The Starke County Local Emergency Planning Committee will be holding a regular meeting this upcoming Monday, July 21st.
Continue readingStarke County Local Emergency Planning Committee to Meet July 21
State Road 10 Closed in Starke County due to Hazmat Situation
According to the Indiana Department of Transportation Northwest, as of 11:30am Central Time on Thursday July 17th, all lanes of State Road 10 are closed between CR 300 E and CR 350 E (west of U.S. 35) due to a large hazmat situation.
Continue readingLa Porte Police SWAT Apprehends Fugitive with Multiple Felony Warrants
According to a press release from the La Porte Police Department, on the morning of July 15, 2025, the La Porte PD SWAT Team, with assistance from members of the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, successfully apprehended 21-year-old Kyron Meriweather-Burks on multiple outstanding felony arrest warrants.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Office Updates Golf Cart Permitting
According to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, there has been some updates to golf cart permits.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Updated on Sewer Rate Study
Anita Goodan
A representative from Baker Tilly reviewed the sewer rate study with the Winamac Town Council members when they met for their regular session meeting Monday, July 14.
Continue readingCivilians and Soldiers in History Day in North Judson this Weekend
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson will be hosting their annual Civilians and Soldiers in History Day this weekend, July 18th and 19th.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet July 21
The Starke County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting this upcoming Monday, July 21st.
Continue readingOn-Site Vaccination Clinics at Knox, North Judson, and Oregon-Davis Schools
Next week there will be on-site vaccination clinics at all three public school sites in Starke County.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Additional Appropriation, Messaging System
Anita Goodan
The Culver Town Council members unanimously approved an ordinance that authorizes additional appropriations in the amount of $5,700 in the CCI Fund for three new computers for three police cars.
Continue readingAir Quality Action Day Forecast by Indiana Department of Environmental Management for Northwest Indiana July 16
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management, or IDEM, has forecast that today, July 16th, an Air Quality Action Day.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Special Meeting July 18
There will be a Special Meeting of the Starke County Commissioners this Friday July 18th at 8am Central Time.
Continue readingKnox Redevelopment Commission to Meet July 16
The Knox Redevelopment Commission will meet today, July 16th at 4:30pm Central Time.
Continue reading48th Annual Power From the Past Tractor Show This Weekend
Northern Indiana Power From the Past, Inc. has announced the 48th annual antique tractor show, scheduled for July 17-20. A tradition since 1976, this event offers antique tractors, steam engines, working saw mill and historical displays.
Continue readingLane Closures Scheduled for Portions of SR 4 in Laporte County
Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction will conduct alternating lane closures on State Road 4 in two locations in July.
Pump Prices Fall in Indiana
Average gasoline prices in Indiana have fallen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board June Meeting Minutes
Culver Town Council to Hold Public Hearing over Proposed Increase in Water Rates
Anita Goodan
The Culver Town Council members will open a public hearing during their meeting Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET at the Culver Town Hall to take comments on a proposed increase in water rates.
Continue readingStarke County Plan Commission July 16 Meetings Canceled
According to announcements made by the Starke County Auditor’s office on Monday, the upcoming Starke County Plan Commission Executive Session and Regular meeting have been canceled.
Continue readingBooster & Car Seat Safety Event in LaCrosse this Friday
This upcoming Friday, July 18th, the Lacrosse Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a Booster & Car Seat Safety Event.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Meet July 14
The Pulaski County Council will hold a regular meeting this evening, July 14th, at 6pm Eastern Time.
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