The Starke County Commissioners adopted an ordinance this week that removes a fee exemption for permits issued for agricultural structures. The Commissioners adopted the ordinance, Ordinance 2026-25, on Tuesday, August 18th. The ordinance amends Section 6-5-2 of the Starke County Code. According to the notice of adoption, the new ordinance removes subsection D from the Continue reading →
The Starke County Commissioners announced they have adopted an ordinance that updates contractor registration requirements across the county. The Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2026-26 during their August 18th meeting, amending Sections 4 and 5 of the county’s 2006 contractor registration ordinance. The changes to the ordinance update the wording when it comes to those responsible for Continue…
Eligible Hoosiers affected by the recent storms across Indiana can request up to $5,000 in emergency assistance through the State Disaster Relief Fund. The emergency aid grants can be used to help replace basic items such as food and clothing, for Hoosiers in need of assistance after recent storms. Applications for the State Disaster Relief Continue reading →
The Pulaski County Auditor has announced that the Pulaski County Board of Council will be holding an executive session this upcoming Monday, August 24th. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9am Eastern Time at the Pulaski County Courthouse. In accordance with Indiana laws, it has been shared that the meeting will be in regards Continue reading →
PLYMOUTH — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department continues to actively investigate the disappearance of 34-year-old Joshua M. Obrochta, who was last seen on Friday, August 7, 2026, in the Plymouth and Culver, Indiana, area. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m., the vehicle that Obrochta was last observed driving was located in the 5,000 Continue reading →
PULASKI COUNTY – A release from the Indiana Department of Transportation shares that their contractor, Enneking Pressure Cleaning Inc, will close State Road 39 between County Road 400 N and County Road 500 N beginning on or after Tuesday, August 25th. State Road 39 will be closed through late September for a bridge deck overlay preventive maintenance Continue reading →
The Starke County Council held an extended discussion at Monday’s meeting in regards to funding and financial transparency of the Starke County Economic Development Foundation. Council Vice President Dave Pearman stated that he had been asked to represent the Foundation during the discussion, and provided a copy of the agreement between the Starke County Commissioners Continue reading →
The Prairie Trails Club, along with community members, will celebrate the opening of a new one-mile trail extension through North Judson and the town’s designation as an official American Discovery Trail “Trail Town” this Friday, August 21st. Reports indicate that the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will conduct a final inspection of the trail extension Continue reading →
The Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission is building a map of public art displays around Starke County. The map showcasing art throughout the county will be available online at visitstarkecounty.com/art. At the time of this article, the website showcases one piece of wart; The “Energy Flows in Trails and Rails” sculpture, by Angelique Milo, Continue reading →
The Oregon-Davis School Board will meet today, Wednesday, August 19th at 6pm Central Time at the Oregon-Davis Elementary School. The school is located at 5860 North 750 East in Hamlet. During the meeting, the board will discuss the approval of minutes from its August 5th meeting, as well as financial reports including claims, payroll register, Continue reading →