A train versus car collision has led to the death of a LaPorte County woman.
Warrant Service Results in Meth Bust
A pair of North Judson residents face drug charges following a drug bust in Born’s Trailer Park. Officers from the Starke County Major Crimes Unit reportedly saw items related to methamphetamine manufacture inside a U Road residence while serving an arrest warrant on Thursday, Sept. 8. Continue reading
Starke County to Pilot Pretrial Release Program
Starke County is among the first to implement a change in pretrial release procedures recommended by the Indiana Supreme Court. It allows arrestees who do not pose a threat to public safety to be released from jail without bail or bond if they are not a flight risk or a danger to themselves or others. Continue reading
North Judson Plans Legal Action over Condition of Downtown Building
The Town of North Judson plans to move forward with legal action over a downtown building deemed to be unsafe. During the previous council meeting, the town scheduled a walk-through of Doug Cassel’s building to determine whether safety concerns had been addressed. But North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says that when the time for the walk-through came, Cassel refused to allow town officials inside. Continue reading
Time Capsule Slated for Courthouse Burial During Bicentennial Celebration
A pledged time capsule to the Pulaski County Bicentennial Committee will be buried on the courthouse lawn, but where to put it came under question on Tuesday night.
Starke County Park Board Gets Strategic Plan Seed Money
The Starke County Park Board will soon be able to move forward with the development of a strategic plan following action this week by the county commissioners. Continue reading
Public Meeting Scheduled for Winamac Park Input
Winamac residents will have the chance to offer their ideas about the future of the town’s park and recreation facilities. The Winamac Park Board is hosting a public input session on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Winamac Municipal Utility Complex. Continue reading
Culver School Board Discusses Funding Trends
School funding in the State of Indiana was discussed during Tuesday’s Culver School Board meeting. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell shared some statistics about the amount of money Culver receives and how that compares to other schools. Continue reading
Knox School Budget On Track, Student Fundraisers Approved
The Knox School Board on Tuesday received an update on the school corporation’s budget for 2017.
Financial Cooperative Teams Up with Local Farm to Feed the Hungry
Area food banks and other organizations are getting a boost, thanks to some volunteers from an agricultural lending cooperative. About 10 employees from Farm Credit Mid-America were at the Rice Family Farm near Wanatah Thursday to pick tomatoes. Continue reading
WoodStarke Showcases Local Artists This Weekend
The annual WoodStarke music festival will be coming to Wythogan Park this Saturday and it looks to be fun for the whole family.
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Burglary Suspects Nabbed Following Pulaski County Pursuit
A man and woman from Monticello were arrested in Pulaski County early this morning after trying to outrun sheriff’s deputies. They responded to an open-line 911 call from a residence in the area of State Road 39 and County Road 400 South around 2 a.m. and found a man and a woman in a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence. They reportedly drove off when the deputies tried to speak to them. Continue reading
Knox Plan Administrator, Code Enforcement and Building Inspector Terminated
The City of Knox will soon have a new planning administrator, building inspector and code enforcement officer. The Plan Commission voted Tuesday night to terminate Bruce Williams, at the recommendation of Mayor Dennis Estok. He’s expressed frustrations on several occasions with the slow progress of code enforcement efforts and says he decided to go in another direction. Continue reading
Railroad Township Questioned on School Board Appointment Process
The process of appointing North Judson-San Pierre School Board members was discussed during Wednesday’s Railroad Township Advisory Board meeting. School officials, as well as local residents, are considering whether the appointed school board should be changed to an elected one. Continue reading
Starke County Realizes Savings on Bridge Replacement
The low bid to replace the bridge on 1150 East just south of State Road 10 in Starke County came in significantly under budget. Continue reading
Pulaski County Prepared for Community Crossings Project List
Pulaski County was awarded money through the state’s Community Crossings grant fund, but exactly which projects are earmarked for completion is not yet known.
Knox Skate Park Hopes to Reopen in 2016
The City of Knox Park Department has been planning to rebuild the skate ramps in Wythogan Park, and Mayor Dennis Estok says they hope to have it open later this year, so that skaters can finally flaunt their equipment such as the onewheel accessories The Float Life.
Winamac Park Board Decides to Forego Compensation, Works to Establish Rainy Day Fund
Winamac Park Board members have decided not to seek compensation for their service. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves 2016-17 Teacher Contracts
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s 2016-2017 teacher contracts were ratified by the school board Tuesday. Continue reading
Former Sheriff, Chief Deputy Make Initial Court Appearances
Former Pulaski County Sheriff Mike Gayer and his chief deputy, Ronnie Patrick made their initial appearances in Pulaski Superior Court, where they each face multiple felony charges. A Pulaski County Grand Jury returned an 11-count indictment against Patrick and a seven-count indictment against Gayer last month. Continue reading
