A Winamac woman was chosen to be a part of a leadership group to lead mass care efforts in North Carolina.
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Five Arrested on Drug Charges
Five people were arrested on Tuesday night after the Knox City Police Department received complaints about drug activity at a Knox residence.
According to Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith, officers investigated the complaints, obtained a search warrant and executed the search warrant.
Starke County Council Holds Public Hearing on Proposed 2019 Budget
The Starke County Council members opened a public hearing on the county’s proposed 2019 budget.
The proposed budget is $12,287,126 with the proposed levy at $5,812,188.
Starke County Council Discusses Additional Staff for EMS, Sheriff’s Department
The Starke County Council members discussed requests from the Starke County EMS Department and the Starke County Sheriff’s Department for additional staff members in 2019.
Starke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will hold several public hearings on budgets tonight. Those public hearings will include the budgets for Starke County, North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation, Starke County Airport, Solid Waste Department, and the Koontz Lake Conservancy District. A public hearing is also set for the Cumulative Capital Development Fund Additional Appropriation.
Starke County Highway Department Creates Draft Community Crossings Grant Application
Several projects are being considered by the Starke County Highway Department for consideration for INDOT’s Community Crossings grant program.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Purchase of a CAD System
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a quote from Caliber concerning a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the Starke County Sheriff’s Department.
Culver Town Council to Consider Being Part of Primary Election
The Culver Town Council members will weigh in on the possibility of being a part of the Primary Election instead of being chosen by town convention.
Starke County Commissioners Receive Update from EMS Staff
The Starke County EMS staff is learning how to use their new software.
EMS Director Travis Clary told the commissioners this week that they met with Health EMS officials on Friday to go over the new report writing software. The new software will allow the office to report required statistics to the state. The previous software was no longer compliant in this capacity.
One Seat Open on Culver Planning Commission
The Culver Town Council members are looking for a Republican candidate to fill an unexpired term on the Culver Planning Commission.
Commissioners Discuss Construction of New Building for Recycling Efforts
Closed POD Approved for the Town of Culver
The Culver Town Council approved a request from the Marshall County Health Department to host a closed POD for medication disbursement in the town.
Local Fire Departments Continue to Report Radio Issues
Culver Town Council to Consider Amphitheater, Facility User Fees
Culver Park Superintendent Amber Cowell presented a rough draft of a revised facility rental fee guide to the Culver Town Council members last week to include the newly built Damore Amphitheater in the Culver-Union Township Park.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Additional Staff for Sheriff’s Department
The Starke County Commissioners discussed a request put forth by Sheriff Bill Dulin Tuesday night concerning additional staff at the Sheriff’s Department.
Culver Town Council Adopts Culver Complete Streets Resolution
The Culver Town Council members were presented with a resolution last week that looks at streets and make sure they are safe, convenient, accessible, and attractive for all users.
Fire, Smoke Damage Claims Home in Southern Starke County
Firefighters with the Bass Lake-California Township Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 10,000 E. block of 900 South just after midnight on Tuesday.
Culver Town Council Approves Quote for Home Demolition
The Culver Town Council members approved a quote from a contractor to demolish the unsafe structure at 808 Obipso Street.
Starke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight
Firefighters Battle House Fire
Firefighters responded to the call of a house fire in the 11,000 E. block of 150 S. on Monday.
