The Knox Board of Zoning Appeals will continue discussing the cleanup of a pawn shop property this evening. According to the minutes of the board’s previous meeting, the board is considering assessing a fine to 1st Choice Pawn and Loan. Continue reading
Heavy Rains Cause Request for Disaster Loans
Heavy rains from earlier this month are prompting Governor Mike Pence to request federal disaster loans for portions of Northern Indiana.
Gushing Water Causes Shutoffs in LaCrosse
The town of LaCrosse shut off water this weekend to the south side of the community.
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INDOT Schedules Chip Sealing in Pulaski County
A section of U.S. 421 in Pulaski County will be closed next week for chip seal work. Starting Monday, INDOT will close the highway between the State Road 14 west junction and State Road 114. It’s scheduled to reopen Wednesday, but the work is dependent on the weather. Continue reading
Residents Reminded to Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus
Summer may be entering its final weeks, but mosquito season continues. So far this year, 92 mosquito batches have tested positive for West Nile Virus, including two in Starke County and three in St. Joseph County. Continue reading
50/50 Sidewalk Program Nears Completion
The City of Knox 50/50 sidewalk replacement program is almost done. It allows property owners to split the cost of new sidewalks with the city. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston says 10 residents participated in this year’s effort.
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INbiz Expands Resources for Hoosier Businesses
Knox Couple Arrested Following Drug Investigation
A Knox man and woman are jailed on drug charges following an investigation by the Starke County Major Crimes Unit. Officers from the Knox Police Department and Starke County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at an Allen Drive residence in Knox on Thursday. They found illegal narcotics and chemicals used to make methamphetamine, according to the incident report. Continue reading
Knox Police Arrest Man Pulling Stolen Trailer
A Knox man who is accused of stealing a trailer from a local store late Wednesday night didn’t get far before he was apprehended by the police. Continue reading
Driver Airlifted After Single-Car Rollover Wreck
Authorities in LaPorte County believe alcohol was a factor in an early morning single-vehicle crash on a rural highway. Sheriff’s deputies were notified at 1:21 a.m. of the accident on State Road 2 near County Road 450 East. Continue reading
Possible Tax Sale Announced for Heartland Market Building
The building occupied by Heartland Market in North Judson appears to be headed for tax sale.
Recent Rain Tests Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant
Employees at the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant put in quite a bit of overtime during last week’s torrential downpour. Superintendent Kelly Clemons says it brought in 8.2 inches of rain in less than 24 hours. Of that, more than 7 inches fell between 5:30 and 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15. Clemons told the board of works Wednesday employees spent the night at the plant to ensure everything was operating properly. Continue reading
Funeral Services Scheduled for Longtime 4-H Leader
A lifelong Starke County resident and longtime 4-H leader will be laid to rest tomorrow. Mabel Paul of Grovertown died Friday, Aug. 19th at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. She was 78. Continue reading
Pulaski County TorchFest Joins List of Bicentennial Legacy Projects
Pulaski County’s celebration of the state bicentennial has now been officially recognized by the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. TorchFest was approved last week as a Bicentennial Legacy Project. Continue reading
Moving Starke County Forward Schedules Overdose Awareness Vigil
Starke County is making strides in the war on drugs with regard to overdose deaths. Local health department officials say average of nine drug-related deaths were reported between 2008 and 2013, with numbers ranging between seven and 12 annually. Data from 2014 and 2015 indicates four overdoses, which is a significant drop. Continue reading
Hamlet Switches Insurance Providers, Discusses 2017 Budget
The Town of Hamlet is hoping to save some money by switching health insurance providers. The town council voted Wednesday to switch from Anthem to United Healthcare. Continue reading
Culver to Receive GIS Help from Indiana Non-Profit
The Town of Culver is prepared to move forward with some technical assistance for its water and wastewater utilities.
The community was approached by the Alliance of Indiana Rural Water out of Franklin, Indiana at their Tuesday meeting to discuss data point monitoring. Culver recently upgraded its facilities and implemented a utility rate increase to help pay for the upgrades.
Unemployment Down in Starke County, Up Slightly in Pulaski County
Unemployment rates have dropped in Starke County, but are up slightly in Pulaski County. Continue reading
Mill Creek Home Burglarized, Armed Relative Intervenes
Knox Police Department Prepares for K-9 Addition
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The new patrol vehicle for the Knox Police Department’s K-9 officer has been delivered. Police Chief Harold Smith told the Board of Works yesterday the kennel has been installed in the Chevrolet Tahoe. It’s currently in Plymouth getting emergency lights and a radio installed and will be on the road by Sept. 1st. Continue reading
