Two swearing in ceremonies were held for newly elected officials who will take office January 1 in Starke County. (group photos in the story)
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Suspect Arrested for Sex Offender Registry Violation
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan City Police Department received several citizen tips that a registered sex offender was residing at an address in the 300 Block of Lafayette Street in Michigan City without having properly registered as required by state statute.
Continue readingNorth Judson Man Arrested after Investigation
A North Judson man was taken into custody Thursday, December 26 after a lengthy investigation by detectives with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue readingWalkerton Man Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary
Starke County Deputies were dispatched to a business on State Road 23 in the Koontz Lake area in the morning of December 25 for a report of a male that had broken into a garage.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested Following Warrant Check
Deputies with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Knox Police Department went to a residence on South East Street in Knox for a warrant check Saturday, December 28 at 8:17 p.m. CT. As officers approached, they could smell the distinct odor of marijuana emitting from the residence, according to the report.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Meet Today
The Winamac Town Council will meet in special session today where they will look to wrap up year-end business.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Meet in Special Session Today
The North Judson Town Council will meet in special session today where the board will act on the 2025 employee salary ordinances.
Continue readingSecond Swearing in Ceremony Scheduled for Today in Starke County
A second swearing in ceremony is planned for today for newly elected officials in Starke County.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will have the second and third reading of the 2025 salary ordinance.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Recommends Solar Moratorium
The Starke County Commissioners voted by a majority to impose a moratorium for 12 months on solar projects that have not yet been permitted.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Teacher Appreciation Grants
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board members approved Teacher Appreciation Grants during their most recent meeting, according to Superintendent Kelly Shepherd.
Continue readingKnox Community School Board Members Honor Outgoing Board Member, Approves Donation
The Knox Community School Board members recognized Michael Lord for his years of service on the school board.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Meet Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet in a special session today at 9:30 a.m. ET at the Pulaski County Highway Garage Building, in Winamac.
Continue readingKnox Community School Board Acts on Non-Renewal of an Administrator’s Contract
The Knox Community School Board members heard public comments Monday night during their special meeting concerning the action item on the agenda of a non-renewal of an administrator’s contract, specifically for High School Principal Glenn Barnes.
Continue readingTown of Hamlet Announces Decoration Contest Winners
Knox Community School Board to Meet Tonight
The Knox Community School Board will meet tonight where they will consider a recommendation to approve the non-renewal of High School Principal Glenn Barnes’ contract.
Continue readingOUCC Makes Recommendations in NIPSCO’s Electric Rate Case
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is recommending a substantial reduction to NIPSCO’s request for a $368.7 million electric base rate increase. Instead, the OUCC’s analysis shows that an increase of $203.2 million is warranted based on the case’s evidence and applicable law.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Opens Bids for Community Crossings Matching Grant Project
The North Judson Town Council members opened bids last week for Community Crossings Matching Grant projects that were awarded funding in the recent announcement with the projects to be completed in 2025.
Continue readingWinamac Metropolitan Police Commissioners to Meet Today
An executive session of the Winamac Metropolitan Police Commissioners today, followed by a special session.
Continue readingHoosier Solar Permits 410 Megawatts of Solar Farms in Starke County
Hoosier Solar has permitted 410 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar energy projects in Starke County.
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