The North Judson-San Pierre School Board wants input from the public before moving forward with proposed capital improvement projects. They’ve scheduled a public meeting Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the high school auditorium to give community members a chance to weigh in on the list. It includes almost $92,000 worth of improvements at the elementary school and $4.7 million at the junior/senior high school building. Continue reading
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Starke County Commissioners Approve Silent Alarm System Addition
Government offices in Starke County will soon have an extra security measure in place. Continue reading
First Inmates Graduate from Starke County Jail Nurturing Fathers Class
The Starke County Jail staff is utilizing the extra space at the new jail to offer a variety of programs to help inmates better themselves. Yesterday seven men graduated from the first Nurturing Fathers program. It was put on by caseworker Jerome Kelly from Valparaiso-based Family Focus, Inc. Continue reading
Judge Denies Augusta Hadden’s Bond Reduction Request
The woman charged in connection with last month’s murder of a Knox man will remain in jail for at least another week. Starke Circuit Judge Kim Hall denied a request by Augusta Hadden’s attorney to reduce her bond from $200,000 surety. Continue reading
Open House Showcases Starke County Building Renovations
Visitors to the Starke County Courthouse will notice some major changes thanks to recent building renovations. Public access is now limited to the west entrance, which faces the Knox Moose Lodge. It is fully handicap accessible. All visitors will be greeted by a uniformed security officer and asked to pass through a metal detector. Anyone in possession of a weapon will be asked to return it to their vehicle before entering the building. Continue reading
Starke Commissioners Reject Communications Invoice, Suggest Committee to Address Radio Woes
The Starke County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to reject an invoice for repairs to the county’s radio system. They agreed vendor J&K Communications did not adequately fix the system as promised and contend they used existing equipment without authorization. J&K has since told the commissioners they need to spend an additional $4,000 on a new VHF antenna to ensure adequate county-wide coverage. Continue reading
Property Tax Payments Due May 10th, Bills in the Mail
Starke County property tax bills are in the mail. Treasurer Kasey Clark says changes at the state level pushed the mailing date back to April 19th. Spring property tax payments are due May 10th and can be made via cash, check or money order. Property owners are urged to bring their statements along for faster service. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Hires Elementary School Principal
A veteran school administrator will soon be the principal at North Judson-San Pierre Elementary. The school board last night voted unanimously to hire Julie Berndt for the opening created by Mike McBride’s retirement. Continue reading
Starke County Council Approves Gary Poppins Tax Abatements
The Starke County Council last night cleared the way for a new tenant to move into the long-vacant Stelrema building north of Knox. Continue reading
Renovated Courthouse, Former Jail to Be Dedicated Today
Starke County residents will have a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at the recently renovated former jail and courthouse during a program today. The facilities will be dedicated during an 11 a.m. ceremony on the courthouse lawn. Afterward tours of both buildings will be offered. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board to Formally Review Potential Capital Projects Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will discuss proposed capital projects in a more formal setting when they meet this evening. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says members prioritized the list during a work session last week. Continue reading
Preschool Offers Essential Developmental Skills, Learn More at Tonight’s Pre-K Fair
The Starke County Community Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Preschool Fair for local children and their families this evening at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox. Several local preschools will be represented, including Marshall-Starke Head Start. Education Director Dawn Wallen says regardless of which school you choose, structured learning is essential to development. She says 85 percent of brain development occurs between birth and age 5. Continue reading
Starke Officials Still Working on Proposed Truck Route Ordinance
Starke County officials are still refining a proposed truck route ordinance before scheduling a public hearing on the measure.
The measure under consideration restricts routes for vehicles with a gross weight of more than 36,000 pounds to specified county-maintained roads or highways. Continue reading
SCCF Touts Importance of Early Childhood Education
The Starke County Community Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Preschool Fair for local children and their families tomorrow evening at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Development Director Sarah Origer says a number of local programs will be represented at this one-stop shop. She encourages families to look seriously at early childhood education opportunities. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board to Discuss Capital Projects
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will discuss possible capital projects during a work session this evening in the junior/senior high school media center. Continue reading
West Central Elementary Receives Grants
The West Central School Corporation has received a couple of grants to assist with elementary school literacy skills. Continue reading
Preschool and Kindergarten Information Available at O-D Elementary Tonight
Prospective preschool and kindergarten students and their families are invited to Oregon-Davis Elementary School today to get more information about education opportunities this fall. Continue reading
West Central Officials Wary of Proposed Power Regulation
A bill under consideration in the Indiana General Assembly could have a chilling effect on the wind power produced by the West Central School Corporation. Senate Bill 309 would change the way alternate energy production like wind and solar is redistributed. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Announces Kindergarten Registration
All children who will be starting kindergarten in the fall can register for classes tomorrow night at North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School from 5 until 7 p.m. Continue reading
Momentum Program Offers Support to Pregnant Drug Users
Pregnant women who use drugs or alcohol now have access to Pregnant Addiction and Recovery Support through Porter-Starke Services. The Momentum program offers information about how drugs and alcohol affect the growing baby. Continue reading
