Knox City Council members reviewed the proposed annual contract with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF) during their meeting last week.
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Knox Board of Public Works Discusses Slide Gate Purchase for Wastewater Treatment Facility
The Knox Board of Public Works discussed purchasing a new slide gate for the wastewater treatment facility during their meeting Wednesday.
Continue readingStarke County Meet the Candidates Night Set for October 3
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce, City of Knox, The Leader Newspaper and Kankakee Valley Broadcasting’s WKVI Radio are hosting a Starke County Meet the Candidates night Thursday, October 3 at 6 p.m. CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Sets Early Voting Schedule, Public Test of Voting Machines
The Pulaski County Election Board members set the public test for voting machines for Wednesday, October 2 at 10 a.m. ET at the Pulaski County Highway Garage. The public is welcome to view the test and to ask questions about voting.
Continue readingKnox City Council Adopts 2025 Budget
The Knox City Council discussed adopting the 2025 budget during their meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingNorthwest Indiana Influential Women Association Holds Awards Banquet
Local influential woman finalists were recognized during the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association’s (NWIIWA) 13th annual Influential Women Awards banquet Thursday, September 26 at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville.
Continue readingWythogan Park Splash Pad Closed for Season
The City of Knox has officially closed the Wythogan Park Splash Pad for the season.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Lift Burn Ban
The Pulaski County Commissioners have made the decision to lift the county’s burn ban.
Continue readingKnox City Council Announces 2nd Pop-Up Store Recipient
The Knox City Council announced who will be leasing the second pop-up store during their meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingTown of Winamac Receives Planning Grant
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced four Indiana communities will receive over $280,000 in Planning Grants through the Community Development Block Grant program. The communities will use the funds to develop plans for long-term comprehensive development and the implementation of utility improvement projects.
Continue readingJasper-Pulaski FWA Shooting Range Closing until Spring for Improvements
The shooting range at Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area in Jasper County will close Oct. 7 for enhancements to improve shooter safety and accessibility.
Continue readingBattle of the Bands Event Saturday at Wythogan Park in Knox
The City of Knox along with the Northern Indiana Community Foundation and the Starke County Community Foundation are sponsoring a Battle of the Bands event tomorrow (Saturday, September 28) at Wythogan Park in Knox.
Continue readingKnox Board of Public Works Discusses MOU with Knox Community School Corporation
The Knox Board of Public Works discussed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Knox Community School Corporation during their meeting Wednesday.
Continue readingTwo Starke County 911 Dispatchers Recognized
Two Starke County 911 dispatchers were honored for their life saving efforts during calls to the 911 emergency line.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will hold a public hearing on the 2025 budget.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Terminate Burn Ban
The Starke County Commissioners have terminated the countywide burn ban, effective immediately.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Corporation Investigating School Threat Incident
Officials from the Oregon-Davis School Corporation are investigating a recent threat made against the Oregon-Davis Jr./Sr. High School.
Continue readingStarke County Planning Commission Technical Review Committee to Consider Submission of Solar Project, BESS Ordinance
The Starke County Panning Commission Technical Review Committee will be meeting Monday, September 30 to consider documents.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board Holds Public Hearing on 2025 Budget
The Culver Community School Board held a public hearing on the 2025 budget during their September 16 meeting.
Continue readingRespiratory Vaccine Clinic Planned in Pulaski County
Officials from the Pulaski County Health Department are providing a respiratory vaccine clinic Tuesday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET at the Parkview Haven Life Plan Community at 101 Constitution Drive in Francesville.
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