The Starke County Commissioners took time Monday night to praise Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler on his recent recognition of being named Outstanding County Highway Superintendent in 2019. The award was given during last week’s 61st Annual Association of Indiana Counties Conference at the French Lick Resort.
Continue readingCommissioners Continue Discussion on Knox Moose Family Center Building
The Starke County Commissioners continued a discussion of the potential acquisition of the Knox Moose Family Center building in downtown Knox.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Support Move to Vote Centers
The Starke County Commissioners approved a motion Monday night to direct the Starke County Election Board to move forward with a move from precinct voting sites to Vote Centers.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Table Solar Farm Ordinance
A solar farm ordinance sits on the burner for two weeks for more consideration by the Starke County Commissioners.
Continue readingStarke County Courthouse Elevator Project Stalls
The Starke County Courthouse elevator project has hit a snag.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Sign Grant Funding for Court Services Programs
Starke County Court Services Director Shawn Mattraw presented grant funding paperwork to the county commissioners Monday night for the Community Corrections, jail treatment programs and Pre-Trial Probation.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss GPS Devices in County Vehicles
The Starke County Commissioners revisited the topic of installing GPS systems on the county vehicles.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve SCILL Draft Grant
The Starke County Commissioners discussed a contract with the SCILL Center for county support for programs.
Continue readingStarke County Officials to Look into Barking Dog Ordinance
Starke County officials are looking into creating an ordinance to silence barking dogs in unincorporated areas of the county.
Continue readingStarke County Courthouse Elevator Project to Begin Friday
The replacement of the Starke County Courthouse elevator will begin on Friday morning.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Inmate Medical Coverage
The medical coverage for inmates was a topic of discussion at the most recent meeting of the Starke County Commissioners.
Starke County Commissioners Approve SCEDF Contract
It took nearly a year, but the Starke County Commissioners signed a contract with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation for two years. Continue reading
Starke County Government Officials Discuss Security
The presence of security officers may soon be seen at upcoming Starke County government meetings.
Starke County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing for Planning Grant Application
The Starke County Commissioners opened a public hearing concerning the application for a planning grant to get the county closer to a possible finalist status in the selection of next year’s Regional Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Starke County Commissioners Sign Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
The Starke County Commissioners unanimously approved their signatures on a document proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Starke County to Join Opioid Lawsuit
The Starke County Commissioners agreed that the county needs to join in the lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Full-Time Starke County EMS Positions to be Filled Soon
About 20 people have applied for the full-time positions available in the Starke County EMS Department.
Starke County Council Tables Request for EMS Transfer Unit
The Starke County Council members heard a proposal for a primary transfer unit to work out of Starke Hospital in Knox.
Commissioners Discuss Construction of New Building for Recycling Efforts
The Starke County Commissioners are considering the construction of a new building to house the Starke County Environmental Management Agency.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Additional Staff for Sheriff’s Department
The Starke County Commissioners discussed a request put forth by Sheriff Bill Dulin Tuesday night concerning additional staff at the Sheriff’s Department.