A trial in Starke Circuit Court begins today for a man who was arrested in an investigation into a home invasion in Hamlet that occurred Saturday, August 3.
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Starke County Commissioners Approve Quotes for Courthouse Repairs
Starke County Maintenance Director Rick Green presented the Starke County Commissioners with quotes last week to address two small leaks in the roof of the courthouse, and a remodeling project at the Annex No. 2 building on Pearl Street.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Sale of Business
The Pulaski County Commissioners approved the sale of the former IBC Thermoplastics real estate to a resident who purchased the property at auction Thursday, September 26.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Park Project Nearing Completion
Most of the major components of the Town Park improvement project in the Town of North Judson are done.
Continue readingKnox Community School Board Holds Public Hearing on 2025 Budget
The Knox Community School Board members opened a public hearing on the 2025 budget, Capital Projects Plan and the Bus Replacement Plan when they met last week.
Continue readingBremen Man Arrested after Deputies Respond to Unwanted Guest Call in Grovertown
A Bremen man was arrested at the Grovertown Truck Stop on U.S. 30 in the early morning hours of Monday, October 14 after Starke County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an initial call of an unwanted man who had reportedly forcefully entered a residence in the 6,000 North block of 1100 E. in Starke County.
Continue readingVoters Submitting Early Ballots in General Election
Voters are voting early to make sure their vote counts in this November General Election.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Adopts 2025 Budget, Trick-or-Treat Hours
SCILL Center Students to Help with Leaf Raking
SCILL Center students will be assisting the City of Knox’s elderly or physically handicapped residents with leaf raking this Fall.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Meet Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will meet tonight where the members will approve the 2025 budget, Capital Projects Plan and Bus Replacement Plan, and resolutions that pertain to the budget process.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners, Council to Meet in Joint Session Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners and Council will meet in joint session tonight where they will discuss LEPC with Andy Pesaresi with Pulaski County EMS.
Continue readingStarke County Crew, Ambulance to Help with Hurricane Relief
Four volunteers from Starke County Emergency Medical Services have stepped up to help with hurricane relief efforts in the south.
Continue readingHarold Smith Sworn in as Knox Community School Corporation Police Department Chief of Police
Harold Smith was officially sworn into office as the Chief of Police for the Knox Community School Corporation Police Department in a small ceremony Thursday, October 10 in the Administration Office.
Continue readingCity of Knox Announces Fire Hydrant Flushing, Leaf Pick-up Schedule
The City of Knox Water Department crews will begin flushing fire hydrants throughout the city beginning on Tuesday, October 15 and continue through Friday, October 25. During this process, tap water may appear brown. The water can be cleared up by running cold water from a bathtub or an outside faucet. If you have any questions, contact the Mayor’s office at 574-772-4553 or the Water Department at 574-772-3032.
Continue readingSocial Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced this week. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January.
Continue readingKnox Board of Public Works and Safety to Meet in Special Session Today
The Knox Board of Public Works members will meet today to open bids for a project at Sunnyside Acres.
The board will meet at 10 a.m. CT today at Knox City Hall at 101 W. Washington Street in Knox.
No Injuries in Accident Involving School Bus
No injuries were reported in a minor accident involving a car and a Knox Community School Corporation school bus Wednesday, October 9.
Continue readingKnox Community School Board Approves Hire of Chief of Police
The Knox Community School Board members approved the hire of Harold Smith as the chief of police for the Knox Community School Corporation Police Department during their meeting Monday, October 7.
Continue readingResidents Showing up Early to Vote in General Election
Early in-person voting started Tuesday, October 8 and county clerks are already reporting a good turnout at early voting locations.
Continue readingCulver Community High School Senior Semi-Finalist in National Merit Scholarship Competition
Officials at the Culver Community School Corporation recently announced that Graham Baker has been recognized as a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
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