The Starke County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Hub Coalition Starke County, is teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 27.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Members Recognized by Indiana School Boards Association
Eastern Pulaski School Board members Beth Ruff-Crawford and Tim Rausch have been recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association with Governance Awards for calendar year 2023 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Holds Work Session Concerning Comprehensive Plan
The Culver Town Council opened a work session Tuesday, April 9 that focused on the proposed Comprehensive Plan with emphasis on wording concerning the two-mile jurisdiction.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Approves Hire of New Curriculum Director
The Culver Community School Board approved the hire of a new curriculum director Monday, April 15.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners and Council Hear EMS Update
The Starke County Commissioners and Council heard an EMS update during their joint session Monday.
Continue readingConstruction Season Officially Opens
The Indiana Department of Transportation officially marked the start of its 2024 construction season and emphasized the critical importance of work zone safety as construction and road maintenance projects begin across the state.
Continue readingSpace Run Scheduled in Knox
The Knox City Council discussed the annual Space Run scheduled in downtown Knox during their meeting last week.
Continue readingArea Fire Departments Respond to Brush Fires
Area firefighters have been busy responding to reports of brush fires as the weather begins to warm up this spring.
Continue readingKnox City Council Discusses Trash Removal Contract
The Knox City Council discussed their trash removal contract during their meeting last week.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Member Honored by Indiana School Boards Association
A North Judson-San Pierre School Board member was recently recognized by the Indiana School Boards Association with an Exemplary Governance Award for 2023 for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to professional learning and student success.
Continue readingGov. Holcomb, IDHS Announce Next Round of Personal Protective Equipment for Volunteer Fire Stations across Indiana
Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security announced a $10 million state investment in new personal protective equipment (PPE). This new equipment will allow volunteer firefighters across Indiana to better serve their communities.
Continue readingNational Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Continues through April 20
Law enforcement and public safety officials have been recognizing Telecommunicators, or 911 dispatchers, during this National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Continue readingList Community Crossings Matching Grant Award Projects in Hamlet
It was announced last week that the Town of Hamlet was the recipient of $133,000 in the state’s Community Crossings Matching Grant funding for the first grant cycle of the year.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Discuss Upcoming Listening Sessions
The Pulaski County Commissioners heard an update from the Community Foundation of Pulaski County during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Meet Today
The Starke County Election Board will meet today where the members will discuss the upcoming 2024 primary election.
Continue readingNine Arrested for Nuisance Issues in La Porte County
Nine people were arrested Friday, April 12 following several complaints stemming from a residence at 2866 S. County Road 550 West.
Continue readingResidents Urged to Contact FBI, United States Marshals Service to Report Phone Scams
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are alerting the public to several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be representatives of the Marshals Service, court officers, or other law enforcement officials.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Execute Amended Contract for Courthouse Project
The Pulaski County Commissioners discussed approving an amended contract with Tonn and Blank Construction involving the courthouse project during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingNew Programs Featured at Starke County Sheriff’s Office
Culver Solar Energy Systems, BESS Advisory Committee Work Session Set for Tonight
The Culver Solar Energy Systems, Battery Energy Storage Systems Advisory Committee Work Session is tonight where the members will continue to discuss what to draft in proposed ordinances for Solar Energy Systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
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