The search for a missing Bass Lake swimmer came to an end early Friday morning when his body was recovered by the Bass Lake Fire Department dive team.
Continue readingIndiana Conservation Officers Continue Searching for Missing Swimmer at Bass Lake
Indiana Conservation Officers are continuing their search for a missing Bass Lake man.
Continue readingKnox High School Graphic Arts Department Helping Supply Face Shields to Health Care Workers
Knox High School has been doing its part to keep health care workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The school’s graphic arts department had made 400 face shields using 3-D printers as of the May 5 school board meeting, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Partial Use of Stimulus Funding
The Starke County Commissioners approved the use of stimulus funding to pay invoices for personal protective equipment (PPE) purchased by the Starke County EMS Department and the Starke County Health Department.
Continue readingDonate Cloth Masks to Starke County EMS
Starke County EMS will accept cloth masks if residents have them to donate.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Crews Working to Stay Safe during Pandemic
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary is working closely with Starke County Public Health Nurse Frank Lynch, local hospital supervisors, the EMS coordinator, and Medical Director about COVID-19 and its developments.
Continue readingKnox School Corporation Donates Equipment to Starke County EMS
The Knox Community School Corporation graciously donated personal protective equipment to the Starke County EMS Department.
Continue readingStarke County Council Tables Funding for EMS Ambulance
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary presented a request to the Starke County Council members Monday night to purchase a new ambulance. It would replace an ambulance on the current fleet that is often out of service for repairs.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Conducts Training Sessions
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary told the commissioners last week that he’s conducted several training sessions with county firefighters.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Gets Grant for a New Cot
The Starke County EMS Department is the recipient of a grant from the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Ambulance Quotes
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary presented quotes to the commissioners this week on a new ambulance to replace one that’s having ongoing maintenance issues.
Continue readingStarke County EMS to Seek Quotes for New Ambulance
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary asked the county commissioners last week for permission to seek quotes for a mobile medical trailer and new ambulance.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Request for Additional EMS Staff
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary asked the county council last week for permission to hire additional staff.
Continue readingMultiple Residents Assisted with Recovery Process Thanks to Starke County Mobile Response Team
The Starke County Commissioners were provided with an update about the Mobile Response Team when they met for their first meeting of 2020.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director Highlights Personnel Changes and Recent Charitable Effort
There are some new faces on the Starke County EMS Department, according to the report that Director Travis Clary delivered to County Commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingMonterey Man Suffers Medical Emergency While Driving Vehicle through Knox
A single-vehicle accident reported at a fast food establishment in Knox was reportedly caused after the driver suffered a medical issue, according to the Knox City Police Department.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Looking for Employees
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary is looking to hire a full-time paramedic and a full-time EMT to help staff the ambulances.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Department Looking Toward More Community Involvement
Starke County EMS crews may branch out more in the community when it comes to resident care after being discharged from the hospital.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director Requests Purchase of Used Ambulance
Since the last ambulance sale fell through, Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary presented the commissioners with information Monday night on another used ambulance for purchase.
Continue readingPulaski County EMS Looking to Buy Stretcher, Anticipating Budget Surplus
Local EMS departments are working to update their equipment. Pulaski County EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo told the county commissioners last week that he’s working on getting a grant for a new stretcher. “Those stretchers are not cheap,” he said. “The last one we got was a power stretcher, and those are about $18,000.”
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