Six people were arrested in a joint criminal patrol on Wednesday, Jan. 16 in Marshall County.
Continue readingDriver Reportedly Airlifted Following Sunday Afternoon Crash
Around 12:20 p.m. on Sunday, December 30th, the Starke County Dispatch Center alerted emergency officials of an accident near 1740 S on State Road 39.
Dispatch reports that Starke County Sheriff’s Department, Starke County EMS, the North Judson Police Department and the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene.
Continue readingEmergency Crews Respond to Single-Vehicle Crash on Toto Road Sunday Night
A driver was reportedly airlifted from a cornfield near Toto Road, following a Sunday night crash.
Continue readingSlick Roads Cause Multiple Slide Offs In Starke County, Motorists Reminded to Drive Cautiously
Motorists are reminded to be extra cautious driving, as this morning’s conditions led to multiple vehicles sliding off the road.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts Donations for Emergency Bags, Student Lunch Accounts
Knox school officials will be better equipped to respond to off-site emergencies, thanks to some recent donations from Starke Hospital. Last week, the school board accepted a $500 donation for the purchase of emergency bags.
Continue readingO-D School Board Accepts Donations for T-Shirts, Lunch Accounts, Signage
A number of donations were accepted by the Oregon-Davis School Board Monday. Some students will getting new t-shirts, thanks to a pair of donations from Lee Nagai, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. “[He] donated $100 to help with the cost of first [and second] grade t-shirts and then also 35 t-shirts that were purchased for the pep band,” Harman explains. “So we appreciate Lee Nagai’s assistance there.”
Starke County Councilman-Elect Questioned about Residency
The residency of Starke County Republican Councilman-Elect Tom DeCola is in question after the issue was raised during the Starke County Council meeting.
DeCola was elected as the Starke County Council District 4 representative in the General Election gathering 84 votes more than his opponent Democrat Karen Tibbs.
Knox School Board to Discuss Proposed School Resource Officer Position, School Signage
The Knox School Board will resume its discussion about hiring a school resource officer tonight. School officials have been working with the City of Knox on a potential funding agreement. Continue reading
One Charged in Armed Robbery Incident at Koontz Lake Gas Station
One of the suspects in an armed robbery incident at the Marathon Gas Station at Koontz Lake has been formally charged in the case. The incident occurred there on Monday, Dec. 3 around 7:30 p.m. CT.
The Final Starke County F.A.R.M Event of the Year is Happening this Saturday!
The Starke County Justice Center’s F.A.R.M. program will be hosting their final sale of the year this Saturday.
Community members are invited to come to the Starke County Justice Center on December 8th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to see if they can find the perfect decoration or Christmas present. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff’s Department Fundraiser Helps Pay Off Negative Lunch Accounts at Local Schools
Starke County elementary school students in need of some financial assistance recently benefited from a fundraising effort through the Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Starke County Police Still Looking for Koontz Lake Robbery Suspects
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department continues investigating an armed robbery at a Koontz Lake gas station Monday night. Sheriff Bill Dulin says that as of Tuesday afternoon, his department has gotten numerous tips, but so far, “nothing has produced solid information that would lead to a suspect.”
Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Koontz Lake Gas Station
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Marathon Gas Station at Koontz Lake.
Starke County Police Respond to Armed Robbery Incident
Officers with the Starke County Sheriff’s Department responded to an armed robbery incident at the gas station in Koontz Lake on Monday night.
Starke County Police Searching for Missing Woman
Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department are attempting to locate a missing woman.
Railroad Crews Respond to Derailment in Hamlet
Railroad crews are on the scene of a derailment of several soybean grain train cars on the CF&E Railroad track on 750 E. south of U.S. 30 in Hamlet.
Firefighters Fight Outbuilding Fire in Knox
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department firefighters battled an outbuilding fire Wednesday morning.
Firefighters Battle Large Fire in San Pierre
(video by Andrew Ostrega)
Firefighters from several area fire departments were called to a large structure fire in San Pierre Monday night.
High-Speed Pursuit Results in Arrest of Culver Resident
A high-speed pursuit that began in Marshall County and ended in a usually heavily-traveled intersection in Knox resulted in the arrest of the driver.
Safety Concerns Addressed at U.S. 30 Work Site But Hamlet Officials Remain Out of Loop
Hamlet officials hope a U.S. 30 construction project will wrap up soon. Following a spike in accidents, Town Council President Dave Kesvormas urged INDOT to address safety concerns in the work zone.
