A failed culvert in Starke County will soon be repaired following a decision by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Solution for Failed Culvert
Starke County Council, Commissioners Review Request for Office Reorganization at Highway Department
With the recent vacancy in the Asset Manager position at the Starke County Highway Department, those duties will be absorbed with the reorganization of the office staff.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers CEDIT Appropriation for Highway Department
The Starke County Council members reviewed an annual request submitted by Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler concerning the appropriation of CEDIT funds.
Continue readingTrees Removed to Prepare for Starke County Veterans Memorial, Project Update Delivered to Commissioners
While it will still be some time before community members see work being done on the construction of the new Starke County Veterans Memorial, a bit of work was underway this week to prepare the area in front of the Courthouse in Knox.
Continue readingSC Highway Superintendent Discusses Sign Management with Commissioners
The Starke County Highway Department has a goal to make sure that more than 90 percent of all county-maintained stop signs have high reflectivity by the end of the year.
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.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Reports High Car/Deer Crashes
It’s the time of year when drivers need to watch for deer while out on the roadways.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Potential Community Crossings Projects
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler presented a potential list of projects for the next call for projects in the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Community Crossings Matching Grant program.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Commend Highway Superintendent, Department on Prestigious Award
The Starke County Commissioners took time Monday night to praise Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler on his recent recognition of being named Outstanding County Highway Superintendent in 2019. The award was given during last week’s 61st Annual Association of Indiana Counties Conference at the French Lick Resort.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Highway Dept’s Mailbox Policy
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler provided County Commissioners with the Department’s mailbox repair and replacement policy when they met Tuesday night.
Continue readingStarke County Hwy Department Permitted to Purchase Truck from Bass Lake FD
The Starke County Highway Department will soon be better equipped to clean bridges and culverts, following a decision made by County Commissioners Tuesday night.
Continue readingSpeed Limit to Decrease on 400 South in Starke County
The Starke County Highway Department recently conducted a speed analysis on County Road 400 South west of Range Road. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners last week that it was determined that the speed limit in that section of roadway will be lowered to 45 mph.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department Addressing Culvert Collapse
The Starke County Highway Department continues to find the right solution to fix a culvert collapse on 700 East between County Road 600 North and County Road 70 N.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Updates Commissioners on Concerns
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler updated the county commissioners on a few concerns that have been addressed in previous meetings.
Continue readingRoadway Cave-In Prompts Closure of Starke County Road 700 East Near Hamlet
A portion of Starke County Road 700 East near Hamlet is closed until further notice. The Starke County Highway Department says it’s closed 700 East between 600 North and 700 North, after part of the roadway caved in.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent to Address Concerns with INDOT
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler highlighted some concerns to the county commissioners that he hopes to address with INDOT officials.
Continue readingCommunity Crossings Projects in Starke County to Begin Soon
Starke County Hwy Dept Opens Reconfigured Intersection in Bass Lake
The Starke County Highway Department has opened the reconfigured intersection of CR 210/600 S and Old State Road 10.
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.
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