Communities looking for state help with regional development efforts have to adjust to changing programs, as Indiana responds to COVID-19. The Stellar Communities program has helped bring investment to Marshall County and the Town of Culver, while Starke County has also applied for a regional designation.
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Indiana communities can get some “HELP” spending their American Rescue Plan money. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs officially announced its Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) on Tuesday.
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Indiana communities can get some help from the state, when it comes to figuring out how to spend their share of federal COVID-19 money, according to Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch.
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The completion of a Culver workforce housing development was celebrated by state and local officials Saturday. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and developer Kevin Berger cut the ribbon on The Paddocks. The 48-unit income-based housing development was part of Culver’s Stellar Community plans.
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Federal COVID-19 money could bring a new beach house to Bass Lake. The Starke County Park Board wants the county council and commissioners to earmark $1 million of the county’s $4.4 million American Rescue Plan allocation for that purpose.
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The Culver Town Council will get updates on the Visitor Center and the state’s new READI grant tonight. Council members will also consider a policy allowing them to attend meetings electronically, along with a policy outlining what may be displayed on Culver’s electronic sign.
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North Judson residents have a new place to cool off. The splash pad at Norwayne Field was formally turned on by town officials Saturday.
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Indiana’s lieutenant governor expects a big impact from the state’s new regional development initiative. Suzanne Crouch says the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) will provide up to $50 million each, to up to 10 regions.
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Indiana is making half a billion dollars available for regions to invest in quality of place and talent attraction. The Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) was officially launched by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Monday.
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Conditions for the Norwayne Field restroom project’s grant funding could end up costing North Judson more money. The project is being funded, in part, with funding Constellation of Starke got for being a finalist in Indiana’s 2019 Stellar Communities program.
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The State Road 10 sidewalk construction project in Culver is anticipated to begin Monday, April 26.
Continue readingNorth Judson continues planning for upgrades to Norwayne Field. A restroom will be installed near the new splash pad, funded in part with the money Constellation of Starke got for being a finalist in Indiana’s 2019 Stellar Communities program.
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A coordinated approach to housing development could be on the horizon for Starke County. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Interim Director Lisa Dan says Knox Mayor Dennis Estok is very interested in pursuing a housing development project, and she recently asked the North Judson Town Council if they’d like to join.
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Ten roads in the northern part of Knox are set to be resurfaced, with funding from the most recent round of INDOT’s Community Crossings program. Last month, Knox was awarded more than $302,000 to cover 75 percent of the cost of approved projects.
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North Judson is making some final adjustments to its splash pad. James Young told the rest of the town council last week that the new feature at Norwayne Field was being winterized, after it had been open for a brief preview period. Utility crews were working to replace two sections of pipe to eliminate some fittings, after it was discovered that were causing a minor leak.
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Constellation of Starke is making a second attempt at gathering volunteers to help with its regional development and community improvement efforts. The group is asking residents to fill out an online survey to gauge their interest in serving on one of its subcommittees.
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The Town of North Judson is taking steps to potentially redevelop a downtown property. A resolution to purchase the vacant lot at 205 and 207 Lane Street was recently passed by the town council. That’s where a building partially collapsed back in 2017, disrupting the downtown area for months until the town was able to complete the demolition.
Continue readingThe Town of North Judson is finally getting a splash pad. Materials and plumbing quotes for the Norwayne Field splash pad were approved by the town council Monday. The splash pad materials will come from Rain Deck for just over $10,000, while TLC Plumbing will do that work for a little more than $27,000.
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The ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Beach Lodge in Culver is planned for Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke is reporting positive feedback on its Regional Improvement Project. In an online community outreach event Thursday, Executive Committee Member Marty Lucas explained that the region got $333,000 for being a finalist in last year’s Stellar Communities Designation Program.
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