The Starke County 4-H Fair is gearing up for the 2026 season.
Continue readingKnox-Center Township Fire Department and Culver Union Township Fire Department participate in dive training
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department reports that on Friday, February 20th, its members, along with Culver Union Township Fire Department, conducted a joint dive training.
Continue readingOregon-Davis FFA holding a pet supply drive this week
This upcoming week is National FFA Week, and as part of their activities, the Oregon-Davis FFA is collecting items for the Starke County Humane Society.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office warns of new phone scam
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office has identified a new scam where family members of recent arrestees are being targeted.
Continue readingKnox Board of Public Works to hold executive session followed by regular meeting February 25
The Knox Board of Public Works will be holding an executive session followed by a regular meeting this upcoming Wednesday morning, February 25th.
Continue readingKnox City Council to meet February 24
Knox City Council will be holding a regular meeting tomorrow, Tuesday February 24th.
Continue readingHazardous Weather Outlook issued for northern Indiana
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for both Marshall and Starke counties earlier today, and has also now issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook.
Continue readingWind Advisory in effect for Northern Indiana today
Those who enjoyed the sunshine we experienced this week may want to prepare for some different weather this weekend.
Continue readingStarke County Public Library seeking Children’s Assistant in Knox
The Starke County Public Library System has announced that they are seeking a Children’s Assistant at the library.
Continue readingHamlet and North Judson’s Freeze Warnings no longer in effect
Both North Judson and Hamlet released announcements this week stating that their previously issued Freeze Warnings have officially expired for all water customers in both towns.
Continue readingKnox man arrested following high-speed car chase
According to a press release from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, on February 19th at 12:29 AM, Deputy Matt Buell was traveling westbound along US 30.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Office launches Citizen’s Police Academy
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office held its first class of the inaugural 2026 Citizen’s Police Academy Wednesday evening this week.
Continue readingKnox Middle School PTO crowdfunding for Outdoor Play & Learn Space
KNOX – Knox Middle School will soon have an Outdoor Play & Learn Space if their crowdfunding campaign reaches its goal of raising $50,000 by April 1st.
Continue readingCall for Speakers: Professional Women’s Conference Returns to Michigan City
Michigan City – Organizers of the 2026 Professional Women’s Conference are now accepting speaker applications for the annual event, scheduled for Oct. 28 in Michigan City.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to hold hearings in regards to primary candidate challenges February 23rd
The Starke County Clerk’s Office has announced that the Starke County Election Board will be holding a special meeting / hearings this upcoming Monday, February 23rd.
Continue readingGasBuddy reveals the best day of the week to buy gas in 2026
Drivers who avoid weekend fill-ups and shop around can save hundreds per year on gas
DALLAS, TX – GasBuddy, North America’s trusted source for fuel savings for more than 25 years, released new analysis identifying the cheapest and most expensive days of the week to buy gasoline in all 50 states.
Continue readingStarke County Plan Commission to hold public hearing and meeting February 25th
The Starke County Plan Commission released an announcement yesterday that it will be holding a Public Hearing and meeting next Wednesday, February 25th.
Continue readingINDOT awards $179.8 million to local communities for infrastructure improvements
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today that $179.8 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 50 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements and sidewalk projects.
Ken Craig Community Garden’s third annual seed swap to take place Saturday
KNOX – The Ken Craig Community Garden will be hosting its 3rd annual seed swap this Saturday, February 21st.
Continue readingStarke County Community Services seeking volunteers
An announcement made yesterday by Starke County Community Services states that it is in great need of volunteers for the local food pantry, and that even volunteering for 8 hours a month would make a big difference.
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