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The Starke County Council discussed giving a raise to those that train paramedics and EMTs within the Emergency Management Services (EMS) Department during their meeting last week.

The Starke County Commissioners and Council both met with the Starke County Community Foundation (SCCF) during their meetings last week to discuss establishing a committee for the Community Wellness Fund Grant.

The Knox City Council held their second public hearing for the Master Utility Plan during their meeting earlier this month.

The Starke County Commissioners heard an EMS update regarding the recently purchased power lift system during their meeting last week.

The Starke County Commissioners approved a fuel contract for the highway department with the Starke County Co-Op during their meeting Tuesday.

Knox Mayor Dennis Estok announced there will be an open house for Police Chief Harold Smith during the Knox City Council meeting last week.

The Starke County Commissioners approved the purchase of two used vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department during their meeting Tuesday.

The Starke County Council reorganized and made several appointments to county boards and commissions during their meeting Tuesday.

The Pulaski County Commissioners reappointed members to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) and Advisory Plan Commission (APC) during their meeting Tuesday.

The Pulaski County Commissioners held discussions on approving a new county Health Officer during their meeting Tuesday.

The Pulaski County Council heard an update on the courthouse project during their meeting last week.

The Starke County Commissioners were updated on their recent purchase of a new plotter for the surveyor and recorder offices during their meeting Tuesday.

Firefighters were on the scene of a structure fire Monday at 301 East Dunker Street in Knox.

The Knox City Council retained Jeff Berg as the President Pro Temp during their meeting last week.

Knox Mayor Dennis Estok reminded residents to take extra care in protecting their pets in extreme conditions during the city council meeting Tuesday.

The City of Knox is issuing a Freeze Warning for all water customers this week.

The Starke County Highway Department has been awarded funding for new highly visible (Hi-Vis) winter safety gear.

The Pulaski County Commissioners discussed their appointments to K-IRPC during their meeting last week.