Knox Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing Over Zoning Request

Knox Planning Commission members voted to hold a public hearing over a requested zoning change when they met Tuesday night.

When discussing potential zoning changes, Tim Miller, the owner of Royal Star Builders, addressed the board members. He said he’s interested in having a property that he purchased at 409 Pacific Avenue rezoned from residential to commercial. Continue reading

Work to Start Soon on Building for Starke County Coroner

starke-county-courthouseThe Starke County Coroner’s Office will soon have a permanent location. The county commissioners Thursday voted to hire Royal Star Builder to construct a pole barn-style structure with a poured concrete floor near the Starke County Jail for a cost of $35,000. The contractor agreed to pour the floor and lay the posts right away in case the weather turns bad. He advised the project should be complete by Dec. 1. Continue reading