The Winamac Town Council hopes to move a step closer to appointing park board members during a special session this morning. The park board was formally established last month, with the goal of opening up new opportunities for grant funding. Continue reading
The City of Knox wants to continue improving water service in Wythogan Park. Continue reading
Hamlet officials remain hopeful repairs will soon be made to the rough railroad crossing on Starke Street. They reached out to U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski for assistance. In a letter dated May 10, 2016, she advised an inspector from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Indianapolis Field Office has checked the tracks and found them to be in compliance with the agency’s regulations. Continue reading
Culver is attempting to improve its downtown area, but they’re asking for more volunteers to help with the process.
The Town is engaged in discussions with representatives from the state’s Indiana Main Street Program. It’s designed to enhance economic development and revitalization of downtown areas in communities across the state.
Lane restrictions on State Road 39 in LaPorte will begin today and continue for the next few weeks. Continue reading
Police are investigating after a woman was injured when she was struck by a vehicle in a Medaryville parking lot. Officials with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office say it happened shortly before noon Friday at the Medaryville Dollar General store. The victim had to be airlifted as a result of her injuries. Continue reading
A Chicagoland area man who was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute heroin by a federal jury in February learned his fate earlier this week. Antwon Williams, 46, of Richton Park, Ill. was sentenced to 20.5 years in prison and four years of supervised release. Continue reading
Motorists traveling through LaPorte County on State Road 39 will encounter lane restrictions for the next few weeks. Continue reading
The Knox Street Department has shifted its focus to repairs now that spring has finally sprung. Superintendent Jeff Borg told the board of works crews are finishing up their first crack sealing program with cold sealer and will have a hot seal mix available for use next week. Continue reading
Hamlet residents are reminded not to flush disposable wipes or undergarments down their toilets or dispose of grease in their sinks. Doing so clogs the town’s sewer lines and creates more work for the maintenance department. Continue reading
The Town of Culver has followed suit to establish a fund for road funding distributions from the state.
This week, Town Council members agreed to establish a Local Option Income Tax Fund per the direction of the Department of Local Government Finance. It’s the requirement to properly receive funds designated for road funding and repairs.
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The Knox Police Department is approaching the halfway point in terms of fundraising for the purchase of a K9. Police Chief Harold Smith told the board of works on Wednesday they’ve raised $7,300 of the $17,000 to cover the cost of buying and training the dog and its handler. They hope to get a dual-purpose dog to detect drugs and assist with search and rescue efforts. Continue reading
A Salyersville, Ky. man was sentenced this week to 10 months in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $80,000 in restitution in connection with the theft of lumber from land in Cass County, Ind. Continue reading
Moving Starke County Forward’s annual summer walking challenge kicks off Monday. Local residents are encouraged to get moving by joining the organization in Monday’s Memorial Day Parade in Knox. Continue reading
The Indiana State Department of Health is hoping to prepare Hoosiers for Memorial Day by offering a few water safety tips.
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A few local students are getting help paying for college, thanks to Burger King restaurants. Quality Dining, which owns several Burger Kings, has released the names of Burger King scholarship recipients in the local area. Continue reading
The circus is coming to Hamlet next month, but before that, local residents will have the chance to address their clown phobias with a free visit from Skeeter the Clown. Skeeter’s interactive program seeks to educate children on a variety of topics, incorporating history, math, Spanish, and sign language, as well as various learning skills. Continue reading
Family members of the woman killed by a hit-and-run driver in Wanatah on Wednesday have contacted the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
The ceremonial ribbon cutting for the splash pad in Wythogan Park will kick off a day of activities in downtown Knox. Continue reading
The addition of security cameras in the Hamlet Town Park will clear the way for a few other amenities. The park board agreed Wednesday night to add a pop machine in the pavilion. Members noted it will be in full view of one of the security cameras, which are pending installation. Continue reading
