Santa Claus will not be coming to Knox this weekend. Continue reading
Santa Cancels Saturday Visit to Wythogan Park
Season’s First Winter Storm Packs a Whallop
The first winter storm of the season cut into the weekend for snow plow drivers. Starke County Highway Department crews hit the roads at 4 a.m. Sunday and spent the better part of the day plowing as snow continued to fall. Continue reading
Starke Park Board Seeks Input on Five-Year Plan
The Starke County Park Board wants input from the public on a five-year parks and recreation plan. Continue reading
North Judson Town Attorney Steps Down
North Judson is looking for a new town attorney. Rachel Arndt has decided not to renew her contract with the town when it expires at the end of the year, citing increasing responsibilities at law firm Peterson Waggoner & Perkins. Continue reading
Culver School Board Considers Usage Charge for Boys & Girls Club
The Culver Boys & Girls Club may soon have to pay for the space it uses at Culver Elementary School. Continue reading
Trail Creek Police Investigating Strong Arm Robbery
A LaPorte County woman was the victim of a strong arm robbery Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Democrats Tap Dembowski for Vacant Council Seat
The Starke County Council has a new member. The Democratic Party recently selected Nancy Dembowski to serve the remaining two years of the late Jennifer Davis’ term. Continue reading
Starke EMA Finds Solution to Koontz Lake Emergency Radio Woes
The Starke County Emergency Management Agency has found a solution to emergency communication issues in the northwest corner of the county. Interference from other antennas on top of the grain elevator at the Starke County Co-Op in Hamlet has been creating problems for the Koontz Lake Volunteer Fire Department for the past couple of years. Continue reading
Culver School Board Accepts Interim Superintendent’s Retirement, Extends Administrators’ Contracts
Culver Schools Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell made his retirement official this week. Continue reading
State Fire Marshal Shares Tips for Home Heating Safety
The most wonderful time of the year can also be one of the most dangerous if proper precautions are not taken to safely heat homes as temperatures drop.
Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson says home fires occur more often in winter than in any other season, and alternative heating sources, such as space heaters, are involved in roughly one out of every six of those fires. Continue reading
Don’t Fall Victim to Tax Scams
The IRS warns taxpayers of several scams that are making the rounds as 2016 draws to a close. Perpetrators of fraud use the telephone, email and traditional mail to try to scam unsuspecting people out of their money or personal information. Continue reading
Options Available for Republic Services Customers in North Judson
North Judson residents continue to adjust to their new trash pickup provider. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says Republic Services has delivered 96-gallon garbage totes to all the town’s residents. Continue reading
Industry Expresses Interest in Stelrema Building
Non-binding action by the Starke County Council this week could soon fill up a vacant commercial building. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver says a company is looking to purchase the vacant Stelrema building on U.S. 35 south of U.S. 30. Continue reading
North Judson Community Center Grant Denied
Funding for a planned North Judson-Wayne Township community center has been denied by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Organizers were hoping to get a $500,000 Public Facilities Program grant to help cover the projected $840,000 cost. Continue reading
Residents Ask Pulaski County for Posted Speed Limit on 250 North
Pulaski County Road 250 North could use a posted speed limit. That’s what two residents told the county commissioners Monday. Continue reading
School Improvement Plans Approved by Culver School Board
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has identified a few areas for improvement. School improvement plans from both the elementary and middle/high schools were approved by the school board Monday. Continue reading
Pulaski County ABATE Hosting Holiday Giveaway
Members of the community who need a little help this holiday season can get it Saturday in Winamac. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Warn of ATM Skimmers
Plymouth Police warn that skimmers have been discovered on several ATMS in the area. They are devices placed their by a third party to steal a customer’s information. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff Discusses 911 Center Progress, Out-of-County Prisoners
Upgrades to Pulaski County’s 911 Center continue to move ahead. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday the new equipment is ready to be installed. Continue reading
Starke Park Board Hires Consultant, Schedules Five-Year Plan Meeting
The Starke County Park Board hopes to have a five-year plan in place by mid-January. President Roger Chaffins told the county commissioners Monday they’ve enlisted the Troyer Group from Mishawaka to help with the process. Continue reading
