The Starke County Park Board may have to wait another year before applying for grant funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board May Wait Until Next Year to Apply for DNR Grant
O-D School Board Hires Superintendent
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has a new superintendent. The school board voted unanimously last night to hire Dr. Don Harman. He is a Warsaw native who has served as principal at South Vermillion High School in Clinton for the past three years. Continue reading
Two Recount Petitions Filed in Starke County
The fate of two contested races in the November General Election is in the hands of the Starke Circuit Court. Starke County Republican Party Chair Brenda Stanojevic filed a recount petition in the 4th District Council seat on behalf of candidate Don White. Democrat Pam Stalbaum edged him by two votes in the contest for the open seat currently held by Marvin McLaughlin. That district is comprised of the four Wayne Township precincts as well as the one in Railroad Township. Incumbent Democrat Railroad Township Trustee Roger Chaffins Sr. is also seeking a recount after losing to Republican Mandy Thompson by three votes.
Candidates Have Time to Request Recounts in Close Races
Candidates who lost by narrow margins have until Tuesday, Nov. 18 at noon to file a request for a recount with the county clerk’s office. Unofficial vote totals in Starke County indicate three candidates lost by miniscule margins. Continue reading
