Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary said the personnel situation at the department will soon look a bit different.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Reports Increase in Hospital Transfers, Claims Process Reviewed
Starke County EMS Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie presented her regular report to the Starke County Commissioners Monday night where she reported an increase in hospital transfers which makes up a large part of the department’s revenue. She said it will be interesting to see how revenues move forward as compared to last year.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Firefighters Battles Friday Afternoon House Fire
Firefighters from the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department were called to a house fire at about 2 p.m. CT Friday in the area of 260 W. in North Judson.
Continue readingStarke County Accident Claims Two Lives, Injures One
Two people lost their lives and another was injured in a single vehicle accident New Year’s Day.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Personnel Continues to Work Hard During Health Pandemic
Starke County EMS personnel continue to face challenges during this health pandemic.
Continue readingTwo Drivers Injured in Wednesday Morning Starke County Crash
Two drivers were injured in a crash in Starke County Wednesday morning.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Personnel Challenged during Health Pandemic
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary told the Starke County Council and Commissioners Monday night that COVID-19 is certainly affecting operations.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Reports Successful Training
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary told the commissioners last week that EMS personnel recently took part in a two-day Tactical Combat Casualty Course (TCCC) training session that he believed to be successful.
Continue readingStarke County EMS to Purchase New Ambulance
The Starke County EMS Department is getting a new ambulance that is anticipated to be paid for with CARES Act funding.
Continue readingStarke County EMS to Participate in Training this Weekend
Starke County Emergency Services personnel will be involved in a two-day tactical combat casualty course training this weekend.
Continue readingNo Injuries Reported in Crash Involving Semi, Pickup Truck, Fishing Boat
No one was hurt when a semi truck and a pickup truck towing a fishing boat collided in heavy fog near Bass Lake Monday morning. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the intersection of U.S. 35 and State Road 10.
Continue readingNorth Judson Man Killed in Suspected Homicide
A North Judson man was killed in a suspected homicide Thursday morning. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office was called to the area of County Road 1025 East at around 3:30 a.m. Calling blood clean up services we made the process of gathering clues faster.
Continue readingStarke County Sheriff’s Department Investigates Stabbing Incident
A man was stabbed in an incident at a home in Starke County on Saturday morning.
Continue readingEMS Crews Respond to Two-Vehicle Crash on State Road 23
EMS crews were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident near Ober Tuesday afternoon. Starke County dispatchers say it happened around 4:15 at the intersection of State Road 23 and County Road 200 South.
Continue readingStarke County Accident Victim Identified
A Medaryville man lost his life in an accident in Starke County on Monday afternoon.
Continue readingStarke County Accident Claims Life of One Driver
A two-vehicle accident in Starke County claimed the life of one of the drivers on Monday afternoon.
Continue readingMotorcyclist Hurt in Starke County Crash
A motorcycle rider was hurt in a single-vehicle crash in Starke County Saturday evening. Emergency responders were called to the area of County Roads 800 South and 600 West just after 7:30 p.m., according to Starke County dispatchers.
Continue readingNo One Hurt after Liquid Fertilizer Trailers Catch on Fire in Starke County
Firefighters and a hazmat crew were called to a farm equipment fire in Starke County Friday. It happened just after 5:00 p.m. in the 100 block of North Range Road, according to Knox-Center Township Fire Chief Kenny Pfost. He says two liquid fertilizer trailers caught on fire.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Crews Maintain Health during Pandemic
Starke County EMS crew members are working to keep themselves and others safe when responding to calls while taking COVID-19 precautions at every step.
Continue readingFirefighters Tackle Overnight House Fire
Firefighters responded to a single story house fire in Knox just after midnight on Sunday, June 7.
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