Knox residents will soon have new curbside recycling receptacles. The city council this week agreed to switch from open 18-gallon totes to 65-gallon wheeled containers with lids. Continue reading
Knox to Switch Curbside Recycling Containers
INDOT Extends Community Crossings Application Deadline
The Indiana Department of Transportation is extending a deadline that may have an effect on county and municipal governments. Continue reading
Winamac Identifies Uses for LOIT Distribution
The Town of Winamac is formalizing a list of uses for the $194,000 the town received in Local Option Income Tax funds from the state. During Monday’s town council meeting, Town Manager Brad Zellers recommended that Winamac buy a new leaf machine with some of the money. Continue reading
MDwise Representative to Visit Pulaski Memorial
Those with questions about health insurance will have a chance to get them answered at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. A representative from nonprofit health insurance company MDwise will be at the hospital on Wednesday to answer questions about the company’s health plans and some of the benefits offered. Continue reading
Culver Historical Society Raises Funds through Heritage Park Bricks
Culver’s Antiquarian and Historical Society says it is selling brick pavers to be placed in Heritage Park.
Local Group Prepared for Everything in Pursuit of Elected NJ-SP School Board
A group of concerned citizens is hoping to raise awareness and strive to make a change at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation.
Winamac Council May Have to Revisit County Home Rezoning
The rezoning of the Pleasant View Rest Home may take a little bit more time to finalize. On Monday, the Winamac Town Council appeared to accept the Plan Commission’s recommendation to change the property’s zoning designation from heavy industrial to multi-family residential. Continue reading
Knox Council Prepared to Receipt State LOIT Distribution
The Knox City Council voted Tuesday to establish a fund for receipt of a one-time tax distribution payment from the state. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Approves Pool Project Funding Agreement
Funding arrangements for Winamac’s swimming pool rebuilding project continue moving ahead. The Winamac Park Board Thursday approved a non-permanent fund agreement with the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, pending a few changes. Continue reading
OD Continues Work on Seclusion and Restraint Policy for Students
The Oregon-Davis School Board continues to chip away at a policy and an action plan for managing high intensity and emotional situations.
Town of Culver Laments Objectionable Twitter Statements
Starke County Relay for Life Tonight in Hamlet
Starke County Relay for Life starts this evening at 5 p.m. at the Hamlet Fairgrounds and continues through Saturday. Continue reading
Mint Festival Starts Tonight in North Judson
The 40th Annual Mint Festival gets underway tonight in North Judson. The opening ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. at Norwayne Field. It will be followed by the Bicentennial/Sesquicentennial Essay Contest at 5:15. Indiana is celebrating 200 years of statehood this year, and North Judson was founded 150 years ago. Continue reading
Elected School Board Advocates Schedule Informational Meeting
Residents of the North Judson-San Pierre School District can learn more about the effort to elect school board members during an informational meeting this evening. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Consider Funding Agreement for Pool Project
The Winamac Park Board will meet in special session this evening to consider an agreement that would allow the board to take control of the town’s swimming pool rebuilding project. A committee of volunteers has been raising money for the project over the past several months, with the donations going into a fund at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County. Continue reading
Knox Schedules First Blight Elimination Demolition
The City of Knox is finally ready to tear down the first of eight houses slated for demolition through the blight elimination grant program. The Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority requires the first demolition be documented as part of the grant process. Continue reading
Winamac Introduces Sewer Rate and Bond Refunding Ordinances
The Town of Winamac has taken a step forward with its sewer rate increase. An ordinance raising the sewer rate by six percent was introduced during Monday’s town council meeting. Continue reading
Culver Counts StellarFest a Success
The Culver Town Council spent time reviewing the first ever “StellarFest” during their Tuesday meeting.
Members of the public were invited to join representatives of the Town to learn about the Town’s application as an Indiana Stellar Community. The program is run through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and provides planning and grant application assistance.
Potential Drought Conditions Anticipated by State Climatologists
State climatologists are predicting Indiana may experience drought conditions this summer, and that could have an impact on local farmers.
Dispose of Hazardous Materials During Starke County’s 2016 Environmental Days
Starke County residents will have a chance to get rid of unwanted tires, electronics, and many other household items during the Starke County Environmental Management District’s 2016 Environmental Days. Residents can drop off tires, appliances, and electronics tomorrow afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 at the Starke County Highway Garage at 3835 East 250 North. Continue reading
