How to boost the education system was one of the recurring themes among Starke County’s state legislative candidates, during Wednesday’s Meet the Candidates night. Democrat Timothy Gust is running for District 20 State Representative. “Education in this state has become a bit of a farce over the past decade-plus, seeing more money taken away from public schools and given to charters and school voucher programs.” Gust said. “In rural areas, such as the ones that we live and work in, in District 20, public schools make up most of the options we as parents have to send our children to school.”
Continue readingStarke County Meet the Candidates Event to Be Held Tonight
Starke County voters have a chance to hear from a number of the candidates on November’s ballot tonight. WKVI is teaming up with the Starke County Chamber of Commerce and the Starke County Leader for a Meet the Candidates night.
Continue readingStarke County Chamber Hosting Meet the Candidates Night
Starke County voters will have a chance to acquaint themselves with candidates for federal, state and local office tomorrow night in Knox. Continue reading