Efforts are being stepped up to find a new business to occupy the former Stelrema building on U.S. 35 north of Knox. The building’s been empty since Stelrema’s parent company Gettig Technologies filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2012. Continue reading
Soybean Yields Recover After Wet Spring
This year’s harvest is moving along well, thanks to dry weather continuing in recent weeks. Continue reading
Ancilla Volunteers Sort Shoes for Sojourner Truth House
A group of Ancilla College students, faculty, and staff traveled to Gary to help organize shoes to be given to those in need in Northwest Indiana and around the world. Find the best men’s shoes for standing all day on concrete on this website and choose your favorite style to match your outfits. Continue reading
ISP Releases Name, Details In Officer-Involved Shooting
There’s new information about the officer-involved shooting late Tuesday afternoon in North Judson. Continue reading
Funding Questions Swirl After Voters Defeat Referendum
Voters who reside within the jurisdiction of the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation soundly defeated a property tax referendum. Revenue from the proposed hike would have been used to prop up sagging revenue as a result of declining enrollment and changes in the way the state funds schools. Continue reading
Starke County Voters Split Between Incumbents, Newcomers
North Judson will have a new clerk-treasurer in January. Democrat Alicia Collins beat incumbent Republican Donna Henry by a six-point margin, while incumbent North Judson Council President Wendy Hoppe fended off a challenge from Democrat Joan Haugh to hold onto her seat. That race was also decided by a six-point margin. Continue reading
Medaryville Elects Town Council Members
Republicans Raymond Saltsman Sr. and Suzanna Wilcoxon, as well as Democrat Robert Schultz, have been elected to the Medaryville Town Council. Continue reading
Pulaski County GOP Looks to Fill Courthouse Vacancy
Pulaski County Republican Party officials will caucus next week to select a new county clerk. Tasha Foerg is stepping down at the end of the year, according to party chairman Blair Todd. Continue reading
MPI Calls Unfair Labor Practices Allegations Untrue, Strives for Fair Contract
MPI says it is continuing work to finalize a contract agreement with representatives of the United Steelworkers.
Demolition Begins on Radioville Bowling Alley
Demolition work has started on a bowling alley deemed unsafe by the Pulaski County Building Inspector.
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Ancilla College Announces New Degree Programs
Ancilla College is adding three new degree programs next year. Students will be able to study sports management, hospitality and tourism and culinary arts management. The new offerings bring the total number of two-year degree programs at the private, liberal arts school to 21. Continue reading
JESSE Cooperative Presents Updated Agreement to Culver School Board
The JESSE Cooperative is updating and clarifying parts of its agreement with its member school corporations. The cooperative provides nine school corporations with various special education resources. Continue reading
Donnelly’s Efforts to Stop Additional Water Regulations Fall Short
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s efforts to prevent increased federal regulations on waterways have fallen short. Continue reading
ISP Releases More Information About Officer-Involved Shooting
A domestic violence call to a rural North Judson residence late this morning ended with an officer-involved shooting. Officers from Starke County Sheriff’s Office and North Judson Police Department responded to a residence southwest of town around 11:45 a.m. That’s when investigators say a man got into a fight with officers and was shot. ISP officials confirm no officers were injured. Continue reading
One Airlifted After Officer-Involved Shooting
The victim of an officer-involved shooting southwest of North Judson has been airlifted. Continue reading
Contested Races, School Funding Referendum Bring Attention to Election Day
County Clerk Clarifies Election Protocol
Prospective voters in today’s Starke County municipal and referendum elections must cast ballots in the precincts in which they reside, according to Starke County Clerk Vicki Cooley Continue reading
Hundreds Cast Absentee Ballots in Starke County
Knox Structure Fire Ruled Arson
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The fire that destroyed a vacant home in the 300 block of John Street in Knox last Tuesday was deliberately set, according to investigators. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Take Infrastructure Plan Under Advisement
Investment in infrastructure is critical in order to see future growth in Starke County. That’s the assessment Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver shared with the county commissioners last night. He and Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler jointly presented a five-year strategic infrastructure plan to the body. It includes an overview and timeline of bridge and road projects and justification for plans still on the drawing board. Continue reading
