The Culver School Board has signed on to a partnership between the the school corporation and the Town of Culver, in an effort to reduce costs and share resources. Town and school officials have been working for the past few months on an intergovernmental agreement. Continue reading
Ancilla Schedules Blessing for Second Residence Hall
Less than a year after opening its first residence hall, Ancilla College will be dedicating its second student housing facility next month. Bishop Kevin Rhoades will be at Ancilla on Monday, July 18 for a blessing ceremony for the new residence hall, as well as the recently-added dining hall/student life center. Continue reading
Park Board Updates Progress on Starke Forest Drainage Issue
Knox Woman Arrested on Meth Charge
A Knox woman faces drug charges following a Tuesday search of her residence by officers from the Starke County Major Crimes Unit and Starke County Probation Office. Continue reading
Hamlet Residents Face Felony Marijuana Charges
A man and woman from Hamlet face felony marijuana charges following an investigation by the Starke County Major Crimes Unit, they defend themselves by saying that they want marijuana advertising solutions for the country. Members served a search warrant at a property on 400 North near Hamlet on Tuesday following an earlier arrest where a juvenile was found to be in possession of a large quantity of marijuana. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Defers Voluntary Resignation Request
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last night deferred a request to voluntarily relinquish their appointed status to clear the way for the establishment of the first elected board in the corporation’s history. That happened after an hour’s worth of discussion and public comment before an audience of 150 or so people in the high school cafeteria. Continue reading
EMA Officials Offer Severe Weather Tips
Severe weather is possible across much of Indiana this afternoon and evening. The northern third of the state is at a moderate risk for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. The main threats are damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain and tornadoes. Continue reading
Courthouse Committee Proposed, Decision Forthcoming
The recent decision by the Pulaski County Council against funding a proposed courthouse renovation until the New Year has prompted consideration of a new approach by the County Commissioners.
Unemployment Report Indicates Strong Local Economy
Starke County’s May unemployment rate is equal to that of the state for the first time in at least a quarter of a century. Both are 5 percent for the month. County unemployment records were first maintained in 1990, according to officials with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation. Continue reading
House Demolished With Blight Elimination Grant Funds
A house in Parkview Heights has been reduced to rubble as part of the City of Knox blight elimination initiative. Continue reading
Park Board Begins Talks on Five Year Plan
The Starke County Park Board held preliminary discussions on what they intend to do in the coming years.
The Park Board has been operating for the last couple of years, but was advised by the Starke County Commissioners the development of Five-Year Plan is advisable. Members of the Park Board would be expected to use the plan during their efforts to improve the Bass Lake Beach and Campground, but also to better manage other green areas within the county.
Eastern Pulaski Construction on Track
Eastern Pulaski School Corporation school wide construction is on target to finish on time. Even though the construction will go into the next school year, everything is on track to finish and should not continue after the planed end date. Continue reading
Culver School Board Gets Update on Safety Improvements
The Culver Community Schools corporation is looking at upgrades that will increase school safety while also reducing disruptions for students and teachers. Continue reading
Moving Starke County Forward Reports Early Success with Summer Walking Challenge
Moving Starke County Forward says its summer walking challenge is off to a good start. So far, residents have logged over 1,500 miles as part of “Starke County Walks to the Moon.” Continue reading
Motorcycle Rider Injured in Knox Wreck
A Mentone man was injured Tuesday afternoon when his motorcycle struck the rear of a car that turned in front of him. The crash happened on South Heaton Street just north of Advance Auto. Knox City Police, the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Knox Fire Department First Responders and Starke County EMS responded. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Approve Hospital Lease Extension
The Starke County Commissioners last night approved another extension of the lease deadline with Starke Hospital. The county owns the land and building at the corner of Culver Road and South Heaton Street in Knox. Starke Hospital wants to build a new facility there. Once it’s finished they plan to tear down the current building and use that spot for parking and green space. Continue reading
Pulaski County Readies Community Crossings Application
Pulaski County feels confident in its application for the Community Crossings grant.
The Indiana Department of Transportation is awarding additional road funding opportunities for local governments with available projects. It’s part of the road funding efforts settled by the General Assembly earlier this year.
N.J.-S.P. School Board Prepares for 2016-17
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will meet tonight for the first time since a local businessman asked members to voluntarily step down. Continue reading
Knox School Board Sets 2016-17 Meal Prices
Meals at in cafeterias in Knox Community Schools will cost students n additional 10-cents for the 2016-2017 year. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves Policies for 2016-2017
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is busy preparing for the upcoming school year. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell told the school board Monday that one of the changes in 2016-2017 is the official consolidation of the middle and high schools into one facility. Continue reading
