The new Starke County EMS ambulance should arrive in March.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Discusses Data Coordinator Position
The West Central School Board members are attempting to free up more time for guidance counselors to spend more time focusing on students rather than state reports and other responsibilities that take away from the students. In fact, they approved the implementation of a Data Test Coordinator position for the 2019-2020 school year.
Continue readingStarke County Solid Waste Building Construction Nearly Complete
The construction of the new Starke County Solid Waste Building is nearly done.
Continue readingWest Central Schools to use Built-in Snow Days to Make up Missed Days
Students in the West Central School Corporation will be going to school on the built-in snow days built into the school calendar.
Continue readingFormer Culver Town Council Member Indicted on Arson Charge
A former Culver Town Council member was indicted by a Marshall County Grand Jury on Thursday, Feb. 7 on a Level 6 felony charge of arson.
Continue readingDriver in Fatal Bus Crash in Marshall County Will Not Face Criminal Charges
The driver of a truck that crashed into an Eastern Pulaski School Corporation bus on U.S. 31 in Marshall County will not be charged in the case.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Meet with Microvote Representatives on Monday
The Starke County Election Board members were to speak to the commissioners Monday night about legislation concerning election cyber security, but board members will meet with Microvote representatives before moving forward with a decision.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Infant Death
The death of an infant is under investigation by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Armed Robbery
La Porte County Sheriff’s Department officers are investigating an armed robbery incident at the Family Express at 7687 W. U.S. 20 Wednesday night.
Continue readingGrand Jury Conclusion in Marshall County Bus Crash to be Released Friday
A decision on the issue of criminal charges for the driver in a fatal school bus crash in Marshall County in December will be announced Friday afternoon.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Updates Commissioners on Winter Operations
During the first meeting of the Starke County Commissioners to open 2019, Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler reported light winter operations due to the lack of snow. Ritzler said the picture changed drastically after that report and the information was completely opposite in his most recent update.
“The mild weather in December – as you know we reported last month we saved about $78,000 in snow and ice removal. If you look at the comparison in 2018 and 2019 in January, we went $68,000 more this month. It really highlights how our budget has to be flexible and weather really dictates our spending. I couldn’t highlight that more than in the last two months.”
Ritzler noted that crews worked 26 days in a row, but found relief this past weekend with warmer temperatures.
In an asset management chart compiled by the new Asset Manager with notes submitted by Ritzler, new drivers improved and the wet snow proved to be hard on the mailboxes. On Wednesday, Jan. 30, the subzero temperatures caused precautions to keep trucks operating as drifts formed from winds. The overall performance and attitude of the drivers was rated as excellent.
Crews continue to maintain equipment in between storms and monitor roads with snow melt and rainfall.
The commissioners expressed their appreciation to the highway department and all emergency services for their efforts during the inclement weather experienced in January.
National Weather Service Issues Flood Warning for Tippecanoe River
The Tippecanoe River is on the rise and the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until further notice. Rain and snow melt are causing water levels to rise.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff Presents Proposed Ordinance Amendments to Commissioners
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin presented several ordinance amendments to put more teeth into enforcement.
Continue readingCourt Hearing Held for Suspect in Fatal Bus Stop Crash in Fulton County
A pretrial conference hearing was held Tuesday in Fulton County Superior Court in Rochester for a woman accused of striking four children while they crossed the road to get on a school bus in Fulton County.
Continue readingOutside Company to Evaluate Starke County Radio Communication System
An outside company will be evaluating Starke County’s radio system for the firefighters in order to come to a firm conclusion on what issues plague the radio communication with the county and firefighters and the firefighters themselves.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet today where Sheriff Bill Dulin will present several ordinance amendments and additional ordinances for consideration. He stated previously that those ordinances will address noise, animals running at large, vicious dogs, false alarms, and the golf cart ordinance concerning open containers.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Updates Board on Budget
Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart updated the school board members on the state of the 2018 budget last week.
He said he was satisfied with the numbers.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Support Prairie Trails Grant Application
The Starke County Commissioners will submit a jurisdictional letter of support toward the Prairie Trails Club’s application for the state’s Recreational Trails Grant Program. Governor Holcomb has set aside $90 million in grant funding for walking and biking trails to connect throughout the state.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff to Discuss Ordinances with Commissioners
Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin will be presenting some updates on current ordinances, or new ordinances in some cases, to help put teeth into some of the calls that officers are constantly responding.
Continue readingKnox Schools Transportation Director Presents Bus Bids
Knox School Corporation Transportation Director Tara Pitts presented bus bids to the school board members last week.
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