A Plymouth man accused of murder following an October robbery has pleaded not guilty to the updated charges.
Wireman Beating Suspect Now Charged With Murder
The Plymouth man accused of beating a Knox man to death back in October is now facing murder charges. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Hires Interim Superintendent
The interim superintendent of the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has 48 years of experience in public education and is considered an expert when it comes to school finances. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Slash Proposed Expenditures
Budget constraints have forced the Starke County Council and Commissioners to cut back on proposed big ticket expenditures in the coming year. They met jointly Monday to look at items that can be purchased with money in the cumulative capital development fund. That list included a new ambulance for Starke County EMS, two new patrol cars for the sheriff’s office and three new server computers for the IT department. Continue reading
Knox Christmas Decorating Contest Judging is Tonight
Knox residents who want to take part in the annual Christmas decorating contest need to leave their lights on tonight. Judges will be out between 6 and 9 p.m. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. to Name Interim Superintendent Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will name an interim superintendent when they meet this evening. A revised agenda sent this afternoon also includes approval of an administrator contract. He or she will replace Lynn Johnson, who is retiring from the corporation at the end of the month. Continue reading
Meth Lab Suspects Identified
The man and woman police say fled from a Knox apartment where a meth lab exploded early this morning are lodged in the Starke County Jail. Continue reading
Knox Police Investigating Meth Lab Explosion, Two Arrested
Knox Police say two people are in custody after a meth lab exploded early this morning. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Brace for Budget Cuts
Starke County officials need to slash half a million dollars from the county’s 2016 budget after receiving their final report from the state. Continue reading
State Approves Drug Treatment Pilot Program at Starke County Jail
The Starke County Jail will soon be home to the state’s first non-prison-based intensive drug treatment program. During a recent drug task force meeting, Gov. Mike Pence directed the Department of Correction to work with Starke County to adopt and pilot the Regional Therapeutic Communities (RTC) program. It gives local officials more treatment options to address drug addiction. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Prepares to Close 2015 Books
The agenda for tonight’s North Judson-San Pierre School Board meeting includes passage of the necessary resolution to move money around to close the books on the fiscal year budget. Superintendent Lynn Johnson previously said at least $1 million in cuts would be necessary to end the year in the black. The source of those cuts is unclear at this time. Continue reading
Second Salvage Yard Arson Trial Set for February
James Campbell is being compelled to prevent delays in his February jury trial.
Starke County Officials to Discuss Spending Priorities
The Starke County Council and Commissioners will crunch numbers and set priorities during a special joint meeting this evening. Specifically they are looking at projects that can be funded from the County Economic Development Income Tax, or CEDIT, fund. Continue reading
Commissioners Approve Inmate Cost of Incarceration Ordinance
Starke County will soon be able to charge inmates convicted of crimes and sentenced to the county jail a daily cost of incarceration fee. Continue reading
Bridge Repair Forces Road Closure
A Starke County road will be closed for bridge repair. Starting today 25 North between 500 and 600 East will be shut down. No timeline has been offered as to when the bridge will reopen.
Intimidation Charges Pending After Knox Incident
A LaPorte man faces intimidation charges in Starke County after he reportedly threatened several people with a gun at a Knox residence yesterday. Continue reading
Improvements Underway at Starke County Highway Department
Phase one of the Starke County Highway Department’s five-year facilities upgrade plan is underway. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Post Adds Five New Troopers
A North Judson native is among five new troopers being assigned to the Indiana State Police Lowell Post. Corey Adam recently graduated as part of the 75th class of the Indiana State Police Academy. He and four other probationary troopers are now starting their three months of field training alongside veteran officers at the Lowell Post. Continue reading
Early Morning Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
A man and woman from Knox face drug charges following an early morning traffic stop in Marshall County. Continue reading
Starke County EMS Can Treat K9s
Starke County EMS is now equipped to treat the county’s officer dogs. Director Keith Emigh says his staff went through training recently to provide care to the sheriff’s office K9s should they be wounded in the line of duty. Continue reading
