The Town of Francesville issued an announcement on Thursday, July 9th.
Continue readingUS Highway 35 to close between La Porte and Michigan City
LA PORTE COUNTY – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will close U.S. 35 between C.R. 400 W and Schultz Rd on or after Monday, July 6.
Continue readingRamp from Highway 35 to Eastbound 30 to be closed beginning Friday
Starke County Emergency Management issued an announcement yesterday about a ramp closure this week.
Continue readingStarke County Planning and Building Department to begin closing for lunch
The Starke County Board of Zoning Appeals recently announced some adjustments to their hours.
Continue readingHistoric Franklin Street Bridge closed for annual maintenance
MICHIGAN CITY – According to a recent announcement made by Michigan City, their Franklin Street Bridge is closed now through mid-March.
Continue readingClosure on 800 South in Starke County in September
STARKE COUNTY – The Starke County Highway Department has announced they will be closing 800 S. between US 35 and 750 E. beginning September 15, 2025 through September 19, 2025.
Continue readingState Road 39 to Close South of North Judson
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction will close State Road 39 between County Road 900 S/800 N and County Road 750 N. This closure is scheduled to begin on or after Wednesday, July 30.
Continue readingState Road 10 Closed in Starke County due to Hazmat Situation
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation Northwest, as of 11:30am Central Time on Thursday July 17th, all lanes of State Road 10 are closed between CR 300 E and CR 350 E (west of U.S. 35) due to a large hazmat situation.
Continue readingState Route 2 in La Porte County Reopened after Vehicle Accident
UPDATE: As of an update around 6:45pm Central Time, State Road 2 has been reopened at the crash scene.
According to a public post shared by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office around 2:30pm Central Time today, June 3rd, there is a vehicle crash scene at the 2700 East block of State Road 2.
Continue readingUS Highway 20 Closure between US Highway 31 and Ironwood Drive
According to a press release from the Indiana Department of Transportation, there will be lane closures on US Highway 20 between US 31 and Ironwood Drive in South Bend on or after Tuesday, April 15th.
US 20 will have alternating lane closures during daytime hours through late May for bridge deck sealing, guardrail repairs, pavement repairs, and pavement markings.
Motorists should be prepared for changing traffic patterns in the area and delays during peak times.
State Road 14 Near Winamac to Experience Closure Starting Monday
A State Road traveling through Pulaski County will be closed starting on Monday.
The Indiana Department of Transportation says State Road 14 between County Road 700 West and County Road 500 West near Winamac needs a drainage pipe replacement.
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Starke County Offices Closed for Period Due to Staff Funeral
Starke County staff will take time early next week to attend the funeral services of a fellow employee.
57-year-old Elwin “Chris” Dalton passed away of a heart attack according to county officials. He worked as the County’s Sanitarian.
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Monterey Elementary to be Closed at the end of the School Year
A tough and controversial decision was made last night by the Culver Community School Board, as they ultimately voted 5-2 to discontinue operation of Monterey Elementary School. The closure of the school was due to a need to meet budget cuts in the amount of $855,928 over two years from the state. While this decision may not have been the most popular one, the Board felt it was the best decision for the school, as well as the teachers, the students, and even the parents.
“The vote ended up being five members voted for the motion, two members voted against the motion, and the motion was to discontinue operation of Monterey Elementary school effective at the end of this current school year,” said Superintendent Brad Schuldt, “and that the students beginning next year would be a part of the Culver Elementary School body.”
Public Speaks Out Against Monterey Elementary Closure
Emotions were running high at the Culver Community School Board meeting this week, as supporters of the Monterey Elementary school vehemently defended the school in the face of possible closure. This issue was discussed because of a need to reduce expenses in order to meet budget cuts from the state level in the amount of $855,928 over two years.
The Culver Community School Corporation has a number of options to explore in order to meet this new budget. Some of the options mentioned included increasing revenue through a referenda, in which the school tax rate would be raised $0.11 per $100; the use of the Rainy Day Fund, which has a current balance of $980,000; and decreasing expenses through budget reductions, such as closing Monterey or cutting positions.
