An increase in ambulance transfers has resulted in increased revenue for the Starke County EMS Department so far this year.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Reports Increased Revenue with Transfers
Starke County Commissioners Review Lease for Solid Waste Building
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a lease for the Solid Waste Building on the grounds of the Starke County Highway Department to the Solid Waste District.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Solar Farm Ordinance
A solar farm ordinance approved by the Starke County Commissioners will be in effect once it is signed.
Continue readingStarke County Officials Examine Possible SYSCO Property Acquisition
A discussion point at Monday’s budget workshop between Starke County officials included the SYSCO property in Hamlet.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent, Surveyor to Look into Drainage Issues
The recent rain events caused issues on several Starke County roads and Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler and Surveyor Bill Crase are working to alleviate those problems.
Continue readingNorton Packaging Expansion Moving Forward
Starke County Courthouse Elevator Project Nearly Complete
Fire Alarm Sounds during Starke County Commissioners Meeting
The Starke County Commissioners meeting ended outside the Starke County Annex No. 1 Building Monday night after the fire alarm sounded near the conclusion of the meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will continue a discussion on a solar energy ordinance when they meet tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Future of Kankakee River Basin Commission
The Kankakee River Basin Commission will be under a new name and new membership following the passage of House Bill 1270 in this session of the state legislature.
Continue readingStarke County EMA Director Working on Grant Applications
Starke County Officials to Consider Adjusting Rate for Railcars
A change could be coming to rates paid by companies who use the lead rail track in the industrial park.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Table Solar Farm Ordinance
A solar farm ordinance sits on the burner for two weeks for more consideration by the Starke County Commissioners.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Resolution on Behalf of PTC
In an effort to move forward with plans for the trails system in Starke County, Prairie Trails Club member Steve Lucas presented a resolution for consideration by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Dog Noise Abatement Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners adopted the Dog Noise Abatement Ordinance Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members meet tonight to discuss Kankakee River flood prevention, a county mental health appropriation, and a credit card request from Prosecutor Leslie Baker.
Continue readingChange in State Regulations Creates Challenges for Bass Lake Beach Erosion Prevention Efforts
Efforts to prevent erosion in the Bass Lake Beach area have hit a funding snag. The Starke County Park Board has obtained glacial stone, and the county commissioners agreed to let the Highway Department install it.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Courthouse Maintenance
The third floor of the Starke County Courthouse may get a new look if funds can be provided for remodeling efforts.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Adopt Alarm Systems Regulation Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners approved the third reading of the Alarm Systems Regulation Ordinance, thus adopting the measure.
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