The Starke County Commissioners held discussion on the operations at the Bass Lake Beach last week.
Starke County Council, Commissioners Finalize Appointments
The Starke County Council members made several appointments to boards and commissions when they met this week.
The council reorganized with a change in leadership. Brad Hazelton was elected as council president and Dave Pearman retained as council vice president. Freddie Baker opted to step down from leading the council. He held the position in 2016 and 2017.
Caucus to Replace NJ Clerk-Treasurer Scheduled for Tomorrow
A caucus to find a replacement for the clerk-treasurer position in North Judson is scheduled for this Thursday. The current clerk-treasurer, Alicia Collins, announced her resignation during the first North Judson Town Council meeting in October.
Alicia Collin’s last North Judson Town Council meeting will be October 16th and her final day at the office is October 20th. She told council members she will make her self available for training during the transition period. Continue reading
Caucus Scheduled to Find Replacement for North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Position
A caucus has been scheduled to find a replacement for the clerk-treasurer position in the Town of North Judson. The current clerk-treasurer, Alicia Collins, submitted her resignation to the North Judson Town Council yesterday at their first meeting in October.
During the clerk-treasurer’s report Collins stated she would be leaving the office in good standing, with the 2018 budget pending approval and all other records and filing up to date. Her final day will be October 20th and she said she will make her self available for training during the transition period. Continue reading
Election Day Poll Workers Needed in Starke County
Poll workers are needed to handle Election Day duties at several precincts in Starke County. Voters who reside within the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will decide whether or not property taxes should be increased to cover a significant general fund shortfall. Continue reading
Kenny Wallace Talks Racing and New Book
He races cars and tells you how to keep up with maintenance on your own car. NASCAR driver and analyst, Kenny Wallace, talks racing and about his new book, “Kenny’s Garage” in this interview session with WKVI Behind the Wheel Producer, Anita Goodan: Kenny’s Garage
Bob Newton Hoosier Tire Classic a Success at Plymouth Speedway
It was an exciting night of racing Saturday night at Plymouth Speedway for the inaugural Bob Newton Hoosier Tire Classic. Four divisions of racing provided entertainment on the dirt surface including the Sprints on Dirt (SODs)
Series and those cars flew around the track.
Gregg Dalmer won that division with Garrett Saunders winning the Traxxas USAC 600 Restricted Winged Sprints . Randy Shilling won in the Traxxas USAC 600 Winged Sprints race and Frank Marshall picked up the win in the UMP Modified race.
NASCAR driver and analyst Kenny Wallace fell short in the Modified feature as he got caught up in a wreck during a restart on lap four. He was running seventh at the time.
Kenny Wallace to Race at Plymouth Speedway Tonight!
It’s an open wheel extravaganza at Plymouth Speedway Saturday night!
Not only will the Sprints on Dirt series be a feature during the Bob Newton Hoosier Tire Classic, NASCAR analyst and driver, Kenny Wallace, will be racing his UMP Modified. This is the second time Wallace has been to Plymouth Speedway this season. He finished fifth in the June race – can he get by all of the track regulars to pick up the feature win?
Local Democratic Chairman Named 2nd District Chairman
A local Democratic Chairperson has been elected treasurer of the state’s Second Congressional District.
Kenny Wallace will join newly installed chairperson Carol McDaniel of LaPorte, Vice-Chair Lynn Coleman of South Bend and Secretary Jane Long of Wabash County.
Carol McDaniel stated that she looks forward to working with the team of officers for the next four years on issues that matter to working families.
Wallace, who is Starke County’s Starke County Democratic Chairman, expressed his excitement to serve as treasurer for the Second Congressional District. He will continue in his local duties to the Democrat party.
Starke County Election Board Approves Public Question for Special Election
The Starke County Election Board has formally approved a public question presented by the Knox Community School Board to be placed on a ballot for a special election set for May 7.
The question pertains to the proposed Knox Elementary School renovation and construction project. The Department of Local Government Finance has approved the wording of the question to be placed on the ballot and it has been certified by the Starke County auditor.
Starke County Democrat Caucus Scheduled Tonight to Replace Treasurer
There will be a Democrat Caucus tonight to select a replacement for Linda Belork, but the replacement will not be called the Treasurer of Starke County. Linda Belork, with counsel, appeared before Judge Kim Hall yesterday seeking an injunction against a Democrat caucus being held to fill her position by the precinct committeemen.
Judge Hall ruled that because State Statute does not guide him in this motion he would fashion a ruling on the testimony. The judge interviewed Attorney Ethan Lowe as well as Democrat Chairman Ken Wallace. When completed, Judge Hall ruled that a caucus could proceed tonight, but that the person selected would be referred to as the Interim Treasurer. As the Interim Treasurer, the candidate would have the full authority of the Treasurer’s position to make decisions and sign documents.
New Chairman Elected for Democratic District 2
The votes from the 2nd District Democratic Precinct Committee are in: Mike Schmuhl, 28, has been chosen as the new Democratic Party Chair for the 2nd District.
“I think Mike’ll do a great job, and he’ll work with all ten counties in the district. One won’t be treated any differently than another; he’ll work for all of us and we got a good leader,” said Kenny Wallace, the Starke County Democrat Chairman.
Starke County Democrats are Sworn into Office
The Starke County Democrat swearing in ceremony was held Thursday night at the Knox Community Center. Former Starke County Circuit Court Judge Marvin McLaughlin swore in the various county and township elected officials. Following the event, friends and family of the candidates enjoyed refreshments.
