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 Approve Mask Requirement in County Offices
The Starke County Commissioners approved a mask requirement in county government offices effective today.
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 readingBusiness Applications Received for OCRA COVID-19 Response Grant Program Funds in Starke County
Six applications have been received for business relief through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Grant Program funds in Starke County.
Continue readingNew Highway Superintendent Appointed for Starke County
Starke County has a new highway superintendent. Daniel Dipert was appointed to the position by the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioner Kathy Norem Attends Final Meeting
Starke County Commissioner Kathy Norem has stayed busy during her three terms as commissioner. She had a few comments to share during her last meeting as a commissioner Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Security Budget Shortfall
The Starke County Commissioners discussed a shortfall in the budget for security during their meeting Monday night.
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 Commissioners Approve Resolution for Food Delivery Program Extension
The Starke County Commissioners approved a resolution last week that extends their support and appreciation toward the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program.
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 Health Department Orders Face Covering Mandate
To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the Starke County Health Department is mandating the use of masks or face coverings beginning Wednesday, July 22 at 12:01 a.m. CT.
Continue readingStarke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program Continues
Starke County Auditor Rachel Oesterreich updated the commissioners last week about the progress of the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Economic Development Foundation Discuss SCILL Center Funding
Funding for the SCILL Center in Knox will come from a source other than the county’s CEDIT Fund until an agreement can be reached on an alternate funding source.
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 Commissioners See Great Need with Meal Delivery Program
The Starke County Commissioners are seeing the overwhelming need of the Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program.
Continue readingStarke County Clerk Requests Full-Time Position
The Starke County Commissioners briefly discussed a request to hire a full-time person for the Starke County Clerk’s Office.
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