Quotes Approved for New Street Department Truck

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The Knox Board of Public Works met Monday morning where quotes were opened for a cab and chassis plus equipment for a truck for the street department.

The board members approved the lowest quote for the cab and chassis for a 2016 International from Wiers International for $64,143.75 and an equipment quote from Lindco Equipment for $54,665 that includes hydraulics, salt spreader, plow, electrical, dump body, and hoist system. The quotes will be reviewed by Street Superintendent Jeff Borg and City Attorney David Matsey.

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Starke County Election Board to Meet Today

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The Starke County Election Board members will hold their final meeting of the year this morning in the second floor conference room in the Starke County Courthouse.

The board members will be discussing a disclaimer dispute plus reviewing the November General Election and the recount. There were recounts in the Starke County Council District 4 and the Railroad Township Trustee races. Both recounts showed the same results as in the General Election.

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Knox City Council to Meet Tonight

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Knox City Council
Knox City Council

The Knox City Council members are looking to discuss a dumpster ordinance in which they could possibly approve on second reading when they meet tonight.

The ordinance set limits on the duration a dumpster may be placed on a property and also requires registration of the receptacle. The council members previously commented that the use of dumpsters at homes as trash bins become storage bins for garbage and attract animals. That issue may be addressed by the plan commission.

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Hamlet Outdoor Christmas Decoration Contest Winners

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Here are the winners of the outdoor Christmas decoration contest in Hamlet:

1st place: Keith Ham, 310 W. Davis St. ($100)
2nd place: Charles Windbigler, 308 W. Davis St. ($75)
3rd place: Bob Rowles, 109 S. Starke St. ($50)
Honorable mention: Lee Miller, Lot #32
Honorable mention: Darrell Pitts, 109 W. Indiana Ave.

Don’t forget to visit a bed store as we said before, you also want to decorate your room, holidays are here!

Starke County K9 Officers Graduate from Training

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Rob Olejniczak and "Terror"
Rob Olejniczak and “Terror”

Starke County’s new K9 officers have graduated from training at the Von Liche Kennels in Denver, Ind.

Officer Rob Olejniczak and K9 “Terror” have spent the past five weeks learning how to perform traffic stops, building searches, open area searches for drugs, and searches of a suspect. Olejniczak also learned how to detect the dog’s change of behavior when the dog alerts to the presence of drugs. Filing proper paperwork and how to condition the K9 outside of school were other educational topics.

When Olejniczak and “Terror” go into service at the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, they will be available to aid other departments in the county and outside the county for drug searches.

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Starke County Officials Seeking 2015 Board Appointees

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starke-county-courthouseThe Starke County Council and Commissioners are seeking qualified, community-minded individuals to serve on a variety of boards and commissions in 2015. Many of the seats require specific party affiliation under Indiana Code. It is determined by the prospective nominee’s vote in the most recent primary election or a letter of support from the party chairman. Currently seated board members may be given preference for a subsequent term. Continue reading →

Final Pre-Trial Hearing Held in Case of Robert Corbin

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A final pre-trial conference was conducted Friday morning in Starke Circuit Court in the case of Robert Corbin. Corbin is charged with two counts of attempted child seduction.

The State of Indiana filed a motion to allow 404B evidence when the case goes to trial on Jan. 14 to which the defense objected. Under the law, the prosecutor must provide reasonable notice of the general nature of any such evidence that the prosecutor intends to offer at trial; anddo so before trial.

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Michigan City Man Dies after He Darts in Front of Car

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A Michigan City man was pronounced dead at the scene of a car/pedestrian accident in the 9800 North block of U.S. Highway 12 early this morning.

According to an investigation by the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Department, Richard Schmuhl, 83, was attempting to cross the street when he suddenly darted out in front of an oncoming passenger car. Schmuhl was struck by the driver’s side of the car. Officers found him in the highway and he was pronounced dead by an official with the LaPorte County Coroner’s Office.

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Davis Presides Over Final Commissioners Meeting, Cowen Honored

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President of the Starke County Commissioners Jennifer Davis and Starke County Sheriff Oscar Cowen
President of the Starke County Commissioners Jennifer Davis and Starke County Sheriff Oscar Cowen

Jennifer Davis has presided over her final meeting as president of the Starke County Commissioners. Instead of seeking reelection to that body, Davis opted instead to run for a seat on the Starke County Council.

“It’s been an honor and a pleasure to serve,” Davis said at the conclusion of Monday’s county commissioners meeting. Democrat Don Binkley is taking her place.

Davis attended yesterday’s reception at the Starke County Sheriff’s Department in honor of Sheriff Oscar Cowen. He’s held that office for eight years and is stepping down due to term limits. Democrat Bill Dulin will take over as sheriff in January.

Pulaski County Commissioner, Recycling Center Director Commended for Years of Service, Clark

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Tracey Shorter and Larry Brady
Tracey Shorter and Larry Brady

Pulaski County Commissioner Tracey Shorter was recognized by Commission President Larry Brady for her years of service to the residents of Pulaski County.

Brady presented Shorter with a plaque. Shorter did not run for re-election in this year’s election for her seat on the county commission. Bud Krohn, Jr. will begin his four-year term on Jan. 1. The first meeting of the Pulaski County Commissioners in 2015 is Jan. 5.

Ed Clark gives his last report as director of the Pulaski County Recycling Center.
Ed Clark gives his last report as director of the Pulaski County Recycling Center.

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