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.
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Just a Few Days Left to Help Starke County Veterans Memorial Project Reach Crowdfunding Goal
With just a few days left in its crowfunding campaign, the new Starke County Veterans Memorial is less than $1,200 away from its new $60,000 goal.
Continue readingStarke County Veterans Memorial Committee Continues Urging Donations As Crowdfunding Deadline Nears
With less than a week left in its crowdfunding campaign, the Starke County Veterans Memorial is on track to meet its goal. If the effort raises $50,000 by next Tuesday, that amount will be matched by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Review Five-Year Plan Tonight
The Starke County Park Board is expected to review some of the items in its five-year plan tonight. County Commissioner Kathy Norem has been pushing for county funding in next year’s budget, to help the park board complete some of the projects called for in the 2017 plan.
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 Leaders to Apply for COVID-19 Relief Funds Following Agreement Discussion
Starke County leaders will be working on an agreement on how funds would be handled if awarded an OCRA grant for COVID-19 relief.
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 readingDedicated Park Board Funding Sought in 2021 Starke County Budget
The Starke County Park Board could get dedicated funding from the county, under a proposal from County Commissioner Kathy Norem. Until now, the park board’s revenue sources have been limited to grants, donations, and Starke County Forest timber sales, but no regular budget from the county.
Continue readingVeterans Memorial Crowdfunding Campaign Almost Halfway to Goal
The new Starke County Veterans Memorial is almost halfway to its crowdfunding goal. If the effort raises $50,000 by July 21, that amount will be doubled by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. Almost $22,000 has been raised so far.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discusses Community Services of Starke County
Community Services of Starke County Treasurer Mark Rippy presented a brief update of operations to the Starke County Commissioners last week.
Continue readingStarke County Planning to Launch Parks Website
Starke County’s park facilities will soon have their own website. The county park board recently approved a $3,500 quote from Martin Services for the setup.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Again Denies Rent Credit for Bass Lake Campground Electrical Upgrades
The Starke County Park Board has once again denied a request to help with the cost of electrical upgrades at the Bass Lake Campground. Back in August, the facility’s operator, Callahan Development, LLC, asked the park board to deduct the $7,800 cost from its rent payment to the county.
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 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 Courthouse Renovation Project on Hold
Starke County Park Board Welcomes New Member
For the second month in a row, the Starke County Park Board has a new member. Mark Simpkins was introduced during Tuesday’s meeting.
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.
Continue readingStarke County Government Leaders Address Firewell Charges
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.
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