The decision was made by the Knox veteran’s organizations to cancel Memorial Day services for this year.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Approves Documents for Veteran’s Memorial Project
Several preliminary steps for the new Starke County Veteran’s Memorial were approved by the county park board Tuesday. The memorial will be placed on the southeast corner of the courthouse square. It will include the names of those killed in action in wars and conflicts dating back to the Civil War, etched in a black granite stone.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Resolution for New Veteran’s Memorial Project
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a proposed resolution Monday night for the upcoming Veteran’s Memorial project.
Continue readingStarke County Races Draw Considerable Interest
A couple of competitive primary races have taken shape in Starke County. As of Friday afternoon, four Democrats and one Republican have filed for the Commissioner District 3 seat. It’s currently held by Republican Kent Danford. Continue reading
Starke County Candidate Filings Pick Up
Candidate filing is picking up in Starke County. Several county-wide seats are up for grabs this year. Incumbent Councilmen Freddie Baker, Bryan Cavender and Bob Sims are all running for reelection. Continue reading
Starke County Officials To Be Sworn In Tonight
Newly elected Democratic Starke County officials will be sworn into office tonight at 6 p.m. CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
Treasurer Kasey Clark, Surveyor Dennis Estok, and County councilmen Bob Sims and Freddie Baker will be sworn into office.
After the swearing-in ceremony, a retirement party for attorney Steve Dodge will be held. You are welcome to attend and thank him for all of the work he has done for the county and the community during this time.
Light refreshments will be served.
24-Hour Vigil at Knox VFW Post
Memorial Day Services in the Kankakee Valley began Sunday at the Knox VFW Post 748. The posting of the guard ceremonies began at 12:00 noon. Speakers included Tim Shepherd of the VFW, Dewayne Arndt, representing Congressman Joe Donnelly, State Representative Nancy Dembowski, and Knox Mayor Rick Chambers.
