The Starke County Council members will meet tonight where they will review cuts needed for the 2019 budget. At their last meeting, the council members urged the department heads to cut at least six percent out of their budgets or the council members will need to do the reductions. The state cut more than $830,000 from next year’s budget and it needs to be finalized prior to Dec. 31 of this year.
Appointees Needed for 2019 Starke County Boards, Commissions
The Starke County Commissioners are looking for interested, qualified candidates to fill several vacancies on boards and commissions in 2019.
Starke County EMS Transfers on the Rise
After seeing a sharp decline in revenue for Starke County Emergency Medical Services, Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie informed the Starke County Commissioners this week that revenue is swinging in a positive direction.
Public Hearing Held on Broadband Planning Grant
The Starke County Commissioners held a public hearing Monday night on a Broadband Readiness Planning Grant.
Marshall County Highway Department Agrees to Sell Equipment to Starke County
Two pieces of equipment from the Marshall County Highway Department will be added to the fleet at the Starke County Highway Department.
Starke County Commissioners to Increase Security at Annex Building
The Starke County Commissioners are working to upgrade security at the Starke County Annex Building No. 1.
Starke County Election Board to Upgrade Voting Machines
The Starke County Election Board members will be looking into upgrading the county’s Microvote voting machines.
Starke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight where a new security measure will be in place.
Starke County Government Officials Discuss Security
The presence of security officers may soon be seen at upcoming Starke County government meetings.
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.
Starke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will consider several budget transfer requests when they meet tonight.
Starke County Highway Department Ready for Winter Weather
Several training opportunities in October have proved successful for the crews at the Starke County Highway Department. Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the Starke County Commissioners that the snow plow drivers brushed up on skills and new drivers took in new information presented by Mark Ennis of Bliss-McKnight.
Starke County Highway Superintendent Discusses Additional Appropriation Requests
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners last week that he’s planning to ask the county council members next week to approve some additional appropriations.
Work Begins on New Starke County Environmental Management Office
Work has begun on the construction of a new Starke County Environmental Management Office.
Bass Lake Residents Want to Take Possession of Unclaimed Property
A couple who owns property at Bass Lake wants to take possession of unclaimed property adjacent to theirs, but it may not be an easy task.
Starke County EMS Staff Participates in Continued Training
The Starke County EMS staff has been busy with ongoing training. EMS Director Travis Clary gave the update during Monday’s Starke County Commissioners meeting.
Starke County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing for Planning Grant Application
Radio Issues Continue for Starke County Firefighters
The communications vendor for Starke County’s fire departments is still working on issues experienced with radio communications.
Starke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight where IT Director Richard Franks and EMA Director J. Nier will update the board on the fire department radio communications issue and the Starke County First Responders. Also, they will talk about an invoice from J&K Communications for radios.
Starke County Highway Department Completes 2018 Paving Program
The Starke County Highway Department wrapped up its scheduled 2018 paving season in September.
