The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to compensate the Emergency Management Agency Director should an after-hours emergency arise. Continue reading
Culver Council Approves Ambulance Purchase
The Town of Culver is moving ahead with the purchase of a new ambulance. On Tuesday, the town council voted to approve its share of the $128,000 cost. Union Township is also expected to contribute funds. Continue reading
Pressel-Authored Bill Would Mean Changes for Some INDOT Properties
A bill that aims to better cover replacement costs for damaged state highway property has unanimously passed the Indiana House of Representatives. The measure was authored by Rolling Prairie Republican Jim Pressel. Continue reading
Economic Development Officials on Knox Council Agenday
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver will speak to the Knox City Council this evening on behalf of a local business. Continue reading
Pulaski and Fulton Counties Propose EMS Mutual Aid
Pulaski County EMS is considering a mutual aid agreement with a neighboring county. Director Nikki Lowry says the goal of the arrangement with Lutheran Ambulance Service in Fulton County is to ensure adequate coverage by sharing resources. Continue reading
Culver Council to Consider Boat Slip Appeal
The Culver Town Council will continue a discussion on a boat slip renewal during tonight’s meeting. A group of residents is appealing the town’s decision not to let them continue renting the slip. The town council put off making a decision earlier this month, to give council members more time to review the situation and to allow the entire council to be present. Continue reading
LaPorte County Authorities Bust Suspected Drug Dealer
An accused drug dealer is behind bars in LaPorte County after police there seized cash, cocaine and heroin during a traffic stop. Continue reading
North Judson Looking for Demolition, Mowing Contractors
The Town of North Judson is moving ahead with the demolition of a downtown building, but so far no one has expressed interest in doing the work. Town officials decided to tear down the building at 205 and 207 Lane Street after they determined the owners did not make the required repairs to bring the building up to safety standards. Continue reading
City-Wide Yard Sale Dates Announced
Dates have been announced for the annual Knox City-Wide Yard and Garage Sales. They will start Thursday, May 11 and wrap up Saturday, May 13 and will run from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
Grant applications are available from the Starke County Community Foundation for a variety of nonprofit organizations. Some of the awards have deadlines, while others do not. Continue reading
Indiana Finance Authority to Offer Free Water Testing to Public Schools
Indiana’s public schools can now have their water tested for lead at no cost. The Indiana Finance Authority officially launched the lead sampling program last week, as part of its environmental programs division. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves 2017-18 Calendar
The Knox Community School Corporation will once again observe a balanced calendar for the upcoming school year. Superintendent A.J. Gappa says classes for students will start Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 and end May 25, 2018. Continue reading
Holcomb Signs First Bill
A couple of local lawmakers had a hand in crafting the first bill signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. Continue reading
North Judson Utility Department Receives IPEP Grants for Equipment Purchases
Randy Schwartz, North Judson Utilities;
Brandon Hart, North Judson Utilities;
Christin Romine, 1st Source Insurance (photo provided by IPEP)
The Town of North Judson has gotten some new equipment that will help keep town employees safe, thanks to a grant from the Indiana Public Employers’ Plan. Continue reading
Knox Road Closure Planned for Today
Commuters will need to find a different way around a busy road in Knox today. The Knox Band Boosters are hosting an Indoor Winter Drum Line competition and will be utilizing Culver Road between Main Street and the library for pedestrian traffic during competition hours. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff Gets OK to Sell Surplus Equipment
Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine is ready to get rid of some surplus equipment. He told the county commissioners this week he has light bars that no longer fit any of the vehicles in the fleet. Continue reading
Culver School Board Accepts $3,000 Donation from Boys & Girls Club
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has gotten a $3,000 donation from the Culver Boys & Girls Club. Continue reading
Ancilla College Schedules Financial Aid Workshop in Knox
Prospective college students and their parents can learn about the financial aid process and get help completing the necessary forms during a free workshop tomorrow in Knox. Ancilla College officials will be at Knox United Methodist Church from 1 until 3 p.m. to answer questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. They can also assist in the completion of the form. Continue reading
INDOT Accepting Applications for Paint the Plow Campaign
Students from area high schools are invited to partner with the Indiana Department of Transportation in a community outreach program. Continue reading
LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department Reports Additional Overdoses
The recent spike in heroin overdoses in LaPorte County has authorities there on high alert. LaPorte County EMS ambulance crews have responded to 18 overdoses in the past week. Of those, 15 involved heroin and three involved synthetic marijuana. EMS officials treated 11 of those patients with 17 doses of Narcan. They say six patients received multiple doses of the medication. Continue reading
