Three companies in the state have come together to develop, construct and own solar assets located in what are known as Indiana Opportunity Zones and Starke County is being looked at to be included in a solar farm project.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council Review CARES Act Fund Requests
The Starke County Council members and the Starke County Commissioners reviewed requests for CARES Act funding Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will consider several coronavirus relief fund requests when they meet tonight.
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 Commissioners Review Request for Jake Brake Signs
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a request to ban engine brakes on U.S. 421 through San Pierre.
Continue readingPurdue LTAP to Investigate Two Starke County Road Intersections
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the Starke County Commissioners this week that Purdue LTAP will be investigating two road intersections.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Contract with Company for SCEDF Review
The Starke County Commissioners approved a contract with Thomas P. Miller and Associates on Monday night whose representatives will conduct a review of the Starke County Economic Development Foundation (SCEDF).
Continue readingStarke County Veterans War Memorial Plaza Construction on Schedule
The construction of the Starke County Veterans War Memorial Plaza remains on schedule.
Continue readingStarke County EMS to Participate in Training this Weekend
Starke County Emergency Services personnel will be involved in a two-day tactical combat casualty course training this weekend.
Continue readingStarke County Officials to Decide on How to Spend CARES Act Funding
Starke County CARES Act committee members will be meeting next week to determine what the county needs in order to spend $744,000 in CARES Act funding.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Updates Commissioners on Funding
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler updated the commissioners Monday night on the Motor Vehicle Highway (MVH) and Local Roads and Streets (LRS) Funds.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will review a driveway permit ordinance when they meet tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program Still Active
The Starke County Government Mobile Food Delivery Program continues to assist those who are quarantined due to COVID-19 and those whose employment may have suffered due to the shutdown of businesses due to the health pandemic. The program also helps the older population in a time of need.
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 Council, Commissioners Discuss SCILL Center Funding
Several supporters of the SCILL Center appeared before the Starke County Council members and Starke County Commissioners Monday night to discuss funding the SCILL Center programs.
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 Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council will consider several requests for additional appropriations when they meet tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Dues to U.S. 30 Coalition
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler asked the commissioners last week of their wishes concerning the payment of dues to the U.S. 30 Coalition.
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 Review Vote Center Resolution
The Starke County Commissioners were presented with a resolution Monday night that would give their approval of the Vote Center Plan adopted by the Starke County Election Board.
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