With many area students returning to school this week, local safety agencies have been sharing back-to-school safety tips for drivers, particularly when it comes to school buses.
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Starke County Commissioners discuss ordinance imposing fines for illegal dumping
The Starke County Commissioners discussed the possibility of creating an ordinance to impose fines on people who illegally abandon boats, trailers, campers and other large items along county roads.
Continue readingKnox City Council renews contract with Republic Services
The Knox City Council approved the renewal of the city’s contract with Republic Services during its meeting Tuesday evening.
Continue readingKnox to sell multiple lots in Parkview neighborhood
The Knox City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with the sale of approximately five buildable city-owned lots in the Parkview neighborhood.
Continue readingMultiple meetings in Starke County this Friday
The Starke County Commissioners and Starke County Council have announced a joint executive session, followed by a Commissioners-only executive session, followed by a special Commissioner’s meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Redevelopment Commission meeting rescheduled
Officials from Pulaski County have announced that the meeting of the Pulaski County Redevelopment Commission that was originally scheduled for August 20th has been re-scheduled to August 25th.
Continue readingAnother double digit jump at the pump
Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.61/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana.
Continue readingMultiple projects to impact State Road 2 between Valparaiso and Westville
PORTER AND LA PORTE COUNTY – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc will have additional lane and road closures on State Road 2 starting in the next two weeks.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office announces retirement of K9 Bosco
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office issued a release today stating: Near the beginning of the year, agency administrators began discussing the future of K9 Bosco with Deputy Jon Samuelson, including whether he wished to continue serving as a K9 handler after Bosco’s retirement.
Knox Board of Works to vote on Professional Services Agreement in special meeting tomorrow
The Knox Board of Public Works will be holding a special meeting tomorrow, Wednesday August 5th.
Continue readingKnox Redevelopment Commission to hold special meeting Wednesday
The Knox Redevelopment Commission will be holding a special meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5th.
Continue readingWinamac Parks and Recreation Board to meet Wednesday
The Town of Winamac’s Board of Parks and Recreation will hold a regular meeting tomorrow, Wednesday August 5th.
Continue readingNominations open for Knox High School Athletics Department’s Hall of Fame
The Knox Athletics Department has shared an announcement letting community members know that 2026-2027 is its Hall of Fame year.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board to meet August 5th
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation will hold a regular school board meeting this Wednesday, August 5th.
Continue readingMobile Food Distributions in La Porte and Starke counties in August
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana has announced its Mobile Food Distribution dates for August 2026, including a distribution in La Porte County, and one in Starke County.
Continue readingStaff from Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith will hold mobile office hours in Starke County in August
According to an announcement shared on Friday, staff from the office of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith will be hosting mobile office hours in Starke County this month.
Continue readingGov. Braun announces Office of Cybersecurity
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Mike Braun has announced the establishment of the Office of Cybersecurity within the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS).
Knox City Council to hold special meeting Wednesday
The Knox City Council has announced that it will be holding a special meeting this Wednesday, August 5th.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation shares update on summer improvement projects
Knox Community School Corporation shared on Tuesday that it has completed several improvement projects across the district over the summer break months, in preparation for the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to meet Monday, August 3rd
The North Judson Town Council will meet Monday, August 3rd, at 6:30pm Central Time at North Judson Town Hall, located at 310 Lane Street.
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