Upgrades to Winamac’s wastewater treatment plant are now complete. Town Manager Brad Zellers recently gave an update to the town council.
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Online Community Outreach Event for Constellation’s Consolation Money Project to be Held Today
Starke County residents have a chance to weigh in on Constellation of Starke’s plan for its $333,000. About 60 percent of those who responded to a previous survey were in favor of sticking with physical projects, rather than redirecting it to COVID-19 response efforts, according to the region’s executive committee.
Continue readingFederal Rules May Exclude Barbershops, Hair Salons from Knox COVID-19 Grants
Knox businesses will soon be able to apply for COVID-19 response grants from the city, but some of those hit particularly hard may not qualify. The city was recently awarded $250,000 in federal funding through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. That money will be used “to provide working capital to local businesses for job retention.”
Continue readingPublic Hearing to Be Held Today for Knox COVID-19 Response Grant
The selection of the City of Knox as one of the first grant recipients in the state’s COVID-19 Response Program came as a surprise to Mayor Dennis Estok. The city was one of only 13 communities selected for the first round out of 108 who’d expressed interest and one of just four to be awarded the maximum $250,000.
Continue readingLt. Gov. Says Agencies Will Continue Advocating for Rural Communities during COVID-19 Recovery
Making sure rural communities can get help recovering from COVID-19’s economic impact will be a big goal of Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and the agencies she oversees.
Continue readingLt. Gov. Hopeful That Many Communities Will Get COVID-19 Response Grants
As local communities look to tap into COVID-19 Response grants made available by the state, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch is hopeful that a large proportion will be able to get funding.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Asks Residents to Complete Survey on Stellar Funding, COVID-19 Needs
Constellation of Starke is asking residents if it should redirect its $333,000 to COVID-19 response efforts.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Response Could Impact Revenues for City of Knox
The response to COVID-19 will mean some adjustments for the City of Knox. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that preliminary reports suggest a decrease in funding for cities, towns, and counties. “The revenue stream is going to be shorted with this, and if you look at it, our [County Economic Development Income Tax] funds, people get laid off, unemployment, that’s where it comes from,” he explained.
Continue readingWinamac Wastewater Plant’s Ammonia Removal Project Almost Done
Upgrades to Winamac’s wastewater treatment plant are wrapping up. Wastewater Superintendent Barry Day recently told the town council that the new ammonia removal system was set to be fired up around April 6.
Continue readingLt. Governor Highlights Efforts to Help Farmers, Rural Communities Deal with COVID-19
Indiana’s lieutenant governor is working to reassure farmers, as the state continues to respond to COVID-19. During state officials’ press conference Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch said it’s an extremely critical time for agriculture.
Continue readingStarke County Residents Share Ideas for Spending Stellar Consolation Money
A county-wide art installation, more amenities at the Starke County Forest, and a relocated shelter at Wythogan Park were a few of the ideas Starke County residents had, when it comes to figuring out how Constellation of Starke should spend its $333,000. That’s the money the region was awarded by the state for being a finalist in last year’s Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Continue readingStellar Community Efforts Reviewed with Starke County Park Board
Constellation of Starke executive committee members shared their insights on the outcome of their Stellar Community application with the Starke County Park Board Tuesday. The region lost out on this year’s designation to Marshall County Crossroads.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Updated on Beach Lodge Progress
Work continues in and around the Culver Beach Lodge. Town Manager Jonathan Leist discussed the project with the town council during his update on the town’s Stellar Community projects last week.
Continue readingFinal Preparations Underway for Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
Work will soon begin on upgrades to the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant. Back in September, the board of works chose Thieneman Construction to do the work for just over $1.6 million.
Continue readingBid Opening for Knox Wastewater Plant’s Headworks Project Postponed
The Knox Wastewater Department has pushed back the bid opening for upgrades to the headworks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It had been scheduled for last week’s board of works meeting, but Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons said it’s been postponed until September 24.
Continue readingLieutenant Governor Looking Forward to Stellar Finalists’ Final Proposals
Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch is looking forward to seeing the final proposals from this year’s four Stellar Communities finalists. Marshall County Crossroads – made up of Argos, Bourbon, Bremen, Culver, Plymouth, and Marshall County itself – as well as Constellation of Starke – consisting of Hamlet, Knox, North Judson, and Starke County – are both in the running for the regional designation.
Continue reading$5,000 Grants Available to Indiana Main Street Communities
Indiana Main Street communities have a chance to get a $5,000 grant. The “Inspire Idea!” competition will provide funding for “inspiring and imaginative downtown revitalization projects,” according to a press release from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingHamlet Residents Call for Better Housing, More Local Jobs during Comprehensive Plan Input Session
A lack of quality housing options and major employment opportunities are a couple of challenges residents think are facing the Town of Hamlet. More than 20 residents discussed what they like about the town and what they think is missing, during an input session Tuesday, as part of Hamlet’s comprehensive planning process.
Continue readingHamlet Residents Invited to Take Part in Comprehensive Planning Workshop Tuesday
Hamlet residents will have the chance to help decide the town’s future Tuesday. A public input session is being held as part of the town’s comprehensive planning process.
Continue readingState, Federal Officials Consider Ways to Expand Broadband into Rural Areas
Expanding broadband access in rural areas would have impacts reaching far beyond those communities. That’s according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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