The Starke County EMA Advisory Council brought forth a recommendation for a candidate to the commissioners this week to fill the position of EMA director.
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San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Receives Grant
The San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department is the recipient of a Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund grant through the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Railroad Closure Proposal
Several residents spoke out during the Starke County Commissioners meeting Tuesday night to present opinions on a proposal from Norfolk Southern Railroad to close the railroad crossing on 225 South between State Road 23 and 1000 East.
Continue readingKnox Community School Board Hires New Athletic Director
North Judson Town Council to Look into Redistricting
The North Judson Town Council members will soon be looking into the redistricting process.
Continue readingWest Central School Board to Meet Tonight
The West Central School Board will meet tonight where the members will be deciding meal prices.
Continue readingCandidates File for Vacancies on November General Election Ballot in Pulaski County
Three candidates filed in the Pulaski County Clerk’s Office to fill vacancies on the November General Election ballot.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider Funding Feasibility Study for Hotel in Knox
The Knox City Council will consider funding a feasibility study to determine the need for a new hotel in the City of Knox.
Continue readingStarke County Economic Development Foundation Debuts Rural Opportunity Zone Video
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STARKE COUNTY, Ind. – The Starke County Economic Development Foundation is stepping up marketing efforts of the county’s Rural Opportunity Zone. It is a federally approved qualifying, low-income census tract that offers significant incentives for private-sector investors through deferred payment on capital gains. The goal is to revitalize areas that are still recovering from the Great Recession of 2007-2009.
Continue readingBridge Work Planned on U.S. 421 in Wanatah
U.S. 421 between U.S. 30 and Wanatah Road in La Porte County will be closed on or after Monday, July 11 for bridge work.
Continue readingLt. Governor, IHCDA Partners with Indiana Bar Foundation, INC to Assist Hoosiers Facing Eviction
Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) are partnering with the Indiana Bar Foundation, Inc. to provide legal services for Hoosiers facing eviction.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet tonight where they will hear from EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo concerning an EMS rate increase.
Continue readingCommunity Gives Back to Downtown Businesses Affected by Fire
The Knox community is assisting those affected by last week’s fire at 18 S. Main Street by holding various fundraisers to help rebuild and remodel.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will discuss the proposed closing of a railroad crossing at 225 South between State Road 23 and 1000 East when they meet tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Firefighters Battle House Fires over July 4 Weekend
Area firefighters battled house fires in North Judson and Knox over the Fourth of July weekend.
Continue readingStarke County Library to Accept Food for Fines in July
Officials in the Starke County Public Library system will be accepting food donations in the month of July for residents who owe fines.
Continue readingTwo North Judson Officials Volunteer on Proposed Trail Extension Project, Town Council to Meet Tonight
Two North Judson officials have volunteered to help in the expansion plans of the Erie Trail through the town to the English Lake area.
Continue readingNationally Recognized READI Program Kicks off in Indiana
Quality of place projects and programs are beginning to move forward across the state through the transformational Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
Continue readingKnox Community School Board to Meet Tonight
The Knox Community School Board members will meet tonight where they will review student book rental and technology fees for the upcoming school year, as well as lunch prices.
Continue readingLaw Enforcement Reminds Residents of New Gun Permit Law
A new law takes effect today where the State of Indiana will no longer require handgun permits to legally carry, conceal or transport a handgun within the state.
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