Starke County has a new highway superintendent. Daniel Dipert was appointed to the position by the county commissioners Monday.
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Starke Commissioners Finalize Planning Commission Appointment, Discuss Highway Department Operations
A vacancy on the Starke County Planning Commission has been resolved. It was reported to the county commissioners Monday that the county’s township trustees voted four-to-three to have Oregon Township Trustee Mark Allen fill the trustee’s seat. The commissioners affirmed his appointment with a unanimous vote.
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 Highway Department Crews Tackle Potholes
Crews from the Starke County Highway Department took advantage of the warmer weather this week to tackle the onset of potholes in the area, which is a common occurrence as Spring approaches.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Submits Resignation
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler handed in his resignation to the commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department Receives Funding for Bridge Replacement Project
Bridge 59 on Starke County Road 700 S. over Bogus Run will be replaced in the next few years thanks to $444,000 in federal transportation funds awarded to Starke County. Construction is slated for 2025, but design work, development and right-of-way acquisition will be able to get started sooner in coordination with INDOT.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Responds to Complaints about Clearing Snow
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler responded to complaints received during the weekend’s snow storms.
Continue readingStarke County Forest Getting New Bike Rack, Forester Reviews Annual Deer Hunt
It’ll soon be easier to leave the car at home when visiting the Starke County Forest. A new bike rack was set to be delivered last month, according to Forester Bruce Wakeland.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Suggests Intersection Improvements
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler asked the commissioners to consider some intersection improvements at two locations.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Encouraged with Finance Report
A review of the Starke County Highway Department’s finance report fared a little better than expected this year with the loss of gas tax revenues due to COVID-19. That’s according to Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler who discussed the Motor Vehicle Highway (MVH) and Local Roads and Streets (LRS) distributions with the Starke County Commissioners last week.
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 Highway Department Preparing for Winter Weather
The Starke County Highway Department is preparing for the winter season, just in time for Winter Weather Preparedness Week!
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department Submits Application for INDOT Call for Projects
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the Starke County Commissioners this week that he will present two applications in INDOT’s next call for projects.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Department Funds Look Healthy, Despite Pandemic Shutdown
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler went over the current Motor Vehicle Highway and Local Roads and Streets funds with the Starke County Commissioners Monday night and he believes the loss is not as significant as it could have been.
Continue readingTwo Starke County Intersections to Undergo Safety Improvements
Two intersections in Starke County are slated for safety improvements. What those improvements may be will be revealed next month.
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 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 Highway Superintendent Provides Details on Two Intersection Studies
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler provided the commissioners with information this week on a traffic study on two separate intersections.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent to Look into Solution for Jake Brake Complaints
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler presented an update to the Starke County Commissioners Tuesday night on his research into complaints about Jake Brakes in San Pierre.
Continue readingWork on Starke County’s Newest Truck Route to Start Monday
County Road 250 N. between Range Road and U.S. 35 in Starke County will be upgraded to a hot mix asphalt road beginning Monday, Aug. 24.
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