Federal income tax filers who claimed popular income tax credits will have to wait another week or so for their tax refunds, according to IRS officials. Continue reading
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Hamlet Lions Club Adopts County Road
A Starke County civic organization has adopted a section of roadway. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Talks Test Scores, School Letter Grades
ISTEP test scores don’t tell the entire story of the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says unfortunately though they provide a side-by-side comparison of school districts. Continue reading
Starke Commissioners Approve Use of GIS Data
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s plans to revamp their bus routes cleared a procedural hurdle during Monday’s Starke County Commissioners meeting. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Revamps Grant Deadlines
The Starke County Community Foundation has removed deadlines from most of its grant applications in an effort to make funds for community projects more accessible. Continue reading
Starke County Crosses Deficient Bridges Off List
Starke County’s bridges are in excellent shape overall based on the latest round of inspections. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the commissioners Monday the county has been making steady progress. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Adds Agriculture Vocational Class Block
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is launching a new vocational program for area students in the fall. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says N.J.-S.P. has sent students to Knox and Plymouth for various vocational programs over the years. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Receives Lilly Endowment Inc. Grant
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is the recipient of a $30,000 grant. The funds from the Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Comprehensive Counseling Initiative for Indiana K-12 Students aim to increase the number of K-12 students in Indiana who are emotionally healthy, realize academic success, graduate from high school, complete some sort of postsecondary training and are prepared to compete and prosper in our global society. Continue reading
Criminal Charges Filed Against Former Township Trustee Over Missing Money
A former township trustee faces numerous felony charges following an investigation by the Indiana State Police into undocumented or unsupported payments from government accounts. Continue reading
Starke County Fares Well in State Road Safety Rankings
Starke County’s roads are among the safest in the state based on crash data. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners Monday the statistics are based on the number of miles driven. Continue reading
O-D Board Weighs School Calendar, Start Time Options
The Oregon-Davis School Board is weighing school calendar options for the 2017-18 academic year. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman has suggested they consider starting classes a week later to accommodate 4-H participants. He’s also proposed a shorter fall break, as that’s when sophomores take the PSAT. Spring break would also be reduced from two weeks to one under the proposal because of ISTEP and other high-stakes assessments. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Touts Corporation’s Strengths
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is promoting its strengths as part of its strategic plan implementation. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says one recurring theme from both current students and alumni is the close-knit nature of the community. Continue reading
Railroad Township Fire Department Gets Permission to Use Radio Frequency
The recently established Railroad Township Fire Department can now communicate with the Starke County Dispatch Center and other emergency agencies. Chief Andy Tilleraas approached the county commissioners last night for formal permission to receive and transmit off of their radio frequency. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Strategic Planning Group Works to Market Corporation
The North Judson-San Pierre strategic planning group is focusing on promoting the good things that are happening within the school corporation. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says the new logo and slogan are a part of that process. Continue reading
Free Mammograms Available for Local Women
Women in Starke and LaPorte Counties who are uninsured or underinsured will have access to mammograms, thanks to a recent grant. The Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust awarded $18,000 to the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte Breast Cancer Project. Continue reading
Knox Man Arrested for Possession of Heroin
A Knox man faces a drug charge in Marshall County following a Friday night traffic stop. Continue reading
Stolen Tractor Recovered, Walkerton Man Arrested for Drunk Driving
A report of a stolen tractor resulted in the Sunday morning arrest of a Walkerton man on drunk driving charges. A resident in the 20,000 block of 8th Road called 911 in Marshall County around 8:15 a.m. to report a tractor with a sprayer attached had just been stolen. The caller advised it was last seen heading eastbound on 8th Road towards Donaldson. Continue reading
Railroad Township Seeking County Permission to Use Radio Frequency
The Starke County Commissioners are being asked to weigh in on an issue affecting the newly established Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Strategic Planning Committee Defines “The Bluejay Way”
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has a new slogan officials hope will revive Bluejay pride in the community. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Discusses Downtown Beautification Plans
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok plans to begin implementing the comprehensive plan for the city that was adopted in 2015. He says a big part of that is improving the appearance of the downtown area. Continue reading
