Street in San Pierre to be Added to Starke County Highway Inventory

Posted on April 9, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI

Residents on Brazil Street in San Pierre will now have a smoother road, thanks to a decision by the Starke County Commissioners last week.

Two homeowners who live on Brazil Street asked the commissioners to accept Brazil Street into the county highway department’s inventory so work can be done on the poor condition of the street.

It was noted that the county plows the street in the wintertime, but has not done maintenance on the road because it’s not part of the county’s inventory.

A work inquiry was made to officials at the highway garage where it was learned that the street wasn’t included in the list of county roads.  A trip to the Auditor’s Office for research confirmed that information.

Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler said it must have been an oversight when the Sandy Knob subdivision was created in the 1970s.  He said other streets in that area are overseen by the county.

Ritzler said he had the acceptance application filled out and ready for commissioner review.

The commissioners unanimously approved a motion to accept Brazil Street into the county’s highway inventory.  Ritzler said he would have crews out to the area as soon as possible to smooth out the pothole-riddled roadway.

4/15/2017 Easter Egg Hunt

Lincoln Memorial Plaque Nears Completion

November 24, 2015AuthorEd Hasnerl, WKVI 

An official marker to commemorate President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train passing through San Pierre in 1865 will soon be complete.

Last spring the Starke County Historical Society  marked the 150th anniversary of the event by placing a large boulder at the site, south of San Pierre. The location on U.S. 421 is now a township park where Little Company of Mary once stood.

The Starke County Community Foundation announced funding for the plaque last week. Historical society treasurer Deb Mix wrote the grant.

Trick-or-Treating Hours Updated

North Judson – 5:00-6:30 p.m. CT (San Pierre usually follows the same schedule)

Knox- 5:30-7:00 p.m. CT with costume judging to be held after 7:00 p.m. at the Knox Community Center.  Refreshments and prizes will be given for three age groups.  The costume judging is sponsored by Starke County A.B.A.T.E.

Hamlet – 5:30-7:00 p.m. CT

Winamac – 5:00-7:00 p.m. ET

Francesville – 5:00-7:00 p.m. ET

Medaryville – 5:00-7:00 p.m. ET with costume judging at 7:15 p.m. ET at the Lion’s Club

Monterey – 5:30-7:00 p.m. ET

Culver – 5:00-7:00 p.m. ET

Plymouth – 5:00-7:00 p.m. ET