Ancilla College’s new agriculture program continues to grow. Ancilla President Ken Zirkle says there are already more then 20 students signed up to take part in the two-year degree program when the fall semester starts next month. Continue reading
Progress Continues in Moving Starke County Forward Summer Challenge
Starke County residents continue making progress on this year’s Moving Starke County Forward walking challenge. So far, 143 participants have logged over 6,300 miles as part of “Starke County Walks to the Moon,” according to the organization. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Maintenance Staff Prepares for Incoming Students
The reconfigured North Judson-San Pierre Schools are almost ready for students, according to information shared with the school board Tuesday night. Director of Facilities Wilbur Collins says the original coolers in the high school cafeteria have been replaced, and a new rubber roof with a 15-year warranty is now in place over the high school office. The roof it flat, and that is a perennial problem spot. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff, Jail Staff Donate Produce to Nursing Home Residents
Patients at a local nursing home are enjoying fresh vegetables, thanks to the efforts of the staff and inmates at the Starke County Jail. Their garden is in full bloom with green peppers, zucchini and cabbage. Yesterday Sheriff Bill Dulin and Maintenance Supervisor Tony Mildice brought vegetables to Golden Living Center in Knox. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Approve High-Speed Internet Addition
The Starke County Commissioners this week approved the installation of fiber optic cable for high speed internet at all of the county buildings. Continue reading
Pulaski County Nears Community Crossings Submission
Pulaski County is nearly ready to submit its application to the state for consideration under the Community Crossings grant program. Continue reading
Work Begins on North Judson Wastewater Plan
The Town of North Judson is beginning the process of updating plans for the town’s wastewater facilities. Continue reading
Winamac Council Opens Paving Bids
The Town of Winamac has gotten two bids for street paving work. Central Paving submitted the lower one, at just over $135,000. The other bidder was E & B Paving, for a cost of just over $172,000. Continue reading
Maxinkuckee Players Stage ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Performances are now underway for the Maxinkuckee Players’ summer production. The community theater’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” opened last night. Continue reading
State Official Offers Hot Weather Energy Tips
High temperatures and humidity are baking much of the central United States this week, sending the thermometer to above 100 degrees in some places for the first time this year. The National Weather Service calls it a heat dome, which is a high pressure system that has pushed conditions to their hottest point this summer so far. Continue reading
Culver Offers Home Tours as Weekend Fundraiser
The Lake Maxinkuckee Association is hosting a tour of four waterfront homes in the Culver community.
Tippencanoe River Restrictions Lifted Following Diesel Spill
The diesel fuel that spilled into the Tippecanoe River a week ago has been cleaned up, according to officials in Pulaski County. They advise booms that were deployed across the river have been removed, and there are currently no navigational barriers. Continue reading
Cooling Centers Available to Help Beat the Heat
Cooling centers are available throughout the area to help residents beat the heat. A heat advisory remains in effect through tomorrow night. The National Weather Service cautions heat index values will top 100 degrees today and hover near that mark tomorrow. Dangerous heat and humidity may continue through Sunday. Drink plenty of water, stay in an air conditioned room, avoid the sun and check on neighbors and relatives. Continue reading
Healthlinc Fair Gets Students Ready for School
An annual health fair will be taking place Friday in Knox with the aim of getting kids ready to return to school.
This is Healthlinc’s 8th “Back to School” health and wellness fair – which will provide students with basic school supplies and backpacks, but also provide them with sports physicals and immunization opportunities.
O-D School Board Approves Transfer Policy, Speech Pathologist Agreement
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has officially signed on to an updated agreement to share a speech pathologist with North Judson-San Pierre. According to the revised memorandum of understanding, Oregon-Davis will cover 30 percent of the cost, while N.J.-S.P. will pay the rest. Continue reading
Starke County Plan Commission Updates Fee Schedule
An updated permit fee schedule for unincorporated areas of Starke County was approved Wednesday by the County Plan Commission. No comments on the proposed changes were offered from the public. However, Plan Commission Director Terry Stephenson had an issue with the permit fee for accessory buildings, which covers everything from pre-built sheds to garages to pole barns. Continue reading
Beaver Tube Installed to Improve Drainage at Starke County Forest
The Starke County Park Board hopes that drainage issues at the County Forest have been resolved. During Tuesday’s meeting, it was reported that a “beaver tube” that the board previously approved has now been purchased and installed. Continue reading
Country Singer with Culver Connection Performs Friday
A critically acclaimed country singer will be performing in Culver on Friday.
Lake State Railway Selected to Lease North Judson’s Railroad
The Town of North Judson has selected Lake State Railway to lease its short line railroad. The town council unanimously made the decision during a special meeting Thursday. Continue reading
LaPorte Man Sentenced on Federal Child Porn Charges
A LaPorte man was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison on child pornography-related charges.
