The Starke County Commissioners will meet today where the commissioners will welcome newly elected Commissioner Michael VanDeMark and welcome back re-elected Commissioner Charles Chesak. The commissioners will reorganize during tonight’s meeting.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet tonight where they will welcome newly elected commissioners Jenny Knebel and Don Street, Jr. The board will reorganize to start the meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Meet Tonight
The North Judson Town Council members will meet for the first time in 2025 where they will discuss council representatives.
Continue readingKnox Community School Board to Meet Tonight
The Knox Community School Board will meet for the first time in 2025 tonight where re-elected members Kirk Bennett, Autumn Ferch and Wendy McIntire will be given their oaths of office. Newly elected board member Dr. Thomas Browne was given his oath of office during a previous event held by Starke County government.
Continue readingCulver Community School Board to Meet Tonight
The Culver Community School Board members will reorganize for the new year when they meet tonight. The board will also approve dates, times and places for regular meetings.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Discusses 2025 Salary Ordinances
The North Judson Town Council discussed the 2025 salary ordinances when they met for the last time in 2024.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Consider Requests from Highway Department Superintendent
Starke County Highway Department Superintendent Rachel Oesterreich presented two requests to the Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members during their December meetings.
Continue readingStarke County Dispatch Center Releases 2024 Statistics
Americans Projected to Spend over $12 Billion Less on Gasoline in 2025 Compared to 2024
GasBuddy released its 2025 Fuel Price Outlook this week, forecasting a third consecutive year of lower gas and diesel prices. The outlook highlights key trends in gasoline and diesel prices utilizing specific inputs, potential impacts on production, supply and demand changes and a change in leadership in Washington.
Continue readingKoontz Lake-Oregon Township Fire Department Responds to Incidents
The Koontz Lake-Oregon Township Fire Department recently responded to two incidents.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Hire New Legal Counsel
The Pulaski County Commissioners took action Friday, December 27 to hire a new county attorney for 2025.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Discuss Hospital Committee
Starke County Hospital Board President Kathy Norem approached the Starke County Commissioners during their last meeting with a request.
Continue reading2024 State Graduation Rate Highest On Record
The Indiana Department of Education has released the 2024 graduation rate information.
Continue readingCommunity Foundation of Pulaski Announces Grant Awards
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The Community Foundation of Pulaski County recently announced just under $96,300 was awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations.
Continue readingTemperatures to Turn Colder, Keep Water Pipes from Freezing
With temperatures falling this week, officials from the City of Knox and the Town of North Judson are urging water customers to avoid frozen water pipes.
Continue readingSwearing in Ceremonies Held in Starke County
Two swearing in ceremonies were held for newly elected officials who will take office January 1 in Starke County. (group photos in the story)
Continue readingSuspect 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.
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