An emotional goodbye was broadcast over dispatch communications this week for North Judson Town Marshal Doug Vessely.
Final 10-42 Broadcast for NJ Town Marshal
Armed Robbery at LaPorte Verizon Store Leads to Car Chase
LaPorte Police are investigating following a robbery at a Verizon store on Wednesday evening.
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Starke County Officials Finalize Truck Routes
Trucks heading to and from the Knox Industrial Park will have to use State Road 8 for access from all directions. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver met recently with Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler to discuss truck routes. Ritzler says neither County Road 300 East south of Culver Road nor County Road 200 South, which connects to U.S. 35 near Kem-Co, are rated for excessive truck traffic. Continue reading
County Home Rezoning Still Undergoing Discussions for Possible Zoning Changes
Discussions continue for a proposed rezoning of the former Pleasant View Rest Home in Winamac.
The Town’s Plan Commission met on Monday. No action was planned for the site following a rejection of Pulaski County’s current proposal to move the site from an Industrial Zoning to a Residential Zoning.
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Knox Police Department, DCS to Host Drug Abuse Awareness Program
The Knox Police Department and Indiana Department of Child Services are teaming up to raise awareness of drug abuse issues in the community. Continue reading
Pulaski 911 Center Prepares for Possible Future Upgrades
Pulaski County could soon see upgrades to the equipment at its 911 Center, pending County Council approval.
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N.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Driver’s Education Offering
North Judson-San Pierre High School will offer driver’s education classes this summer on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $330 per student, with a $100 deposit payable to the school to reserve a spot. The class can accommodate up to 30 students. Principal Dr. Annette Zupin says enrollment is open to students from other area high schools as well as North Judson-San Pierre. Continue reading
Pulaski Jail Inmates Begin Work on Vegetables Gardens
Inmates at the Pulaski County Jail started work this week to help supplement their diet and improve the quality of their meals.
N.J.-S.P. Releases Reduction in Force List
North Judson-San Pierre Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Boyd has provided WKVI News the list of employees affected by reduction in force action approved at the Tuesday, March 15 school board meeting. He did advise there have been some changes to the list, but did not elaborate. As soon as we receive those changes we will update our information. Continue reading
Commissioners Promise Meeting Before Hospital Deal is Finalized
Negotiations between Starke County government officials and the owners of Starke Hospital regarding a new lease on the existing facility are continuing, according to information shared during Monday’s county commissioners meeting. Starke Hospital officials are hoping to build a new hospital on the current site at the intersection of U.S. 35 and State Road 8 in Knox. The county owns the building and land on which it sits, and the hospital’s lease on the site is almost up. Both sides agreed last month to a 90 day extension of the notice period should the hospital decide not to renew. That pushes their deadline to reach a new deal out to the end of June. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Bond Issue
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last night took action to pay off existing debt and rebuild their rainy day fund in the midst of declining revenue from the state. They’re taking advantage of an available $1.43 million bond capacity to issue general obligation bonds without an increase to their annual debt service payment. Continue reading
Additional Arrests Made Following Pulaski County Cannabis Bust
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department says it has made more arrests in connection with a recent cannabis sting.
Pulaski County Considers Tornado Shelters Following Drill
Pulaski County could soon begin work to provide added safety for several of its departments in the event of a weather emergency.
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Culver Takes Feedback Online for Future Bike Trail Construction
The Town of Culver is looking for feedback on the development of bike trails, and they’re using online methods to gather comments.
Knox School Board Authorizes Online Payments
The Knox School Board took action Monday night to accept online payments for school fees thanks to a new pay per click management service acquired. Payments for meals and review of what a child eats for lunch will be available on another internet access point.
N.J.-S.P. Production of ‘Annie’ This Weekend
A musical classic is being staged by North Judson-San Pierre students this weekend. Performances of “Annie” will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the High School Auditorium. Continue reading
LaPorte Shooting Leaves Woman in Critical Condition
LaPorte Police are investigating after a shooting on the city’s west side, Monday night.
Funeral Services Scheduled Today for North Judson Town Marshal
Funeral services for a longtime public servant are this morning in Wheatfield. North Judson Town Marshal Doug Vessely died suddenly Friday following a brief illness. Continue reading
County Proceeding With Courthouse, Old Jail Renovations
Renovations to the Starke County Courthouse and former jail in downtown Knox are on track to start in July and conclude by the end of the year. The county commissioners last night approved design and development documents for the project. Plans call for the old jail to be renovated into office space for Starke County Community Corrections, the probation department and Purdue Extension.
The courthouse will be reconfigured to accommodate the prosecutor’s office on the first floor and give the clerk’s office additional space on the second level. Public access to the building would be restricted to one door, and metal detectors would be installed. Continue reading
Questions Raised About Missing Knox PTO Money
Funds, raised for the purchase of elementary school playground equipment, estimated to be as much as $22,000, are alleged to be unaccounted for, according to Charlene Libbey and Shelly Kemble, representatives of the Lil’ Redskins Booster Club.
Speaking at the Knox School Board meeting last night, the representatives of the currently school-authorized booster club continued their efforts to recover funds from the officers of the former KCES parent-teacher organization. Continue reading
