A joint effort between the Starke County Economic Development Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce is looking to improve Starke County’s quality of place.
Panhandle Pathway to Host Group Bike Ride Tonight
A group bicycle ride on the Panhandle Pathway is taking place tonight. During Moonlight Over the Tippy, local cyclists have the opportunity to ride from Winamac to Thornhope and back, up to 20 miles round-trip. The ride will end with pizza at a local restaurant. Continue reading
Stay Safe from Heat Stroke This Summer
As the weather heats up, it’s important to keep yourself safe from sun exposure and excessive heat. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are major risks in the summer months, according to officials from LaPorte Hospital. Continue reading
State Parks Roll Back Entrance Fees to Celebrate 100 Years
Celebrate like it’s 1916 with a trip to an Indiana State Park this weekend. In honor of their centennial celebration, the DNR is rolling back entrance fees to 10-cents per person on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. That’s how much gate admission cost in 1916. Continue reading
Culver Community Schools Hosting All-Class Reunion
Alumni of the Culver Community Schools Corporation are invited to a first-of-its-kind all-class reunion this weekend. It will take place tomorrow evening at 7:30 at The Lakehouse Grille in Culver, and will feature musical entertainment from the band Dazed and Confuzed. Continue reading
Culver Schools Announce Summer Food Service Program Dates, Times
The Culver Community School Corporation is taking part in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program. Free meals will be available to all children ages 18 and younger and to adults who are enrolled in a state-approved education program for the mentally or physically disabled. Continue reading
LaPorte Authorities Cite Dozens in May Enforcement Blitz
Knox Cracks Down on Code Violations
The City of Knox is cracking down on ordinance violations. Building Inspector Bruce Williams told the board of works last week he sent 45 code enforcement letters in May. Most were for tall grass and weeds. He’s also conducted multiple rental inspections as part of the city’s effort to keep up with who owns properties. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Discuss Pool Project During First Meeting
Winamac’s new park board will meet for the first time today. During a special meeting, board members are expected to discuss the town’s swimming pool rebuilding project. The park and recreation board was established, in part, to oversee the new pool, keeping it under the town’s jurisdiction. Continue reading
North Judson Preparing for Railroad Lease
The Town of North Judson is looking to move ahead with efforts to lease its railroad. The town council will meet in special session this evening to decide whether to proceed with publishing a request for proposals. Continue reading
West Central Schedules Public Hearing on Superintendent’s Contract
The West Central School Board will entertain public comments on a proposed superintendent contract when they meet this evening. The extension for Superintendent Don Street runs from July 1, 2016 June 30, 2020 and does not include an increase in salary for the 2016-17 school year. Continue reading
Culver Recruits New Blood for Indiana Main Street Project
The group working to designate Culver as an Indiana Main Street Community is looking for new members, and they believe they have the resources to expand.
Sandra Lee Studio of Dance Recital Scheduled This Weekend
“I Feel Better When I’m Dancing.” That’s the theme for the 39th annual Sandra Lee Studio of Dance recital, coming up this weekend at Knox High School. Owner Sandy Martinkus, better known as Miss Sandy, says 100 students from age 3 through adult from Starke, Marshall and Pulaski Counties will be taking part. Continue reading
INDOT Begins Accepting Applications for Matching Road Grants
AgriVision Award Nominations Sought
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is looking to recognize an innovator in the agriculture industry. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 AgriVision Award. Continue reading
One Dead Following Tuesday Night Accident in LaPorte County
An investigation is wrapping up following a fatal accident in LaPorte County on Tuesday night.
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N.J.-S.P. Searching for Junior-Senior High School Principal
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is accepting applications for the junior-senior high school principal’s job for a few more days. The school board voted earlier this year to merge the middle and high schools in order to save money. Continue reading
Winamac Appoints Park Board Members
Members have been appointed to the new Winamac Park Board. During a special meeting Tuesday, the town council voted to appoint Republicans Chris Schramm and Brad Zellers and Democrats John Chapman and Courtney Poor. Continue reading
Knox Officials Struggle With Sump Pumps
Sump pumps are creating an issue for the Knox Wastewater Department. Superintendent Kelly Clemons told the board of works last week the plant treats an average of 300,000 gallons of water per day in dry weather. She says amount more than doubles when it rains due to the number of gutters, catch basins and sump pumps tied into the sanitary sewer system. Continue reading
Stellar Fest Kicks-off Awareness Campaign for Major State Designation
Culver is prepared to get the community in the right frame of mind leading up to their application as an Indiana Stellar Community.
