Plymouth Police say they have arrested the man allegedly responsible for harassing women in the Plymouth and Walkerton area.
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Chip Sealing to Close State Road 39
The Indiana Department of Transportation is chip sealing another section of highway in Starke County. Starting today, State Road 39 will be closed between State Road 10 and State Road 8. Work is due to wrap up Friday, weather permitting.
INDOT is also chip and fog sealing State Road 10 between 500 West and U.S. 421 this week. Continue reading
Knox Officials Still Researching Relaxed Tattoo Parlor Regulations
Knox officials are still gathering information from other communities about how they regulate tattoo parlors before formally acting to relax their restrictions on such businesses in the downtown area. Councilman Tim Manns raised the issue last month and asked last night when it will be considered. Continue reading
Chili Cookoff Looks to Raise Funds for Local Law Enforcement
Wintersong Village in Knox will be hosting a bit of a fundraiser they hope will support Starke County’s law enforcement officers.
A “Back the Blue” chili cookoff will be held Thursday, September 15th at 4:30 p.m. and will pit the best of Starke County against each other. Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin and Knox Police Chief Harold Smith will be among the judges.
Culver Prepares to Take Permit System Online
The Town of Culver is finally ready to put permit applications online.
Town Council members received an update Tuesday night after a meeting last week between Town Management and the Marshall County Planning and Building Office. Neighboring communities in Marshall County have been using an online permit system for almost one year to improve efficiency for contractors and local residents.
Tippy Teen Pageant Looks for Participants to Represent Tippecanoe Township
Teenage girls in Tippecanoe Township in Pulaski County will be able to compete in the first ever Miss Tippy Teen Pageant.
Possible Sexual Predator Reported in Walkerton and Plymouth Area
Fugitive Apprehended in LaPorte County
A fugitive is behind bars in LaPorte County, thanks to the collaborative efforts of federal and local law enforcement. Continue reading
Knox to Begin Golf Cart Ordinance Enforcement
The Knox Police Department will begin enforcing the city’s golf cart ordinance today. That means golf carts operated within the city limits must have either a valid city or county-issued permit and be operated by a licensed driver, unless a waiver is granted by the city council. So far they’ve approved two. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Authorizes Budget Submission
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s annual budget hearing before the Starke County Council will take place during their Sept. 12th meeting. The school board last week authorized the submission of the budget to the council for review. They also approved the advertisement of the 2017-19 capital projects and bus replacement plan in “The Leader” and the “Pulaski County Journal.” State law requires it be published in both counties since townships from both comprise the school corporation. Continue reading
Knox Council to Craft Budget Tonight
The Knox City Council will work on the 2017 budget prior to their regularly scheduled meeting this evening. Members will meet for a work session at 6 p.m. at city hall prior to the 7 p.m. session. Third and final reading of the city’s 2017 salary ordinance is on tonight’s agenda. Continue reading
Culver to Receive Updates on Permits, Dispatch Services
Vonnegut History Cruise Reviews Author’s Life in Marshall County
Those interested in taking advantage of a Culver boat cruise will be able to do so in August.
State Road 10 to Close for Chip Sealing
State Road 10 west of North Judson will be closed this week for chip sealing, weather permitting. INDOT crews will begin chip and fog sealing operations today and conclude on Friday, Aug. 26th. The work is done to preserve the road surface. Liquid asphalt emulsion is distributed on the roadway and covered with crushed stone. Excess chips are swept from the roadway after the asphalt cures. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Bless Bicentennial Flag
Starke County will soon have its own flag to commemorate 200 years of Indiana statehood. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Seeks Strategic Plan Committee Members
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin is still looking for community members to serve on a strategic planning group. She’s accepting applications through the end of the month from people who are interested in helping to market N.J.-S.P., increase community morale and improve communications between the school corporation and the community. Continue reading
Leadership Starke County Asking for Enrollees
Leadership Starke County is looking for a few individuals to sign-up for their classes starting in September.
North Judson-San Pierre Sets New Student School Bus Policies
New Pulaski Deputy Soon to Begin Training
Pulaski County has brought a new deputy on board. Tanner Prentice was sworn-in this week, but will begin his employment with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department in a training capacity. He will undergo local field office training until he is scheduled to attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Announce Budget Adoption Schedule
The Starke County Council and Commissioners will conduct budget workshops Monday morning. The meetings at the county annex building are open to the public, but times for individual department heads have not yet been determined. Sessions get under way at 8 a.m. Continue reading
