Indiana Conservation Officers have released the name of the person killed in Sunday’s off-road vehicle crash. Officers say it happened just before 6:00 p.m. along State Road 10 near the Bass Lake Beach.
Continue readingConservation Officers Investigating Fatal Off-Road Vehicle Crash Near Bass Lake
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after an off-road vehicle crash near Bass Lake. Indiana Conservation Officer Tyler Brock says it happened in the Bass Lake area off of State Road 10.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider First Reading on UTV Ordinance
Starke County Attorney Marty Lucas presented the commissioners with a proposed ordinance that would authorize and regulate the use of Recreational Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs or side-by-sides) and Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) on certain county roads and highways.
The Starke County highway superintendent has the authority to restrict the passage of these vehicles on certain roads at his discretion for safety purposes. Proper signage will be displayed. Continue reading
Starke Commissioners Form Committee to Research Allowing Off-Road Vehicles on County Roads
The Starke County Commissioners are willing to explore the possibility of allowing certain off-road vehicles on county roads. After researching the issue, County Attorney Marty Lucas told the commissioners Monday that they have the authority to authorize their use, but there are some limitations. Continue reading