Several residents spoke out during the Starke County Commissioners meeting Tuesday night to present opinions on a proposal from Norfolk Southern Railroad to close the railroad crossing on 225 South between State Road 23 and 1000 East.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Easement Transfer Request in Industrial Park
The Starke County Commissioners were presented with an easement transfer request Monday night involving .15 acres on 50 South in the Knox Industrial Park.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Mask Requirement in County Offices
The Starke County Commissioners approved a mask requirement in county government offices effective today.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Look to Appoint New County Attorney
The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members are looking for a new county attorney after Marty Lucas expressed his desire to not be reappointed to the position. He has served as the county attorney for 10 years.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Deny Request to Open More Land to Solar Development
The Starke County Commissioners denied a request Monday to make more land available for the Mammoth Solar Project near Bass Lake. A petition to rezone the Redlin property south of U.S. 35 was denied by a vote of two-to-one, with Mark Gourley opposing the motion. Rezoning the land from Commercial to Agriculture would have allowed for the placement of solar panels.
Continue readingSCEDF Executive Director Updates Starke County Commissioners on Operations
Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF) Executive Director Lisa Dan updated the commissioners on the status of the board and operations last week.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Resolution Opposing House Bill 1381
The Starke County Commissioners considered a resolution Monday night that would express their opposition to House Bill 1381.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Keep Face Covering Requirement at County Buildings
The Starke County Commissioners discussed the option to require face coverings during Monday night’s meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve SCEDF Contract
The Starke County Commissioners approved the Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF) contract during their meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingStarke County Government Buildings to Stay Closed to Public
The Starke County Commissioners decided to keep the Starke County Courthouse, and the Annex No. 1 and Annex No. 2 buildings closed to the public for another two weeks.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Start Contract Negotiations with SCEDF
The Starke County Commissioners will begin negotiating a contract with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation next week.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Decide to Keep County Buildings Closed to Public
The Starke County Commissioners agreed to keep the county buildings closed to the public for another two weeks.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Provides Details on Two Intersection Studies
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler provided the commissioners with information this week on a traffic study on two separate intersections.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Additional Funding for Courthouse Renovation Effort
The Starke County Council considered a request from the commissioners this week to seek additional funds for the renovations of the third floor of the Starke County Courthouse.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Proposed Park Board Budget
Starke County Commissioner Kathy Norem presented a proposed budget for the Starke County Park Board last week and asked her fellow commissioners if they would support it.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Receive Thank You Note for Food Program
The Starke County Commissioners read aloud from a thank you note from two residents who have benefited from the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Considering Vehicle Purchase Request
The Starke County Commissioners are considering a request from Sheriff Bill Dulin about purchasing police vehicles.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Render Decision on Lot Vacation Request
Several lots in San Pierre will not be vacated following a decision by the Starke County Commissioners Monday morning.
Continue readingStarke County Courthouse, Veteran’s War Memorial Projects to Move Forward
Plans to renovate the third floor of the Starke County Courthouse and a project to erect a new Veteran’s War Memorial will get some attention this week.
Continue readingStarke County EMS to Seek Quotes for New Ambulance
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary asked the county commissioners last week for permission to seek quotes for a mobile medical trailer and new ambulance.
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