A few changes to the way golf carts may be used on the streets of Culver were considered by the Culver Town Council, Tuesday night.
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Culver Considers Changes to Golf Cart Ordinance
NIPSCO Warns Customers of Scam
NIPSCO is warning customers of a telephone scam, which began targeting customers over the weekend. Continue reading
Knox Leaf Collection Over
The City of Knox has announced that fall leaf pickup has ended for the year. If residents still have leaves to get rid of, they can bring them to the city compost site at any time. Continue reading
Chemical Smell Lands Five Charges for Alleged Meth Possession
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department has arrested five individuals after a meth bust on Saturday evening.
New Judge Takes Over Suspected Serial Killer’s Case
The Gary man accused of killing seven women, including a Knox resident, will have his death penalty case heard by a new judge. “The Times of Northwest Indiana” reports Lake Criminal Judge Samuel Cappas will preside over Darren Vann’s capital murder case. It was moved earlier this week from Judge Diane Boswell’s courtroom. Continue reading
Knox Council to Discuss Utility Rates
Knox residents may soon see an increase in their water and sewer rates. The city council recently commissioned a rate study and plans to discuss findings when they meet this evening at 7. Continue reading
Pulaski County Updates Development Ordinances
The Pulaski County Commissioners have taken steps to update its development ordinances.
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Culver School Board Dips Into Budget Reserves
The Culver School Board has approved some adjustments to its budget as it approaches the end of the year. During Monday’s meeting, they voted to appropriate additional money from the Rainy Day Fund to help cover the cost of salaries. Continue reading
Knox School Board Discusses Bus Options
A 78-passenger school bus and two minivans were approved for purchase last night by the Knox School Board. A study on the advisability of leasing the vehicles is still incomplete. The purchase will not be made until the review is complete and ultimately recommends purchase over lease. Continue reading
Culver to Consider Ordinance Regulating Golf Carts
Community Services of Starke County Seeks Donors for Christmas Basket Program
Community Services of Starke County is looking for help in making the Christmas season a little brighter for some local families. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Warn Hoosiers of Phone Scams
Indiana State Police are warning Hoosiers to be aware of a couple of phone scams during the holiday season. Continue reading
Jenkins Fire Determined to be Accidental
Ripley Home a Total Loss Following Sunday Fire
A major fire at a business on Sunday in Pulaski County was not the only incident local fire crews were handling.
Fraudulent Prescriptions Reported in LaPorte
Police in LaPorte are investigating reports of a woman who tried to fill several fraudulent written prescriptions for controlled substances at pharmacies around the city on Saturday. Continue reading
Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Kankakee Valley
A dense fog advisory is in effect through mid-morning for the WKVI listening area. Continue reading
Fire Destroys Jenkins Tire, Cause Remains Under Investigation
The cause of a Sunday fire that destroyed a Winamac business remains under investigation. The Winamac Volunteer Fire Department was called to Jenkins Service and Tire Sales at the corner of U.S. 35 and State Road 14 West around noon. Continue reading
County Commissioners to Discuss NIPSCO Project
The Starke County Commissioners will meet earlier than usual this evening to discuss a utility project that is coming through the county. They’ve called a special session for 5:30 p.m. in advance of their regular 6 p.m. meeting to talk about NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka transmission line project. Continue reading
School Officials Weigh in on ISTEP Tests
The superintendents of both Pulaski County school corporations have sent a letter to community members expressing their concerns over the latest ISTEP test scores. West Central Superintendent Don Street says several factors contributed to the drop in scores indicated by the embargoed test results.
“We had a change in the standards, we had a change in the test format. It’s becoming more challenging, but we — our children, our students — just need time to adjust to what is expected of them and the type of test that they are to take.” Continue reading
Culver School Board to Discuss Appropriations
The Culver School Board will decide whether to approve changes to appropriations during its meeting this evening. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to comment on additional appropriations. Continue reading
