The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members are looking for residents to fill some empty seats on several boards and commissions.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Resolution Reducing Cumulative Capital Development Appropriated Expenditures
The Starke County Council members took action this week to make a reduction of appropriated expenditures of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council to Meet Today
The Starke County Commissioners will evaluate the Executive Order to close county buildings to the public when they meet this morning. They closed the building amid the rise of COVID-19 cases. Members of the public have been able to make appointments with department heads to conduct necessary business inside the buildings.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Look to Appoint New County Attorney
The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Council members are looking for a new county attorney after Marty Lucas expressed his desire to not be reappointed to the position. He has served as the county attorney for 10 years.
Continue readingStarke County Council Discusses Part-Time Pay for Drivers at Highway Department
The Starke County Council members discussed raising the pay for part-time drivers at the Highway Department.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners, Council to Meet Today
The Starke County Commissioners will meet today where they will review the annual Starke County Economic Development Foundation agreement.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Park Board Additional Appropriation Requests
The Starke County Council members approved additional appropriations requested by the Starke County Park Board members.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director Discusses Vehicle Issues with County Council
Starke County EMS Director Eric Wood addressed several mechanical issues with his department-issued vehicle with the Starke County Council members during their most recent meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Salary Ordinance
The Starke County Council members reviewed the salary ordinance for 2022 during their most recent meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Council to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will consider several requests when they meet tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Council Discusses Park Superintendent Office
Starke County Council President Dave Pearman brought up the possibility of allowing newly appointed Park Superintendent Mark Vendl to move to a different office.
Continue readingStarke County EMA Director Submits Resignation
Hannah Lueth has submitted her resignation as the Starke County EMA Director.
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 readingStarke County Council Approves 2022 Budgets
The Starke County Council members approved all 2022 budgets submitted during their budget adoption hearing Monday evening.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves 2022 Capital Projects, Bus Replacement Plans
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation budget process continues moving ahead. The school board last month approved the 2022 capital projects and bus replacement plans.
Continue readingStarke County Council to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will adopt 2022 budgets tonight for Starke County, North Judson-San Pierre Schools, Koontz Lake Conservancy, Starke County Airport, and Starke County Solid Waste.
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 EMS Director Asks County Council to Consider Pay Raises
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary asked the county council members Monday night to consider a pay increase for his staff members.
Continue readingStarke County Council Holds Public Hearings on Budgets
The Starke County Council members opened public hearings on several budgets when they met Monday night.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Consider Budget-Related Resolutions Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider a number of budget-related resolutions tonight. The 2022 capital projects and bus replacement plans will be up for adoption, along with a reduction to the advertised budget. The budget adoption itself is up to the Starke County Council, since North Judson-San Pierre has an appointed school board.
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