As the holiday weekend approaches, the Starke County Humane Society is encouraging pet owners to take extra steps to help keep animals safe during fireworks celebrations. The Humane Society shared pet safety information online this week, reminding residents that holidays that involve fireworks, including Independence Day, Memorial Day, New Year’s Eve, and Canada Day, are Continue reading →

With kids spending more time outside during summer break months, the Starke County Sheriff’s Office is reminding both young riders and motorists alike to practice safe habits when it comes to e-bikes and scooters. In a recent post, the Sheriff’s office noted that more kids are riding e-bikes and scooters countywide as the summer goes Continue reading →

This week, the Starke County Coroner’s Office shared its statistics from the month of June 2026. During the month of June, the Coroner’s Office responded to a total of two calls. One death was ruled to be natural causes, and one was still pending at the time the statistics were released. This year to date, Continue reading →

Special Olympics Marshall & Starke Counties Celebrates Historic Summer Games Success as Fall Season Kicks Off June 29, 2026 — Special Olympics Indiana’s Marshall and Starke County programs are celebrating an extraordinarily successful trip to the State Summer Games in Terre Haute, while simultaneously launching a packed fall sports season featuring record athlete participation and Continue reading →

Indiana nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to people facing hardship are being invited to share information with Lilly Endowment through a statewide Request for Information. The Starke County Community Foundation is encouraging area nonprofits to consider participating in this voluntary effort, which is intended to help Lilly Endowment gain a better understanding of the Continue reading →

The Starke County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting this upcoming Monday, July 6th. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 5pm Central Time, and will be held at the Starke County Annex building at 53 East Mound Street in Knox. The meeting will begin with the approval of vendor claims, payroll claims, and the Continue reading →

KNOX, INDIANA – The Starke County America 250 Committee invites the public to join them for a special evening of patriotism, history, and community celebration on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as Starke County commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 Continue reading →

A press release from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office shares additional details in regards to a deceased individual found on the side of the roadway in North Judson over the weekend. The release states that on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at approximately 5:52pm Central Time, deputies with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Continue reading →

A press release from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office shares that on Saturday, June 27, at approximately 5:52pm Central Time, its deputies were dispatched to the area of County Road 350 W. and County Road 500 S., near North Judson, following a report of an unresponsive individual lying alongside the roadway. Upon arrival, emergency responders Continue reading →

The Starke County Humane Society will be providing transfer to an upcoming low-cost spay and neuter clinic. Transportation appointments are available for Monday, July 13th, and Monday, August 10th of this year. Participants do not have to be Starke County residents, this service is available for anyone who needs it. Those wishing to take advantage Continue reading →