The North Judson Town Council members were presented with an ordinance last week that would approve a petition for the vacation of a public roadway.
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Knox City Council Approves Master Utility Plan
The Knox City Council held their second public hearing for the Master Utility Plan during their meeting earlier this month.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Hear EMS Update
The Starke County Commissioners heard an EMS update regarding the recently purchased power lift system during their meeting last week.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Meet in Special Session
Knox Community School Board to Meet Tonight
The Knox Community School Board will meet tonight where the board will approve a new deputy treasurer and Knox Middle School principal.
Continue readingStarke County under Advisory Level Travel Advisory
Starke County Emergency Management Agency officials have downgraded the county’s travel status to an advisory level travel status.
Continue readingStarke County at Watch Level Travel Advisory
Knox City Police Respond to Train, Vehicle Accident
There were no injuries reported in a accident involving a train and passenger vehicle in the area of Shield Street and Bender Street in Knox late Friday, January 19.
Continue readingStarke County under Warning Travel Advisory
Winter Weather Update
The Winter Storm Warning continues in La Porte, Porter, and St. Joseph Counties, but Starke County and Marshall County are now under a Winter Weather Advisory until 7 a.m. ET Saturday, January 20. The Winter Weather Advisory in Pulaski County has been allowed to expire. In La Porte, Porter and St. Joseph Counties, heavy lake effect snow is anticipated with additional snow accumulations of 2 to 9 inches. Whiteout conditions with near zero visibility are expected at times. In Marshall and Starke Counties, lake effect snow is anticipated with additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Localized higher amounts are possible should the lake effect snow band linger in any one spot.
Town of Winamac Lifts Boil Water Order
The Town of Winamac has lifted the boil water order in place due to a broken water main.
Tap water can now be consumed without boiling it first. If there are any questions, call the Winamac Town Hall at 574-946-3451.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Fuel Contract
The Starke County Commissioners approved a fuel contract for the highway department with the Starke County Co-Op during their meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingOpen House for Retiring Knox City Police Chief Scheduled Today
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok announced there will be an open house for Police Chief Harold Smith during the Knox City Council meeting last week.
Continue readingPoint in Time Count to be Conducted in Pulaski County
The Point in Time (PIT) Count will take place in Pulaski County Wednesday, January 24.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Elementary School Receives Literacy Grant
Elementary Principal Ms. Heather Quinn informed the Oregon-Davis School Board members during their recent meeting that Oregon-Davis Elementary School received $17,899.81 for the Early Literacy Achievement Grant.
Continue readingBraunAbility Donates Children’s Book Series about Disability Trailblazers to Local Daycare Facilities and Schools
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BraunAbility employees nominated local daycare facilities, preschools and elementary schools to receive sets of books about disability trailblazers, including company founder Ralph Braun.
Continue readingWinter Storm Warning Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for La Porte, Marshall, Porter, St. Joseph, and Starke Counties that is in effect from 10 p.m. ET tonight (Thursday, January 18) to 7 a.m. ET Saturday (January 20). Pulaski County is under a Winter Weather Advisory.
Continue readingBoil Water Order Lifted in Medaryville
The boil water order for the Town of Medaryville has been lifted.
Medaryville officials say the town’s water customers can resume the consumption of water without the need to boil it first.
Winter Storm Watch in Effect
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch in effect from the evening hours Thursday, January 18 through the morning hours Saturday, January 20 for portions of La Porte County and Saint Joseph County, along with Marshall County and Starke County in Indiana, and Berrien County in Michigan.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Ordinance for Town Manager
The North Judson Town Council members discussed an ordinance this week that creates the position of town manager.
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