The Starke County Commissioners will hear from Todd Redlin concerning the rezoning of parcels for the Redlin addition when they meet tonight.
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Eric Wood Appointed Starke County EMS Director
Starke County has chosen its next Emergency Medical Services director. Eric Wood was appointed to the position by the county commissioners Monday, although the fact that Wood said he didn’t plan to leave a position with another service raised some slight concern.
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 readingStarke County Commissioners to Revisit Solar Rezoning Request Today
Days after ground was broken on the Mammoth Solar Project, the Starke County Commissioners will consider zoning permission for some affected parcels south of Bass Lake. Earlier this month, the commissioners agreed to rezone the Rentka property west of U.S. 35 to Agriculture, but tabled a decision on the nearby Redlin property. Among other things, Agricultural zoning allows for the installation of solar panels.
Continue readingDunns Bridge Solar Informational Meeting to Be Held in San Pierre Wednesday
The developers of a solar energy project proposed for the Railroad Township area will be meeting with local residents tomorrow. An informational meeting on the Dunns Bridge Solar Project will be held tomorrow evening, starting at 6:00 CDT at All Saints Catholic Church in San Pierre.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Order Establishing Precinct Boundary Authority to Election Board
Starke County Clerk Bernadette Manuel presented an order for consideration by the commissioners Monday night that would establish a precinct boundary authority to the Starke County Election Board.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Close EMS Director Applications October 8
The Starke County Commissioners will be closing the application process for the EMS Director position October 8.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Rezoning of Certain Parcels for Upcoming Solar Project
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed the Starke County Plan Commission’s favorable recommendation on the rezoning of several parcels pertaining to an upcoming solar project.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will meet at 4 p.m. CT today where they will review a Rainy Day ordinance for the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation. They will also talk more with Prosecutor Leslie Baker about an investigator position and review a transfer request from Purdue Extension.
Continue readingCommunity Services of Starke County Looking to Expand Efforts in Northern Part of County
Community Services of Starke County is looking to target the northern part of the county. Executive Director Cynthia Benke gave an update to the county commissioners last week.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director to Resign
Starke County Emergency Medical Services will soon be looking for a new director. Travis Clary publicly announced his resignation from the director position during Monday’s county commissioners meeting, after submitting the paperwork last week.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Starke County Commissioners will meet today where they will hear from Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan who will discuss a rural economic development model.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Electronic Meeting Policy Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed an ordinance last week that would allow the commissioners to continue to meet on a virtual platform.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Recommendation for EMS Billing
The Starke County EMS Department will have a new billing system after a decision by the Starke County Commissioners Tuesday night.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight where they will discuss COVID pay for employees. They will also consider an ordinance concerning their meetings held on Zoom.
Continue readingStarke County to See Slight Increase in Property and Liability Insurance Costs
Starke County will see a slight increase in the cost of property and liability insurance. The county commissioners recently approved the insurance plan for the coming year.
Continue readingCounties Working on Concept Documents for U.S. 30 Freeway Proposal
The U.S. 30 Coalition continues working on plans to upgrade the highway to freeway standards. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan recently gave an update to the county commissioners.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Additional Appropriation for Body Scanner Purchase at Justice Center
The Starke County Council members approved an additional appropriation out of the Jail CEDIT fund at their most recent meeting to purchase a Tek84 Intercept whole body scanner for the Starke County Justice Center.
Continue readingStarke County Solar Projects Keep Moving Forward
Solar development is ramping up in Starke County, according to Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan. She told the North Judson Town Council Monday that the Starke Solar/Mammoth Solar project south of Bass Lake is expected to break ground in October, with construction to be complete by the summer of 2023.
Continue readingCommunity Corrections Officers Now Allowed to Carry Firearms in Starke County Facilities
Starke County is expanding the list of employees allowed to have firearms in county buildings.
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