Investigators Seek Public’s Help in Finding Person of Interest in Culver Fire

Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman discusses the grand jury’s results during a press conference Friday.

A Marshall County grand jury reviewed three cases this week, ending up with one indictment and one investigation still ongoing. Prosecutor Nelson Chipman announced Friday that Delbert Ray Polenske has been indicted in connection with a crash on February 15 at U.S. 6 and King Road that resulted in the death of Melia Sue Byrer, 33.

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Starke Park Board Looks to Hire Park Superintendent, Amid Growing Frustration with Bass Lake Beach and Campground Manager

Mounting concerns at the Bass Lake Beach and Campground have the Starke County Park Board ready to hire a park superintendent for all of its properties. Board Member Kathy Norem told the rest of the park board Tuesday that beach and campground manager Larry Clarich isn’t doing the job she’d hoped he’d do.

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