The Starke County Council has tasked Sheriff Bill Dulin with crafting a budget for courthouse security. Renovations currently underway include restricting access to the building and adding a metal detector to ensure the safety of employees and patrons. Continue reading
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Knox Council to Meet Tonight
The Knox City Council has a light agenda for their meeting this evening. There are no specific action items listed on the advance copy. The council discussed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance two weeks ago to allow tattoo parlors downtown, but did not take action. Concerns were raised during that meeting about preserving the downtown’s historic district, which was cited as a reason for the 500 foot rule that was passed in 2009. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Prepares Amend Zoning Ordinance
Update on Grain Elevator Explosion in Francesville
Mary Perren reporting from the scene.
Stolen Box Truck Leads to Bigger Theft Case Findings
Grain Elevator Explosion Reported in Francesville
Emergency responders have been called to the site of a Francesville grain elevator following reports of an explosion.
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Driver Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash
Authorities in Marshall County say alcohol may have been a factor in a single-vehicle injury crash in Walkerton. It happened shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday on 1st Road east of Tamarack Road, according to officials with the Marshall County Police Department. Continue reading
O-D Schools Under Boil Water Advisory
School is back in session today at Oregon-Davis, but the corporation is under a boil water order through tomorrow. Continue reading
Starke County Jail Adds Additional Inmate Drug Treatment Program
Starke County Jail inmates who are awaiting trial on drug offenses now have access to a treatment program. It launched last week and is led by Porter-Starke Services substance abuse counselor Leo Smith. Sheriff Bill Dulin says it’s separate from the Department of Corrections Therapeutic Community. Continue reading
Starke County Council Approves Additional CASA Appropriation
The Starke County Council last week approved an additional appropriation for a program that helps children throughout the community. Rhonda Adcock is the director of Starke County CASA. The acronym stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. Adcock says it’s an arm of Starke Circuit Court, with volunteers who advocate for children who are in family court due to abuse or neglect. Continue reading
O-D School Board to Consider Contracts, Tour Facilities
The Oregon-Davis School Board will meet in special session tonight to approve a teacher contract for the current school year. That’s one of the items on the agenda for the 6 p.m. meeting at the administration building. Members will also discuss Hoosier Funds and consider a request to move the December board meeting from the 12th to the 19th at 6:30 p.m.
Starke Business of the Year Nominations Being Accepted
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for its “Business of the Year” award.
Young Professionals Group Looking to Recruit Members
One Dead Following Vehicle Collision in LaPorte County
Starke County Council Defers Ambulance Purchase Funding Request
The Starke County Council this week balked at a request from the county EMS department to allocate money they’ve received for services rendered to purchase a new ambulance. Business manager Mary Lynn Richie says they’ve collected a significant sum from federal Medicaid reimbursements that were not paid in prior years. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Students Fundraising to Attend National Convention
FFA members at North Judson-San Pierre High School are working to earn their way to the upcoming national convention. It will take place Oct. 19-22 in Indianapolis, which is the week of fall break. Continue reading
Fall Season Marks Elderly Fall Awareness Campaign
Kankakee Valley Broadcasting Schedules Niles Scream Park Trip
Get in the Halloween spirit with a trip to the Niles Scream Park…if you dare. Kankakee Valley Broadcasting is hosting a chartered bus trip to the popular seasonal attraction on Saturday, Oct. 15. Continue reading
