Efforts to demolish the former Knox Moose Lodge could have a role to play in the development of a new farmers market. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that plans are in the works to set up a market on Main Street in front of the old Moose. “Kailey Hart will be the manager of that market,” Estok explained. “She will be a subcommittee from the Knox Main Street group.”
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Efforts to welcome new residents to Pulaski County have gotten a $3,500 boost. The Pulaski County Tribe says it got a grant from the Community Foundation of Pulaski County to help launch its Warm Welcome Package project.
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North Judson businesses can start applying for more COVID-19 relief in the coming days. The town council signed off Monday on the applications for the small business grants North Judson is offering as part of the third phase of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. Applications are due back to the town by Friday, July 2.
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The Knox Society of St. Vincent de Paul has gotten an extra $1,000 for its efforts to help community members with rent, utilities, and other expenses. It got a surprise popup grant last week from the Starke County Community Foundation.
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Six Starke County organizations are getting a funding boost for upcoming events. The Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission says it’s awarded a total of $6,400 in its first round of quarterly grants.
Continue readingKnox and Winamac businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. Knox got about $200,000 to give to local businesses to help with job retention, as part of the third round of the state’s COVID-19 Response Program.
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The Starke County Sheriff’s Office will be able to add a full-time deputy and social worker, thanks to grant funding obtained by Healthlinc.
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The Starke County Park Board continued to reassure Bass Lake Beach and Campground users Tuesday that operations will stay the same for this year. But members won’t rule out a campsite rent increase in the future. The board approved a contract with Larry Clarich, allowing him to continue to manage the county-owned park facility as an independent contractor.
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The Starke County Fair will get some extra help returning from last year’s cancellation. The 4-H and Starke County Fair Board was the recipient of last month’s $1,000 pop-up grant from the Starke County Community Foundation.
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North Judson-San Pierre will be upgrading some of its athletic equipment, thanks to the generosity of the local community. The school board last month accepted an anonymous $6,000 donation for new football uniforms. Corporation Treasurer Dalton Tunis told board members that any leftover money will go to the football or track teams.
Continue readingBars and restaurants can apply for a new source of federal COVID-19 relief starting Monday. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund lets eligible businesses apply for $1,000 to $5 million per location, to cover expenses from February 15, 2020 to March 11, 2023.
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The Starke County Park Board agreed last week to move ahead with an erosion control project at the Bass Lake Beach. Back in October, JD Excavating submitted the low quote for excavation work related to the installation of glacial stone, at a cost of $5,500. It does not include the cost of the stone itself.
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A new source of COVID-19 relief is now available for Indiana hotels and entertainment venues. The Indiana Hospitality & Entertainment Grant program lets qualifying businesses apply for up to a total of $1 million to reimburse expenses from March 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021. Those eligible to apply include hotels, motels, movie theaters, theater companies, and event promoters.
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Pulaski County’s court system is once again looking to bring in thousands of dollars of grant funding for its programs. Circuit Court Judge Mary Welker told the county commissioners Monday that the county was granted almost $53,000 for the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative. “This month, we have 30 students receiving services in our JDAI program, as well as 13 in our truancy program,” Welker explained.
Continue readingPulaski County nonprofit organizations can still apply for COVID-19 relief funding through the White County United Way. United Way officials say Community Relief Fund applications will be accepted until July 10, but they’re urging nonprofits to submit them as soon as possible.
Continue readingMore COVID-19 relief is available for Indiana’s small businesses. The state is adding another $60 million to its Small Business Restart Grant program, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
Continue readingOrganizations planning events designed to attract visitors to Starke County can apply for up to $2,000 from the Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission.
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Those owing money to the Oregon-Davis School Corporation have had their debt wiped away. The Starke County Community Foundation’s Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund has agreed to pay off $25,000 in outstanding debt, through a grant awarded to the school corporation last week.
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The Town of North Judson is taking steps to make it easier to raise funds for park equipment. The town council recently established a dedicated Recreational Equipment Fund.
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