According to a press release from NIPSCO, Northern Indiana Public Service Company; residents in Indiana can expect higher heating bills this winter compared to last year.
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“The Hive” Gives Starke County Women Something to Bee-lieve In
Have you heard the buzz about the “The Hive?” The members of this ladies’ giving circle work together to fund local charitable projects and organizations.
Representatives say the name “The Hive” comes from a comparison between the giving circle and the way honey bees work. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Authorizes List of Additional Appropriations
North Judson Town Council members approved appropriations for several funds when they met last Monday. Town Council President Wendy Hoppe explained that it was determined that more money is now needed than was originally established in the annual budget.
President Hoppe read from the proposed resolution before listing the accounts in need of appropriations, “Be it ordained, resolved by the Town Council, the civil town of Starke County that the expense of the tax units of the following additional sums of money are hereby appropriated out of the funds named and for the purpose of specified subjects to law governing the same.”
President Hoppe went on to list amounts requested to be approved in the specific funds, stating that $3,500 was requested for the unsafe building fund to be used for the cost of demolition and excavation on a blighted Lane Street building. She also said $1,035 was requested for the continuing education fund and $3,938 was requested for the IPP safety grant fund. Continue reading
Pulaski County Prepared for Community Crossings Project List
Pulaski County was awarded money through the state’s Community Crossings grant fund, but exactly which projects are earmarked for completion is not yet known.
Summer Reading Program Aims for Better Financial Understanding
Financial literacy is the goal of Secretary of State Connie Lawson’s Summer Reading program.
Knox Resident Among Prize Winners in Lottery Second Chance Promotion
The Hoosier Lottery has announced the winners of the Grand Prize “My Lottery” holiday giveaway promotion, and one of the winners is from Knox.
Sheriff: Counterfeit Bills Should Raise Awareness
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is advising the public to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills circulating in the local area.
Knox City Council Receives Budget Update
Prior to the Knox City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, City Clerk-Treasurers Jeff Houston met with a field representative with the Department of Local Government Finance in order to discuss the projected budget and budget calendar. Continue reading
Winamac To Hold Future Discussions for Greenspace Operations
The Winamac Town Council is trying to work through the preliminary stages of organizing grant opportunities and ensuring transparency.
Winamac Greenspace, otherwise known as the Town’s Tree Committee, is expected to work with the non-profit group Arrowhead Country Resource Conservation and Development on obtaining grant funds.
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