Starke County will soon have its own flag to commemorate 200 years of Indiana statehood. Continue reading
Natural Look Planned for ‘Bison-tennial’ Sculpture
Starke County is planning a more realistic look when it comes to decorating its “bison-tennial” sculpture. Many of the state’s 92 counties are having local artists or students decorate a five-foot-tall fiberglass bison with a design that represents that particular county. Continue reading
Funeral Service Today for WoodStarke Founder
A community leader will be laid to rest today. Mary J. Bendt, 72, of Knox founded the annual WoodStarke Festival, celebrated annually in Wythogan Park. Billed as clean, family-friendly entertainment it showcased local musical acts and artists and provided an opportunity for community members to congregate. Continue reading
Starke County Bicentennial Committee Finalizes Torch Relay Route
Plans are moving ahead for Starke County’s celebration of the state’s bicentennial next year. Continue reading
Starke County Bicentennial Committee Moves Ahead with Promotional Items
The Starke County Bicentennial Committee is moving ahead with making a design that will be used on promotional place mats and posters. Continue reading
Starke County Bicentennial Committee Awaiting Torch Route Approval
The proposed route through Starke County for travel of the Indiana Bicentennial torch in October of 2016, has not yet been confirmed. Starke County Committee chairperson, Councilman David Pearman, says the routes are being confirmed by the state committee, county by county, according to the order of torch travel. Starke County is near the end of the route. Continue reading
Starke County Bicentennial Committee Discusses Torch Relay Route
A preliminary route for the 2016 Indiana Bicentennial Torch to travel thru Starke County late afternoon and evening October 7, 2016, was the main topic of discussion of the Starke County Indiana Bicentennial Committee this week.
The torch will be primarily transported by people, passing the flame from torch bearer to to torchbearer. The local relay may also use other modes of conveyance that are symbolic of the history and heritage of Starke County, including watercraft, antique vehicles and railroad. Continue reading
