Starke County Historical Society’s Annual Dinner to Feature Makers of Belle Gunness Documentary

Historian Bruce Johnson  and Film Producer Stephen Ruminski
Historian Bruce Johnson and Film Producer Stephen Ruminski
The Starke County Historical Society’s annual meeting is Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Knox High School Cafeteria.

A special presentation by Bruce Johnson and Stephen Ruminski from LaPorte will be featured. They have researched the material and written the script for the award winning documentary, The Gunness Mystery. This is a portrayal of the life of Belle Gunness of LaPorte who lured wealthy men into her farm home. After a time, she would take all of their possessions and eventually kill them. She was often known as Lady Bluebeard.

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Kierstynn Combs Signs with Bethel

Kierstynn with her parents at Kierstynn's signing.
Parents Vicki and Mark look on as Kierstynn signs her letter of intent.
Kierstynn with her parents, tennis/volleyball Coach Bruce Johnson, Bethel Coach Jody Rodriguez, and Knox A.D. Phil Owens.

Knox senior Kierstynn Combs has decided to attend Bethel College where she will continue her basketball career. A 4-year letter winner for the Knox Lady Redskin basketball team, Kierstynn scored over 550 points in her career at Knox and has been known for her hard-nosed, competitive nature on the court.