Indiana’s bicentennial celebration gets underway today with Statehood Day events across the Hoosier State. Continue reading
NIPSCO Officials Update Commissioners on Transmission Line Project
Site clearing work is under way for construction of NIPSCO’s 100-mile, $270 million above-ground electrical transmission line. It will connect the power company’s three major transmission substations in Reynolds, Burr Oak and Topeka as required by the grid operator for the Midwest region. NIPSCO officials say the new transmission line will enhance system reliability, offer environmental benefits by increasing access to wind and solar energy and allow for greater access to supplies of electricity including improved access to lower cost electricity for customers. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Tweaks 2015 Budget, Continues Monitoring Superintendent Transition
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation spent time balancing its 2015 calendar year budget on Monday.
School boards across the state typically use the final meeting of the year to ensure all line items are in balance prior to closing the books. Oregon-Davis is not exempt from those efforts as board members considered reversions in the school corporation’s Capital Projects Fund.
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Local Lawmaker Announces Reelection Bid
A state lawmaker whose district includes most of LaPorte and part of Starke Counties running for reelection. Sen. Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte has formally announced his intention to run for a third term. The former LaPorte County Sheriff has worked across party lines in the Republican-controlled General Assembly to achieve legislative victories for his constituents. Continue reading
Knox City Council Approves Fire Protection Contracts
The Knox Volunteer Fire Department will continue to provide fire protection service to Center Township and the northeast part of Jackson Township for the next two years. Continue reading
Culver Prepares for Another Shot at Permit Fee Revamp
Culver will take another crack at changing the way it imposes permit fees on local construction and renovation projects.
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist says the Town’s Plan Commission has scheduled a public hearing for a new proposal on December 15th.
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Hamlet Prepares to Celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial
A proclamation marking the 199th anniversary of Indiana’s Statehood and the beginning of the state’s year long bicentennial celebration was read and signed by Board President David Kesvormas at last night’s meeting of the Hamlet Town Board. Continue reading
Community Services of Starke County Hosts Holiday Open Houses
Community Services of Starke County is inviting residents to get in the Christmas spirit at its Holiday Open Houses in Knox and North Judson next week. Continue reading
Knox City Council Discusses Utility Rate Increases
Knox residents will likely see an increase in their water and sewer bills early next year. City council members discussed the recently completed rate study during their meeting last night but did not take any formal action. That’s expected at their next meeting in December. Continue reading
Couple Pleads with Pulaski County to Intervene on Library Closure
A couple of concerned citizens have requested the help of the Pulaski County Commissioners.
The Medaryville branch of the Pulaski County Public Library is slated to close or, at the very least, operate with limited internet capacity by the end of the year. The location is shutting its door to full services due to a lack of funding and a lack of use by patrons.
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Three Face Drug-Related Charges Following Traffic Stop
Three are facing charges after Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies found illegal narcotics inside a vehicle, last Friday.
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North Judson Council Updated on Patrol Car Replacement
The North Judson Town Council got an update Monday on efforts to replace the two police cars destroyed in a fire back in October. A 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and 2013 Dodge Charger were parked inside Town Marshal Doug Vessely’s detached garage when a fire started in the Ford. Continue reading
Knox Leaf Collection Over
The City of Knox has announced that fall leaf pickup has ended for the year. If residents still have leaves to get rid of, they can bring them to the city compost site at any time. Continue reading
Chemical Smell Lands Five Charges for Alleged Meth Possession
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department has arrested five individuals after a meth bust on Saturday evening.
New Judge Takes Over Suspected Serial Killer’s Case
The Gary man accused of killing seven women, including a Knox resident, will have his death penalty case heard by a new judge. “The Times of Northwest Indiana” reports Lake Criminal Judge Samuel Cappas will preside over Darren Vann’s capital murder case. It was moved earlier this week from Judge Diane Boswell’s courtroom. Continue reading
Knox Council to Discuss Utility Rates
Knox residents may soon see an increase in their water and sewer rates. The city council recently commissioned a rate study and plans to discuss findings when they meet this evening at 7. Continue reading
Knox School Board Discusses Bus Options
A 78-passenger school bus and two minivans were approved for purchase last night by the Knox School Board. A study on the advisability of leasing the vehicles is still incomplete. The purchase will not be made until the review is complete and ultimately recommends purchase over lease. Continue reading
Community Services of Starke County Seeks Donors for Christmas Basket Program
Community Services of Starke County is looking for help in making the Christmas season a little brighter for some local families. Continue reading
Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Kankakee Valley
A dense fog advisory is in effect through mid-morning for the WKVI listening area. Continue reading
County Commissioners to Discuss NIPSCO Project
The Starke County Commissioners will meet earlier than usual this evening to discuss a utility project that is coming through the county. They’ve called a special session for 5:30 p.m. in advance of their regular 6 p.m. meeting to talk about NIPSCO’s Reynolds-Topeka transmission line project. Continue reading
