Members of the Starke County Young Professionals group have been busy introducing themselves to community leaders recently. Representatives attended this week’s Knox City Council and Hamlet Town Council meetings. Continue reading
The intersection of Starke and Plymouth streets in Hamlet may reopen by the middle of next week. Street Superintendent Fred Rowe told the town council Wednesday that the work was halfway done, with the rest of the cement scheduled to be poured yesterday. That means that depending on weather, the intersection may open next Wednesday. Continue reading
The Hamlet Town Council was introduced to its newest police officer Wednesday. Council members unanimously voted to offer the full-time deputy position to Cody Rosinski. Continue reading
The intersection of Starke and Plymouth streets in Hamlet is expected to close for repairs Monday. While it’s under construction, the Town of Hamlet has decided to make some additional improvements beyond the scope of what was originally planned. Continue reading
Two Hamlet homes may soon have their sidewalks replaced as part of the town’s 50/50 sidewalk program. On Wednesday, the town council awarded the bids to Finish Line Construction. Continue reading
The Hamlet Fire Department has gotten approval to sell one of the town’s fire trucks. Continue reading
The Town of Hamlet is looking to keep better track of its water. Continue reading
The Town of Hamlet has set the dates for its town-wide yard sale. It will be held Thursday, May 4 through Saturday, May 6. Continue reading
Water rates will soon be going up for Hamlet residents. The Hamlet Town Council approved updates to the town’s water rate ordinance Wednesday. Continue reading
Sidewalk upgrades may soon be coming to Hamlet. The town is once again accepting applications from residents interested in taking part in this year’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. Continue reading
The Hamlet Police Department may soon have a second full-time officer. Continue reading
The Hamlet Police Department is taking steps to improve its relationship with the town’s young people. Continue reading
Water rates may soon be going up for Hamlet residents. An amended water rate ordinance was introduced during last week’s town council meeting. Continue reading
The Hamlet Town Council reorganized for 2017 Wednesday. Dave Kesvormas was reappointed council president. Town Marshal Clint Norem, Street Superintendent Fred Rowe, Water and Wastewater Operator Henry Ruiz, and Town Attorney Martin Bedrock are all keeping their positions for another year. Continue reading
Hamlet employees will not receive a pay increase in 2017. No changes were noted in the 2017 salary ordinance approved by the town council Wednesday. Continue reading
The Hamlet Town Council has approved a quote to outfit a recently-purchased fire truck. The 2008 truck will replace the town’s 1990 truck, which is reaching the end of its useful life, according to Fire Chief Bob Goetz. Continue reading
The Hamlet Police Department has been unsuccessful at solving its computer problems, so now it’s buying new ones. Town Marshal Clint Norem says the department’s two MacBooks had been outfitted with Windows XP, since the police department’s software isn’t compatible with the Mac operating system. Continue reading
The Town of Hamlet is getting into the Christmas spirit. A brief tree lighting ceremony was held last Wednesday, prior to the regular park board and town council meetings. Continue reading
The Town of Hamlet looks to recognize some of its history, with the installation of a street sign downtown. The sign commemorating the route of the Yellowstone Trail was donated to the town by Juanita Ketcham, one of the organizers of the town’s annual Yellowstone Trail Festival. Continue reading
The Town of Hamlet is looking to keep better track of its water. Water and Street Superintendent Fred Rowe told the town council Wednesday that roughly 50 water meters are still missing, broken, or otherwise not functioning properly. Continue reading
