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Starke County Commissioners Commend Highway Superintendent, Department on Prestigious Award

Posted on October 8, 2019October 8, 2019Author Anita Goodan

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.

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Commissioners Continue Discussion on Knox Moose Family Center Building

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019Author Anita Goodan

The Starke County Commissioners continued a discussion of the potential acquisition of the Knox Moose Family Center building in downtown Knox.

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Starke County Commissioners Support Move to Vote Centers

Posted on August 7, 2019August 7, 2019Author Anita Goodan

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.

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Starke County Commissioners Table Solar Farm Ordinance

Posted on May 23, 2019May 23, 2019Author Anita Goodan
Solar panels as seen on the grounds at the Kankakee Valley REMC site on U.S. 30 in Wanatah. Photo provided.

A solar farm ordinance sits on the burner for two weeks for more consideration by the Starke County Commissioners.

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Starke County Courthouse Elevator Project Stalls

Posted on April 18, 2019April 17, 2019Author Anita Goodan

The Starke County Courthouse elevator project has hit a snag. 

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Starke County Commissioners Sign Grant Funding for Court Services Programs

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019Author Anita Goodan

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.

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Starke County Commissioners Discuss GPS Devices in County Vehicles

Posted on February 28, 2019June 15, 2021Author Anita Goodan

The Starke County Commissioners revisited the topic of installing GPS systems on the county vehicles.

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Starke County Commissioners Approve SCILL Draft Grant

Posted on February 27, 2019February 26, 2019Author Anita Goodan
 

The Starke County Commissioners discussed a contract with the SCILL Center for county support for programs.

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Starke County Officials to Look into Barking Dog Ordinance

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019Author Anita Goodan

Starke County officials are looking into creating an ordinance to silence barking dogs in unincorporated areas of the county.

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Starke County Courthouse Elevator Project to Begin Friday

Posted on February 21, 2019February 21, 2019Author Anita Goodan

The replacement of the Starke County Courthouse elevator will begin on Friday morning.

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Starke County Commissioners Approve Inmate Medical Coverage

Posted on December 28, 2018December 28, 2018Author Anita Goodan

The medical coverage for inmates was a topic of discussion at the most recent meeting of the Starke County Commissioners.

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Starke County Commissioners Approve SCEDF Contract

Posted on December 26, 2018December 26, 2018Author Anita Goodan

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

Posted on November 27, 2018November 27, 2018Author Anita Goodan

The presence of security officers may soon be seen at upcoming Starke County government meetings.

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Starke County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing for Planning Grant Application

Posted on November 7, 2018November 7, 2018Author Anita Goodan

 

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.

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Starke County Commissioners Sign Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation

Posted on October 4, 2018October 4, 2018Author Anita Goodan

The Starke County Commissioners unanimously approved their signatures on a document proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Starke County to Join Opioid Lawsuit

Posted on October 3, 2018October 3, 2018Author Anita Goodan

 

The Starke County Commissioners agreed that the county needs to join in the lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors.

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Full-Time Starke County EMS Positions to be Filled Soon

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018Author Anita Goodan

About 20 people have applied for the full-time positions available in the Starke County EMS Department.

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Starke County Council Tables Request for EMS Transfer Unit

Posted on September 24, 2018September 24, 2018Author Anita Goodan

 

The Starke County Council members heard a proposal for a primary transfer unit to work out of Starke Hospital in Knox.

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Commissioners Discuss Construction of New Building for Recycling Efforts

Posted on September 7, 2018September 6, 2018Author Anita Goodan

 

The Starke County Commissioners are considering the construction of a new building to house the Starke County Environmental Management Agency.

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Starke County Commissioners Approve Additional Staff for Sheriff’s Department

Posted on September 5, 2018September 5, 2018Author Anita Goodan

The Starke County Commissioners discussed a request put forth by Sheriff Bill Dulin Tuesday night concerning additional staff at the Sheriff’s Department.

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