A Grovertown man who is accused of backing his car into a Starke County Sheriff’s Deputy following a high-speed pursuit is due back in court later this month for another status hearing. Continue reading
Judge Rejects Plea from Man Who Fled from Cops
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Judge Accepts Guilty Pleas, Sentences Defendants
A Wheatfield man who is 10 years in arrears on child support payments totaling more than $14,000 has a second chance to catch up. Continue reading
Design Include Alternative Flouride, but Decision Not Finalized
Culver is nearing a decision on the fluoridation of its water supply.
The Town Council briefly touched on upgrades to its water treatment facility during a Tuesday meeting. The Town hosted a meeting with investors recently prior to a bond issuance that’s expected to fund a large portion of the upgrades.
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Hamlet Town Board Considers Unsafe Structures
Several abandoned buildings and houses in Hamlet are under consideration by the Town Board as “unsafe structures.” After proper legal procedures, action can be taken to tear the buildings down. Continue reading
Celebrating 150 years 1865-2015: The Wanatah Sesquicentennial
Don’t miss your chance to join in on the celebration that has been 5 decades and a century in the making. Wanatah is commemorating their 150th anniversary with a weekend long celebration packed full of fun for the whole family. Events include kids rides, a “Times Remembered” historical demonstration tent, and agricultural, genealogy and Wanatah Historical Society displays at the Wanatah School. Wanatah School is located at 309 School Drive, right in the heart of the sesquicentennial activities. Continue reading
Knox Fireworks Committee Plans More Fundraisers
The Knox Fireworks Committee is still raising money to offset the cost of the annual Independence Day weekend show. The next fundraiser is a dinner tomorrow (Saturday) evening at the Downtown Depot restaurant from 5 until 7 p.m. Continue reading
Sandra Lee’s Studio of Dance 37th Recital: Imagination
Sandra Lee’s Studio of Dance has put on nearly four decades of recitals. This year’s 37th annual show includes a variety of dances performed by students of all ages. Continue reading
Participate in World Blood Donor Day this Sunday
During the summer months, the amount of blood donations drops significantly. Sunday, June 14 you can roll up your sleeve and help someone in need during world blood donor day sponsored by Nexcare bandages and the American Red Cross. Continue reading
School Corporation Refutes Rumors High School Locked Down, Thursday
Despite rumors on social media, the Knox School Corporation says there was not a lockdown of the High School on Thursday.
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Say It Forever Monuments
Patricia Avery Cruce
Funeral services for 58-year-old Patricia Avery Cruce of North Judson are Saturday, June 13th at 11:00 a.m. at O’Donnell Funeral Home. Visitation is Friday, June 12th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at O’Donnell Funeral Home in North Judson.
Gladys M. Tow
Funeral services for 86-year-old Gladys M. Tow of Knox are Friday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. at the Knox Nazarene Church. Visitation is Thursday, June 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
North Judson House Fire Under Investigation
Firefighters from the North Judson and San Pierre Volunteer Fire Departments spent the morning battling a blaze at an unoccupied home in the 5000 block of 600 West. Continue reading
Federal Judge Sentences Former Walkerton Library Director
The former director of the Walkerton Public Library was sentenced yesterday to 20 months in federal prison for misuse of funds. Court documents indicate Scott Klingerman, 45, used more than $26,000 in library funds to pay for vacations and health club memberships. Continue reading
Field Moisture a Challenge Following Tornado
A weekend tornado in Starke County was reported to have damaged crops slightly, but hail and the added rainfall may begin affecting production even more.
Storms have left fields a bit damp for farmers as standing water has been reported in fields throughout Starke and Pulaski County. Standing water begins to affect roots after a couple of days.
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Society of Innovators Issues Call for Nominations
The Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana of Ivy Tech Community College is looking for innovators throughout the seven-county region they serve. Officials visited Kemin Industries in North Judson yesterday as part of a seven-county call for nominations tour. The Kemin-Lambert Spearmint Team was the 2013-14 recipient of the Chanute Prize for Team Innovation. Local grower Ed Lambert partnered with Kemin Industries after learning about their aspirations to make a natural food additive during a spearmint growers convention. Continue reading
Starke County Bicentennial Committee Discusses Torch Relay Route
A preliminary route for the 2016 Indiana Bicentennial Torch to travel thru Starke County late afternoon and evening October 7, 2016, was the main topic of discussion of the Starke County Indiana Bicentennial Committee this week.
The torch will be primarily transported by people, passing the flame from torch bearer to to torchbearer. The local relay may also use other modes of conveyance that are symbolic of the history and heritage of Starke County, including watercraft, antique vehicles and railroad. Continue reading
Pulaski County May Soon Close Dormant Accounts
Budget preparation season is getting closer in Pulaski County.
Auditor Sheila Garling provided a report last month showing every account in the fiscal year budget. She encouraged Pulaski County department heads to use their restricted funds more carefully as opposed to taking money out of the county General Fund.
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Culver Seeking Alternatives After Incorrect Bid
The Culver Town Council may have to go back to the drawing board for work to the Town Hall’s Roof.
The Town accepted bids to upgrade the roof at the Town Hall as well as a second building. Work to the Town Hall was stopped, however, because the bid did not include the price of labor.
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Don’t Burn It or Bury it, Bring it Down to Starke County’s Environmental Days
If you’re unsure about how to properly dispose of something, chances are you’ll be able to unload it at the Starke County Environmental Management facility this weekend. The hazardous waste collection event is located at 3835 East 250 North in Knox and runs Friday, June 12 from 3:30 until 5 pm and Saturday, June 13 from 8:30 am until 1 pm. This service is being provided free of charge to Starke County property owners only. Continue reading
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