The Starke County Courthouse elevator project is nearly complete.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Dog Noise Abatement Ordinance
An additional reading of an ordinance that would regulate incessant dog barking was considered by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Courthouse Elevator Project Resumes
Starke County Council Considers CEDIT Additional Appropriation Requests
The Starke County Council members considered an additional appropriation request made by the Starke County Commissioners for funds to cover some bills for radio communications and building maintenance.
Continue readingStarke County Council Member’s Residency to be Discussed by Election Board Today
The issue of Starke County Council Member Tom DeCola’s residency is expected to go before the county election board this morning. Last week, the county council voted to ask the election board and the Starke County Republican Party to confirm that DeCola actually lives in the district he represents.
Continue readingStarke County Councilman to Respond to Allegations
Starke County Councilman Tom DeCola will submit a response to allegations in information presented during the Starke County Council meeting Tuesday night.
Continue readingStarke County Councilman-Elect Questioned about Residency
The residency of Starke County Republican Councilman-Elect Tom DeCola is in question after the issue was raised during the Starke County Council meeting.
DeCola was elected as the Starke County Council District 4 representative in the General Election gathering 84 votes more than his opponent Democrat Karen Tibbs.
Orientation Planned for Newly Elected Starke County Officials
Several state training opportunities are planned this week and in December for many of the newly elected officials taking office on Jan. 1. Starke County Commissioner Kathy Norem relayed some of the training courses available to the new office holders attending last week’s commissioners meeting.
Officials Cut Ribbon on Starke County Forest Upgrades
Starke County officials hope that recent upgrades to the County Forest will help attract new visitors. County Park Board members and Community Foundation representatives joined Forester Bruce Wakeland, Commissioner Kathy Norem, and several others Wednesday afternoon, to cut the ribbon on the forest’s upgraded access road.
Starke County Park Board to Discuss Bass Lake Beach and Campground, County Forest
The conditions of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground will continue to be discussed during tonight’s Starke County Park Board meeting. Concerns that the facility’s operator, Callahan Development, LLC, reportedly hasn’t addressed safety issues at the facility have led county officials to look at the possibility of making the repairs themselves. Specifically, the beach house patio was the topic of a heated discussion during last month’s meeting.
Knox Schools Superintendent Asks for State Help with Designing Graduation Pathways
Smaller schools could use some more state help when it comes to designing local graduation pathways. That’s what Knox Schools Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told Indiana Secretary for Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo last week.
Local Officials Share Wage Concerns with Secretary of Career Connections and Talent
Making sure Starke County’s wages keep up with the rest of the state is one of the challenges local officials shared with Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo. During her visit to Knox Wednesday, Milo highlighted the thousands of new, higher-paying jobs that Indiana businesses have added in recent years.
Starke County Council and Commissioners to begin Budget Discussions on Monday
The Starke County Council and Commission members will begin budget discussions on Monday, Aug. 6.
Starke County Commissioner Dissolves Rumor
Starke County Commissioner Kathy Norem addressed those in attendance during the county council meeting last week about a rumor that piqued interest of county residents.
Bid Opening for Starke County Courthouse Elevator Project Moved to Next Week
The bid opening for the Starke County Courthouse elevator project has been moved to Wednesday, July 18th, according to County Commissioner Kathy Norem. Continue reading
Starke County to be an Applicant for Regional Stellar Communities Designation
Starke County officials will be taking the steps necessary in becoming a stellar community.
Starke County Council’s Concerns with Coroner Brought to County Commissioners
LaPorte Construction Chosen to Replace Two Starke County Bridges
The Starke County Commissioners have chosen a contractor to replace two of the county’s bridges, but not before some concerns were raised about the county’s responsible bidding ordinance. LaPorte Construction was selected Monday to replace a bridge on County Road 25 North over Eagle Creek for just over $325,000. The company will also replace the bridge on 800 South over Bogus Run for just under $297,000.
Starke Commissioners Form Committee to Research Allowing Off-Road Vehicles on County Roads
The Starke County Commissioners are willing to explore the possibility of allowing certain off-road vehicles on county roads. After researching the issue, County Attorney Marty Lucas told the commissioners Monday that they have the authority to authorize their use, but there are some limitations. Continue reading
Inmate Health Care Costs Create Challenges for Starke County Sheriff’s Department
Health care for jail inmates has led to some budgetary concerns for the Starke County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Bill Dulin told the county commissioners last week that what inmates pay for medical services isn’t covering the cost of providing them. Continue reading
