Starke County is in the orange status this week on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics Map that measures community spread of COVID-19, while Marshall County and Pulaski County are in the yellow status.
Continue readingCulver School Board Hires Director of Student Services
The Culver Community School Board members took action Monday night to hire a director of student services.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Entertain Request for Right-of-Way Access for Culver Trail Project
Culver Town Manager Ginny Munroe asked the Marshall County Commissioners Monday morning for right-of way access for the third phase of the Lake Max Trail.
Continue readingInternal Investigation Ongoing at Starke County Sheriff’s Office
An officer with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office was recently put on administrative leave and later resigned amid an internal investigation at the facility.
Continue readingEight New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri-County Area
Marshall County had five new cases and Starke County had three new cases of COVID-19, according to Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. Pulaski County did not report any new cases.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department to Submit Community Crossings Application in July
The Starke County Highway Department did not get any Community Crossings grant funding in the most recent round of announcements, but officials will submit the application again in the second call for projects on July 1.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves East Shore Corporation Contract Amendment
The Culver Town Council considered an amended contract with the East Shore Corporation last week.
Continue readingFifteen New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Another 812 people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 including nine people in Marshall County, five people in Starke County and one person in Pulaski County. Those numbers were released in Monday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight with a light agenda.
Continue readingSelect Starke County Voting Machines to be More Handicapped Accessible
One voting machine at each Vote Center in Starke County will now be more accessible to physically challenged voters.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Reviews Amended Design for Lake Max Trail Phase 2
Even though the second phase of the Lake Max Trail in Culver has been modified to accommodate residents on Plymouth Street, those residents are still against moving forward with the project.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Look into Two Different Polling Locations
Two Starke County Vote Center locations may change if a study shows other facilities may be feasible to host polling sites.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration, Other COVID-19 Measures
Governor Eric Holcomb extended the state’s Public Health Emergency Declaration for another month.
Continue readingLocal Communities Awarded INDOT Community Crossings Matching Grant Funds
A few road projects in the tri-county area will be funded by INDOT Community Crossings Matching Grant funds.
Continue readingMarshall County Prosecutor Files Request to Convene Grand Jury in Several Cases
A formal request was filed by Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman and granted by Marshall County Superior Court 1 Judge Robert O. Bowen to convene a Grand Jury to review evidence and circumstances in three separate events.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts Amended Park Fees and Costs
The Culver Town Council members took time Tuesday night to review an ordinance that outlines amended fees or costs for the Culver Parks and Recreation Department.
Continue readingOver 1,400 New Cases of COVID-19 in Indiana
Another 1,406 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingInvestigation Complete into New Year’s Day Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in Starke County
An Indiana State Police investigation into an officer-involved shooting event on January 1, 2021 is complete.
Continue readingLargest Class Graduates from MRT Program at Starke County Sheriff’s Office, F.A.R.M. Sale this Saturday
The largest number of graduates passed Moral Recognition Therapy programs at the Starke County Sheriff’s Office this week.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Car/Pedestrian Accident
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Department deputies investigated a car vs. pedestrian accident Tuesday night.
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