At last week’s Starke County Commissioner’s meeting, the board meticulously went over two current ordinances in regards to solar projects, section by section.
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Pulaski Memorial Hospital has open Board of Trustees seat
Pulaski Memorial Hospital is seeking to fill an open seat on its Board of Trustees, the governing body responsible for overseeing the hospital’s mission, financial stewardship, and delivery of healthcare services in the area.
Continue readingRoad work in Knox beginning April 27
An announcement shared by the City of Knox today, from Mayor Dennis Estok, states that there is some upcoming road construction planned for the city of Knox.
Continue readingStarke Tank returns this weekend
Saturday April 25th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
According to a press release from the Indiana State Police, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring its nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners table building permit fee increase
The Starke County Commissioners have tabled a decision on whether or not to increase building permit fees.
Continue readingInjunction halted, student IDs no longer valid for voting
In an ongoing legal dispute in Indiana, a federal appeals court has temporarily halted a lower court order involving voting ID’s.
Continue readingStarke County showed up for Meet the Candidate Night
A meet the candidate night was hosted last night for those involved in the upcoming May 5th primary election in Starke County.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board to meet this week
The Pulaski County Election Board has announced that it will hold a public meeting this week.
Continue readingStarke County awarded over $2 million in federal funding
The Starke County Highway Superintendent has shared that Starke County will receive a major boost for its local roads and bridges, with over $2.7 million in new state and federal funding being awarded recently.
Continue readingStarke County Airport meeting this evening, April 22
There is a public meeting scheduled to take place this evening at the Starke County Airport, and community members are encouraged to attend.
Continue readingStarke County 911 Dispatch members participate in mental health course
Members of Starke County’s 911 Dispatch team took part in some specialized training today aimed at supporting mental health for first responders.
Continue readingStarke County Plan Commission to meet April 23
The Starke County Plan Commission will be holding a regular meeting tomorrow, Thursday April 23rd.
Continue readingStarke County holds bison dedication ceremony
Starke County held its dedication ceremony yesterday to celebrate both the nation’s 250th birthday and the unveiling of the county’s bison monument.
Continue readingOvernight lane closures on I-94 in La Porte and Porter counties
A release from the Indiana Department of Transportation announces that its contractor, Milestone Contractors LP, will conduct overnight lane closures on I-94 between mile marker 30 and 36 (east and west of U.S. 421) beginning on or after Tuesday, April 21 to set up a new traffic configuration.
Continue readingMeet the Candidates event in Starke County tonight
Residents in Starke County have the opportunity to hear directly from local candidates tonight during a community “Meet the Candidates” event.
Continue readingKnox Board of Public Works to meet tomorrow, April 22
The Knox Board of Public Works will hold a regular meeting tomorrow, Wednesday April 22nd.
Continue readingTornado siren test tomorrow April 21 in Winamac
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office has announced it will be running a tornado siren test tomorrow, Tuesday April 21st.
Continue readingDeadline approaching to buy tickets for Special Olympics 3rd annual banquet
Marshall-Starke Special Olympics is preparing for its 3rd annual Sports Banquet and the ticket deadline is this week.
Continue readingLa Porte woman sentenced in methamphetamine and fentanyl-related charges
The United States Department of Justice has announced that a La Porte woman has been sentenced to 72 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute for both methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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