An Indiana State Police investigation into a police action shooting that resulted in the shooting death of Dylan Bush in Culver on Sunday, November 28, 2021 will not involve any criminal charges to the officer.
Continue readingSeven New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Tri-County Area
There were seven new COVID-19 cases reported in the tri-county area, according to Monday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Four cases were reported in Starke County, two cases were reported in Marshall County, and one case reported in Pulaski County.
Continue readingCDC Lifts Mask Requirement on Buses Vans Operated by Public or Private School Systems
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a statement Friday, February 25 that masks are no longer required on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, which includes early care and education/child care programs.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Expresses Concern with Preservation of Roads with Proposed Solar Project
Starke County Highway Superintendent Dan Dipert expressed concern to the Starke County Commissioners about the condition of roads when the Mammoth Solar project in southern Starke County gets underway.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Purchase of New Truck for Plowing
The Culver Town Council members agreed to purchase a chassis, bed, plow blade, and salt spreader in order to replace a plow truck that went down before the last snow storm.
Continue readingKnox Community School Board to Meet Tonight
The Knox Community School Board members will meet tonight where they are anticipated to approve two donations to assist students at the corporation.
Continue readingSecond Fire Protection Territory Public Hearings Set for Tonight
The second in a series of three public hearings for the proposed Fire Protection Territory in Knox and a proposed Fire Protection Territory in Hamlet is scheduled for tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Finalizes Early Voting Information
The Starke County Election Board members have finalized early voting information.
Continue readingResidents Encouraged to Review North Judson Five-Year Draft Master Parks Plan
A draft of the five-year Master Parks plan for the Town of North Judson was recently submitted to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and a link is available for the public to view the draft plan, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County to Hold Anniversary Celebration
Community Services of Starke County will be celebrating 45 years in April.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board to Meet Tonight
The Oregon-Davis School Board will meet tonight where the members will review several fundraisers for approval. Several have been proposed for the SkillsUSA program, the band program, and the Junior Class.
Continue reading*UPDATE* Silver Alert Declared for Missing Starke County Man
The Silver Alert concerning a missing Starke County man has been canceled.
Continue readingDennis Fornelli to Appeal Starke County Election Board’s Decision
Dennis Fornelli will be appealing the Starke County Election Board’s decision to remove him from the ballot as a Republican candidate for Starke County Sheriff in the May 2022 Primary Election.
Continue readingEleven New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Tri-County Area
Another 981 people in the state have tested positive with COVID-19 from December 1 to February 23, according to Thursday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. There were six new cases in Marshall County, four new cases in Starke County and one new case in Pulaski County.
Continue readingPolice Increasing Patrols Statewide to Curb Dangerous and Aggressive Driving
More than 200 state and local law enforcement agencies will be increasing patrols to curb dangerous and aggressive driving. The enforcement campaign begins today and runs through Monday, March 21.
Continue readingFFA Members Meet in Statehouse to Speak with Legislators as Part of National FFA Week
National FFA week found 115 Indiana FFA members in the Statehouse this week to talk to legislators and promote FFA.
Continue readingCollege Goal Sunday Event February 27
An opportunity to seek assistance in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will take place this Sunday, February 27.
Continue readingSilver Alert Declared for Missing Knox Man
A statewide Silver Alert was declared Thursday evening for a missing Knox man.
The Knox City Police Department is investigating the disappearance of 66-year-old Victor Greene. He is 6’ 2” tall, 220 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. He was last seen utilizing a wheelchair and wearing a camouflage jacket, dark blue sweatpants, and a hat.
Continue readingFreeze Warning Expires in Knox
Officials from the City of Knox have allowed the freeze warning to expire for all water customers.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Updates County Metrics Map
Very few counties are in the red status this week on the Indiana Department of Health’s County Metrics map. Marshall County, Starke County and Pulaski County are now in the yellow status which indicates a moderate community spread of COVID-19.
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