The Culver Town Council members reviewed an agreement Tuesday night with IDEM for a reimbursable grant to install an electric car charging station in Culver.
Continue readingDaylight Saving Time, Severe Weather Preparedness Week Begins Sunday
When you prepare to turn your clocks ahead one hour tonight before bed or at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security urges you to get ready for Severe Weather Preparedness week.
Continue readingVehicle, Foot Pursuits Result in Arrest of La Porte County Man
A La Porte County K9 assisted in the apprehension of a La Porte man Thursday after he allegedly led police on a pursuit through two states.
Continue readingNumber of New Local COVID-19 Cases Remains Low
The Indiana Department of Health announced Friday that 973 additional people in the state have been diagnosed with COVID-19 with 11 of those people in Marshall County, one person in Starke County and two people in Pulaski County.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Department K9 Gets Body Armor
Starke County Sheriff’s Department K9 Tayson will be sporting a new bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Continue readingDaylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
The time has come to observe the beginning of Daylight Saving Time.
Continue readingAdditional COVID-19 Deaths Reported Locally
Another person in Marshall County and one more person in Starke County have died from COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Consider Amended Contract for East Shore Corporation
The Culver Town Council members will soon act on a proposed contract amendment with the East Shore Corporation.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates Weekly County Metrics Map
Marshall County remains in the blue status on the state’s weekly County Metrics Map in terms of the community spread of COVID-19 while Starke County and Pulaski County are in the yellow status this week.
Continue readingAIC, IACC, Nearly 60 Counties Oppose House Bill 1381
Members of the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) and Indiana Association of County Commissioners (IACC) are opposed to House Bill 1381, while leaders in nearly 60 counties in the state have filed resolutions opposed to House Bill 1381.
Continue readingFirefighters Respond to Structure Fire in Culver
A Tuesday morning fire in Culver reportedly resulted in damage to a garage.
Continue readingEight New COVID-19 Cases in Marshall County, No New Cases in Starke, Pulaski Counties
Eight more people in Marshall County have tested positive with COVID-19, while there were no new cases reported in Starke County or in Pulaski County in Tuesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will hold discussion concerning the East Shore Corporation and the third phase of the Lake Max trail when they meet tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve New Software for Treasurer’s Office
Residents visiting the Starke County Treasurer’s Office will soon get quicker service after the commissioners approved the purchase of new software and licenses for the Treasurer’s Office.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department Crews Tackle Potholes
Crews from the Starke County Highway Department took advantage of the warmer weather this week to tackle the onset of potholes in the area, which is a common occurrence as Spring approaches.
Continue readingGas Prices Expected to Continue Upward Trend
Demand for gasoline is on the rise, but oil production is not expected to increase in the near future which will result in higher prices at the pump.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Look at Employee Use of County Cars
The Starke County Commissioners will look at insurance paperwork concerning the employees’ use of their own car while conducting county business.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Announces Funding for Trail Developments in Next Level Trails Program
Nearly $30 million was awarded to 18 communities and non-profit organizations in the state Thursday for 70 miles of new trail developments.
Continue readingLocal Number of New COVID-19 Cases Increase Slightly
Nearly 20 additional people in the tri-county area have tested positive with COVID-19, according to Thursday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Reports Increase in Hospital Transfers, Claims Process Reviewed
Starke County EMS Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie presented her regular report to the Starke County Commissioners Monday night where she reported an increase in hospital transfers which makes up a large part of the department’s revenue. She said it will be interesting to see how revenues move forward as compared to last year.
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