The Knox City Council plans to revisit its ordinance regulating the operation of tattoo parlors within the city limits. Councilman Tim Mann raised the issue Tuesday night. He recently spoke to a man who wants to put a tattoo shop in town but is unable to do so because of the strict regulations governing such a business. Continue reading
Culver Aims to Update Personnel Policy Manual
LaPorte County Authorities Release Fatal Crash Victim’s Name
Authorities in LaPorte County have released the name of the bicyclist killed in a crash on U.S. 421 in Westville around 9:15 last night. Continue reading
Bicycle Rider Killed in LaPorte County Crash
One person is dead following a vehicle versus bicycle crash on U.S. 421 in LaPorte County. It happened around 9:15 last night near the Purdue North Central campus in Westville, according to officials from the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Proposed Knox Salary Ordinance Includes Pay Raises
City of Knox employees could be getting pay raises in 2017. The salary ordinance adopted on first reading by the city council last night proposes a 1 percent raise for department heads and a 2 percent pay increase for employees. Mayor Dennis Estok is also proposing a 2 percent boost in compensation for members of various boards and commissions. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves Technology Director Hire
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will start the school year with a lone technology coordinator for all of the buildings. Continue reading
Culver Moves Ahead with Minor Annexation Effort
The Town of Culver has moved ahead with annexing land for a future development.
During Tuesday night’s meeting, Council members considered a couple of items related to the annexation. The 13 acres resides in Union Township in the 500 block of West Jefferson Street. To properly bring utilities to the area, the owner petitioned the Town to annex the land.
Knox Mayor Schedules Town Hall Meetimg
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok wants to hear from citizens in an informal setting. He’s scheduled a town hall meeting on Monday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Continue reading
Hamlet Resident Injured in Tuesday Morning Crash
LaPorte County Announces 10 Arrests for Bond Fraud Scheme
N.J.-S.P. Revises Contract With The Crossing
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last week approved an amended agreement with The Crossing alternative school. The Knox-based campus opened in 2014 and was billed as an option for students who have been expelled from or dropped out of public school or who have otherwise fallen through the cracks to complete high school. Continue reading
Knox Council Prepares for 2017 Budget
The Knox City Council will consider a 2017 salary ordinance on first reading when they meet this evening. Their 7 p.m. meeting at city hall will be preceded by a work session at 6. Continue reading
Farm Bureau Wants Greater Voice for Farmers in Transportation Decisions
The Indiana Farm Bureau says it is meeting with INDOT officials to discuss transportation issues on Tuesday in LaPorte.
Knox Curbside Recycling Carts Set to Roll Out
Knox residents will start receiving their new curbside recycling carts tomorrow. City officials say they should place their open recycling totes at the curb, even if they are empty. Waste Management will pick them up and drop off the new, 64-gallon wheeled container. Continue reading
FSA Offices Issue Reminder for ARC/PLC Deadlines
Multi-Vehicle Crash Sunday on I-94 in LaPorte County Following Aggressive Driving
Council Approves Jail Money After Lengthy Discission
The Starke County Council last week approved funds transfers necessary to shore up the jail operating budget through the end of the year.
During the discussion prior to the vote, Sheriff Bill Dulin was asked why the county has a separate jail warden and jail commander. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Backtracks on Elementary School Closure
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will revisit plans to close the current elementary school building at a future meeting, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. It will open as a kindergarten-6th grade facility when school starts next week following action by the board at a special-called May 9th meeting. Seventh and 8th grade classes will meet at the high school. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Elementary Registration Begins Today
New North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School students can register for classes starting today. Registration for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade runs from 9 a.m. until noon and 1 until 3 p.m. today through Friday at the school. Continue reading
Ancilla College Sees Success with New Ag Program
Ancilla College’s new agriculture program continues to grow. Ancilla President Ken Zirkle says there are already more then 20 students signed up to take part in the two-year degree program when the fall semester starts next month. Continue reading
