New reporting software for Starke County EMS should be ready in about three months.
West Central Summer Projects Nearly Complete
The work done over the summer to complete the secure entrance and utilization of space projects at the West Central School Corporation are nearly complete. Superintendent Don Street said Adam Weesner from architecture and engineering firm Barton Coe Villamaa updated the school board on Thursday night.
Starke County Highway Superintendent Submits Community Crossings Application
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the commissioners this week that he submitted four projects for consideration for the fall Community Crossings grant round.
Bolt for Blessings Set during Culver Fall Fest
Help Culver students get proper nutrition by sponsoring the Blessings in a Backpack program.
Starke County Commissioners Sign Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
The Starke County Commissioners unanimously approved their signatures on a document proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Owner of Unsafe Structure in Knox Updates Board of Works on Progress
Remodeling efforts are stalled at 6 N. Pearl Street after owner Lucia Valladares told the Knox Board of Works members she fired the contractor for several reasons.
Matthew Schutz Sentenced on Murder Charge
A North Judson man was sentenced Wednesday morning after being found guilty on a charge of murder in a jury trial in Starke Circuit Court.
Starke County to Join Opioid Lawsuit
The Starke County Commissioners agreed that the county needs to join in the lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Knox Property Owner Working to Remedy Violations at Downtown Storefront
The owner of 1 and 3 N. Main Street in Knox continues to make improvements at the property after being cited nearly a year ago for several violations.
Culver Stellar Communities Projects to Begin Next Year
The projects within the Town of Culver’s Stellar Communities Designation program will begin next year.
Full-Time Starke County EMS Positions to be Filled Soon
About 20 people have applied for the full-time positions available in the Starke County EMS Department.
Culver Town Council Receives Update on Unsafe Structures
One unsafe structure in Culver is scheduled for demolition this week.
New Probationary Officer Approved for Knox City Police Department
A probationary patrolman is now on duty after a decision by the Knox Board of Works members last week.
Culver-Union Township Fire Department Open House on Oct. 5
The members of the Culver-Union Township Fire Department will host an open house this Friday, Oct. 5 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. ET at the fire station (508 E. Lakeshore Drive) as a prelude to Fire Prevention Week Oct. 7 and a fundraising event for an aerial platform truck.
Citations Issued to Knox Residents in Order to Clean up Properties
Several property owners in the City of Knox have been issued citations for having tall grass and excessive garbage on their properties.
Starke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight.
Culver Town Council Accepts Paving Bid
The Culver Town Council members opened bids Tuesday night for upcoming paving projects. Paving operations are planned on Lake Shore Drive from Lakeview Street to North Main Street and Clover Street from White Street to Climax Street.
Watch for Slow Moving Farm Equipment on Roads
Farmers are busy in the fields which means drivers should be on the lookout for slow-moving farm equipment on rural roads.
Knox Board of Works Members Approve Fire Truck Change Order
The Knox Board of Works members discussed a change order for the newly purchased fire truck for the Knox-Center Township Fire Department.
Culver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on 2019 Budget
The Culver Town Council members opened a public hearing Tuesday night in order to field any questions or comments on the proposed 2019 budget.