It was a Who’s Who of Starke County Leadership at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center, Thursday night.
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New Information Emerges in North Judson Police Shooting
The North Judson man shot by police responding to a call at his residence is in stable condition at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. That’s where 29-year-old Richard Joseph Benwell was airlifted early Tuesday afternoon with what was described as a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin says sheriff’s deputies and North Judson Police were notified by dispatchers of a man hitting his fiancée’s car with a sledgehammer in the 5000 block of 800 South. That’s southwest of North Judson.
Social Media Post Alludes to Possible Educational Services Consolidation
Knox Middle School Receives Grant for Substance Abuse Education
Knox Middle School will be able to continue offering a substance abuse prevention program to sixth and seventh graders, thanks to a grant from Kankakee Valley REMC. Continue reading
The Crossing Highlights Student Success in Fall Banquet
Students from The Crossing Educational Center shared stories from their lives and were able to showcase their work during an event held Tuesday night in North Judson.
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Open House Planned for Stelrema Building
Efforts are being stepped up to find a new business to occupy the former Stelrema building on U.S. 35 north of Knox. The building’s been empty since Stelrema’s parent company Gettig Technologies filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2012. Continue reading
ISP Releases Name, Details In Officer-Involved Shooting
There’s new information about the officer-involved shooting late Tuesday afternoon in North Judson. Continue reading
Funding Questions Swirl After Voters Defeat Referendum
Voters who reside within the jurisdiction of the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation soundly defeated a property tax referendum. Revenue from the proposed hike would have been used to prop up sagging revenue as a result of declining enrollment and changes in the way the state funds schools. Continue reading
Starke County Voters Split Between Incumbents, Newcomers
North Judson will have a new clerk-treasurer in January. Democrat Alicia Collins beat incumbent Republican Donna Henry by a six-point margin, while incumbent North Judson Council President Wendy Hoppe fended off a challenge from Democrat Joan Haugh to hold onto her seat. That race was also decided by a six-point margin. Continue reading
MPI Calls Unfair Labor Practices Allegations Untrue, Strives for Fair Contract
MPI says it is continuing work to finalize a contract agreement with representatives of the United Steelworkers.
Ancilla College Announces New Degree Programs
Ancilla College is adding three new degree programs next year. Students will be able to study sports management, hospitality and tourism and culinary arts management. The new offerings bring the total number of two-year degree programs at the private, liberal arts school to 21. Continue reading
Donnelly’s Efforts to Stop Additional Water Regulations Fall Short
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly’s efforts to prevent increased federal regulations on waterways have fallen short. Continue reading
ISP Releases More Information About Officer-Involved Shooting
A domestic violence call to a rural North Judson residence late this morning ended with an officer-involved shooting. Officers from Starke County Sheriff’s Office and North Judson Police Department responded to a residence southwest of town around 11:45 a.m. That’s when investigators say a man got into a fight with officers and was shot. ISP officials confirm no officers were injured. Continue reading
One Airlifted After Officer-Involved Shooting
The victim of an officer-involved shooting southwest of North Judson has been airlifted. Continue reading
Contested Races, School Funding Referendum Bring Attention to Election Day
County Clerk Clarifies Election Protocol
Prospective voters in today’s Starke County municipal and referendum elections must cast ballots in the precincts in which they reside, according to Starke County Clerk Vicki Cooley Continue reading
Hundreds Cast Absentee Ballots in Starke County
Knox Structure Fire Ruled Arson
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The fire that destroyed a vacant home in the 300 block of John Street in Knox last Tuesday was deliberately set, according to investigators. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Take Infrastructure Plan Under Advisement
Investment in infrastructure is critical in order to see future growth in Starke County. That’s the assessment Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver shared with the county commissioners last night. He and Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler jointly presented a five-year strategic infrastructure plan to the body. It includes an overview and timeline of bridge and road projects and justification for plans still on the drawing board. Continue reading
Students Share Science Knowledge With School Board
The Knox School Board was delighted to see and hear a dozen of Mrs. Woods’ Elementary Science students explain their Science Fair projects Monday night. The assignment was “the Solar System.” The students brought and explained many imaginative and detailed displays. Continue reading
