The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a proposed resolution Monday night for the upcoming Veteran’s Memorial project.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Resolution for New Veteran’s Memorial Project
Starke County Officials Hoping to Make Visible Park Improvements with Stellar Finalist Funding
Starke County officials hope to make a visible impact on the county’s park facilities as a result of last year’s Stellar efforts. Constellation of Starke will get about $333,000 for being a finalist region in last year’s Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Seeks to Clarify Bass Lake Beach and Campground Rent Credit
The Starke County Park Board is researching the Bass Lake Beach and Campground’s rent credit, as a discussion over electrical upgrades continues. Board Member Rik Ritzler has gone through the records and has determined that Callahan Development, LLC has a credit of at least $1,400 on its rent payment to the county.
Continue readingSC Commissioners Approve Ordinance Regulating Pavement and Right-of-Way Burning
Starke County officials expanded upon their existing burn ordinances with the addition of a new one when Commissioners met for their first meeting of 2020.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Certificate Tax Sale
Starke County Commissioners to Add Language to Burn Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners plan to add language to an existing ordinance that regulates burning in the unincorporated areas of the county.
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 readingStarke County Park Board Discusses Signage, Website for County Forest
It may soon be easier for visitors to find and learn about the Starke County Forest. During Tuesday’s Starke County Park Board meeting, Forester Bruce Wakeland pointed out that signage to help motorists find the forest from local highways was supposed to be installed as part of last year’s parking lot project.
Continue readingStarke Park Board Again Holds Off on Approving Bass Lake Campground Electrical Work
The Starke County Park Board still wants to do some more research before making a final decision on electrical upgrades at the Bass Lake Campground. The facility’s operator, Callahan Development LLC, wants to increase the electrical capacity in the back half of the property and is asking the county to deduct the $7,800 cost from its rent payment.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Money for Merit Officer Retirement Pension
The Starke County Council will be funding a shortfall in the county’s contribution toward the Sheriff’s Merit Officer Retirement Pension.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Review Employee Handbook
Starke Park Board Again Defers Action on Bass Lake Campground Electrical Upgrades
The Starke County Park Board still hasn’t reached a decision on electrical upgrades at the Bass Lake Campground. The facility’s operator, Callahan Development LLC, wants to increase the electrical capacity in the back half of the property and is asking the county to deduct the $7,800 cost from its rent payment.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Stellar Inter-Local Agreement
The Constellation of Starke Inter-Local Agreement was considered by the Knox City Council when members met on Tuesday.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Considers More Electrical Work at Bass Lake Campground
The operator of the Bass Lake Campground is once again asking the Starke County Park Board to cover the cost of electrical upgrades. County Attorney Marty Lucas says a representative of Callahan Development, LLC told the park board last week that the company is looking to expand the campground’s electrical capacity.
Continue readingEfforts Continue to Add Kayak, Canoe Access Points to Yellow River
Starke County officials are confident that kayak and canoe access points will soon be coming to the Yellow River. During a recent Starke County Park Board meeting, board member Rik Ritzler said river access would likely be one of the first projects, if the Constellation of Starke region is designated a Stellar Community, according to County Attorney Marty Lucas.
Continue readingForester Pleased with Growth at Starke County Forest
The Starke County Forest is responding well to a recent timber harvest. Forester Bruce Wakeland told the Starke County Park Board last week there’s been a good amount of natural regeneration, according to County Attorney Marty Lucas. That’s preferable to planting new trees, when it comes to the forest’s management.
Continue readingBeavers Are Back in Starke County Forest
An ongoing saga at the Starke County Forest was recently brought to the attention of Park Board President Richard Ballard. “The beavers are back,” Ballard told the rest of the Starke County Park Board Tuesday. “I don’t know exactly what that means for us, but he said the beavers are back.”
Continue readingRiver Access Improvements, Koontz Lake Dam Area Mowing Discussed by Starke County Park Board
While a Stellar Community designation could bring upgrades to the Bass Lake Beach area, there might also be major improvements to recreational facilities throughout Starke County.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Discuss Potential Stellar Projects with Bass Lake Lessee
Big upgrades could be coming to the Bass Lake Beach, if Constellation of Starke gets its Stellar Community designation. During Tuesday’s Starke County Park Board Meeting, Board Member Rik Ritzler said several ideas have been thrown around.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Lease for Solid Waste Building
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a lease for the Solid Waste Building on the grounds of the Starke County Highway Department to the Solid Waste District.
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