Severe weather is possible across much of Indiana this afternoon and evening. The northern third of the state is at a moderate risk for severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. The main threats are damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain and tornadoes. Continue reading
The recent decision by the Pulaski County Council against funding a proposed courthouse renovation until the New Year has prompted consideration of a new approach by the County Commissioners.
Starke County’s May unemployment rate is equal to that of the state for the first time in at least a quarter of a century. Both are 5 percent for the month. County unemployment records were first maintained in 1990, according to officials with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation. Continue reading
A house in Parkview Heights has been reduced to rubble as part of the City of Knox blight elimination initiative. Continue reading
The Starke County Park Board held preliminary discussions on what they intend to do in the coming years.
The Park Board has been operating for the last couple of years, but was advised by the Starke County Commissioners the development of Five-Year Plan is advisable. Members of the Park Board would be expected to use the plan during their efforts to improve the Bass Lake Beach and Campground, but also to better manage other green areas within the county.
Eastern Pulaski School Corporation school wide construction is on target to finish on time. Even though the construction will go into the next school year, everything is on track to finish and should not continue after the planed end date. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools corporation is looking at upgrades that will increase school safety while also reducing disruptions for students and teachers. Continue reading
Moving Starke County Forward says its summer walking challenge is off to a good start. So far, residents have logged over 1,500 miles as part of “Starke County Walks to the Moon.” Continue reading
A Mentone man was injured Tuesday afternoon when his motorcycle struck the rear of a car that turned in front of him. The crash happened on South Heaton Street just north of Advance Auto. Knox City Police, the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Knox Fire Department First Responders and Starke County EMS responded. Continue reading
The Starke County Commissioners last night approved another extension of the lease deadline with Starke Hospital. The county owns the land and building at the corner of Culver Road and South Heaton Street in Knox. Starke Hospital wants to build a new facility there. Once it’s finished they plan to tear down the current building and use that spot for parking and green space. Continue reading
Pulaski County feels confident in its application for the Community Crossings grant.
The Indiana Department of Transportation is awarding additional road funding opportunities for local governments with available projects. It’s part of the road funding efforts settled by the General Assembly earlier this year.
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will meet tonight for the first time since a local businessman asked members to voluntarily step down. Continue reading
Meals at in cafeterias in Knox Community Schools will cost students n additional 10-cents for the 2016-2017 year. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is busy preparing for the upcoming school year. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell told the school board Monday that one of the changes in 2016-2017 is the official consolidation of the middle and high schools into one facility. Continue reading
Code enforcement and cleanup efforts are continuing in Knox. The Board of Works has four public hearings scheduled tomorrow for homes found to be in violation of the city’s building ordinances. Continue reading
The Fulton Economic Development Corporation is touting the results of an initiative to spur entrepreneurship in the local area.
Continue readingThose looking to help the victims of the recent mass-shooting in Orlando are urged to beware of possible fake charity scams. The Internal Revenue Service says it’s common for scammers to take advantage of people’s generosity following these types of events. Continue reading
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is releasing details in what is becoming a regular occurrence in the area.
Early Saturday morning, authorities were called to the 6000 West Block of Small Road to a burglary report. While traveling to the site, another burglary was reported a short distance away in the 900 North block of County Road 640 West.
The Starke County Council will consider Sheriff Bill Dulin’s request to transfer money within his budget when they meet this evening. Continue reading
The Pulaski County Commissioners will receive an update on the former Sportsman’s Bar and Grill when they meet this evening.
