The Indiana Supreme Court handed down a decision this week that denies a request from the American Civil Liberties Union that would allow prisoners to be let out of prison who are at a heightened risk for severe illness or death from COVID-19. The request included early release of inmates who are within six months of their expected release date, reduction of sentences, place qualified inmates on home detention, or grant early parole.
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Indiana Department of Transportation crews will be working on a bridge structure and pipe lining project that will close a portion of State Road 8 east of LaCrosse for two weeks.
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The Starke County Commissioners adopted a declaration of a Public Health Disaster Emergency Tuesday afternoon.
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The Culver Town Council members took action Tuesday night to approve a resolution that creates a Small Business Grant Program for businesses in Culver.
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Another 439 positive COVID-19 cases were reported to the Indiana State Department of Health, according to Wednesday’s daily update. The update also noted that 203 Hoosiers have died as a result of COVID-19.
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Administrators from the Culver Community School Corporation are meeting this week to determine several factors inside a continuous learning plan required by the Indiana State Department of Education.
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The Starke County Commissioners Tuesday afternoon took action on a few measures related to the fight against the spread of COVID-19.
Continue readingAnother 568 Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19 through testing at the Indiana State Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and private laboratories. A total of 173 Hoosiers have died as a result of COVID-19.
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Officials at the Pulaski County Public Library have decided to keep the library facilities closed until April 20, or as long as Governor Holcomb’s stay-at-home order is in effect.
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Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary is working closely with Starke County Public Health Nurse Frank Lynch, local hospital supervisors, the EMS coordinator, and Medical Director about COVID-19 and its developments.
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The Indiana Court of Appeals recently reviewed an appeal filed by Elven McCarty of Knox who was convicted of child molesting, incest and sexual battery and given a 77-year prison sentence following a trial on the matter in October of 2018 in Starke Circuit Court. He argued that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions and that his sentence was inappropriate.
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Over $235,000 was raised as a local match for a new aerial fire truck for the Culver-Union Township Fire Department.
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A North Judson agriculture business leader was recently honored by being named a Valley Performance Plus Dealer by Valley® Irrigation.
Continue readingThe Knox Community School Corporation graciously donated personal protective equipment to the Starke County EMS Department.
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Starke County Clerk Bernadette Manuel announced Monday morning that residents asking for an absentee ballot in the upcoming June 2 Primary Election may do so by messaging the Starke County Clerk’s Office through its Facebook page.
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Starke County property tax statements should be arriving in the mail in the next few days and Treasurer Kay Chaffins reminds residents that the due date is May 11.
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Kankakee Valley REMC’s Operation Round Up Trust organization recently donated $2,000 to area food pantries to help stock the shelves to fight against hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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