This is a reminder to the citizens of Knox that the City of Knox Police Department will be holding golf cart inspections and permitting this upcoming Saturday and Sunday, May 16th and 17th.
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Golf cart permits available for 2026 for Starke County residents
An announcement from the Starke County Sheriff’s office made yesterday states that golf cart permits are now available for county residents for 2026.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Office Updates Golf Cart Permitting
According to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, there has been some updates to golf cart permits.
Continue readingPulaski County Adopts Golf Cart and Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance
PULASKI COUNTY – The Pulaski County Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance on Monday that regulated the use of off-road vehicles on County Roads.
Continue readingKnox Golf Cart Inspection Days in May
KNOX – The Knox City Police Department has announced that they will be holding a Golf Cart Inspection and registration event on two weekends this month.
Continue readingWinamac Police Looking for Golf Cart Violations, Ejecting Unruly Kids from Park
Winamac Police are cracking down on golf cart violations and unruly kids in the Town Park. Town Marshal Tyler Campbell says increased patrols have led to more juveniles ejected from the park for fighting and swearing.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Reviews Amended Golf Cart Ordinance
The Culver Town Council took another look at an amendment to the golf cart ordinance Tuesday night.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Votes to Keep Golf Cart Ordinance the Same
The Winamac Town Council does not appear to be loosening restrictions on golf carts in the near future. Three years after resident Nora Schambers asked council members to let small children ride in golf carts, she once again went before the town council last month.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Reviews Golf Cart Use during Pandemic
The Culver Town Council members reviewed situations with multiple people riding in golf carts around the municipal boundaries during the Public Health Disaster Emergency.
Continue readingCulver Police Chief Reminds Residents about Golf Cart Laws on Town Roads
Culver Police Chief Wayne Bean wants golf cart drivers to be aware that there are several rules of the road when utilizing town roads.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Revisits Request to Amend Golf Cart Policy
A request to amend the Winamac golf cart policy was revisited by Town Council members when they met Monday night.
Council President Tom Murray noted that when resident Tony Calabrese came before the members during their first meeting in July, they said they would take his recommendation under consideration. Calabrese asked the council to consider adding utility vehicles, such as “Kubotas”, to the vehicles allowed on town roads.
Since they haven’t met since then, President Murray said they should discuss it during the special session to reach a consensus before their next official meeting. Continue reading
Medaryville Resident Complains of Use of Golf Carts on County Road
A Medaryville resident asked the Pulaski County Commissioners last week to help curb the use of golf carts on County Road 1075 W. between 100 N. and 175 N.
Golf Cart Signage at Bass Lake Causes Confusion
The Starke County Commissioners discussed signs posted by INDOT concerning the operation of golf carts on State Road 10 at Bass Lake.
Commissioner Kathy Norem said she received several comments from members of the Bass Lake Property Owners Association about the signs. Norem said there are conflicting interpretations of the signs that urge motorists to watch for crossing golf carts.
Winamac Town Council to Consider Public Input about Golf Cart Ordinance
Winamac resident Nora Schambers went before Winamac Town Council members Monday night asking them to consider amending the golf cart ordinance to allow small children ride in golf carts.
In Section 3-d of Winamac’s current golf cart ordinance it states that ‘no children under 48 lbs that require a child safety restraint seat are permitted to ride on a motorized cart’. Schambers asked the council to consider replacing that section with a rule that could potentially read ‘parents or guardians will use discretion and assume all liabilities associated with the injuries sustained by a child occupant under the weight of 48 lbs during the operation of a motorized cart on public roadways in the Town of Winamac’. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Winamac Town Council will hold a public hearing for their 2018 budget tonight at 6 pm EST in the Winamac Utility Complex. Their regular session will commence immediately following the adjournment of the hearing. Continue reading
OWI Arrests Increase in Culver
The start of the summer vacation season in Culver has led to a few drunk driving arrests during the last two weeks.
Culver Police Chief Wayne Bean told the town council Tuesday night that in the past 10 days, six operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrests were executed by the Culver Police Department.
Pulaski County Considers Adding Golf Carts to ATV Ordinance
Pulaski County intends to look into the use of golf carts on local roadways in the future.
The County has spent several weeks developing a draft ordinance for the use of ATV’s to observe and travel farm ground. Residents have asked, however, for Pulaski County to include golf carts in that ordinance.
Culver Brings Back Golf Cart Ordinance with New Members Seated
The Culver Town Council will be sitting new board members at their meeting this evening, and they may already have a say in raising fees.
Golf Cart Permit Fee Changes Cause Problems for Culver Town Council
An ordinance that specifies the use of golf carts within Culver’s Town Limits ran into a few problems, Tuesday night.
The matter was approved on first reading earlier this month. Golf carts are a common method of transportation during the warmer months in the lake community. The Town already has an ordinance in place regulating their use, but Town Administration has proposed changes to the way they’re used in Town and the fees associated with the proper permits.
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Knox Mayor Gets Questions about Golf Cart Ordinance
Knox Mayor Rick Chambers told the city council members in a recent meeting that he has been approached about driving gators, an off-road vehicle, in the city limits.
He said the city’s ordinance is pretty clear, although more research will be done to see if it needs updated.
