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Pulaski and Starke counties among those eligible for FEMA Public Assistance
According to a press release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, Starke and Pulaski counties are among 16 additional counties across the state that are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance after storms, tornadoes, and flooding affected the state in August.…
City of Knox obtains burning permit for extra trees
An announcement from Knox Mayor Dennis Estok shares information about a burn the city will be doing starting today, Monday, September 28th. The announcement states that due to the recent storms over the summer and the abundance of fallen trees, the City of Knox has obtained a…
La Porte County Health Department to host free hearing and vision screenings for kids
The La Porte County Health Department has announced that it will be providing free hearing and vision screenings for children. These free screenings are available for both homeschool students and any students in grades K-12. The quick hearing and vision screenings will take place…
Storm cleanup continues across the state
Indiana is still cleaning up after severe storms and flooding swept across the state in August. Gov. Mike Braun says FEMA has provided about $100 million to storm victims, while the state and the National Flood Insurance Program have provided additional aid. The state has removed…
Starke County Surveyor working to update public drainage map
The Starke County Surveyor’s Office is working to make updated drainage information available to the public through the county’s Geographic Information System website. The office announced this week that all of Starke County’s regulated drains will soon be added to the public GIS…
North Judson officials discuss grant opportunities, possible downtown community facility
North Judson officials discussed potential grant opportunities and ideas for future development during Monday’s Town Council meeting. An official at the meeting reported attending a recent Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs public engagement event and highlighted…
Upcoming lane closures on I-94 in La Porte County
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc. will have lane closures on I-94 between exit 40 (U.S. 20/35) and the Michigan state line starting on or after Wednesday, September 30. Crews will conduct bridge cleaning and…
Nominations open for Henry F. Schricker “Service Before Self” Award
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Henry F. Schricker “Service Before Self” Award. The award, presented by the Starke County Chamber of Commerce, recognizes an individual in Starke County who consistently puts others first and works to make the community better. The…
North Judson RDC reviews park improvements, future projects
The North Judson Redevelopment Commission reviewed recent improvements at Norwayne Field and discussed potential projects for 2027 during a meeting on Monday. Officials reported decorative light poles at Norwayne Field have been installed, along with additional electrical and…
Mobile health events coming to Starke County
The Starke County Health Department has shared information about two mobile health services that will make stops in Starke County in the coming weeks. Indiana University Health will offer mobile lung cancer screenings Wednesday, September 30th from 9am to 3pm Central Time at the…
North Judson Council Approves Trail Route Resolution
The North Judson Town Council approved a resolution concerning the American Discovery Trail and U.S. Bike Route 35 during its Monday meeting. Resolution 2026-06 requests that the American Discovery Trail and U.S. Bike Route 35 be relocated in order to use the full length of the…
North Judson Town Council Adopts 2027 Budget
The North Judson Town Council adopted the town’s 2027 budget during its Monday meeting this week. Officials stated that a public hearing on the proposed budget was held during the council’s previous meeting, with no public comments received. During Monday’s Council meeting, the…