honors Former Member
The Culver School Board honored a former long-time school board member this week.
Jim Wentzel served 13 years on the Culver School Board of Trustees from Sept. 9, 2004 to January 9, 2017. Wentzel said that he’s proud to have served this tenure on the board.
National Volunteer Week and Alternative Day of Service Project Grants Available
An organization that serves as the voice for service and volunteerism in the state has grants available for community volunteer projects. Continue reading
Check Smoke Alarms Before Springing Forward Saturday Night
It’s almost time to spring forward for the year. Daylight Saving Time officially begins Sunday at 2 a.m., so be sure to set your clocks forward by an hour before you go to bed tomorrow night. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Courthouse Restroom Accessibility Plan
Work continues to make the Pulaski County Courthouse more accessible to those with disabilities. Specifically, maintenance workers have been making updates to the basement restrooms, such as the addition of marble vanities. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Advance Responsible Bidder Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a proposed responsible bidder ordinance during their March 20th meeting. The measure is also slated for adoption that night.
Such policies set clear and objective criteria contractors must meet in order to be eligible to bid on public works construction projects. Continue reading
