Marshall County and Pulaski County are in the blue category on the state’s County Metrics Map while Starke County is in the yellow category.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map, Daily COVID-19 Numbers
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Mobile Food Distribution Scheduled in Culver Today
Representatives from the Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Culver Wednesday, March 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET for a drive-thru mobile food distribution event.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Looking for Business Support Letters
The Starke County Commissioners are asking business owners in the unincorporated areas of Starke County or in the Town of Hamlet for help in applying for the third round of COVID-19 Response Grant funds in the amount of $250,000 from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands, Daily COVID-19 Update
The Indiana Department of Health has expanded the COVID-19 eligibility to Hoosiers 55 to 59. Residents ages 55 and older can make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine by visiting https://ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Submits Resignation
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler handed in his resignation to the commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Receives Update on Stellar Trail Projects
The Town of Culver is still working on plans for the next phases of the Lake Max walking and biking trails.
Continue readingOver One Million Hoosiers Receive First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine, Daily COVID-19 Update
Over one million Hoosiers have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine since it became available in late December.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Considers Intergovernmental Agreement with Marshall County
The Culver Town Council members were presented with an intergovernmental agreement with Marshall County last week concerning the former City Tavern building at 415 Lake Shore Drive.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight where Treasurer Laurie Venckus will present a request to purchase a computer for her office.
Continue readingCollege Goal Sunday Event Set for March 7
A free virtual program to help students with the financial aid process is set for Sunday, March 7 at 2 p.m. ET.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Approves use of HAVA Grant Funds
Voting for people in wheelchairs will become easier after a decision made by the Starke County Election Board last week
Continue readingIce Fisherman Rescued from Lake Maxinkuckee
An ice fisherman was rescued Sunday morning after he was reportedly stuck on the ice and having a medical issue.
Continue readingSeven New COVID-19 Cases Reported Locally
Only seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the tri-county area, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
Continue readingAnother Starke County Resident Dies of COVID-19
Another person in Starke County has died of COVID-19, according to Saturday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That raises the number of COVID-19 deaths in Starke County to 51.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department Receives Funding for Bridge Replacement Project
Bridge 59 on Starke County Road 700 S. over Bogus Run will be replaced in the next few years thanks to $444,000 in federal transportation funds awarded to Starke County. Construction is slated for 2025, but design work, development and right-of-way acquisition will be able to get started sooner in coordination with INDOT.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Bid for Community Crossings Matching Grant Projects
The Culver Town Council members acted on a recommendation from Utility Superintendent Bob Porter to approve a bid for proposed Community Crossings Matching Grant projects.
Continue readingTown of Winamac Lifts Freeze Warning
Winamac Water and Street Superintendent Jeremy Beckner announced Friday that the freeze warning for water customers has expired.
Continue readingOne Year Later: Over 7.9 Million COVID-19 Tests Reported to Indiana Department of Health
It was February 26, 2020 when the Indiana Department of Health received the first reported COVID-19 test. Exactly one year later, 7,942,952 tests, including repeat tests for unique individuals, have been reported to the Department of Health.
Continue readingDangerous and Impaired Driving Patrols Begin Friday
Police agencies throughout the state will be participating in dangerous and impaired driving patrols beginning Friday, February 26 through Sunday, March 21.
Continue readingStarke County Clerk Discusses CARES Act Funds with Election Board
Starke County recently received over $10,000 in CARES Act reimbursement funds from the Secretary of State’s Office for items dealing with the 2020 elections.
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