Starke County will continue to have a hospital for the foreseeable future. Continue reading
Starke Hospital, LLC Extends Lease with County
Fix Proposed for Jail Sewage Problem
The Starke County Commissioners want one more price quote before authorizing an upgrade to the sewer screen at the jail. It should keep commissary trash inmates are flushing down the toilets from getting into the Knox sewer system. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioner Addresses Some Recent Online Criticism
A Pulaski County Commissioner who has been known to enter into some heated exchanges with representatives of the Community Development Commission struck a softer tone, Monday night.
Applications Now Available for Hamlet Town Marshal Position
Hamlet is looking for a new town marshal. Frank Lonigro is resigning from the position, but has agreed to stay on until a replacement is found, according to Hamlet Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts. Continue reading
Grants Awarded for Rural Infrastructure Projects
Starke County will be able to update some of its infrastructure in the coming years, thanks to federal transportation funding. The Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday that it’s distributing nearly $80 million in federal funds to rural communities around the state. Continue reading
Knox Officials Seeking Street Name Suggestions
The City of Knox is taking suggestions to for a new street name. One of the Community Crossings grant-funded projects will extend 150 South from South Heaton Street next to Sandy Acres Park to Roosevelt Road just past the Knox bus barn.
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston last week suggested the city come up with a street name for the road rather than continuing to refer to it as 150 South. Continue reading
Monterey School Building Draws Interest from Two Potential Buyers
Just over halfway through the bidding period, the Monterey School Building has been generating some interest. The two-week auction on the property began on September 23. Continue reading
Starke County Chamber Hosting Meet the Candidates Night
Starke County voters will have a chance to acquaint themselves with candidates for federal, state and local office tomorrow night in Knox. Continue reading
Fatal LaPorte County Crash Remains Under Investigation
The cause of a fatal Monday afternoon crash that shut down a LaPorte County highway for nearly two hours remains under investigation. Emergency responders were dispatched at 1:42 p.m. to U.S. 20 west of Johnson Road for a serious injury crash. They soon discovered the driver of a blue Buick passenger vehicle was deceased. Investigators believe the Buick was traveling eastbound on U.S. 20 near Pinetree Drive, suddenly crossed over the center line into the path of an oncoming Able Disposal truck and hit it head-on. Continue reading
Price Point Getting Close for Pulaski Westside Industrial Land Acquisition
Pulaski Commissioners Plan Update on Industrial Park Development
The Pulaski County Commissioners will receive an update from representatives of the CDC when they meet Monday evening.
Starke Commissioners to Consider CAFO Fees
The Starke County Commissioners will consider amendments to the confined animal feeding ordinance fee schedule when they meet this evening. The Starke County Plan Commission recently approved a flat $500 flat permit, along with a $75 filing fee to offset the cost of processing the application. They also doubled the re-inspection fee to $100 for all permits. It will be charged when the county is called out to conduct an inspection, but the work is deemed to be incomplete. Continue reading
WKVI Welcomes New Morning Show Host
Kankakee Valley Broadcasting is pleased to welcome a new morning show host to K99.3 WKVI-FM. Ray Grossman will be on the air each weekday morning from 5 until 9 a.m. Central and will continue to play the Valley’s best mix of music along with the local programming listeners expect from WKVI. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Library Board Reappointment
The Culver School Board is expected to consider the reappointment of a member of the Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Public Library Board. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Hosting Financial Aid Night
A local school corporation is encouraging students to start thinking about how they are going to pay for college. Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School is hosting a Financial Aid Night tomorrow evening at 6:30 p.m. It will take place in Room 115, which is the Humanities Room. Continue reading
CDC Urges Vaccination as Flu Season Approaches
The arrival of fall also marks the beginning of flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the best way to protect yourself from the disease is to get a flu vaccine each year by the end of October. Continue reading
Knox Wraps Up Street Paving, Prepares for Larger Road Projects
The City of Knox used one-time money from the state to pave additional streets this year. Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told the Board of Works on Wednesday they used $74,000 in Community Crossings grant funds along with the $54,100 in local money budgeted for street paving to have Rieth-Reilly Construction Co., Inc. do the work and said he’s happy with the finished product. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Considers Salt Spreader Purchase, Approves Street Paving Payment
The Town of Hamlet is getting ready for winter weather. Water and Street Superintendent Fred Rowe told the town council Wednesday that the town’s salt spreader is getting worn out, after years of use. Continue reading
Splash Pad Winterization Scheduled Next Week
The splash pad in Wythogan Park will officially close for the year on Monday. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok says it will be winterized and waxed to get ready for next season. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Schools to Host Library Card Day Events
A local school corporation hopes to encourage students to read with a series of events. Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School has invited staff from the Starke County Public Library system to visit the schools and host Library Card Day events. Continue reading
