News across Starke County
Storm cleanup continues across the state
Indiana is still cleaning up after severe storms and flooding swept across the state in August. Gov. Mike Braun says FEMA has provided about $100 million to storm victims, while the state and the National Flood Insurance Program have provided additional aid. The state has removed…
Starke County Surveyor working to update public drainage map
The Starke County Surveyor’s Office is working to make updated drainage information available to the public through the county’s Geographic Information System website. The office announced this week that all of Starke County’s regulated drains will soon be added to the public GIS…
North Judson officials discuss grant opportunities, possible downtown community facility
North Judson officials discussed potential grant opportunities and ideas for future development during Monday’s Town Council meeting. An official at the meeting reported attending a recent Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs public engagement event and highlighted…
Upcoming lane closures on I-94 in La Porte County
LA PORTE COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co Inc. will have lane closures on I-94 between exit 40 (U.S. 20/35) and the Michigan state line starting on or after Wednesday, September 30. Crews will conduct bridge cleaning and…
Nominations open for Henry F. Schricker “Service Before Self” Award
Nominations are being accepted for the annual Henry F. Schricker “Service Before Self” Award. The award, presented by the Starke County Chamber of Commerce, recognizes an individual in Starke County who consistently puts others first and works to make the community better. The…
North Judson RDC reviews park improvements, future projects
The North Judson Redevelopment Commission reviewed recent improvements at Norwayne Field and discussed potential projects for 2027 during a meeting on Monday. Officials reported decorative light poles at Norwayne Field have been installed, along with additional electrical and…
Mobile health events coming to Starke County
The Starke County Health Department has shared information about two mobile health services that will make stops in Starke County in the coming weeks. Indiana University Health will offer mobile lung cancer screenings Wednesday, September 30th from 9am to 3pm Central Time at the…
North Judson Council Approves Trail Route Resolution
The North Judson Town Council approved a resolution concerning the American Discovery Trail and U.S. Bike Route 35 during its Monday meeting. Resolution 2026-06 requests that the American Discovery Trail and U.S. Bike Route 35 be relocated in order to use the full length of the…
North Judson Town Council Adopts 2027 Budget
The North Judson Town Council adopted the town’s 2027 budget during its Monday meeting this week. Officials stated that a public hearing on the proposed budget was held during the council’s previous meeting, with no public comments received. During Monday’s Council meeting, the…
Starke County Sheriff’s Office hosts women’s handgun safety course
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a Women’s Basic Handgun Safety Course. The course took place on Saturday, September 19th. Details from the course shared online state that participants spent the morning in the training room, where they learned about handling…
Starke County BZA to consider variance requests at October meeting
The Starke County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several variance requests during its Wednesday, October 14th meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm Central Time, or immediately following the Plan Commission meeting, in Meeting Room 153 of the Starke County Annex 1…
Starke County Economic Development Foundation provides update to commissioners
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation provided an update on its recent activities during Monday’s Starke County Commissioners meeting. The report covered the Foundation’s work from January through July, along with an update on activities during August. Foundation…