The City of Knox will be able to tear down two more blighted houses. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday night they’ve received an additional $36,000 from the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Projector Purchase
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation is in the process of upgrading projectors in several classrooms. Superintendent Dan Foster says the ones that are being replaced are about seven years old. Continue reading
Culver Council Considers Beach Lodge Improvements, Amphitheater Funding
The Culver Beach Lodge is getting a few repairs and minor upgrades. Continue reading
Surplus Pulaski Sheriff’s Vehicle Going to Coroner
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office will soon have a different county-owned vehicle to use to transport bodies. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Still Waiting for Bass Lake Beach and Campground Inspection Report
The Starke County Park Board continues to demand documentation of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground’s condition. County Building Inspector Terry Stephenson visited the property in December, but hasn’t provided a formal inspection report, as requested by Park Board President Debbie Mix. Continue reading
Pulaski County Safety Committee Chair Shares Concerns
The Pulaski County Safety Committee has identified a number of concerns at various county buildings that need to be addressed. EMS Director Nikki Lowry is the chair. She told the county council and commissioners Monday night some of the issues may be addressed during courthouse renovations. Continue reading
Knox Firefighters to Collect More Income Surveys
Knox-Center Township Volunteer Fire Department members will be canvassing the city again over the next few days in an effort to proceed with a state grant application. Continue reading
Culver Reviews Ambulance Bid
The Town of Culver may soon be spending nearly $128,000 on a new ambulance. That’s the price Medix Specialty Vehicles of Elkhart gave the town. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Unveils Five-Year Plan
Starke County residents got a look at the future of the county’s park facilities Tuesday. Mike Reese with the Troyer Group presented the county’s five-year park plan during Tuesday’s County Park Board meeting. Continue reading
Pulaski County Officials Discuss Industrial Park Land Acquisition
Officials in Pulaski County want to pursue a matching grant to help with the acquisition of land for an industrial park on the west side of the county. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Funding for Additional Wythogan Park Restrooms, Manns Opposed
Funding for the proposed new restroom and concession stand on the east side of Wythogan Park cleared a big hurdle during Tuesday’s Knox City Council meeting. Continue reading
Culver Officials Seeking Stellar Communities Feedback
Culver officials are exploring options for improving the community’s 2016 Stellar Communities application in hopes of boosting their chances of securing money from the state this year. Continue reading
County Officials Find Solution to Perennial Flooding Problem
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The Starke County Highway Department and Surveyor Bill Crase are working with a property owner to resolve an ongoing drainage problem near the Starke-Pulaski County line. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board to Unveil Five-Year Plan
Starke County’s five-year park plan will be unveiled to the public during tonight’s County Park Board meeting. The Troyer Group has been hired by the park board to create the plan, which would allow Starke County to be eligible for grant funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Continue reading
Pulaski County Officials Considering New Space for Coroner
The Pulaski County Coroner could soon have an office more suitable to meeting with grieving family members. Continue reading
Starke County Highway Superintendent Presents Asset Management Plan
The Starke County Highway Department has a replacement schedule for vehicles and heavy equipment. Superintendent Rik Ritzler shared the asset management plan with the commissioners last week. Continue reading
Public Hearing Tonight on Knox Cumulative Capital Development Fund
Knox residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed tax increase tonight before the city council takes final action. Continue reading
Culver Council to Consider Zoning Update
The Culver Town Council will consider updating the zoning designation for a local business during tonight’s meeting. Elizabeth’s Garden at 104 North Plymouth Street sits on land that’s zoned for residential development. An ordinance changing that designation to commercial will be considered on second and third readings tonight. Continue reading
IRS Officials Say Don’t Misrepresent Your Income on Tax Returns
Falsifying your income to boost your tax refund could cost you quite a bit of money, according to IRS officials. Continue reading
Mild Winter Adds Up to Savings for Starke Highway Department
The mild winter should make for a more productive summer for the Starke County Highway Department. Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the commissioners last week things have leveled off since December in terms of ice and snow. Continue reading
