Students at New Prairie High School have planned a vigil tonight for a classmate who died Monday after playing basketball in the gym. Continue reading
Vigil Scheduled Tonight to Remember New Prairie Student
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Seeds Started for Starke County Inmate Garden
Inmates at the Starke County Jail are getting a jump on this year’s garden. Warden Phil Cherry says they planted 15 flats of flower and vegetable seeds this week. Right now they’re in a hallway at the jail and will be moved into the greehouses behind the facility once they get a little bit bigger. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Seeks Volunteers for Upcoming Special Events
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is looking for volunteers to help plan the city’s special events for 2017. Continue reading
Indiana Gets Mostly F’s in Latest State of Tobacco Control Report
The American Lung Association’s 2016 State of Tobacco Control Report finds Indiana is failing in its efforts to reduce tobacco use. The 15th annual report grades states and the federal government on policies to prevent and reduce tobacco use. It notes Indiana has not increased the age of sale for tobacco products to 21 and has one of the lowest tobacco tax rates in the country. Continue reading
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Burglaries
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating at least one burglary in Fish Lake and cautions more may have occurred. Continue reading
Ofelia “Ofie” Alva
Funeral services for Ofelia “Ofie” Alva, 73, of Medaryville, are Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. EST at the Medaryville Christian Church, with visitation there Friday, Jan. 27 from 3 until 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. EST until the time of the service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Medaryville Christian Church for the South Sedan African Mission or Medaryville Christian Church.
The Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville is in charge of arrangements.
Jean Nicholson
Private funeral services for Jean Nicholson, 82, of Winamac, will take place at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Michael Z. “Bubba” Shorter
A Celebration of Life Service for Michael Z. “Bubba” Shorter, 26, of Star City, will take place Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. EST at the Winamac Church of Nazarene. Visitation will take place there Friday, Jan. 27 from 2 until 9 p.m., with an Indiana Volunteer Fire Fighter’s Memorial Service at 7 p.m.
The Michael Shorter Memorial Fund has been established at Alliance Bank in Winamac for future support of Michael and Brandi’s unborn son. Memorial contributions can also be made to the Star City Fire Department in memory of “Bubba.”
Pulaski Commissioners Get Update on Vocational, Leadership Training Programs
Pulaski County is moving ahead with efforts to give residents the skills they need for the jobs of the future. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer gave an update on vocational training and other education programs to the county commissioners last week. Continue reading
Demolition Planned for Downtown North Judson Building
A dilapidated downtown North Judson building may soon be heading for demolition. The building at 205 and 207 Lane Street was found last year to have numerous safety violations, including a broken window, unsecured doors, falling debris, and roofing issues. Continue reading
New Prairie School Corp. Officials Initiate Crisis Plan Following Student’s Death
A LaPorte County community is mourning the sudden death of a high school student. The 17-year-old boy was taking part in an intramural basketball game at New Prairie High School Monday evening, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department. They were dispatched along with LaPorte County EMS and Kankakee Township Fire Department First Responders to the school around 7:25 p.m. Continue reading
Alfred L. “Pete” Budd II
Funeral services for Alfred L. “Pete” Budd II, 56, of Winamac are Thursday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. EST at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with visitation there Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 3-8 p.m.
A benefit dinner to assist the family with medical expenses will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 from 4-7 PM EST at the VFW in Winamac.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Star City Volunteer Firefighter Killed in Motorcycle Crash
A young volunteer firefighter from Star City is dead following a Saturday motorcycle crash investigators from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department believe was caused by a deer. Continue reading
Jack L. Morlan
Memorial services for Jack L. Morlan, 91, of North Judson, will be Saturday, Jan 28 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in North Judson.
Kevin “Katt” Manns
Funeral services for Kevin “Katt” Manns, 54, of Knox, are Saturday, Jan 28 at 1 P.M. at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox. Visitation is Friday, Jan 27 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
KIRPC to Develop Transportation Plan for Pulaski County
Pulaski County will soon have a county-wide transportation plan. The Indiana Department of Transportation is now requiring rural planning organizations around the state to put together plans for each county they serve. In Pulaski County, that responsibility falls to the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission. Continue reading
North Judson in Need of Plan Commission Members
The Town of North Judson is looking for some new planning commission members. Continue reading
Lydia “Rose” Ritchie
Funeral services for Lydia”Rose” Richie, 79, of Winamac, are Monday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox. Visitation is Sunday, Jan. 22 from 4 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Parkinson Association.
N.J.-S.P. School Board Vacancy Causes Confusion for School and Town Officials
The process of replacing a member of the North Judson-San Pierre School Board has led to confusion for both the board and the North Judson Town Council. The school board decided Tuesday to put off choosing a replacement for Mike Sharkozy until applicants can be re-interviewed in public. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Undecided on TV Tourism Ads
The Pulaski County Commissioners will take a bit more time to decide whether to try more TV advertising. On Tuesday, they tabled a request from the Community Development Commission to spend $22,000 to run tourism ads on Comcast cable systems in the Chicago area. Continue reading
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