Several defendants were sentenced in court in Starke County last week.
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Smith Sentenced to 15 Years for Dealing Meth
A North Manchester man was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court on Wednesday morning on a Level 2 Felony charge of dealing in methamphetamine.
Continue readingKnox Man Admits to Probation Violation, Dealing in Meth
A Knox man was sentenced to 12 years in the Department of Corrections after pleading guilty in a plea agreement with the state on a charge of dealing in methamphetamine.
Continue readingStarke County Courthouse Elevator Project Stalls
Dispatchers Recognized during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
A 911 Dispatcher, or Telecommunicator, is the first person you talk to when you call 911 to report an emergency.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Dog Noise Abatement Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners held the first reading of an ordinance that addresses excessive dog barking.
Continue readingStarke County Gets a Portion of FEMA Reimbursement
Starke County recently received a portion of reimbursement funds from last year’s flooding event.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Condition of Trailer Park
The owner of a trailer park in Culver is attempting to comply with an order to clean up the property.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Paving Bid
The Culver Town Council members reviewed paving bids last week for the town’s upcoming projects.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will meet tonight where they will consider an appropriation for FEMA reimbursement from last year’s flooding event. Surveyor Bill Crase will update the board on the amount the county is expected to receive.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Sidewalk Replacement Requests
The Culver Town Council members approved six applications for the 50/50 sidewalk program.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Rezoning, Annexing Cord Associates Property
The Culver Town Council opened two public hearings Tuesday night to gather comments on a possible annexation and rezoning of a property owned by Cord Associates.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Trash Services Contract Extension
The Culver Town Council members discussed a contract extension with the town’s current trash collection company this week.
Continue readingFormer Starke County Councilman Sues Starke County Council
Tom DeCola filed papers in the Starke County Clerk’s Office on April 2 formally suing the Starke County Council.
Continue readingDon Street Hired as Kankakee Valley School Corporation Superintendent
West Central School Superintendent Don Street will be taking over as the superintendent at the Kankakee Valley School Corporation.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Accepts Bid for Culver Beach Lodge Renovation Project
The Culver Beach Lodge project cleared another hurdle Tuesday night when the Culver Town Council members accepted a bid for the extensive renovation of the building.
Continue readingStreet in San Pierre to be Added to Starke County Highway Inventory
Residents on Brazil Street in San Pierre will now have a smoother road, thanks to a decision by the Starke County Commissioners last week.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Reviews 2018 Annual Performance Review
The West Central School Board took time last week to look at the corporation’s Annual Performance Review for 2018.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where two public hearings are planned concerning the property on Cass Street owned by Cord Associates Ltd.
Continue readingLocal School Administrator Testifies at Indiana Statehouse
West Central Middle/High School Principal Scott Ritchie recently testified before committee members at the Indiana Statehouse, according to Superintendent Don Street.
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