The Knox City Council has jumped the first hurdle for amending a pair of ordinances that will increase usage rates for utility consumers.
Offices to Close for Christmas
Many government offices will be closed starting tomorrow for the Christmas holiday. Starke, Pulaski, and Marshall County government offices will all be closed on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Continue reading
Knox BZA Clears Way for Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply Company was granted a special use variance by the City of Knox Board of Zoning Appeals Monday night. The company plans to occupy the portion of the building in the Knox Mall that formerly housed Alco. On a unanimous vote the board granted the variance so Tractor Supply Company could use outdoor storage and sales displays beyond what the current ordinance allows. Continue reading
Knox Council to Act on Proposed Utility Rate Increase
The Knox City Council will take the first steps toward raising water and sewer rates when they meet this evening. The agenda for their 7 p.m. session includes first reading of water and sewer rate ordinances. Continue reading
Knox School Board Tours New Elementary Cafeteria
The newly completed Knox Elementary School cafeteria and cooking kitchen were a focus of last night’s meeting of the School Board. The board meeting was held in the cafeteria itself. Tours of the cooking kitchen were given by Superintendent A.J. Gappa. He reported the elementary building project is near completion. The new lunch facility has a seating capacity of about 150 students. The school’s enrollment of 450 eat there daily in three shifts. Continue reading
Knox Police Make Two Drug Arrests in Parkview
A man and woman from Knox are jailed on drug charges following an investigation by the Knox Police Department. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Prepare For Building Renovations
The Starke County Council and Commissioners are almost ready to proceed with renovations to the courthouse and old jail building across the street. They’ve got money left from the construction of the new jail east of Knox to make upgrades to both buildings for continued correctional use.
The old jail will become office space for Starke County Community Corrections and the probation department. Community Corrections Director Bob Hinojosa told the county council and commissioners Monday his board has committed $100,000 toward the renovations on the condition that the former sally port can be turned into a conference room. Continue reading
Health Organizations Throwing Support Behind Proposed Cigarette Tax Increase
Wireman Beating Suspect Now Charged With Murder
The Plymouth man accused of beating a Knox man to death back in October is now facing murder charges. Continue reading
Knox Christmas Decorating Contest Judging is Tonight
Knox residents who want to take part in the annual Christmas decorating contest need to leave their lights on tonight. Judges will be out between 6 and 9 p.m. Continue reading
Meth Lab Suspects Identified
The man and woman police say fled from a Knox apartment where a meth lab exploded early this morning are lodged in the Starke County Jail. Continue reading
Knox Police Investigating Meth Lab Explosion, Two Arrested
Knox Police say two people are in custody after a meth lab exploded early this morning. Continue reading
State Approves Drug Treatment Pilot Program at Starke County Jail
The Starke County Jail will soon be home to the state’s first non-prison-based intensive drug treatment program. During a recent drug task force meeting, Gov. Mike Pence directed the Department of Correction to work with Starke County to adopt and pilot the Regional Therapeutic Communities (RTC) program. It gives local officials more treatment options to address drug addiction. Continue reading
Second Salvage Yard Arson Trial Set for February
James Campbell is being compelled to prevent delays in his February jury trial.
Starke County Officials to Discuss Spending Priorities
The Starke County Council and Commissioners will crunch numbers and set priorities during a special joint meeting this evening. Specifically they are looking at projects that can be funded from the County Economic Development Income Tax, or CEDIT, fund. Continue reading
Bridge Repair Forces Road Closure
A Starke County road will be closed for bridge repair. Starting today 25 North between 500 and 600 East will be shut down. No timeline has been offered as to when the bridge will reopen.
Intimidation Charges Pending After Knox Incident
A LaPorte man faces intimidation charges in Starke County after he reportedly threatened several people with a gun at a Knox residence yesterday. Continue reading
Improvements Underway at Starke County Highway Department
Phase one of the Starke County Highway Department’s five-year facilities upgrade plan is underway. Continue reading
Early Morning Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
A man and woman from Knox face drug charges following an early morning traffic stop in Marshall County. Continue reading
Local Lawmaker Announces Reelection Bid
A state lawmaker whose district includes most of LaPorte and part of Starke Counties running for reelection. Sen. Jim Arnold, D-LaPorte has formally announced his intention to run for a third term. The former LaPorte County Sheriff has worked across party lines in the Republican-controlled General Assembly to achieve legislative victories for his constituents. Continue reading
