Starke County government employees stand to get raises in 2017 following action by the county council during their budget hearing Monday evening. They recommended approval of 2-percent raises for all employees. That will cost about $65,000, which will come from the county general fund. Continue reading
Pulaski Building Inspector to Begin Accepting Credit Card Payments
The Pulaski County Building Inspector is preparing to accept credit and debit card payments in the near future.
During Monday’s Pulaski County Commissioner’s meeting, the request was made to setup the proper equipment to begin accepting the increasingly common method of payment.
Starke County Park Board Seeks Consultants for Five-Year Plan
The Starke County Park Board is moving ahead with the process of finding a consultant to create a five-year plan for the county’s park facilities. A comprehensive plan is required before the county may receive grant funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Continue reading
Grand Opening Scheduled for West Side Center
The former Medaryville library branch will officially reopen this weekend as West Side Center. A grand opening is scheduled Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Continue reading
Friends of the Poor Walk Scheduled Saturday
The St. Vincent DePaul Society is hosting a fundraiser and awareness event this weekend they hope will be able to help those in poverty in Knox and Hamlet.
N.J.-S.P. Board to Remain Appointed for Now
Overwhelming public support of an elected North Judson-San Pierre School Board was not enough to overcome the estimated $15,000 cost to transition from the current appointed body. Members voted four to one last night to maintain the status quo. The most recent appointee, Derrick Stalbaum of Rich Grove Township, cast the lone vote in favor of transition via community committee. Continue reading
CDC Board Member Calls for Pulaski Commissioner to Resign
An At-Large member of the Pulaski County Community Development Commission is pushing for the resignation of a Pulaski County commissioner.
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Commissioner Explains Courthouse and Old Jail Renovation Funding Sources
The Starke County Council and Commissioners are attempting to explain the necessity of renovations to the courthouse and former jail. Council President Freddie Baker said during Monday’s meeting questions have arisen in the public about why the county is spending so much money to redo the two buildings. Continue reading
Temporary Office Moves Make Way for Renovations
The Starke County Health Department and Purdue Extension office have moved from the courthouse into a temporary location. They’re now located at 1006 Edgewood Drive in Knox. It’s next to Duneland Dialysis and across the street from Wintersong Village Nursing Home. Continue reading
North Judson Making Progress on Unsafe Building, Railroad Lease Agreement
A few ongoing legal issues were discussed during Monday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. Town Attorney Rachel Arndt is taking steps concerning a downtown building the town believes is unsafe. Continue reading
Bass Lake Beach Operator Plans Lease Renewal Amid Ongoing Discussions with County Park Board
The Starke County Park Board received an update Tuesday on various issues surrounding the Bass Lake Beach and Campground. The facilities are owned by Starke County and leased to operator Richard Callahan. Continue reading
Culver Schools See Enrollment Drop
Declining enrollment continues to be a challenge for the Culver Community Schools Corporation. Continue reading
Sen. Donnelly Looks to Boost Small Businesses
U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly is touting his efforts to help small businesses. Last week, the National Federation of Independent Business presented Donnelly with its Guardian of Small Business Award. Continue reading
Farm Safety Week Means Increase in Equipment Traffic
Indiana farmers are preparing for their fall harvests and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture is asking local motorists to be mindful.
Ancilla College Schedules Open House This Weekend
Students interested in attending college have the chance to visit Ancilla College this weekend. Ancilla’s hosting an open house this Saturday, starting at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Continue reading
CHS Responds to Starke Hospital Lease Decision
Starke Hospital officials have responded to the county’s abrupt decision to cease negotiations for a new lease of the existing site. The commissioners’ unanimous decision means Tennessee-based Community Health Systems has until Sept. 30 to either renew the current lease for 10 years or exercise the six month notice of non-renewal. Continue reading
Commissioners Pull Plug on Hospital Lease Negotiations with CHS
The fate of Starke Hospital is in question following action last night by the county commissioners. They voted unanimously to cease all negotiations with Tennessee-based Community Health Systems on a new lease for the building and land on which it sits. Continue reading
Elected or appointed? N.J.-S.P. Board to Decide Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is expected to announce tonight whether they favor a transition to an elected school board or would prefer to keep the current appointed process. Members have spent the past several weeks gathering public input on the topic via Google survey and a special meeting last week for that sole purpose. Most of the comments offered during that session favored an *elected board. Continue reading
Pulaski County Alters Early Voting to Meet State Requirements
The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to a change in early voting sites following a recommendation by the election board.
Starke County Park Board to Continue Discussions on Five-Year Plan, Bass Lake Beach
A five-year plan for Starke County’s parks will be discussed during tonight’s County Park Board meeting. Edwin Buswell with the Kankakee-Iroquios Regional Planning Commission is expected to provide some information on the process. Continue reading
