Starke County Clerk Bernadette Manuel presented an order for consideration by the commissioners Monday night that would establish a precinct boundary authority to the Starke County Election Board.
Continue readingMarshall, Pulaski Counties See Population Declines in 2020 Census
The 2020 Census showed population declines in Marshall and Pulaski counties, but Starke County’s population held steady. Marshall County lost 956 residents from 2010 to 2020, according to data released last week, for a new population of 46,095. That’s a two-percent drop.
Continue readingHamlet Council to Consider Joining Starke County’s Stellar Communities Application
The Hamlet Town Council is being asked to make a decision on whether or not it will be part of Starke County’s quest to become a Stellar Community. The Starke County Economic Development Foundation has been spearheading the effort, which officials hope will open the door to additional grant opportunities and investment.
North Judson Billing Clerk Recognized During Town Council Meeting for Census Assistance
North Judson Councilwoman Jane Ellen Felchuck took a moment during Monday night’s council meeting to express her gratitude toward a town employee for their assistance with a recent project.
When it came time to discuss additional business deemed necessary by the council, Felchuck thanked Town Billing Clerk Jennifer Vanek for helping with a census-related report that needed to be submitted. Continue reading
Census Figures from around the Kankakee Valley
On Monday, we had census figures from Starke and Pulaski Counties. Here are census figures from around the Kankakee Valley: