Proposals will be reviewed soon for a bridge replacement project on Bridge 59 on County Road 700 S. over Bogus Run in Starke County.
Continue readingIndiana Destination Development Corporation Denies Application for Yellow River Kayak Launch Funding
The Starke County Park Board will still move ahead with plans for a series of kayak launches along the Yellow River, even though its application for thousands of dollars in grant funding was unsuccessful. The board’s application for almost $70,000 from the Indiana Destination Development Corporation failed to make it to the finalist round, according to Starke County Highway Department Office Manager Mary Perren, who helped oversee the application.
Continue readingStarke County to Pursue Destination Development Grant for Yellow River Kayak Launches
Plans to add a series of kayak launches along the Yellow River continue to move ahead. Starke County officials have decided to pursue a Destination Development Grant of at least $50,000 from the state.
Continue readingStarke County, Hamlet to Seek Funding for Future Upgrades to 500 North
A major route to Hamlet could be getting an upgrade, but not for another five years. The town council recently agreed to team up with the Starke County Highway Department to apply for funding to widen and resurface County Road 500 North/Indiana Avenue from U.S. 35 to County Road 750 East.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department to Update County Road Map
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler and Office Manager Mary Perren have been working with WTH/GIS Representative Rhonda Milner to update the county’s road map.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent to Attend National ADA Symposium
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler will attend the National American Disabilities Act Symposium in May.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Updated on Community Crossings Funding and Projects
Bids will be opened for the hot mix asphalt resurfacing project on County Road 50 S. from State Road 39 to the Knox City Limits during the Starke County Commissioners meeting on Monday, Dec. 16. The county was awarded $731,580 in Community Crossings Matching Grant funding for the work in the latest grant round.
Continue readingApplications Received in Starke County’s Road Conversion Program
Two applications were recently submitted in Starke County’s road conversion program.
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