10-09-15
A Starke County family whose 14-year-old daughter died in 2005 has been awarded a $31.3 million federal judgment against the state employees who accused the parents of being responsible for her death. Continue reading
Terry Kimmel Receives Robert E. Hamilton Award
A long-time banker and former Starke County Economic Development Foundation executive director has been given the foundation’s highest honor. Terry Kimmel was presented with the 2015 Robert E. Hamilton Award at Thursday’s Prospectus and Achievement Luncheon. Continue reading
Broken Diesel Pump Proves Costly for Starke County EMS
Starke County EMS has been paying retail diesel fuel prices for the past several weeks due to a problem with the pump at the county highway garage. They haven’t been able to use it due to an issue with the system that keeps track of which fuel goes to which account for billing purposes. Continue reading
Cemetery Tree Removal Continues in North Judson
The North Judson Town Council got an update on tree removal at Pioneer Cemetery during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Pricing Ambulances
Starke County EMS spent nearly $2,000 last month to keep its fleet on the road. Director Keith Emigh told the commissioners Monday night most of that money went toward the truck at the Grovertown base. He says repairs at the county highway garage cost $1,764.10. Additionally an air conditioning problem on the rig based at Knox and a blower motor problem on the North Judson truck had to be fixed. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff’s Office to Expand Police Presence Through Reserves Program
Residents of Starke County’s smaller communities will see an expanded police presence thanks to the new sheriff’s reserve program. Continue reading
OD Schools Assessing Options Following Resource Officer Resignation
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is assessing its options following the resignation of one of its school resource officers.
The positions were created two years ago with the help of grant funds to aid in the enhancement of school safety. Kyle Hinds, one of the resource officers accepted a position outside of the area.
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North Judson K9 and Officer Complete Annual Training
North Judson Police Department K9 Gunner and his handler, Officer Scott Bieshuizen, completed a recent annual training course with high grades. Continue reading
30 Minute Walk Challenge Continues
Moving Starke County Forward’s continuing with its challenge for residents to walk at least 30 minutes a day for a month. Continue reading
State Livestock Grant Applications Available
Grants are available from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to promote and market livestock in order to foster growth within the industry. Educational programs, livestock shows and exhibitions, conventions and similar events and projects are eligible to apply for funding. Grant dollars cover things like value-added feasibility studies, research projects, market development and other projects that encourage the development of business and industry related to livestock production, processing and distribution. Continue reading
Two Arrested Following Drug Complaint
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department says two have been arrested on meth-related charges following a Tuesday incident.
Sex Offender Faces New Charges in Starke County
A registered sex offender faces new charges in Starke County. James Sobieck of Knox was arrested after a two-day investigation by the Starke County Sheriff’s Office. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Act on Salary Requests
The Starke County Commissioners are recommending the county council increase the emergency medical services director’s salary by $4,000. That would bump Keith Emigh’s annual pay to $45,000, pending council approval. Continue reading
IDEM Seeking Comments on Transmission Project Alteration
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is asking for the public’s input on a proposed change to a major infrastructure project.
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NIPSCO Forecasts Lower Winter Heating Bills
NIPSCO natural gas customers can expect lower heating bills this winter, according to information from the utility company. Officials cite a combination of current market projections and the assumption of normal winter weather as factors in their projection of a 30-percent reduction over last year’s residential heating costs. Continue reading
Manufacturers Day Event to Be Held Tomorrow
The Third Annual Manufacturers Day Event will be held tomorrow at Knox Middle School. The event’s put on by the Starke County Economic Development Foundation to give students a better understanding of the local manufacturing industry. Continue reading
North Judson Receives Grant for Radar Gun
The Town of North Judson’s getting a new hand-held radar gun thanks to a grant from Kankakee Valley REMC’s Operation Round Up program. The program raises money for local causes by giving customers the option to have their electric bill rounded up to the next highest dollar, with that extra money going to the program. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Reminds Residents not to Burn Leaves
Knox mayor Rick Chambers is reminding residents that it’s illegal to burn leaves in the city. He says that with leaves falling, it’s tempting to want to burn them, but he’s asking residents to respect the no burn ordinance. Continue reading
Fourth Leadership Starke County Class Begins
The fourth Leadership Starke County Class has begun. Eleven residents, including three high school students, met at the Kankakee Fish and Wildlife Office for the class’s opening retreat. Continue reading
Beware of Vehicle v. Animal Collisions
Deer season isn’t just for hunters. AAA Insurance warns motorists are most likely to hit a deer between the months of October and December. The Insurance Information Institute advises animals, mainly deer, are involved in more than a million collisions with vehicles each year, resulting in about 200 fatalities.
Motorists can do their part to avoid becoming statistics by sweeping eyes back and forth across the road and watching for signs of animals and their movement. Look to the right and left as well in case an animal is by the side of the road. Motorists are most likely to hit a deer, but occasionally they will run into the side of your car. Continue reading
