The City of Knox has shared its schedule of events for this year’s Family Fun Day.
Continue readingCity of Knox Wythogan Park event schedule 2026
The City of Knox has announced its 2026 entertainment schedule for events taking place this year in Wythogan Park.
Continue readingFree historical reenactment next weekend, May 9
The Starke County America 250 Committee and the Starke County Parks Department are hosting a free historical reenactment next weekend.
Continue readingLa Porte 4th of July Parade & Fireworks Details
According to a press release from the Kiwanis Club of La Porte, the 2025 4th of July Parade details have been finalized.
Continue readingCulver Fireworks Display
Fireworks Hours for Starke County and Knox; Reminder to use Non-Emergency Line for Firework Noise Complaints
According to an announcement from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Center, residents are instructed to NOT call 911 to report fireworks violations over the holiday weekend.
Continue readingKnox Fourth of July Festivities
Knox is just one of many local communities hosting upcoming Fourth of July festivities.
Continue readingReminder: Indiana Fireworks Laws
With summer getting into swing and summer events piling up, the Francesville Police Department recently shared a reminder to citizens of Indiana’s fireworks laws.
Continue readingCulver Chamber of Commerce Annual Fireworks Event Scheduled
The Culver Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual fireworks event Saturday, July 1.
Continue readingFireworks Ordinance in Place in Knox, Fines for Violations
The City of Knox has an ordinance in place regarding the discharge of fireworks within the corporate city limits.
Continue readingCulver Chamber of Commerce Hosts Fireworks Event
City, Town Leaders Remind Residents of Fireworks Regulations
While the discharge of fireworks brings excitement to residential neighborhoods for different celebrations, city and town leaders remind residents that there are regulations in place for this activity.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Fireworks Funding, Memorial Day Donations
The price went up to put on the fireworks show in Winamac, but the Winamac Town Council members were determined to not alter the quality or length of the show despite that increase.
Continue readingHamlet Preparing for Large Crowd for Yellowstone Trail Fest Fireworks
The Town of Hamlet is gearing up for this weekend’s Yellowstone Trail Festival. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council Wednesday he expects a big draw for Saturday’s fireworks show, and his biggest concern is traffic control.
Continue readingKnox Fun Day in the Park this Weekend
A parade, farmers market, high school reunion, and of course, fireworks are just a few of the events the City of Knox has planned for the holiday weekend. Mayor Dennis Estok tells WKVI’s Charlie Adams that it was hard getting back in the rhythm after a year off due to COVID, but a record number of volunteers have stepped up to help.
Continue readingWinamac Council to Discuss Trash Pickup Fee, Review Financial Report Today
A proposal to charge Winamac residents five dollars a month for trash pickup will continue to be discussed by the town council this afternoon. Members have noted that Winamac is one of the few towns left that doesn’t charge for the service.
Continue readingKnox Reminds Residents of Fireworks Ordinance
Summer is a time for celebrations, but setting off fireworks on the wrong day in the City of Knox could cost you hundreds of dollars in fines. Fireworks are only allowed June 29 to July 9, plus New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, under the city’s ordinances.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Hires Concrete Contractor for Tauteris Walkway
The Hamlet Park Board will be able to complete the Robert J. Tauteris Jr. Memorial Walkway in one phase. The town had considered splitting it up into two sections due to uncertainty with the costs. But when the park board opened the lone concrete bid Wednesday, town officials felt the total cost could easily be covered with the money available.
Continue readingHamlet Council Agrees to Let Yellowstone Trail Fest Keep $1,000 Donation
The Yellowstone Trail Festival will get to keep the $1,000 it received from the Town of Hamlet, in spite of the event’s cancellation. Town officials held off on handing over this year’s donation until July, to make sure the festival was still happening. But about two weeks later, the event was canceled.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Discusses Fireworks Plans with Yellowstone Trail Fest Organizers
While many events are being canceled, plans for Hamlet’s Yellowstone Trail Festival are still moving ahead. The Hamlet Town Council got an update last week. This year’s festival will include a fireworks display on Saturday, August 15, following the parade.
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