The Knox City Council will hold off on final approval of new solar farm standards, until some adjustments can be considered. Under the ordinance presented during Tuesday’s meeting, commercial solar energy systems within the city’s zoning jurisdiction would have to be located in an agricultural zone, at least 200 feet away from any homes, 100 feet from roads, and 50 feet from neighboring properties.
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The state representative for Pulaski and part of Starke County has announced his retirement. Doug Gutwein says he won’t seek reelection in 2022. In a press release, Gutwein says serving House District 16 has been an honor and a privilege, and he’s retiring to spend more time with his family.
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North Judson-area residents will soon be asked for input on the town’s park facilities. Town officials are putting together a survey and planning a public engagement session for next month, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe. “Changes you’d like to see, have you used the park at all this last year or in the years previous, those kind of questions,” he says.
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The Hamlet housing boom continues. Another building permit was approved by the town council last week. “Keen Construction wants to build on the last lot on Jefferson Street a 1,344-square-foot house,” Council President Dave Kesvormas explained.
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Four Starke County officials were among the hundreds who attended last week’s Association of Indiana Counties Annual Conference in Switzerland County.
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Another Pulaski County solar farm has gotten the green light from the board of zoning appeals. The BZA approved a special exception Monday for the Moss Creek Solar project, with Board President Derrick Stalbaum abstaining. That was despite opposition from members of the public, as well as questions about the legality of the board’s actions from both opponents and the developer itself.
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The Knox City Council will consider solar farm development standards tonight. Under the proposed ordinance, commercial solar energy systems within the city’s zoning jurisdiction would have to be located in an agricultural zone, at least 200 feet away from any homes, 100 feet from roads, and 50 feet from neighboring properties.
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No comments were offered on the West Central School Corporation’s 2022 budget proposal during a public hearing earlier this month, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra. “The budget is shaping up to be similar to last year’s with some discussion about more HVAC repairs and other things related to the infrastructure of the building,” he explains.
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Another 14 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Starke County. Pulaski County had nine new cases, while Marshall County had seven, according to Monday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider a three-week mask mandate during a special meeting Wednesday.
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Pulaski County residents can weigh in on a proposed solar farm tonight. Moss Creek Solar is seeking permission from the board of zoning appeals to build a 1,600-acre solar development on farmland in Beaver Township. It would be developed by NextEra Energy Resources and could be up and running by the end of 2023.
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Recent air conditioning repairs have cost the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation more than $200,000. The school board last week ratified the emergency chiller repairs undertaken by Johnson Controls, I’m even thinking on changing for a 12 volt air conditioner online.
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Community Services of Starke County is looking to target the northern part of the county. Executive Director Cynthia Benke gave an update to the county commissioners last week.
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North Judson residents have a chance to help shape the future of the town’s park system. A kickoff meeting for the creation of a five-year master plan is scheduled for tonight.
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The Food Finders Food Bank Mobile Pantry will be in Winamac tomorrow, September 28. A drive-through distribution will be held at the Winamac Town Park, starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Continue readingThe City of Knox is resuming its sewer lining efforts. The board of works last week approved the lone quote from Insituform for almost $104,000, pending the review of Wastewater Superintendent Jason Clemons.
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Now that Knox High School has an agriculture program, it’s also restoring its FFA chapter. Ag teacher Melvin Lenig introduced chapter president Ismael DeLara and other board members to the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County has gotten a $2,500 boost for its Knox Senior Center, thanks to a local farmer and the Bayer Fund. The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program lets farmers apply for grant funding for a nonprofit of their choice.
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Police have released more details about Wednesday’s accident involving a school bus in Starke County. North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher says it happened around 2:50 p.m. in the 100 block of East State Road 10.
Continue readingThe number of new COVID-19 cases remains in the double digits in Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties. Another 30 cases were reported just in Pulaski County, according to Friday’s update from the Indiana Department of Health. Marshall County had 25 new cases, while Starke County had 14.
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