Starke County Sheriff Jack Rosa released his Starke County Sheriff’s report for 2023-2025 this week, highlighting the accomplishments of the agency over that period of time.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Office releases 2023-2025 report
Former Starke County sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to filing false police report
STARKE COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) – According to our reporting partners at WNDU, a former Starke County sheriff’s deputy will spend the next couple of months behind bars after pleading guilty to a charge in a criminal case dating back to 2020.
Continue readingOpen Seats in Starke County for 2018 Elections
According to Starke County Election Deputy Clerk Crystal McCarty-Taylor, people can file for a declaration of candidacy starting today anytime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and they have until February 9th at noon to file.
Interested individuals must come into the Starke County Clerk’s Office to file. She added that no exceptions will be made if the February deadline is missed.
Officials up for election in Starke County include the County Sheriff, Assessor, Coroner, Recorder and Auditor as well as the Prosecuting Attorney and Circuit Court Clerk. Elections will also be held for the County Commissioners in District 2 which includes California, Center and Davis Townships. Continue reading
Another Announces Candidacy for Starke County Sheriff
Current Deputy Sheriff Brack Rowe announced his intent to run for the top post at the department on Tuesday. He stated in an announcement that he did not make this decision lightly and has a strong vision for the future of Starke County.
Starke County Council Signs Ordinance Setting Next Sheriff’s Salary
Starke County’s next sheriff will earn an annual base salary of $87,500, which will be paid from the county general fund. State law requires the sheriff to earn at least 60-percent of the prosecuting attorney’s salary, which is set by statute. The new salary takes effect Jan. 1, 2015, which will be the first day of the new sheriff’s term. Incumbent Oscar Cowen can’t seek reelection due to term limits. In addition to the base salary, the new sheriff will also get money from tax warrants.
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.
A Recap of the Top 10 Stories of 2010
Story #10
Tony Kerby lost his life in the Yellow River attempting to save his younger brother’s life. The good looking boy went in the treacherous waters to save his 8-year-old brother Dominick when the youngster slipped off a rock. Dominick was saved when a person in the park pulled him to safety, but Tony could not swim to the banks.
Community members were so saddened by the death that a cross was put at the site to honor his efforts and his life. The memorial was created by Shelby Clemons of North Judson, his wife, Danielle, and Misty Baldridge of Knox.
Top 10 Stories of 2010; Story #5
It was the primary election of 2010 and the Starke County Sheriff’s race was one talked about by citizens around the County. Of course, Sheriff’s races always create interest, but this one was different. Deputy Bill Dulin came out early with signs, a sure sign that this was to be a serious effort. Even though Dulin worked hard during the campaign the political pundits game him little hope of upsetting incumbent Oscar Cowen. On Election Day itself, most predicted a sizable win by Cowen.
