Santa will be at the Starke County Court Services office on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Starke County Annex Building No. 2 at 108 N. Pearl Street in Knox.
West Central School Board Discusses Budget Notice
The West Central School Corporation received the budget notice back from the state which was discussed by the school board last week.
La Porte County Police Investigating Fatal Crash
One person has died in a single vehicle accident in La Porte County.
West Central Schools Looking for New Middle/High School Principal
The West Central School Board members will be looking for a new middle/high School principal, according to Superintendent Don Street.
Starke County Community Foundation Reports Successful Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday brought in more than $90,000 to many funds within the Starke County Community Foundation. The total amount included a promise from Lilly Endowment, Inc. to match all gifts to community funds $2.00 for every $1.00 donated.
One Charged in Armed Robbery Incident at Koontz Lake Gas Station
One of the suspects in an armed robbery incident at the Marathon Gas Station at Koontz Lake has been formally charged in the case. The incident occurred there on Monday, Dec. 3 around 7:30 p.m. CT.
Funeral Services Tomorrow for Owen Abbott
Funeral services for 13-year-old Owen Abbott, of Winamac, are tomorrow and the family is requesting privacy.
Appointees Needed for 2019 Starke County Boards, Commissions
The Starke County Commissioners are looking for interested, qualified candidates to fill several vacancies on boards and commissions in 2019.
Starke County EMS Transfers on the Rise
After seeing a sharp decline in revenue for Starke County Emergency Medical Services, Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie informed the Starke County Commissioners this week that revenue is swinging in a positive direction.
Christmas Cantata Performances Set for Sunday
The Annual Community Christmas Cantata performance is set for this Sunday.
The popular Christmas program will be delivered in two performances. Child of Hope: A Christmas Message of Encouragement and Peace will be presented at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. CT at the Knox United Methodist Church.
Public Hearing Held on Broadband Planning Grant
The Starke County Commissioners held a public hearing Monday night on a Broadband Readiness Planning Grant.
Starke County Looking for More FEMA Reimbursement Funds
The Starke County Highway Department anticipates more reimbursement funds from the February flooding event to come in from FEMA.
Juveniles Detained in Armed Robbery Incident at Koontz Lake
Two juveniles were detained in an investigation surrounding an armed robbery incident at a Marathon gas station at Koontz Lake Monday evening.
Two Suspects Arrested in Armed Robbery Investigation
Two people were taken into custody Tuesday night as an investigation continues into an armed robbery incident at a Koontz Lake gas station.
Winamac Man Injured in Crash
A Winamac man was injured in a Wednesday morning crash on Interstate 80 at the 9.2 mile marker, just east of the Grant Street exit in Lake County.
Marshall County Highway Department Agrees to Sell Equipment to Starke County
Two pieces of equipment from the Marshall County Highway Department will be added to the fleet at the Starke County Highway Department.
Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Koontz Lake Gas Station
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Marathon Gas Station at Koontz Lake.
Starke County Commissioners to Increase Security at Annex Building
The Starke County Commissioners are working to upgrade security at the Starke County Annex Building No. 1.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight with Public Input Anticipated
The Culver Town Council members are seeking input tonight on facility rental fees and services offered at the Culver Town Park, including the Damore Amphitheater.
Starke County Police Respond to Armed Robbery Incident
Officers with the Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to an armed robbery incident at the gas station in Koontz Lake on Monday night.