The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will hold a public hearing over the proposed superintendent’s contract when they meet tonight at 5:30 p.m.
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Investigation into Friday Evening Incident Results in Two DWI Arrests
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Marshall County Police made two arrests following an investigation into an incident involving a moped operator from LaPaz and motorcycle driver from Knox.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Passes Ordinance Related to MVH Restricted Fund
An updated mandate was the driving force behind an ordinance considered by the Winamac Town Council last week.
Continue readingKnox Street Design Project Expected to Start Back Up This Week
If the weather cooperates, crews are expected to return to Knox this week to finish up the street design project at Lake and Main Street that started last fall.
Continue readingStarke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention to Hold Meeting in Bass Lake Tonight
An organization focused on understanding the nation-wide opioid crisis and its impact on Starke County is holding a public meeting this evening.
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention or STOP will be meeting from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Bass Lake Property Owners Association (BLPOA) Community Center.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
North Judson Town Council members will conduct a bid selection for their Wastewater Project when members meet tonight.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Approve Updated Ordinance for Utilities Complex
An ordinance related to the use of the Winamac Utilities Complex came before council members at their meeting this week.
Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger explained that the ordinance was first enacted in January of 1996 and noted that a lot has changed since then.
Continue readingThe Knox Movies in the Park Series Starts This Month!
The Knox Parks Department plans to kick off the Movies in the Park series before the month is up.
Continue readingTIF Area Resolutions Approved by Knox City Council
While there is still more that needs to be done before it’s official, Knox City Council members took action this week to extend two of the city’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) areas.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Attorney Proposes Creation of Right-of-Way Form
A request from Mediacom has prompted North Judson Town Attorney Justin Schramm to create a right-of-way form for the town.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Authorizes Clerk-Treasurer to Submit Updated Contract
Since the Town of Winamac’s financial advisor recently went through a merger, an existing contract required an update.
Continue readingSevere Thunderstorm Watch in Effect
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for multiple counties in Northern Indiana including, Starke and Pulaski.
The watch will remain in effect until 6 p.m. CT Thursday night.
Continue readingNJ Officials Agree to Advertise for School Board Representative Appointment
The North Judson Town Council decided to put out an advertisement for their school board representative appointment when members met for their first meeting of the month.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Donation of up to $10,000 for Constellation of Starke
To help cover some preliminary costs associated with Constellation of Starke’s regional development plan, Knox City Council members were asked to authorize a monetary donation during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Take Preliminary Steps to Address Proposed Lighting and Sidewalk Upgrades
While the construction phase of Winamac’s lighting and sidewalk upgrade project is still a couple of years away, officials are already taking steps to address Indiana Department of Transportation requirements.
Continue readingDriver Walks Away Uninjured After Truck Flipped and Hit Pump at Phillips 66 in Knox
A motorist with some apparent brake issues had a run in with a gas pump at the Phillips 66 on the corner of US 35 and SR 8 in Knox Wednesday evening.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Warns of Potential Risk for Thunderstorms on Thursday
The National Weather Service is predicting a slight risk for severe thunderstorms late Thursday afternoon that could carry over into the evening.
Starke County Emergency Management Agency Director Jay Nier shared that some primary threats of the predicted condition include locally heavy rainfall as well as a low threat potential for damaging winds and large hail.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Safety Committee’s Request
Knox City Council members took a step to improve access to a government building in downtown Knox Tuesday night.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Authorize Rainy Day Funds to be Utilized for Bridge Inspection
The Winamac Town Council agreed to help pay for a necessary inspection on the Town’s footbridge when members met Monday night.
Continue readingNJPD Plans Event to Teach Kids Bike Safety & Assist With Repairs
To help prepare the community’s kids for a safe summertime, the North Judson Police Department will be hosting a Bike Safety & Build-a-Bike Workshop this Saturday.
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