The Eastern Pulaski School Board discussed financial wellness support for staff members during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingNon-Traditional Scholarships Available Through Community Foundation of Pulaski County
Adults seeking higher education and students in college have an opportunity to apply for non-traditional scholarships starting Friday, March 15 through Community Foundation of Pulaski County.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Discusses Courthouse Project
The Pulaski County Council discussed additional appropriations regarding the courthouse project during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingUnemployment Rates Increase
The January unemployment rate was released this week which showed an increase in unemployment in the tri-county area.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Adopts Bus Replacement Amendment
The Eastern Pulaski School Board adopted a bus replacement amendment during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingSpring Leaf Pick Up Scheduled in Knox
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will hear from Brain Carver from the Culver Youth Organization. The council will also award a trash contract.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff’s Office Conducts Search Warrant, Locates Explosive Material
A search warrant turned up more than what Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office deputies likely bargained for in a recent investigation.
Continue readingPublic Hearing Scheduled for Comments on Proposed NIPSCO Electric Generating Facility
A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 14 to take comments on a proposed NIPSCO electric generating facility. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. CT at the La Porte Civic Auditorium at 1001 Ridge Street.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Announces New STAR-CAM Program
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office announces a new program designed to assist personnel with criminal investigations and search related incidents. Project STAR-CAM is a database comprised of residents and business owners who register their video surveillance system with the agency.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Hire for Health Department
The Pulaski County Council discussed the need to hire a nurse for the county health department during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingKnox Community School Board Members Hire Paraprofessional, Receive Update on Middle School Information
The Knox Community School Board members took action last week to hire a Preschool Special Needs Transportation Paraprofessional, according to Superintendent Greg Mikulich.
Continue readingStarke County Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Plan Commission will meet tonight where the members will open a public hearing to consider a code violation for maintaining a public nuisance and an unsafe building/buildings at 3415 S. 200 E. in Knox.
Continue readingFirefighters Battle House Fire in Knox
Firefighters battled a house fire in the 400 block of West Pacific Avenue in Knox Monday, March 11 around 8:30 p.m. CT.
Continue readingNorthwest Health Announces New CEO for Hospitals in Knox and La Porte
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Simon K. Ratliff has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Northwest Health – La Porte and Northwest Health – Starke. Ratliff has served as Interim CEO for the hospitals since February 5 of this year.
Continue readingMeet Candidates on Starke County Ballot in Event Set for April 2
Meet the candidates on the May Primary ballot in Starke County in a Meet the Candidate event set for Tuesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Opens Public Hearing on Proposed Annexation
The North Judson Town Council members opened a public hearing Monday, March 4 to take public comment on a proposed annexation petition and ordinance.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Workforce Development Releases January Unemployment Information
The unemployment rate of the State of Indiana in January stands at 3.5%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. By comparison, the national unemployment rate for January stands at 3.7%.
Continue readingPulaski Memorial Hospital Recognizes Patient Safety Awareness Week
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Every March, healthcare professionals recognize Patient Safety Awareness Week as a time to reflect on one of the premier tenets of healthcare — “to do no harm.”
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Approves Two New Positions
The Culver Community School Corporation will have a new curriculum director and a new English teacher, thanks to action taken by the school board Monday, March 4.
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