A contractor was approved to perform the renovations to the third floor of the Starke County Courthouse.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Contractor for Courthouse Renovations
Starke County Courthouse Renovation Project on Hold
Renovation Project at Starke County Courthouse Moving Forward to Bid Phase
Documents related to the renovation of the third floor of the courthouse are being reviewed by the Starke County Commissioners.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Contract with DLZ
The Starke County Commissioners recently approved a contract with DLZ to move forward with plans to remodel the third floor of the Starke County Courthouse.
Continue readingStarke County Council Supports Third Floor Courthouse Renovation Efforts
The Starke County Council members gave their support toward an effort to renovate the third floor of the courthouse.
Continue readingThird Floor Renovation Plans to Move Forward at Starke County Courthouse
The third floor of the Starke County Courthouse may undergo renovation efforts next year.
Continue readingPlanning Continues for Walking Trail, Other Improvements at Hamlet Town Park
The Hamlet Park Board may soon get cost estimates for the addition of a walking trail in the Town Park. A few ideas for how to pay for the proposed trail were brought to the board Wednesday.
Continue readingStellar Designation Could Mean Park Upgrades, Downtown Revitalization for North Judson
The Town of North Judson may see some park upgrades and downtown beautification projects, if the Constellation of Starke region is designated a Stellar Community. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe says he gave an update on the group’s efforts during Monday’s town council meeting.
Continue readingHamlet Looking at Town Park Upgrades for Stellar Project List
The Hamlet Park Board’s wish list of projects could become a reality, if the Constellation of Starke region is designated a Stellar Community. During an update to the town council Tuesday, Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation said that communities around the county are working with planning consultant DLZ to come up with projects that might be eligible for Stellar funding.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Stellar Projects Discussed with DLZ Employees
The proposed Stellar projects for the Constellation of Starke region are starting to take more shape following recent conversations between community representatives and officials from DLZ.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Selects DLZ as Consultant
Though Constellation of Starke officials were able to personally complete and submit a Letter of Intent that granted them access to the finalist round of the Stellar Communities Designation Program, they’ve recently sought out a consultant to provide additional guidance.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Courthouse Maintenance
The third floor of the Starke County Courthouse may get a new look if funds can be provided for remodeling efforts.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Accept Courthouse Elevator Bid
The Starke County Commissioners discussed courthouse elevator bids during their meeting this week.
Starke County Council and Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will meet for the first time in 2018 tonight at 6 p.m. CT where the reorganization of the council is planned and 2018 appointments will be filled.
Starke County Commissioners Review Proposal for Elevator Project
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed paperwork Monday night pertaining to the construction of a new elevator at the Starke County Courthouse.
KIRPC Representative Shawn Cain presented forms that the commissioners reviewed that indicate that KIRPC is the grant administrator for the $500,000 grant received for the project. The project cost is approximately $550,560 with $35,000 in fees for KIRPC. The project is expected to be bid out in May. KIRPC is expected to oversee all financial aspects of the project and make sure all laws are followed concerning wages and reporting.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Courthouse Elevator Grant Application
Upgrades to the Starke County Courthouse elevator are a step closer to moving ahead. The county commissioners voted Monday to submit a grant application to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, after they sent in a letter of intent last month.
Starke County Commissioners Sign Paperwork for Elevator Grant
The Starke County Commissioners signed grant paperwork to obtain monetary assistance for a new elevator in the Starke County Courthouse.
The commissioners will be applying for a $500,000 grant from the state through the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission (K-IRPC). The county’s match is $55,560. In a previous meeting, K-IPRC representative Edwin Buswell said the grant is very competitive.
The grant proposal was submitted and the final application will be submitted in September.
Asbestos Found in Partially Collapsed North Judson Building
The Town of North Judson continues making preparations for the demolition of 205 and 207 Lane Street, but a few steps remain, before the building can be removed. A structural report by engineering firm DLZ found the building to be in “critical condition” and unsafe for entry.
Report Finds Partially Collapsed North Judson Building Unsafe for Entry
The owner of a partially collapsed building in downtown North Judson will not be able to retrieve his personal property from inside. The 205-207 Lane Street Structural Engineering Report prepared by South Bend-based DLZ found the building to be in “critical condition” overall. Continue reading
North Judson Council Hires Engineering Firm to Evaluate 205 and 207 Lane Street
North Judson officials hope to move forward soon with the demolition of a downtown building. Pulaski Circuit Judge Michael Shurn approved an emergency demolition order Monday morning, allowing the town to tear down the structure at 205 and 207 Lane Street without having to go through a bid process. But before that can happen, Shurn also asked that a structural engineering report be completed, to determine whether Doug Cassel can safely remove several pieces of his personal property. Continue reading
