Motorists passing through Hamlet may soon be getting a safety reminder. On Wednesday, town council member Connie Bailey requested the town purchase signs that say, “We love our children, please drive carefully.” Continue reading
Knox Officials Still Taking Street Name Suggestions for 150 South
Knox officials are still taking naming suggestions for a street on the south end of the city. One of the projects funded by a state Community Crossings grant is the extension of 150 South from South Heaton Street by Sandy Acres Park past the Knox Community School Corporation bus barn west to Roosevelt Road. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Superintendent Elaborates on Enrollment Dip
Enrollment is down over last year at the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation. Superintendent Dan Foster says the fall student count figure is now official. Continue reading
O-D Officials Working to Add ISTEP Prep Remediation
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation plans to offer after-school remediation prior to the administration of the Spring 2017 ISTEP exams. Continue reading
Health Fair Targets Childhood Obesity
A fall health fair is hoping to educate area youth and their parents about health and physical activity.
The Knox Winamac Community Health Center is hosting the event on October 15th with the goal of getting kids active. Executive Director Kathy Robb says the health fair should also give attendees a better sense of their body’s current physical health.
Fire Prevention Week Brings Home Safety Reminders
The Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office is reminding Hoosiers to make sure they’re prepared in the case of a house fire.
Medaryville Man Killed in Rest Park Crash
A single-vehicle crash at an interstate rest park has claimed a Medaryville man’s life. Continue reading
Commissioners to Consider CAFO Ordinance, Jail Screen and Building Bids Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners hope to wrap up quite a bit of unfinished business when they meet this evening. Normally their second meeting of the month takes place on the third Monday. However, it was moved to tonight instead. Continue reading
North Judson Council Collects Additional Public Input Prior to Community Center Grant Application
The North Judson Town Council collected public input once again Wednesday night to gather comments on a proposed grant application for a community center construction project.
Hamlet Council Approves 2017 Budget, Software Upgrade
The Hamlet Town Council voted to adopt the town’s 2017 budget Wednesday. The town’s requesting a total budget of just under $428,000. It now goes to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance for review. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Sets Up Non-Reverting Fund for Park Fee Deposits
The Winamac Town Council has taken steps to accept revenue generated by properties overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Culver Council Approves Park Facility Rental Fees, 2017 Budget
The Culver Town Council gave its final approval to a few ordinances Tuesday. Among them was the town’s 2017 budget. It now goes to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance for review. Continue reading
Blight Elimination Demolitions Proceeding in Knox
Efforts to demolish uninhabitable houses in Knox are picking up speed. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday two of the four homes purchased by the city as part of a blight elimination grant have been torn down. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Truck Purchase with Council’s Blessing
The Pulaski County Highway Department can proceed with ordering a new truck. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff told the county council Monday funds for a new Mack truck are in the 2017 budget, but he would like to get it ordered now. He says doing so will save the county money, as the price will likely go up by 2 to 3 percent in January. Continue reading
Park Board Orders Takedown of Storage Structure At Bass Lake Beach, Campground
The Starke County Park Board has asked that a food vendor at the Bass Lake Beach and Campground use another facility to store their goods.
Winamac Park Board Discusses Park Speed Limit, Stop Sign
The Winamac Park Board continues to explore the issue of traffic control in the Town Park. Specifically, a stop sign in the park has drawn concern from some residents. Continue reading
LaPorte County Warrant Sweep Nets 29 Arrests
Federal, state and local law enforcement officials fanned out across LaPorte County early Wednesday morning in a warrant sweep dubbed “Operation Narcotic Knockdown” and made 29 arrests. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Renovations Wrapping Up
Extensive renovations to the Eastern Pulaski Schools buildings are almost finished. Superintendent Dan Foster says the auditorium is the only project remaining at the middle/high school. Contractors are wrapping up work at the elementary school building as well. Continue reading
Injuries from Grain Elevator Explosion Claim Life of Second Victim
A second man reported injured in a grain elevator explosion in Francesville last month has died.
Starke County Absentee Voting Information
This is the first day for prospective General Election voters to cast absentee ballots. Registered Starke County voters may do so on the second floor of the courthouse weekdays from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m. Please be sure to bring a government-issued photo ID. Only voters who reside in Starke County may vote at the courthouse. Continue reading
