PORTER COUNTY – According to a press release from the Indiana State Police, on Monday, November 10th , a routine traffic stop during severe weather conditions led to the seizure of approximately 11 lbs. of suspected cocaine.
Continue readingIndiana DNR encourages hunters to purchase license early, before rush
According to the Indiana Department of Resources, it’s deer season, and firearms season starts on November 15.
Continue readingStarke County Council to meet November 17
The Starke County Auditor’s Office has shared the agenda for the Starke County Council meeting that is scheduled to take place this upcoming Monday, November 17th.
Continue readingJudges needed for National History Day in Indiana
The Starke County Historical Society has shared that the Indiana Historical Society is looking for judges for their National History Day in Indiana competition.
Continue readingTutoring Grants Now Available for Indiana Students and Families
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana families can now access tutoring grants through Indiana Learns, a statewide initiative that helps qualifying students strengthen their skills in English/language arts (ELA) and math.
Continue readingFirst National Bank of Monterey Establishes Community Fund with Starke County Community Foundation
STARKE COUNTY – The Starke County Community Foundation, a fund affiliate of the Northern Indiana Community Foundation, is pleased to announce that the First National Bank of Monterey has made a generous $2,000 contribution to establish its own community fund.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to meet November 17
The Starke County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting this upcoming Monday, November 17th, and the agenda has been shared by the Starke County Auditor’s Office.
Continue readingWinter driving tips from Winamac Volunteer Fire Department
With our first snow of the season under our collective belts, now is a practical time to begin thinking about winter driving safety.
Continue readingStarke County Economic Development Foundation launches survey for workforce education opportunities
Last week, the Starke County Economic Development Foundation announced the launch of a survey that they are asking community members to fill out.
Continue readingOregon-Davis students to rake leaves for community members
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation announced on Monday that some of their Bobcats are in search of yards to help clean up leaves in the community.
La Porte Parks and Rec to deliver letters from Santa
According to an announcement from the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department, they will once again become helpers during the holiday season.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to meet Thursday
CULVER — The Culver Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Culver Town Hall on East Washington Street.
Pulaski County JCAP participants complete financial literacy course
PULASKI COUNTY – According to an announcement from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, another successful round of the JCAP program has wrapped up in Winamac.
Continue readingKankakee Valley REMC Junior Board of Directors receives hands-on learning with La Porte County Sheriff’s Office
LA PORTE – According to Kankakee Valley REMC, it was an exciting week for their Junior Board of Directors.
Continue readingKnox-Center Township Fire Department responds to reported apartment fire
KNOX – According to the Knox-Center Township Fire Department, on Sunday, November 9th at approximately 6:30pm Central Time, they were dispatched to Danker Street in Knox for a reported apartment fire.
Continue readingWinter Weather Preparedness Week: Alternative heating source safety tips
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has declared this week (November 9 – 15), Winter Weather Preparedness Week.
Continue readingTraffic Stop in Knox Leads to Discovery of Suspected Explosive Device
EDIT: Due to an error, the information originally shared in this article stated that the device found in the vehicle was ‘deactivated’ by Porter County Bomb Squad. This has now been corrected, as the suspected device was determined not to be a bomb.
KNOX – According to a release from Knox City Police Department, today, November 10th, Knox Police Officers Joe West and Matt Borkholder conducted a traffic stop at the BP Gas Station in Knox.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board to meet November 12
The Pulaski County Election Board has announced that they will hold a public meeting this upcoming Wednesday, November 12th.
Continue readingStarke County under travel advisory
According to Starke County Emergency Management, Starke County officials have issued a travel advisory.
Continue readingFirst United Methodist Church in Winamac to offer free dinners on Wednesdays
As the federal government shutdown continues, area churches and organizations are stepping up to help local residents with food assistance.
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