The Indiana Department of Environmental Management was notified September 3 of a petroleum release, spill or overfill at a facility in Knox.
Continue readingPetroleum release reported at Knox facility
Tornado Warning in Northern Indiana
An Emergency Alert from the National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning in the Northern Indiana area until noon Central Time today.
The alert advises readers to take shelter now in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
National Weather Service issues High Wind Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch in the area that will be in effect until 7pm Central Time tomorrow, March 13th.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Issue Alert for Missing 15-year-old from Valparaiso
On Friday afternoon, Indiana State Police issued a silver alert, which is a missing person who may require help or assistance.
Continue readingTravel Watch Implemented in Starke and Pulaski Counties
The travel status in Pulaski and Starke Counties has been raised to an orange level Travel Watch. As of 9:30 p.m. ET, Marshall County was still at a yellow level Travel Advisory.
Continue readingAlert Issued about Unconfirmed Funnel Cloud Sighting near Francesville
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office sent out a news alert around 5 p.m. EST that stated the tornado sirens in Francesville have been activated due to an unconfirmed funnel cloud sighting.
Officials noted that the cell in question is reportedly located to the south/southwest of Francesville. However, no rotation has been confirmed. Continue reading
Registration Dates Set for Oregon-Davis Students, Officials Issue Vaccination Requirement Reminder
Officials from Oregon-Davis Community School Corporation recently announced that registration for the 2018-2019 school year will be held in July.
Student registration will run from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25th and Thursday, July 26th. Officials noted that athletic physicals will also be available for students.
Something else that was included in this week’s “Bobcat Blast”, the corporation’s newsletter, was a reminder about required vaccinations. Continue reading
UPDATED: Voluntary Evacuation Alert Announced Due to Expected River Surges
Starke County Emergency Management Officials have announced a voluntary evacuation alert due to a possible surge of flood waters affecting the Yellow and Kankakee Rivers over the next 24 hours.
UPDATE 8:00 p.m: Officials with Knox Community School Corporation are reporting that the temporary response site has been moved to Knox Middle School. Residents are asked to utilize the doors in the back by the bus parking lot (door #8). Additionally, the Red Cross has a site set up at Plymouth High School as well.
Residents in low lying areas near both rivers and those who live by any drainage ditches connected to the rivers are being advised that a shelter is being established at Knox Middle School should any residents feel it necessary to evacuate.
According to EMA Director J. Nier the areas in the City of Knox that may be affected include:
North side of Washington St from Sellers Ave to US 35
Sellers Ave North of John St
Parkview area: Residences West of Portland St
Ruthie Drive
Pacific Ave
North of Culver Rd between 200 East and 250 East. Continue reading
Government Holiday Closings Vary
Starke County government buildings will close at noon at noon central time today.
