The Starke County Council members reviewed an annual request submitted by Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler concerning the appropriation of CEDIT funds.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers CEDIT Appropriation for Highway Department
Trees 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 Updates Commissioners On Proposed Community Crossings Projects
The next round of applications for the Community Crossings Matching Grant opened on Monday and the Starke County Highway Department intends to apply for a few different projects.
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 Accept Bid for Community Crossings Project
Four bids were opened by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night for the next INDOT Community Crossings Matching Grant project.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Discusses Signage, Website for County Forest
It may soon be easier for visitors to find and learn about the Starke County Forest. During Tuesday’s Starke County Park Board meeting, Forester Bruce Wakeland pointed out that signage to help motorists find the forest from local highways was supposed to be installed as part of last year’s parking lot project.
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 Highway Superintendent Discusses Bid for Bridge on County Road 700 East
Bids were rejected last month for the construction of Bridge No. 158 on County Road 700 East north of County Road 600 North in Starke County. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler explained to the commissioners last week what he thinks caused the bids to be way over the engineer’s estimate.
Continue readingINDOT Conducts Second Review of Knox Intersection
A highly traveled intersection in Knox went under a second review by INDOT officials.
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 Approve Proposed Road Conversion Policy
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler asked the commissioners Monday night to consider approving a proposed road conversion policy with an amendment.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Presents Road Conversion Policy for Review
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler presented a proposed road conversion policy to the county commissioners last week.
Continue readingBids Rejected in Proposed Starke County Bridge Project
The Starke County Commissioners opened bids Monday night for the construction of new Bridge #158 on County Road 700 East between County Road 600 North and 700 North.
Continue readingBids for Emergency Bridge Repair in Starke County Set for Oct. 21
The Starke County Commissioners will open bids on Monday, Oct. 21 for a new bridge on County Road 700 East.
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 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 readingRoad Millings from Highway Projects used to Pave County Roads
The Starke County Highway Department is saving money by paving roads with the materials milled off of State Road 23 and U.S. 35 in those paving projects.
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 Commissioners Presented with Stellar Communities Funding Request
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler, and Constellation of Starke Executive Team Member, presented the county commissioners with a proposal to provide a commitment for matching grant funds for certain projects within the Regional Stellar Communities Designation Regional Development Plan.
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