The tri-county area remains in the red county metric status which shows a very high community spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingStarke County EMS to Assist Health Department with Vaccination Clinics, Volunteers Needed
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary said his department will be helping Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch with upcoming vaccination clinics.
Continue readingAnother COVID-19 Death Reported in Pulaski County
Another person in Pulaski County has died of COVID-19 which pushes the total number of deaths there to 34.
Continue readingRemains Found in La Porte Farmer’s Field Identified, Murder Suspect Arrested
A murder suspect was arrested New Year’s Eve after a six-month missing persons investigation that started in Illinois and ended in La Porte County.
Continue readingStarke County Government Buildings to Stay Closed to Public
The Starke County Commissioners decided to keep the Starke County Courthouse, and the Annex No. 1 and Annex No. 2 buildings closed to the public for another two weeks.
Continue readingStarke County Records 41st COVID-19 Death
Indiana Department of Health officials reported 39 new COVID-19 deaths in the state in Monday’s coronavirus update and one of the deaths occurred in Starke County.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will discuss the status of the county buildings and accessibility to the public when they meet tonight.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Make Appointments for New Year
The North Judson Town Council will meet tonight where they are expected to make appointments to several boards and commissions.
Continue readingIndiana FSSA Urges Hoosiers to Utilize Be Well Crisis Hotline, Website to Seek Help
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan urges residents to call the Be Well Crisis Hotline or visit the website to seek help for mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingMedaryville Town Council Wraps up 2020
The Medaryville Town Council members held a special meeting Wednesday where they put the final touches on some items to end 2020.
Continue readingThree More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Marshall County
Three more people have died of COVID-19 in Marshall County. Sunday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health showed that the county now has 81 COVID-19 deaths.
Continue readingHundreds Remain without Power Following Freezing Rain, Snow Storms
Hundreds of residents are still without power a day after ice coated tree branches and power lines causing major outages.
Continue readingOne Additional COVID-19 Death Reported in Marshall County
Another person has died of COVID-19 in Marshall County.
Continue readingWinter Weather Advisory Extended until Saturday
Northern Indiana remains under a Winter Weather Advisory through 1 a.m. ET/midnight CT.
Continue reading*UPDATE* One Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting in Starke County
A Valparaiso man died in an officer-involved shooting in Starke County just before midnight on New Year’s Eve.
Continue readingAnother Pulaski County Resident Dies of COVID-19
Another person in Pulaski County died of COVID-19 on New Year’s Eve, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health. That increases Pulaski County’s total COVID-19 death count to 33. There were 106 new COVID-19 deaths reported in the state Friday that occurred from November 22 to December 31 which increases the total number of deaths in the state to 8,016.
Continue readingStarke County Accident Claims Two Lives, Injures One
Two people lost their lives and another was injured in a single vehicle accident New Year’s Day.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Treasurer Bond
The Starke County Commissioners held a special meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss an issue with Treasurer-elect Lauri Venckus’ bond.
Continue readingOne Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting in Starke County
The driver of a vehicle who reportedly led police on a pursuit through Marshall County and Starke County died as a result of an officer-involved shooting.
Continue readingPulaski County Preparing for Vaccine Distribution
While a few of the Pulaski Memorial Hospital healthcare workers are getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine this week, officials from the Pulaski County Health Department are holding planning sessions for public distribution of the vaccine.
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