Pseudoephedrine Regulation Proposed to Curb Meth Epidemic

Senator Jim Arnold
Senator Jim Arnold

State lawmakers may consider further regulating cold medication sales in an effort to curb Indiana’s methamphetamine epidemic. Sen. Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte, says that’s one of several priority issues they will consider when they reconvene next week. He notes Indiana is the top state for meth production and says lawmakers need to find ways of harnessing the problem. Continue reading

Storms Leave REMC, NIPSCO Customers in the Dark

 
 

A transmission outage at two Kankakee Valley REMC substations in Starke County has thousands of customers in the dark. Spokeswoman Amanda Steeb says a combination of ice and wind this morning has caused numerous broken poles and downed power lines. She reminds everyone to stay clear of downed lines and to treat them as though they are energized. No restoration time is available. More than 3,100 members are without power. Continue reading

INDOT Reminds Motorists to Slow Down

 
 

Roads across northwest Indiana are expected to be slick and hazardous into the evening hours. Widespread sleet and freezing rain have blanketed the area since early this morning. INDOT has 170 plow and salt crews on the roads but drivers say the conditions are exceptionally tricky because the wintry mix is washing de-icing materials off the road. Continue reading

Freezing Rain, Flooding Possible Today

 
 

The last week of 2015 is off to a dreary start in the weather department. A freezing rain advisory is in effect across the area until mid-afternoon. This means periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties due to light ice accumulations. Motorists are urged to slow down and use caution while driving. Continue reading

Water Now Available for Serenity Garden Watering

City_of_Knox_LogoThe Knox City Water Department will get a reimbursement for expenses related to the management of the Downtown Serenity Garden.

The project was started by a class at Knox High School as a way to learn about community involvement. The site of the Serenity Garden was developed following the demolition of a downtown building. It took several months to complete the work.
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Knox Residents Reminded of Tree Disposal Protocol

 
 

The city of Knox trash contractor will not pick up natural Christmas trees. They can be placed in the compost drop-off pile located behind city hall. Make sure all tinsel, lights and other decorations are removed first. The city will pick up trees starting Jan. 4th.

No Deal Reached Yet to Keep Medaryville Library Open

The Pulaski County Public Library Board is closing the Medaryville branch at the end of the year.
The Pulaski County Public Library Board is closing the Medaryville branch at the end of the year.

The Pulaski County Public Library Board is sticking to its plans to end most services at the Medaryville branch starting January 1. However, plans call for the books to stay in place and wi-fi access to remain for those near the building until a deal can be reached with a nonprofit group to keep the building open for access to computers and potential programs. Continue reading