The town of Hamlet will be busy this weekend with town-wide yard sales continuing today (Friday, May 20) and Saturday.
Continue readingHamlet Town-Wide Yard Sales This Weekend, Town Council Urges Residents to Keep up Yard Maintenance
Hamlet Officials Hopeful that K-9 Will Help with Missing Person Searches
Hamlet’s new police K-9 could have proved useful when an elderly person went missing in a wooded area of Starke County earlier this month. That’s the hope of Town Council President Dave Kesvormas.
Continue readingHamlet Preparing for Large Crowd for Yellowstone Trail Fest Fireworks
The Town of Hamlet is gearing up for this weekend’s Yellowstone Trail Festival. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council Wednesday he expects a big draw for Saturday’s fireworks show, and his biggest concern is traffic control.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Approves Stop Sign for 600 N. at Starke Street
The Town of Hamlet has taken action to fix a traffic safety issue near the new Dollar General store. The town council voted last week to place a stop sign on the eastbound U.S. 30 frontage road, officially 600 North, at its intersection with Starke Street.
Continue readingHamlet Police Looking to Add Reserve Officers, Town Officials Reappointed
The Hamlet Police Department is working on adding new reserve officers. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council last week that one of his reserves has left the force, but about five others have expressed interest.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Agree to Review Golf Cart Ordinance
Town of Hamlet will be reviewing its golf cart ordinance, after some concerns were received by Town Marshal Clint Norem. “I don’t know what’s going on,” Norem told the town council Wednesday. “We never really had complaints previously. We’ve gotten like two or three in the last couple weeks.”
Continue readingFormer Hamlet Town Marshal Voices Concern with Out-of-Town U.S. 30 Patrols
Hamlet’s former town marshal is questioning some of the police department’s current operations. Frank Lonigro recently told the town council that he often sees Hamlet Police patrolling U.S. 30 outside the town limits, something that wasn’t allowed when he was with the department.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department to Get New Vehicle
Hamlet Police Issue Warnings for Abandoned Vehicles
The Hamlet Police Department is cracking down on abandoned vehicles and similar violations. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council last week that officers recently issued eight or nine warnings, and all but one of the individuals have since taken care of the issue.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Reappointed for 2020
The list of officials for the Town of Hamlet will largely stay the same in 2020. During the town council’s first meeting of the year Wednesday, Town Marshal Clint Norem, Street Superintendent Kevin Leinbach, and Town Attorney Martin Bedrock were all reappointed. So were Water Operator Jason Cox and Wastewater Operator Jason Clemons.
Continue readingNo Pay Raises Included in Hamlet’s 2020 Salary Ordinance
Hamlet town employees won’t be getting a pay raise next year. No changes were noted in the 2020 salary ordinance finalized by the town council Wednesday.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Schedules Holiday Events
Hamlet is getting ready for the holidays. Some annual events were scheduled by the town council Wednesday.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Receives Donations for Police Vests, Community Outreach Efforts
The Hamlet Police Department received funding for police vests and community outreach efforts, thanks to the generosity of the local community. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council Wednesday that the Knox VFW donated $1,800 for vests, on top of the funding that was authorized by the council.
Continue readingHamlet Residents Urged to Clean Up Properties
The Town of Hamlet is making sure residents are keeping their properties clean. Town Marshal Clint Norem discussed his efforts with the town council Wednesday. “We sent out 32 letters to people on the 19th, a notification, whether it be grass, debris. So far, everybody – it’s looking real good.”
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Impressed by Easter Egg Hunt Turnout
This year’s Hamlet Easter Egg Hunt was a huge hit. That’s what Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town’s park board Wednesday. “We had like 61 kids,” she said. “We got complements. Kassandra had done an awesome job at getting fold-able outside camping chairs for a grand prize, along with the baskets, and I got complements on that.”
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Approves Purchase of Laptops for Police Department
Starke County’s new computer aided dispatch system has brought to light some issues with the Hamlet Police Department’s computers. Town Marshal Clint Norem gave an update to the town council last week.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Cracking Down on Garbage
The Hamlet Police Department is demanding the cleanup of certain properties. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council Wednesday that he’s identified a list of questionable properties and will be hand-delivering notices on Monday.
Continue readingLeinbach Replaces Rowe As Hamlet Street Superintendent
The Town of Hamlet has a new street superintendent. The town council opted not to reappoint Fred Rowe to the position Wednesday, and instead promoted Street Department employee Kevin Leinbach to the position.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Invites Local Children to Help Decorate Christmas Tree
Hamlet children have the chance to win a gift card, by helping to decorate the police department’s Christmas tree. Town Marshal Clint Norem says this marks the third year for the drawing.
Hamlet Decorating Contest Judging Scheduled for December 22
The Town of Hamlet has finalized the date for this year’s home decorating contest. Judging will take place Saturday, December 22 between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. Those whose homes are decorated have a chance to win a cash prize. The first place winner will get $100, second place will receive $75, and the third place prize is $50.
