Starke County Emergency Services personnel will be involved in a two-day tactical combat casualty course training this weekend.
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No Injuries Reported in Crash Involving Semi, Pickup Truck, Fishing Boat
No one was hurt when a semi truck and a pickup truck towing a fishing boat collided in heavy fog near Bass Lake Monday morning. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the intersection of U.S. 35 and State Road 10.
Continue readingNorth Judson Man Killed in Suspected Homicide
A North Judson man was killed in a suspected homicide Thursday morning. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office was called to the area of County Road 1025 East at around 3:30 a.m. Calling blood clean up services we made the process of gathering clues faster.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Stabbing Incident
EMS Crews Respond to Two-Vehicle Crash on State Road 23
EMS crews were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident near Ober Tuesday afternoon. Starke County dispatchers say it happened around 4:15 at the intersection of State Road 23 and County Road 200 South.
Continue readingStarke County Accident Victim Identified
A Medaryville man lost his life in an accident in Starke County on Monday afternoon.
Continue readingStarke County Accident Claims Life of One Driver
A two-vehicle accident in Starke County claimed the life of one of the drivers on Monday afternoon.
Continue readingMotorcyclist Hurt in Starke County Crash
A motorcycle rider was hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Starke County Saturday evening. Emergency responders were called to the area of County Roads 800 South and 600 West just after 7:30 p.m., according to Starke County dispatchers.
Continue readingNo One Hurt after Liquid Fertilizer Trailers Catch on Fire in Starke County
Firefighters and a hazmat crew were called to a farm equipment fire in Starke County Friday. It happened just after 5:00 p.m. in the 100 block of North Range Road, according to Knox-Center Township Fire Chief Kenny Pfost. He says two liquid fertilizer trailers caught on fire.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Crews Maintain Health during Pandemic
Starke County EMS crew members are working to keep themselves and others safe when responding to calls while taking COVID-19 precautions at every step.
Continue readingFirefighters Tackle Overnight House Fire
Firefighters responded to a single story house fire in Knox just after midnight on Sunday, June 7.
Continue readingBody of Missing Bass Lake Swimmer Recovered Friday Morning
The search for a missing Bass Lake swimmer came to an end early Friday morning when his body was recovered by the Bass Lake Fire Department dive team.
Continue readingIndiana Conservation Officers Continue Searching for Missing Swimmer at Bass Lake
Indiana Conservation Officers are continuing their search for a missing Bass Lake man.
Continue readingKnox High School Graphic Arts Department Helping Supply Face Shields to Health Care Workers
Knox High School has been doing its part to keep health care workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The school’s graphic arts department had made 400 face shields using 3-D printers as of the May 5 school board meeting, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Partial Use of Stimulus Funding
The Starke County Commissioners approved the use of stimulus funding to pay invoices for personal protective equipment (PPE) purchased by the Starke County EMS Department and the Starke County Health Department.
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Starke County EMS Crews Working to Stay Safe during Pandemic
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary is working closely with Starke County Public Health Nurse Frank Lynch, local hospital supervisors, the EMS coordinator, and Medical Director about COVID-19 and its developments.
Continue readingKnox School Corporation Donates Equipment to Starke County EMS
The Knox Community School Corporation graciously donated personal protective equipment to the Starke County EMS Department.
Continue readingStarke County Council Tables Funding for EMS Ambulance
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary presented a request to the Starke County Council members Monday night to purchase a new ambulance. It would replace an ambulance on the current fleet that is often out of service for repairs.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Conducts Training Sessions
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary told the commissioners last week that he’s conducted several training sessions with county firefighters.
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