The Starke County 4-H Fair has announced their 2026 dates, after deliberation by the fair board.
Continue readingStarke County Fair Announces 2026 Dates
Starke County Fair Opening Ceremonies Tonight
The Starke County Fair continues today. The 4-H Club parade is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., followed by the opening ceremonies at 6:15 p.m.
Continue readingStarke County Community Foundation Provides $1,000 Boost to Starke County Fair
The Starke County Fair will get some extra help returning from last year’s cancellation. The 4-H and Starke County Fair Board was the recipient of last month’s $1,000 pop-up grant from the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Hires Concrete Contractor for Tauteris Walkway
The Hamlet Park Board will be able to complete the Robert J. Tauteris Jr. Memorial Walkway in one phase. The town had considered splitting it up into two sections due to uncertainty with the costs. But when the park board opened the lone concrete bid Wednesday, town officials felt the total cost could easily be covered with the money available.
Continue readingStarke County Fair Reportedly Canceled Due to COVID-19
The Starke County Fair has reportedly been canceled due to COVID-19. In a post on the Starke County Fairgrounds Facebook page Tuesday, officials said Purdue’s stipulations for allowing fairs to proceed would have made things difficult.
Continue readingRailroad Street Construction to Start After County Fair
Upgrades to Railroad Street in Hamlet will have to wait until after the Starke County Fair. Engineer Lee Nagai told the town council Tuesday that all the contracts have been signed, and paving contractor Mark Milo tentatively plans to start the week after the fair.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Approves Plans for Summer School, Summer Agriculture Program
The Oregon-Davis School Board approved a list of summer school offerings Monday. High school students will once again have the chance to take part in a “supervised agricultural experience,” according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingLocal Schools See Success with Recruitment Efforts at Starke County Fair
Last week’s Starke County Fair turned out to be a successful recruitment event for local schools. Area school corporations set up booths, to try to attract some out-of-district students.
Starke County 4-H Fair Underway
The Starke County Fair continues through Saturday. Today’s highlights include the 4-H Club Parade at 6:00 p.m., followed by the opening ceremonies at 6:15. The pig scramble begins at 7:30 p.m.
Hamlet Council to Consider Joining Starke County’s Stellar Communities Application
The Hamlet Town Council is being asked to make a decision on whether or not it will be part of Starke County’s quest to become a Stellar Community. The Starke County Economic Development Foundation has been spearheading the effort, which officials hope will open the door to additional grant opportunities and investment.
Hamlet Council Considers Vehicle Options for Police Department
The Hamlet Town Council may soon be reevaluating the police department’s vehicle needs, amid ongoing problems with its Ford Taurus.
Starke County 4-H Fair Underway
Rides, music, food, and plenty of 4-H activities will be featured, as the Starke County Fair continues through Saturday. Today’s highlights include the 4-H Club Parade at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Opening Ceremonies at 6:15. Classic Vinyl will take the stage at 8:00 p.m. with music from the ’50s and ’60s.
Chicken Supporters Meet with North Judson Town Council, As Animal Ordinance Review Continues
North Judson’s chickens will be allowed to stay for at least a while longer, as the town continues to review its animal ordinance. Residents filled North Judson Town Hall Monday, as chicken owner Sarah Burkett spoke out against the town council’s decision to more strictly enforce the ordinance. It currently prohibits residents from keeping chickens and other farm animals.
Kankakee Valley REMC Shows Support for the Starke County Fair with a Generous Donation
Kankakee Valley REMC is committed to serving their community. They provide electric services to approximately 18,000 individuals in Starke, Pulaski, Porter, Lake, Marshall, St. Joseph and La Porte counties.
Candidate Signs Displayed Several Months Before Primary Election
Starke County Clerk stated that the campaign signs can be displayed as long as the proper paperwork has been filed in her office. She said the candidate may campaign using signs or any other kind of advertising use he or she may desire in using to collect favorable votes.
Some signs have been posted around the Starke County Fair for Bill Dulin, Harold Smith and Greg Wireman who have displayed their intentions to run for their party’s nominee for Starke County sheriff in the Primary Election in May.
Candidates Named for 4-H Achievement Royalty
Eight candidates have qualified for the Pulaski County Achievement Royalty. The program will be held on Saturday, June 29 at 3 p.m. ET at the Entertainment Stage. Dustin Dahn, Brooke Daugherty, Brandon Dickson, Kohl Hoover, Eric Newman, David Putt, Kaitlyn Rumsey, and Walker Wank.
The Achievement Royalty candidates in Starke County include Rachel Lenig, Taylor Kemble, Kamie Salkeld, Katie Back, Kayla Bailey, Katelyn Surfus, Kayla Grossman, Natalie Radtke, and Erica Pick. Royalty will be selected on Monday, July 15 around 6:15 p.m.
