The Starke County Dispatch Center recently released statistics from 2024.
Continue readingAmericans Projected to Spend over $12 Billion Less on Gasoline in 2025 Compared to 2024
GasBuddy released its 2025 Fuel Price Outlook this week, forecasting a third consecutive year of lower gas and diesel prices. The outlook highlights key trends in gasoline and diesel prices utilizing specific inputs, potential impacts on production, supply and demand changes and a change in leadership in Washington.
Continue readingKoontz Lake-Oregon Township Fire Department Responds to Incidents
The Koontz Lake-Oregon Township Fire Department recently responded to two incidents.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Hire New Legal Counsel
The Pulaski County Commissioners took action Friday, December 27 to hire a new county attorney for 2025.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Discuss Hospital Committee
Starke County Hospital Board President Kathy Norem approached the Starke County Commissioners during their last meeting with a request.
Continue reading2024 State Graduation Rate Highest On Record
The Indiana Department of Education has released the 2024 graduation rate information.
Continue readingCommunity Foundation of Pulaski Announces Grant Awards
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The Community Foundation of Pulaski County recently announced just under $96,300 was awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations.
Continue readingTemperatures to Turn Colder, Keep Water Pipes from Freezing
With temperatures falling this week, officials from the City of Knox and the Town of North Judson are urging water customers to avoid frozen water pipes.
Continue readingSwearing in Ceremonies Held in Starke County
Two swearing in ceremonies were held for newly elected officials who will take office January 1 in Starke County. (group photos in the story)
Continue readingSuspect Arrested for Sex Offender Registry Violation
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office and the Michigan City Police Department received several citizen tips that a registered sex offender was residing at an address in the 300 Block of Lafayette Street in Michigan City without having properly registered as required by state statute.
Continue readingNorth Judson Man Arrested after Investigation
A North Judson man was taken into custody Thursday, December 26 after a lengthy investigation by detectives with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue readingWalkerton Man Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary
Starke County Deputies were dispatched to a business on State Road 23 in the Koontz Lake area in the morning of December 25 for a report of a male that had broken into a garage.
Continue readingStarke County and Knox Police Make Firearm Arrest
On Christmas day at approximately 12:18 a.m. CT, a message was sent to the Starke County Sheriff’s Department regarding an individual with a firearm that arrived at a residence near the 6000 North block of 300 East in Hamlet.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested Following Warrant Check
Deputies with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Knox Police Department went to a residence on South East Street in Knox for a warrant check Saturday, December 28 at 8:17 p.m. CT. As officers approached, they could smell the distinct odor of marijuana emitting from the residence, according to the report.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Meet Today
The Winamac Town Council will meet in special session today where they will look to wrap up year-end business.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Meet in Special Session Today
The North Judson Town Council will meet in special session today where the board will act on the 2025 employee salary ordinances.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Meet Today
The Town of Winamac Board of Parks and Recreation will meet for a special session today. The meeting will be held at the Winamac Town Hall, 120 W. Main Street, Winamac at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Continue readingSecond Swearing in Ceremony Scheduled for Today in Starke County
A second swearing in ceremony is planned for today for newly elected officials in Starke County.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will have the second and third reading of the 2025 salary ordinance.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Recommends Solar Moratorium
The Starke County Commissioners voted by a majority to impose a moratorium for 12 months on solar projects that have not yet been permitted.
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