The Starke County Commissioners and Starke County Council members last week addressed an excess in charges for use of the county’s firewell in Hamlet.
Continue readingStarke County Government Leaders Address Firewell Charges
Hamlet Town Council to Work on Land Sale Strategy for Home Development
The Hamlet Town Council tonight will continue discussing how to get a new home built on a piece of town-owned land at Lincoln and Pearl streets. Some options mentioned so far include selling the land to the highest bidder or promising to refund the purchase price if a home is built to the town’s specifications.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Considers Housing’s Role in Oregon-Davis Enrollment Decline
Open enrollment continues to create challenges for the Oregon-Davis School Corporation. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation recently shared some details from the Indiana Department of Education’s fall transfer report with the Hamlet Town Council.
Continue readingEconomic Development Foundation Discusses Housing Challenges with O-D School Board
Efforts to boost housing development in Starke County were shared with the Oregon-Davis School Board last week.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Considering Options to Encourage Development of SYSCO Property
A lack of development at the SYSCO property continues to frustrate Hamlet officials. Beverage manufacturer Common Collabs is planning to set up operations in Knox, creating up to 80 jobs in the coming years. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation told the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday that the company was also shown the Hamlet East Industrial Park.
Continue readingShrinking Workforce Remains a Concern for Starke County
Starke County’s unemployment rate continues to drop, but concerns remain for economic development officials.
Continue readingEconomic Development Foundation Continues Pushing for SYSCO Property Sale
Hamlet Looking at Town Park Upgrades for Stellar Project List
The Hamlet Park Board’s wish list of projects could become a reality, if the Constellation of Starke region is designated a Stellar Community. During an update to the town council Tuesday, Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation said that communities around the county are working with planning consultant DLZ to come up with projects that might be eligible for Stellar funding.
Continue readingU.S. 30 Freeway Project Failing to Generate Support from INDOT
Interest in upgrading U.S. 30 to freeway standards doesn’t appear to be as high as previously thought, and that’s drawing frustration from Hamlet officials. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation told the town council Wednesday that the Indiana Department of Transportation is looking at other projects now and doesn’t appear interested in U.S. 30.
Continue readingUncertainty with U.S. 30 Plans Draws Concerns from Hamlet Council President
Uncertainty about the future of U.S. 30 is making it hard for Hamlet to attract businesses, according to Town Council President Dave Kesvormas. During last week’s meeting, he said that local officials have been told that INDOT wants to upgrade U.S. 30 to freeway standards, but now, they’re hearing proposals for a J-turn intersection at State Road 39.
Continue readingStarke County Employers ‘Desperate for Workers,’ According to Economic Development Foundation
Efforts continue to try to match high school seniors with local employers with positions to fill.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Gets Update on Norton Packaging Expansion
An expansion of Norton Packaging’s facility east of Hamlet could create 20 new jobs. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation recently gave an update to the Hamlet Town Council.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Submits Letter of Intent for Stellar Designation
Starke County has turned in its letter of intent for a Stellar Community designation. Constellation of Starke’s paperwork was submitted to the state by the April 5 deadline, according to Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
Continue readingProperty Tax Assessments, Caps Impacting Starke County Communities
Changes in assessments of agricultural land are impacting local communities’ tax revenues. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation shared some statistics with the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday.
Continue readingStarke Stellar Team Asks Community Members to Take Survey, As Letter of Intent Deadline Nears
As Starke County officials decide whether to apply for a Stellar Community designation this year, local residents are being asked to fill out a survey. It’s a way to demonstrate support from local communities to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, according to Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
Continue readingHamlet Council Appoints Representative to Starke County Economic Development Foundation Board
The Town of Hamlet will apparently continue to be represented on the Starke County Economic Development Foundation Board of Directors.
Continue readingImpacts of Open School Enrollment Discussed with Hamlet Town Council
Open enrollment is leading students out of some smaller school districts. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation told the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday that the state is now giving more detail about where exactly students are attending school.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Reviews This Year’s Manufacturers Day Event
Almost 400 middle and high school students took part in the Starke County Economic Development Foundation’s Manufacturers Day events last week. That’s according to Special Projects Coordinator Ron Gifford.
Mint Opportunities Explored in Starke County
Those involved in Starke County’s mint industry got together earlier this month to exchange ideas. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation discussed the event with the Hamlet Town Council last week.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Discusses Projected Population Loss
Starke County’s projected population decline continues to draw concerns from local officials.
