Chickens may soon be coming to the Town of Winamac. The Town Council Monday was given a draft of an ordinance that would let residents raise poultry within the town. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Prepares to Close 2015 Books
The agenda for tonight’s North Judson-San Pierre School Board meeting includes passage of the necessary resolution to move money around to close the books on the fiscal year budget. Superintendent Lynn Johnson previously said at least $1 million in cuts would be necessary to end the year in the black. The source of those cuts is unclear at this time. Continue reading
Second Salvage Yard Arson Trial Set for February
James Campbell is being compelled to prevent delays in his February jury trial.
Pulaski County to Take Part in Prescription Discount Program
Pulaski County residents will soon be able to get a prescription discount card through the National Association of Counties. The county has agreed to take part in the association’s Prescription Discount Card program operated by CVS Caremark. Continue reading
Meat Business Robbed at Gun Point in Weekend Incident
Starke County Officials to Discuss Spending Priorities
The Starke County Council and Commissioners will crunch numbers and set priorities during a special joint meeting this evening. Specifically they are looking at projects that can be funded from the County Economic Development Income Tax, or CEDIT, fund. Continue reading
Winamac Council to Hear Presentation on Poultry
The Winamac Town Council will get some more information this afternoon about a proposal to allow residents to raise chickens within the town. Currently, farm animals are prohibited within the town of Winamac, but over the past couple of months, some residents have been asking for an exception to be made for poultry. Continue reading
Commissioners Approve Inmate Cost of Incarceration Ordinance
Starke County will soon be able to charge inmates convicted of crimes and sentenced to the county jail a daily cost of incarceration fee. Continue reading
Students Encouraged to Prepare for FAFSA
Graduation may still be a few months away for high school seniors, but it’s not too early to start thinking about financial aid for college. Continue reading
Bridge Repair Forces Road Closure
A Starke County road will be closed for bridge repair. Starting today 25 North between 500 and 600 East will be shut down. No timeline has been offered as to when the bridge will reopen.
Intimidation Charges Pending After Knox Incident
A LaPorte man faces intimidation charges in Starke County after he reportedly threatened several people with a gun at a Knox residence yesterday. Continue reading
Improvements Underway at Starke County Highway Department
Phase one of the Starke County Highway Department’s five-year facilities upgrade plan is underway. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Post Adds Five New Troopers
A North Judson native is among five new troopers being assigned to the Indiana State Police Lowell Post. Corey Adam recently graduated as part of the 75th class of the Indiana State Police Academy. He and four other probationary troopers are now starting their three months of field training alongside veteran officers at the Lowell Post. Continue reading
Local Communities Recognized During OCRA’s 10-Year Celebration
A few local communities were recognized by the Office of Community and Rural Affairs for their participation in various state programs.
Keep Your Home Safe from Heating Fires
With cold weather right around the corner, now’s the time to make sure your home is safe, as well as warm. Continue reading
IU Health LaPorte Hospital Offers Safe Sitter Course
Local teenagers have the chance to learn potentially life-saving babysitting skills by taking part in a Safe Sitter course being offered at IU Health LaPorte Hospital. Continue reading
Early Morning Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
A man and woman from Knox face drug charges following an early morning traffic stop in Marshall County. Continue reading
Local Fund Established for Fire Victims
A fund has been set up at First National Bank of Monterey to help a Pulaski County family who lost everything in a recent house fire. Continue reading
Starke County EMS Can Treat K9s
Starke County EMS is now equipped to treat the county’s officer dogs. Director Keith Emigh says his staff went through training recently to provide care to the sheriff’s office K9s should they be wounded in the line of duty. Continue reading
Archery Program Presented to Culver School Board
The Culver Community Schools Corporation may be looking at adding an archery program for its students. School Board members heard a presentation Monday about the National Archery in the Schools Program. If it piqued a student’s interest, he/she can gear up with items like an arrow holder. Continue reading
