Culver Town Officials to Strictly Enforce Smoking Ban at Culver Beach

 

The Culver Town Council members addressed the issue of smoking at the Culver Town Park and beach when they met Tuesday night.

Park Superintendent Anna Campbell said the ban is difficult to enforce. She does mention to violators that smoking is prohibited, but the authority is not always met with compliance. She noted that there are several posted signs that warn residents that smoking is prohibited at the Culver Town Park and beach. A call will be made to police officers if residents are not complying with the ordinance or if there are threatening circumstances. But for those smokers out, if you´re facing a drug test, you can find Whizzinator for sale here.

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Three Arrested for Dealing Heroin

A traffic stop in Knox on Tuesday morning resulted in the arrest of three Knox residents for allegedly dealing heroin.

Knox City Police officers performed the stop at the Marathon gas station at Lake Street and U.S. 35. Police say during the traffic stop they witnessed James R. Landrum, Jr., 29, attempt to hide items underneath the back seat as he was exiting the vehicle.

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Culver Movie Theater Proposals Headed to the CRC

The Culver Town Council discussed the purchase of the Culver Movie Theater and received two proposals that will give the council and the Culver Redevelopment Commission a better idea of what to expect in terms of costs.

Town Manager Jonathan Leist presented proposals from the Troyer Group and SRKM that he said include plans for a public meeting to gather comments on the uses for the theater, a preliminary project budget for outlaying the capital costs for repairs on the building, a structural engineering assessment of the building, and a basic outline for a business plan with annual expenses versus revenue expenses for whatever concept may occupy the building.

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Hamlet Town Council Approves Funding for Community Crossings Grant

The Hamlet Town Council finalized a project to be submitted for grant funding from the state.

The board members voted to approve an alternate drainage plan on Starke Street from Plymouth Street to U.S. 30. Standing water on portions of that road breaks down the road surface and creates a traffic hazard. Plans include the installation of a simple drainage system to alleviate the issues and paving of that road. Sidewalks, curbs and gutters could be added in a different project.

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Toddler Hit by Car at Pulaski County Home

 

A toddler was reportedly hit by a car in a driveway at a Pulaski County home.

According to our reporting partners at WNDU-TV, police say the boy was in the driveway as his Dad was backing out in a vehicle Sunday night in the 6700 block of East Grand Avenue. The boy was airlifted to a nearby hospital. His condition is not known at this time.

Starke County Commissioners Provide Support for Starke County Park Board Project

 

Starke County Park Board representative Carolla Heilstedt appeared before the Starke County Commissioners last week requesting support for the proposed Yellow River Access Site project.

The project involves the construction of an access site including a gravel lane and parking area, an EZ dock kayak launch and dock. The site would be constructed on North Range Road, northwest of Knox. According to Heilstedt, the parcel is owned by Starke County and deeded exclusively for river access.

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Knox Board of Works Selects Community Center HVAC Contractor

Updates to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center’s heating and cooling system will be installed, fixed and fine-tuned out by air duct cleaning austin tx. The company was chosen by the Knox Board of Works Monday, after it submitted the lowest of three quotes, at $120,000. Also, the board was glad to have had gotten one of the best electricity contractors for the lowest price.

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