Starke County Court Services Director Shawn Mattraw presented an American Rescue Plan Act request of $7,000 to the Starke County Council and Commissioners last week.
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Starke County Council Approves American Rescue Plan Act Ordinance
The Starke County Council unanimously approved the American Rescue Plan Act ordinance Monday afternoon.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Review Quotes for Upcoming Water Well Project
The North Judson Town Council members will soon be reviewing quotes from Peerless Midwest concerning an upcoming water well project.
Continue readingStarke County Receives Federal Funds to Support Local Emergency Food and Housing Programs
Starke County is the recipient of $24,109 to support local food pantry, housing and basic needs services.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Resolution Concerning ARPA Funding
The Culver Town Council members recently discussed a resolution that would provide an outline of how they will spend the money the town received in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Continue readingCulver-Union Township Public Library Receives ARPA Grant
Technology upgrades will soon be coming to the Culver-Union Township Public Library thanks to American Rescue Plan Act funds in response to community recovery from COVID-19.
Continue readingBudget Adoption, Income Tax Reallocations, Solar Farm ERA on Tonight’s Pulaski Council Agenda
The adoption of the 2022 budget, an income tax restructuring, and a step toward a solar farm tax abatement are just a few of the items on tonight’s Pulaski County Council agenda. Tonight’s budget adoption will be the final step in a lengthy process that saw council members gather for a number of extra meetings.
Continue readingChildcare Providers Can Apply for Help with Operating Expenses
Indiana is directing a portion of its federal COVID-19 money to childcare providers. Childcare and out-of-school programs can apply for funding to cover three months of operating costs, under the new Build, Learn, Grow Stabilization Grants program.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve $20,000 Ambulance Repair
The Pulaski County Commissioners have chosen the more expensive option for repairing one of the EMS Department’s ambulances. Rather than spending less than $13,000 just to fix the head gaskets, they approved EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo’s recommendation to replace the entire engine for about $20,000.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider Solar Energy Development Standards Tonight
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.
Continue readingLocal Art Nonprofit Organizations Receive Funding Help from Indiana Arts Commission
La Porte County and Marshall County nonprofit art organizations have received funding help from the Indiana Arts Commission.
Continue readingHamlet Considering Water, Sewer Infrastructure Improvements with Federal COVID-19 Money
The Town of Hamlet is figuring out how to spend its share of federal COVID-19 stimulus money. The town council recently took action to create a fund in the town’s budget to accept almost $172,000 in American Rescue Plan money. Half of that will arrive this year and half next year.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Discuss ARPA Ordinance Today
The Starke County Commissioners will continue discussing the county’s $4.4 million American Rescue Plan allocation this morning. An ARPA ordinance is on today’s agenda. Ideas for that funding so far include broadband upgrades, park improvements and beautification efforts in San Pierre, a new beach house at Bass Lake, and a new fire station and community center in Koontz Lake.
Continue readingIndiana Launches Program to Help Communities Leverage Federal COVID-19 Money
Indiana communities can get some “HELP” spending their American Rescue Plan money. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs officially announced its Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) on Tuesday.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Asked to Help Fund San Pierre Park Project
The Starke County Commissioners were asked to assist the San Pierre Parks and Recreation Society in a beautification project.
Continue readingStarke Park Board Requesting American Rescue Plan Money for Bass Lake Beach House
Federal COVID-19 money could bring a new beach house to Bass Lake. The Starke County Park Board wants the county council and commissioners to earmark $1 million of the county’s $4.4 million American Rescue Plan allocation for that purpose.
Continue readingFirefighters’ Radio Complaints to Be Addressed at Today’s Starke County Commissioners Meeting
The Starke County Commissioners will continue trying to get to the bottom of the radio issues reported by local firefighters, when they meet this morning.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Open New Bids for Justice Center Work Today
The Pulaski County Commissioners will open more bids for Justice Center work this morning.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Take Comments Concerning American Rescue Act Plan
The Starke County Commissioners welcomed comments from the public Tuesday night on how to spend $4.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds from the federal government.
Continue readingPublic Input Encouraged at Starke County Commissioners Meeting July 6
Residents of Starke County are encouraged to attend the Starke County Commissioners meeting Tuesday night to give opinions on how to spend $4.4 million the county will receive in American Rescue Act Plan funds.
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