Starke County Highway Department Superintendent Rachel Oesterreich presented two requests to the Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members during their December meetings.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Discuss Hospital Committee
Starke County Hospital Board President Kathy Norem approached the Starke County Commissioners during their last meeting with a request.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Recommends Solar Moratorium
The Starke County Commissioners voted by a majority to impose a moratorium for 12 months on solar projects that have not yet been permitted.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Table SCEDF Contract Request
During the latest meeting of the Starke County Commissioners, the commissioners heard a request from Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF) Director Mikie Stogsdill and SCEDF Board President Janice Hernandez regarding the contract between the county and SCEDF.
Continue readingHoosier Solar Permits 410 Megawatts of Solar Farms in Starke County
Hoosier Solar has permitted 410 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar energy projects in Starke County.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Approve Starke County Dispatch Equipment Upgrades
The Starke County Commissioners heard from 911 Director Stacy Noonan Monday morning about new equipment for the Starke County 911 Dispatch Center.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Starke County Commissioners will meet today where they will hear from Mammoth Solar Attorney Chris Shelmon concerning the status of Mammoth North and an amendment to the Economic Development Agreement. Representatives from Hoosier Solar will also discuss revised Economic Development Agreements.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Requests Removal of Roadway Segments from INDOT Inventory
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rachel Oesterreich presented a request to to the Starke County Commissioners Monday morning to remove two roadway segments from the INDOT inventory.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Request for Radio Purchases
Hamlet-Davis Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Aaron Anderson approached the Starke County Commissioners Monday morning with purchase requests.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Starke County Commissioners will meet this morning where Scott Sandstrom will provide an update on the ProPEL U.S. 30 and ProPEL U.S. 31 study.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Act on Solar Moratoriums
The Starke County Commissioners acted on two three-month moratoriums presented by the Starke County Planning Commission Monday morning.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Starke County Commissioners will meet today where they will review a recommendation from the Starke County Planning Commission about solar moratoriums.
Continue readingStarke County Plan Commission Approves Favorable Recommendation for Moratorium on Solar
The Starke County Plan Commission members voted unanimously to advance a favorable recommendation to the Starke County Commissioners for a three month moratorium on Commercial Energy Solar Systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems in Starke County.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Missing keys, Dishwashers, and Easement Bids
During the recent meeting of the Starke County Commissioners, County Extension Director Julia Miller, Purdue Extension Starke County, presented the annual contractual services that the County Commissioner President signs each year. In that document, it includes a budget that has been previously approved by the Starke County Council.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight where they hear from Julia Miller concerning the Purdue Extension Office.
Continue readingStarke County Council and Commissioners Approve EMS Vehicle Purchase
EMS Director Jim Garner came before the Starke County Council and the Commissioners during both meetings.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Reinstate Burn Ban
The Starke County Commissioners have reinstated the county-wide burn ban due to prolonged dry conditions.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight where they will have solar agreements to review for approval.
Continue readingStarke County Treasurer Asks Commissioners to Install New Drop Box
Starke County Treasurer Lauri Venckus asked the commissioners last week for permission to replace the drop box outside of her office.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Quotes for Courthouse Repairs
Starke County Maintenance Director Rick Green presented the Starke County Commissioners with quotes last week to address two small leaks in the roof of the courthouse, and a remodeling project at the Annex No. 2 building on Pearl Street.
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