The Michigan City Police Department has released the names of the officers involved in an off-duty shooting in a hospital parking lot on Saturday. Officer Charles Henderson, a 20-year veteran of the department, reportedly shot Thomas J. Walsh III, 46, of Michigan City four times, according to Indiana State Police. Continue reading
North Judson Town Marshal Fired
North Judson may soon be looking for a new town marshal. John Ramos was terminated by the town council during a special session Friday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. She says council members did not publicly announce a reason for his dismissal. Continue reading
Caucus Scheduled This Week to Fill North Judson Council Vacancy
The North Judson Town Council may soon have a new member. According to officials in the Starke County Clerk’s Office, a Republican Party caucus is scheduled for this Thursday at 7 p.m. to choose a replacement for Nathan Bradley. Continue reading
New Business Coming to Downtown Winamac
The Vurpillat Opera House in downtown Winamac will soon have a new tenant. Continue reading
Knox Council to Get Updates from Starke County Youth Club, Economic Development Foundation
The Knox City Council will hear from a couple organizations working to improve Starke County. Continue reading
Public Meeting Tonight on Proposed N.J.-S.P. Improvements
Community members will have a chance to weigh in on proposed improvements at North Judson-San Pierre Schools during a community meeting tonight .
The school board has whittled the project list down to $92,000 worth of projects at the elementary school and $4.7 million worth of proposed work at the middle/high school. Continue reading
Deadline Looms for Knox Property Owner
The owner of a dilapidated house in downtown Knox will present final renovation plans to the Knox Board of Works when they meet tomorrow morning. Lucia Valladares will also provide an update on the property cleanup at 6 N. Pearl Street. She told the board at their March meeting it would take between three and four weeks. Continue reading
Culver Town Council to Hold Work Session, Regular Meeting
The Culver Town Council will hold a work session tonight to discuss the housing project for the Stellar Communities grant. It is just one of many aspects the council is looking at to include in the letter of intent which is due on Friday, April 28.
Several lighter, quicker and cheaper projects will also be included. A story walk and the installation of recycled benches along a proposed bike trail will be listed within the town’s goals for the application.
Pulaski County Officials to Meet with Potential Industrial Park Tenants
Pulaski County officials plan to discuss a proposed west side industrial park with a potential tenant. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer told the county commissioners last week he’s working with two potential businesses. Continue reading
Meeting to Address Starke County Emergency Communications Issues Postponed
The Starke County Emergency Management Agency wants to get stakeholders in the county’s radio communications system together in an attempt to solve problems with both VHF and 800 mHz systems. Continue reading
North Judson Council Gathers Information on Infrastructure Projects, Utility Rates
The North Judson Town Council is a step closer to making a decision on potential water and wastewater upgrades. Vince Sommers with Commonwealth Engineers discussed a cost-savings analysis with council members last week. Continue reading
Knox Skate Park Open, Following Repairs
The Knox skate park has reopened, following several months of repair work. Park Superintendent George Byer says the facility in Wythogan Park is now officially available for use. Continue reading
Walorski Touts Trump Administration Accomplishments
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski says President Donald Trump has accomplished quite a bit since taking office in January, including the successful confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. Continue reading
Knox School Corporation Realizes Technology Savings
The Knox Community School Corporation has realized significant savings by dropping the insurance on their one-to-one technology devices. Continue reading
Abstinence Speaker Featured During Bella Vita Fundraising Banquet
Abstinence proponent Pam Stenzel brought her message to Starke County last week. Continue reading
Starke County Volunteers Urged to Involve Youth, Ask ‘What’s in it for Me?’
Volunteering can go a long way in helping your local community, but volunteers should also think about how they themselves benefit from their efforts. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting
Two Michigan City officers were involved in an off-duty shooting incident on Saturday afternoon.
According to an Indiana State Police report, the officers were working security at Franciscan Health in Michigan City when they were called to the parking lot for a family dispute. Thomas J. Walsh III, 46, of Michigan City, reportedly did not want to leave the passenger seat in a Ford F-150 pickup truck to seek medical assistance.
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves Handbook Updates for Junior/Senior High
Changes to the North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School Handbook approved this week by the school board reflect both the consolidation of two buildings into one and the changing times. Continue reading
Updated Configuration Planned for Pulaski County Transfer Station
Those using the Pulaski County Recycling & Transfer Station will soon notice a few changes at the facility. Continue reading
Starke County Community Services Honors Volunteers
Starke County Community Services recognized several local residents and organizations during a volunteer recognition luncheon Thursday.
