The Starke County Council members worked to cut $345,000 out of the 2021 budget as directed by the Department of Local Government Finance.
Continue readingStarke County Council Cuts $345,000 out of 2021 Budget
Starke County Council Approves Pay Range for Part-Time Nurse for Health Department
The Starke County Council members approved a pay range for a part-time nurse to assist Starke County Health Nurse Frank Lynch.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will be making decisions tonight in what areas to cut the 2021 budget. Starke County Auditor Rachel Oesterreich stated in last month’s meeting that over $340,000 needs to be cut from next year’s budget.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Insurance Renewal Information
An insurance increase for those who work for Starke County government may not be as sharp as originally thought.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Vacant EMA Position
The Starke County Commissioners talked about the Emergency Management Agency position at their meeting Monday night. J. Nier resigned as director on October 25.
Continue readingStarke County EMA Director Submits Resignation
Starke County EMA Director J. Nier submitted her resignation to the Starke County Commissioners on Sunday, October 25.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners Get Update on WorkOne Efforts
Linda Woloshansky updated the Starke County Council and Starke County Commissioners on how Work One is working for the residents of Starke County in placing people in employment.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners Discuss Former Sysco Property in Hamlet
The property that was once owned by Sysco for construction of a facility in Hamlet is now going to auction on November 11 with no reserve.
Continue readingStarke County Council Approves Transfer of Funds to Cover Security Budget Shortfall
The Starke County Council reviewed a request from the Starke County Commissioners Monday night to transfer $28,000 to cover the wages for security officers at the courthouse and annex buildings.
Continue readingStarke County Council to Cut Money from Budget, Implements Hiring Freeze
Starke County Auditor Rachel Oesterreich told the Starke County Council members Monday night that $345,000 needs to be cut from the 2021 County General Fund budget by January 1.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members and the Starke County Commissioners will meet in joint session tonight where they will hear from Workone and the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Approves Change in Absentee Workers Pay
The Starke County Election Board members unanimously approved a motion this week to change the way workers are paid who participate in the early voting process.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Additional Appropriation Request for North Judson Library
The Starke County Council members reviewed an additional appropriation request for the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library in the amount of $64,754
Continue readingConstellation of Starke to Apply for OCRA Funding for Projects
Members of the Constellation of Starke team will move forward with projects totaling $333,000 in funding from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingStarke County Council Adopts Budgets
The Starke County Council members took action Monday night to adopt the 2021 budget for the county.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council will have several budget-related items to consider in their meeting tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Council Agrees to Include Park Funding in 2021 Budget Proposal
Starke County’s park system is a step closer to getting dedicated county funding. The county council has agreed to include funding for the park board in its 2021 budget proposal, at the request of County Commissioner Kathy Norem.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Submits $13 Million Budget Proposal to County Council
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is moving ahead with the budget process. Board members voted last week to submit the 2021 budget proposal to the Starke County Council. It calls for a total budget of more than $13 million, with an Education Fund of just over $6.9 million and an Operations Fund of over $3.9 million.
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 readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Consider Reopening, Continuous Learning Plans Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is expected to vote on the school corporation’s reopening and continuous learning plans tonight. A reopening plan was initially released to the public back in July, and students returned to class last Wednesday. Additionally, a crisis prevention plan will be presented on first reading.
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