The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is looking to take part in a state program that would help the corporation identify areas of potential growth. Continue reading
O-D Applies to Join State Development Program
SCCF Preschool Fair Scheduled Tomorrow Evening
Parents of preschool-age Starke County children can take advantage of a one-stop shop tomorrow night at the 3rd Annual Starke County Community Foundation Preschool Fair. Development Director Sarah Origer says the goal is to increase awareness of how important preschool is.
“We encourage parents, grandparents, caregivers, the whole family, to come out for this preschool fair. I guarantee they will learn something new about offerings for young children in Starke County.” Continue reading
Planning Continues for North Judson Community Center
Planning efforts continue for the North Judson-Wayne Township community center project. North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins told the town council last week that an appraisal of the proposed site has been completed and a meeting will be held with the hope of finalizing the donation of the land. Continue reading
Absentee Votes Pile Up Prior to Election Day
The push toward Election Day continues with absentee voting taking place in Indiana, and the totals continue to add up in the local area. Continue reading
Knox Water Department Prepares to Flush Hydrants
Crews from the Knox Water Department will be flushing hydrants throughout the city this week. Work will be done during the day, and motorists are asked to avoid driving through areas where they see water department employees flushing hydrants. Continue reading
Construction Begins on Knox Splash Pad
After months of planning, construction of the splash pad in Wythogan Park is finally under way. Continue reading
Absentee Voting Available Saturday in Area Counties
Expert Says Farmers Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
Cyber attacks are reported in the news all the time, but you don’t often think of farmers as being potential victims. Internet Security Alliance President Larry Clinton says many of the agriculture industry’s closely held secrets are vulnerable.
“There’s valuable soil and content data; there’s GMO variables; there’s pesticide and chemical formulas, genetic engineering, innovative animal breeding techniques, planting, harvesting, processing, storing, transporting. There’s a lot of important business data there.” Continue reading
April Color Run To Support Starke County K-9
An event coming up at the end of April is looking to support the Starke County K-9 Drug Unit.
The 4-H Color Me Green run/walk will take place at Wythogan Park in Knox on April 30th, and is designed to promote healthy lifestyles and activities in the Starke County community. Funds raised will benefit the Starke County Sheriff’s Department in a few ways.
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O-D Recognizes Innovative Teachers
Two Oregon-Davis kindergarten teachers were recognized during Monday’s school board meeting for their innovative math teaching techniques. Continue reading
More Mechanical Woes for Starke County EMS Grovertown Rig
The Starke County EMS rig based at Grovertown is having more mechanical problems. Director Keith Emigh told the county commissioners Monday night the truck is not shifting into first or second gear. He’s not sure if the problem is electrical or is in the transmission. Continue reading
Culver Academies’ Carillon Recital Series Returns
Culver Academies’ first carillon recital of the year will be held next Saturday. Academies Carillonneur and Organist John Gouwens will perform several carillon works, including Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Six Pieces for Carillon,” Matthias van den Gheyn’s “Prelude no. 9,” and one of Gouwens’s own compositions, “Cortege.” Continue reading
Suspect Apprehended in Monday LaPorte Shooting
A South Bend man has been arrested by authorities following an investigation into the shooting of a LaPorte woman.
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Formal Charges Filed Against Accused Child Molester
A Knox man is jailed on child molestation charges following an investigation by the Knox Police Department. Continue reading
North Judson Begins Town Marshal Search, Appoints Interim
The Town of North Judson is beginning the process of moving ahead, after the death of Town Marshal Doug Vessely last Friday. A moment of silence was observed at the beginning of a rescheduled town council meeting, Thursday. Continue reading
O-D Superintendent Search Continues
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation could select a new permanent superintendent by the beginning of summer. Continue reading
Knox PD Drug Investigation Results in Three Arrests
An investigation by the Knox Police Department into reports of illegal drug activity culminated in the arrests of three Knox residents yesterday. City officers and members of the Starke County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of East Culver Road, according to Police Chief Harold Smith. They found methamphetamine, syringes and other narcotics and narcotic-related paraphernalia, according to the incident report. Continue reading
WorkOne, Starke County Highway Department Team Up to Offer Worker Training
Young people looking to gain work experience will have an opportunity to do so this summer after action Monday night by the Starke County Commissioners. They approved a partnership between the county highway department and the local WorkOne office. County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler says it will give young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are not in high school or college a chance to learn “soft skills” like arriving at work on time and showing up for scheduled shifts. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Talks Over Campground Progress Slowly
The Starke County Park Board has tabled plenty of issues related to the operation of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground for future consideration.
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N.J.-S.P. Board Approves Summer Technology Assistant Position
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board this week approved the hiring of a summer technology assistant to help with retrofitting and updates before school starts in the fall. Continue reading
