The Starke County Commissioners discussed a potential land use agreement of Starke County-owned lake front property on Bass Lake during their meeting last week.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Land Use Agreement at Bass Lake
Starke County Park Board Discusses Bass Lake Beach and Campground Pricing, Amentities
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The Starke County Park Board discussed several aspects of Bass Lake Beach and looked at campground pricing and amenities compared to other campgrounds during their meeting last week.
Continue readingBass Lake Pier Update
The Starke County Park Board provided an update on the Bass Lake pier situation during their meeting on November 9.
Continue readingPiers Removed at Bass Lake
The Starke County Park Board provided an update on the Bass Lake pier situation during their meeting this week.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Trail Head Project at Bass Lake
The Starke County Commissioners discussed the Stellar Communities ongoing project at the trail head at Bass Lake.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Addresses Pier Issues at Bass Lake
The Starke County Park Board members addressed pier issues at Bass Lake during a special meeting this week.
Continue readingStarke County Attorney, Commissioners to Review Easement Complaints at Bass Lake
The Starke County Commissioners have received several complaints from residents at Bass Lake concerning easement encroachment by neighbors.
Continue readingKoontz Lake, Lake Maxinkuckee, Lake Bruce Get Lake and River Enhancement Grants
Better water quality may soon be coming to some local lakes, thanks to the latest round of Lake and River Enhancement grants from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Koontz Lake was awarded $100,000 and Lake Maxinkuckee got over $46,000 for wetland enhancement. Lake Bruce was awarded almost $47,000 for water quality monitoring.
Continue readingKoontz Lake, Bass Lake, Bruce Lake Get Lake and River Enhancement Grants
A number of local lakes are set to get some investment, thanks to the latest round of Lake and River Enhancement grants from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Bruce Lake in Fulton and Pulaski counties was awarded more than $32,000 for sediment removal.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Support Stellar Finalist Projects
The Starke County Commissioners held a public hearing Monday night to gather comments on the proposed projects that will benefit from the Constellation of Starke finalist money awarded in last year’s Regional Stellar Communities Designation process.
Continue readingDNR Searching for Missing Swimmer at Bass Lake
Conservation Officers from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are investigating a reported drowning at Bass Lake Tuesday afternoon.
Continue readingBass Lake, Koontz Lake, Bruce Lake Receive Lake and River Enhancement Grants
A few local lakes will be getting improvements, thanks to the latest round of Lake and River Enhancement grants from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Bruce Lake received over $106,000 for sediment removal and another $6,440 to control invasive plants. Koontz Lake was awarded over $36,000 and Bass Lake got $6,500, both for invasive vegetation management.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Settle Litigation
A five-year-old litigation between property owners in the Cottage Point Park, Cedar Point Park and Riviera Court area at Bass Lake was settled by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingLake Maxinkuckee, Bass Lake among Recipients of Lake and River Enhancement Grants
Funding for Lake Maxinkuckee and Bass Lake improvements is included in this year’s round of Lake and River Enhancement grants. Lake Maxinkuckee was awarded $100,000 for wetland levee reconstruction. Bass Lake will get $35,000 for shoreline stabilization.
Continue readingStellar Planning Process Could Address Submerged Lifeguard Tower in Bass Lake
A longtime hazard in Bass Lake could finally be resolved as part of the planning process for Constellation of Starke’s Stellar efforts. A structure, believed to be an old lifeguard tower, that’s now submerged in the lake has repeatedly been discussed by the Starke County Park Board over the past few years. So far, they haven’t been able to find a way to remove it, and there have been doubts as to whether it’s the park board’s responsibility, anyway.
Continue readingLocal Lakes Receive Grant Funding to Control Invasive Vegetation
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has announced this year’s round of Lake and River Enhancement grants. Almost $633,000 has been awarded to fight invasive aquatic plants in 62 lakes and one river.
Continue readingStarke County Hwy Dept Opens Reconfigured Intersection in Bass Lake
The Starke County Highway Department has opened the reconfigured intersection of CR 210/600 S and Old State Road 10.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Unveils Region’s Logo, Increases Web Presence
The Constellation of Starke has a revealed the region’s logo.
To create this one-of-a-kind image, the Stellar Executive Team coordinated with the owners of Mirth and Whimsy.
Continue readingBass Lake Residents Want to Take Possession of Unclaimed Property
A couple who owns property at Bass Lake wants to take possession of unclaimed property adjacent to theirs, but it may not be an easy task.
Starke County Park Board May Apply for Grant Funds to Help Prevent Bass Lake Shoreline Erosion
The Starke County Park Board may consider applying for grant funding to help prevent erosion at the Bass Lake shoreline. Board member Debbie Mix and a small group of local residents recently met with representatives from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to get some ideas.
