The Starke County Council members will meet in a joint meeting with the county commissioners tonight where they will consider a contract quote to continue radio services with J&K Communications. Matthew Noonan from the Starke County Communications Committee presented the one-year service agreement for $42,000 to the commissioners earlier this month. They decided to discuss it tonight in a joint meeting with the council members.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Meet Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will meet tonight as they continue to search for a new superintendent.
Continue readingUPDATE: House Explosion under Investigation
A house explosion occurred at a Kewanna home today.
The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office confirmed that one death occurred at 5806 E. 250 S. in Kewanna. The identity of the decedent, along with the manner and cause of death, are pending. The incident remains under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, but it may take several weeks before any information is revealed.
Indiana Department of Homeland Security responded to the scene, along with the Indiana State Police, Indiana State Fire Marshal, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, Pulaski County Coroner’s Office, Kewanna Police Department, Winamac Police Department, Kewanna Fire Department, Winamac Fire Department, Star City Fire Department, Pulaski County EMS, Parkview Samaritan, and Lutheran EMS.
West Central School Board Approves Administrative Realignment
The West Central School Board members approved a proposed realignment in the secondary administrative staff on Thursday night.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Updated on Cavalier Sports Park Project
Culver Town Council members are still awaiting the release of funds so the Cavalier Sports Park project can continue forward.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department Battles House Fire
Firefighters from the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department battled a house fire in the 5,000 South block of Holiday Street on Thursday night.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Supplement to Code of Ordinances
The Culver Town Council considered an ordinance this week pertaining to a supplement to the Code of Ordinances.
Continue readingElven McCarty Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
A two-hour court hearing in Starke Circuit Court Thursday morning concluded in the sentence of 43-year-old Elven McCarty.
Continue readingTwo Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Two defendants were sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Wednesday morning per the terms of their plea agreements.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Updates Commissioners on Concerns
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler updated the county commissioners on a few concerns that have been addressed in previous meetings.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Reviews Resolution for Procurement Cards
The Culver Town Council members reviewed a proposed resolution for employee procurement cards during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingThree Sentenced in Starke Circuit Court
Three people were sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Tuesday morning per the terms of their plea agreements negotiated between the State and Defense Attorney Richard Ballard.
Continue readingOngoing Radio Issues in North Judson Set for Repairs
The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department has experienced issues with their radio communications and repairs to the equipment are anticipated soon.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Waits to Consider Reading on Ordinance Amendment
The Culver Town Council members agreed to hold off on going through with the first reading of an amendment concerning the zoning and subdivision ordinance.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Transfers Steady
Ambulance transfers continue to be a steady income for the Starke County EMS Department.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will consider the first reading of an ordinance that would enact and adopt a supplement to the code of ordinances concerning an emergency declaration. They will also review an ordinance that amends the zoning and subdivision ordinance.
Continue readingTraffic Study Planned for Requested Stop Signs at Intersection
A traffic study is planned in order to move forward with a request for a four-way stop at the intersection of County Road 250 W. and 700 S. in North Judson.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department Assessing Culvert Collapse
The culvert collapse on County Road 700 East between County Road 600 North and County Road 750 North in Starke County is still under assessment.
Continue readingStarke, Marshall Counties Receive FEMA Reimbursements
FEMA reimbursement funds were recently distributed to Marshall County and Starke County from the 2018 flooding event.
Continue readingKnox City Police Chief Receives Applications for Reserve Officers
Applications are being accepted for Reserve Officers on the Knox City Police Department.
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