Plans are in the works to add a Head Start classroom at West Central Elementary. The school board is finalizing a two-year contract to offer pre-kindergarten on the west side of Pulaski County, with a fall startup anticipated. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Consider Policy Updates
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will consider a federally-mandated increase in cafeteria meal prices when they meet this evening. The agenda for their 5:30 p.m. session also includes consideration of several policies on first reading. They include internal controls, collection and forgiveness of debt and criminal gangs and gang activities in schools. The latter is also a mandate for schools across Indiana. Continue reading
Real Estate Taxes Due May 10
Starke County real estate taxes are due Tuesday, May 10. Payments can be dropped off at the County Treasurer’s Office in Knox or at one of six local banks. Continue reading
Plans in the Works for Memorial Grave Markers
Starke County officials are taking action now to ensure every veteran buried in the county has a flag and marker placed at their gravesite over Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading
West Central Board Approves School Guard App
The West Central School Board Thursday night approved use of an app to increase safety and improve communication with authorities. Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine says the School Guard app can be used to quickly summon law enforcement in the event of an active shooter on campus. Continue reading
DNR Promotes Boater Education Courses through “Spring Aboard” Initiative
Purdue Agricultural Research Now Available in Mobile Format
Farmers now have access to some of the latest agricultural research, from the convenience of their smartphones. Purdue Extension is releasing a series of articles focusing on soil and water in a mobile-friendly format. Continue reading
North Judson Brush Pickup Starts Monday
The Town of North Judson will be doing some spring cleaning during the month of April. Brush pickup starts Monday and continues during the course of the next week. Continue reading
Fingerprints Lead to Burglary Arrest
It took 10 months, but the Starke County Sheriff’s Department believes they have the right man following a Burglary reported in July of 2015.
Child Molestation Charges Filed Against LaPorte Man
A LaPorte man is jailed on a $100,000 bond on five counts of child molestation as a Level 1 felony. Continue reading
Local Agencies Cooperate for Possible Juvenile Detention Alternatives
A team of agencies in Pulaski County has decided to join forces to promote JDAI initiatives, and that could mean big changes for the way criminal youth offenders receive rehabilitation.
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to Feature Moving Starke County Forward
Community nonprofit organization Moving Starke County Forward is receiving national attention for its efforts to improve health outcomes for local residents. Continue reading
Highway Department Realizes Winter Supply Savings
The mild winter resulted in considerable savings for the Starke County Highway Department. Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners Monday evening they used 25 percent less sand and 50 percent less salt compared to last year. Continue reading
Culver Schools Win Spirit Contest, Receive Marketing Materials
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s marketing efforts have received a boost. The corporation has won some free marketing materials after taking first place in a contest run by VIP Branding. Continue reading
Applications Still Available for Starke County Relay for Life Pageant
Contestants are being sought for the Fourth Annual Starke County Relay for Life Pageant. Once again, the event is being organized by DeMotte State Bank’s Relay for Life team. Continue reading
Halleck Winners to be Honored During Banquet
Tickets are now available for the 2016 Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Halleck Award Banquet, for this using services like banquet tablecloths which are great for decoration of these events. This year, the H.J. Halleck Award will be presented to Chuck and Darlene Mellon of Francesville. Continue reading
Pioneer Cemetery Meeting Moved to Town Hall
The Pioneer Cemetery Renovation Project meeting scheduled tomorrow in North Judson has been moved to a new location. Continue reading
Applications Now Available for Specialty Crop Block Grants
Grants are available to help fund projects that encourage the production of specialty crops. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Continue reading
IRS Offers Cash Payment Option at 7-Eleven Stores
The Internal Revenue Service is now offering taxpayers the option to pay in cash at 7-Eleven locations. The IRS says it’s partnering with ACI Worldwide’s OfficialPayments.com and the PayNearMe Company to provide the service. It lets people make payments without the need of a bank account or credit card at over 7,000 7-Eleven stores nationwide, including locations in South Bend, Mishawaka, and Griffith. Continue reading
Suspected Overdose Linked to LaPorte County Death
An investigation is ongoing following what the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department says is a suspected overdose death.
Officers responded to the 3100 block of Edgebrook Drive in the Weatherstone Village Complex just before 3:00 a.m. 36-year-old Andrew Trott was found unresponsive by a woman living at the residence.
