A Plymouth man accused of murder following an October robbery has pleaded not guilty to the updated charges.
Starke County Farmers Influenced by Recent Appellate Court Decision
A Starke county dispute over who constructs a fence between agriculturally zoned land has been given a review by an Indiana Appellate Court.
Knox Council to Review Economic Development Area Proposal
The Knox City Council will be considering the implementation of an economic development proposal during their meeting, Tuesday night.
Starke County Closer to First Non-DOC Therapeutic Drug Treatment Program
Starke County may soon be home to a drug treatment program that is currently only available through the state Department of Corrections.
The Therapeutic Community Program is considered by some to be one of the most effective drug treatment programs in the state of Indiana. The program provides 1,700 available spaces throughout the Hoosier state for an eight month course, designed to treat and rehabilitate drug offenders.
IU Health Starke Days Away from Finalizing Affiliation Agreement
IU Health Starke Hospital is nearing the completion of an affiliation transaction with Community Health Systems.
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Starke Humane Society Expects Pulaski County Capacity Problems to Subside
The Starke County Humane Society anticipates an increase in the animal population from Pulaski County may be seasonal.
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Career Success Coalition to Host First Meeting
An organization with the goal of sending more Starke County students to college will have its first meeting in mid-October.
Park Board Proposes Drainage Fix with Little Cost
The Starke County Park Board has opted to propose a solution to drainage issues alleged to be caused in the Starke County Forest.
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Starke Dems to Caucus September 23rd
The Starke County Democratic Party will caucus to find a new Coroner a little later this month.
A vacancy was created when former Coroner Adam Gray stepped down, citing professional and family reasons for the decision. Starke County has partnered with Jasper County in the interim to continue providing the Coroner service.
Park Board Wants Drainage Decision Halted in Favor of More Information
The Starke County Park Board will be asking to hold-off on a Drainage Board decision until additional information has been gained.
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Park Board Continuing Discussions on Bass Lake Beach Improvements
The Starke County Park Board will be continuing discussions on the Bass Lake Beach and Campground.
Walorski Touts Farm Bill Efforts in Face of Local Crop Damages
Indiana has received a U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster declaration, but a federal representative says provisions in major legislation will also go a long way toward helping Hoosier farmers.
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Clerk’s Office Says Chances “Very Low” Unrecognized Resident Cast Ballot in North Judson Town Election
Officials with the Starke County Clerk’s office says they have methods in place to ensure residents cast election ballots in the proper place.
The comments follow the realization that the Town of North Judson did not properly file an annexation ordinance from 2001, and an ordinance outlining election Wards from 2012, with the Starke County Clerk’s office. Because the ordinances were not properly filed, the Starke County Clerk’s office is unable to recognize them until they’re recertified.
Ballots Possibly Cast In Wrong Precinct; Starke County Clerk to Seek State Advice
Elections in North Judson may have been affected after the Town failed to file a pair of ordinances with the Starke County Clerk’s office.
It was learned on Monday that an ordinance from 2001 outlining the annexation of land near North Judson, as well as an ordinance from 2012 redrawing election Wards, were filed with the Starke County Recorder’s office, but not the Clerk’s office. That means the changes are not recognized by the County until the ordinances are recertified.
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Annual Event Puts New Location on Display
An annual event will have a new atmosphere this weekend in Knox.
The Starke County Historical Society will be hosting its ice cream social – which takes place the first Sunday in July.
The event typically invites the public to view various exhibits and displays at the museum and find out more about the work being conducted. This year, however, the public is invited to tour the Historical Society’s new museum location.
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Snow Melt Increasing Visible Meth Trash
Now that snow from the winter season is melting, the Starke County Sheriff’s Department is reminding residents of increased drug visibility.
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Purdue Extension Works To Correct Meth Report Error
The numbers may change slightly, but the message is still the same according to Purdue Extension.
A recently issued report ranked Starke County first in the state of Indiana in meth lab seizures. A team of researchers used population data to determine Starke County’s population, but in writing the report transposed the first two numbers – making the county’s population 32, 197 instead of the more accurate 23,197.
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Freezing Rain Advisory In Effect Through Mid-Morning
A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect through mid-morning for parts of the WKVI listening area. The National Weather Service warns that an area of freezing rain will move slowly northeast across northern Indiana and northeast Ohio this morning. The advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central for Starke, Marshall and Pulaski Counties as well as areas to the south and east. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by late morning and allow ice to melt. Light ice accumulations of less than a tenth of an inch are expected before the temperatures rise. This will be enough to make roads and sidewalks slick and potentially hazardous, so leave yourself some extra travel time and be extra careful on bridges and overpasses. They will be the first pavement surfaces to freeze.
Brett Kersey Arrested After Sexual Assault Investigation
An investigation into a call received by the Starke County Sheriff’s Department regarding a sexual assault turned up enough evidence to arrest Brett Kersey for several charges including rape. At about 4 p.m. on July 28, the SCSD was informed that a victim of sexual assault was at I.U. Health Starke Hospital, and an investigation returned enough information for a search warrant to be granted for the residence of 0440 N. 700 E. in Knox.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Ordinance Restricting Weapons at Courthouse
The courthouse is now a weapon-free zone, thanks to the ordinance passed by the Starke County Commissioners at their recent meeting. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed ordinance that would restrict firearms and other weapons at courthouse facilities as well as other public meetings. There was no public comment, and the Commissioners voted to approve the ordinance.
“We’re just trying to protect our court, protect our judge, protect the people who work at the courthouse, and also us,” said Commissioner Dan Bridegroom.
