The town of Culver is kicking off their 2025 Sidewalk Program today, Tuesday, April first, starting at 8am. The purpose of the program is for the town to work together with homeowners to get sidewalks replaced in Culver.
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Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana.
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According to a press release from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday March 28th, 2025, at approximately 8:02am, Starke County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of CR 800 E. and CR 50 S. in Knox.
Continue readingThe Culver Town Council held a regular meeting this past Thursday, March 27th, and one of the topics of the meeting was regarding the position of Town Attorney.
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Mary Beever, Planning Commission Admin, came before the Starke County Commissioners with several requests at their March 17th meeting. The first request was for BZA secretary position funding.
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The town of Hamlet will be hosting a Food Bank of Northern Indiana Mobile Food Pantry Distribution event.
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The Town of North Judson has announced that they will be conducting a residential bulk trash pickup service on Thursday, May 1st of this year.
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On March 25, 2025, Starke County Sheriff Jack Rosa and department staff celebrated five employees who were recognized as their 2024 Employees of the Year. The Sheriff’s Department lauded their “hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community”, and stated in a press release that these employees “have set a remarkable example for us all.”.
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The Knox City Council had a regular meeting this past Tuesday, March 25th, at 6pm. The meeting was conducted by Council Member Jeff Berg in Mayor Estok’s absence.
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Jim Garner, EMS Director, gave his February report to the Commissioners during the March 17 meeting. The first thing he touched on was the conditions of the department ambulances.
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The North Judson San Pierre School Board met earlier this month on March 18th, with several items on the agenda, including discussion on the approval of Early Literacy Achievement grant distribution. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Shepherd shares more on that:
The Starke County Park Department recently announced the generous donation of land by Dr. and Mrs. Walter Fritz for the development of a public kayak launch. This contribution will provide residents and visitors with enhanced access to the county’s riverways, promoting outdoor recreation and environmental appreciation.
INDIANAPOLIS – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipient of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.
Represented by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) and State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie), the Charles E. Troike Family farm in Starke County received a Centennial Award.
WINAMAC – Pulaski County Tribe (PCT) has made an announcement saying it is “setting the stage for a new chapter in community enhancement, one centered on creativity, culture, and collaboration.”
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KNOX — Spring leaf pick-up for the City of Knox will take place on the first week of April and May.
Please place all leaves in front of your residence next to the curb on the street in a long row, not in the alley. Please do not bag the leaves, as the garbage contractors will not pick up bagged leaves. Remember to keep all trash out of leaf piles so the vacuum can pick the leaves up.
KNOX — The Starke County Clerk Treasurer’s office is in the process of mailing out tax bills. If you have not received your Tax bill by the end of April, please call the Treasurer’s office at 574-772-9111.
All Spring installments are due by May 12th. All Fall installments are due by November 10th. Remember only 1 bill will be sent with both Spring and Fall Remittance Coupons.
Property Tax Bills can be viewed and Paid online @ http://www.lowtaxinfo.com and select Starke County. Enter only one from the Search Menu (Name, Address, Parcel#, Duplicate#). An Error will occur if you use more than 1 Search Field. Then simply follow the online checkout process.
You can pay by phone at 1-877-690-3729, Jurisdiction code 2445, or pay at the Office or by Mail at 53 E. Mound St. Knox, IN 46534, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4pm.
A Dropbox is also available near the North Entrance of the Annex Building
You can mail:
Starke County Treasurer
1st Source Bank
PO Box 327,
South Bend IN 46624
(Must Include Remittance Coupon or will not be processed)
Drop Box Locations: beginning March 31st.
1st Source bank – Knox
First Farmers Bank – Knox/ North Judson
Demotte State Bank – Knox
First National Bank of Monterey – Monterey /North Judson.
Must be placed in an Envelope (Bank Will Not Provide Envelopes)
If there are any questions or concerns about your bill, please call the Treasurer’s office at 574-772-9111.
