The Winamac Town Council members approved an ordinance that would limit the time of parking in front of Town Hall.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Contract with Engineering Company for Proposed Road Work
The Culver Town Council members approved a contract with VS Engineering to do work on North Shore Drive.
Continue readingNearly 60 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Another 2,807 people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That total includes 41 people in Marshall County, five people in Starke County and 11 people in Pulaski County.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Discusses Equipment Purchases
The Starke County Park Board members are attempting to improve activities in the park systems in the county.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Asks County Council to Spend Funds for Jail Door Repair
Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine asked the County Council members for permission Monday night to spend funds to fix jail doors.
Continue readingWest Central Superintendent Updates School Board on Projects
Several projects are ongoing at the West Central School Corporation with planned updates in discussion stages.
Continue readingArea Police Agencies Awarded Traffic Safety Grant Funds
Area police departments were awarded traffic safety grant funds from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to conduct overtime patrols and address reckless driving in Indiana.
Continue readingForty New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally, Strike Team in Marshall County Friday and Saturday
Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health showed 31 new cases of COVID-19 in Marshall County, six new cases in Starke County and three new cases in Pulaski County. There were 2,940 new COVID-19 cases reported statewide.
Continue readingWinamac Man Arrested on Suspicion of Impaired Driving, Crashes into State Prison Main Gate
A Winamac man was arrested Tuesday night after reportedly driving a vehicle while intoxicated.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Hosts Public Input Session on Five-Year Master Parks Plan
The Starke County Park Board members opened a public input session Tuesday night for people to give feedback on what they would like to see in the five-year Master Parks Plan when it comes to park systems in the county and at Bass Lake.
Continue readingHenry F. Schricker Award Dinner Scheduled for Tonight
The Henry F. Schricker Award dinner will be held tonight to honor community members who have been chosen for the award for their “service before self” to Starke County.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Gets Update on Sidewalk Projects
Representatives from USI Consultants went over proposed sidewalk projects with the North Judson Town Council members last week.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Discusses Potential Softball Field Project
The Eastern Pulaski School Board members discussed a potential softball field project Monday night.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Ratifies Teacher Contract
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board met in special session Tuesday night to take action on the proposed Master Teacher Contract.
Continue readingKnox City Council Holds Second Public Hearing on COVID-19 Grant
The Knox City Council members opened a second public hearing Tuesday night concerning the third round of state COVID-19 Response Program grant funds awarded to the city earlier this year.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Marshall, Starke and Pulaski Counties remain in the orange status on the Indiana Department of Health’s updated County Metrics Map. The orange status indicates a high spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingArea Schools Invite Veterans to Veterans Day Services
Area Starke County schools will be honoring veterans on Veterans Day!
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Corporation Moves to Mask Recommendation
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation has moved from a mask requirement to a mask recommended status as COVID-19 cases have decreased there. The change was announced during Monday night’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting.
Continue readingRailroad Crossing Work on State Road 8 Begins November 15
Norfolk Southern railroad crews will be closing the State Road 8 crossing in Starke County beginning Monday, November 15.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Take More Comments Concerning Rezoning for Redlin Addition
The Starke County Commissioners may take another look at a rezoning request by the Redlin family south of Bass Lake on U.S. 35 for a proposed solar project.
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