The Culver Town Council members received an update on an upcoming water well project last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Updated on Water Well Project
Indiana 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 readingAccess Options Being Considered for Common Collabs Site
More information on when construction may begin on Common Collabs’ manufacturing facility in Knox is expected in the coming weeks. In the meantime, economic development officials are working to make sure the site will have the proper road access. Common Collabs plans to make cold brew coffee and other packaged beverages at a facility in the Knox Industrial Park off of Division Road.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Commits Funds, Approves Next Steps for Yellow River Kayak Launches
Planning continues for a series of five kayak launches along the Yellow River. The Starke County Park Board recently applied for a Destination Development Grant from the state. Officials will learn whether they’ve made the finalist round on February 15.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Sidewalk Bids
The commissioners reviewed quotes for a drainage and sidewalk project around the Starke County Courthouse.
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 readingHamlet Park Board Unveils Plans for Robert J. Tauteris Jr. Memorial Walkway
Plans have been finalized for a Robert J. Tauteris Jr. Memorial Walkway in the Hamlet Town Park. The plans drawn up by Territorial Engineering were publicly presented during Wednesday’s Hamlet Park Board meeting.
Continue readingCommon Collabs Water and Sewer Extension Plans Presented to Knox Board of Works
The City of Knox continues gearing up for the new Common Collabs facility. Mayor Dennis Estok says Territorial Engineering presented sewer and water extension plans to the board of works last week.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Discusses Memorial Path with American Legion, Territorial Engineering
Plans are being finalized for the Hamlet Town Park’s new memorial walking path. The town is teaming up with the Hamlet American Legion to build a path in memory of Robert J. Tauteris Jr.
Continue readingChamber of Commerce Announces Winner of Henry F. Schricker ‘Service Before Self’ Award
The Starke County Chamber of Commerce has announced the winner of the Henry F. Schicker ‘Service Before Self Award’ and it’s Civil Engineer Van Janovic. Continue reading
Starke County Forest Access Road Upgrades Complete
The Starke County Forest’s new access road is now complete. The County Highway Department recently upgraded the old access trail into a gravel road with a 10-to-12-car parking lot. The work was funded by a $15,000 grant from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund.
Starke County Forest Access Road Plan Needs Another Level of Approval
Plans for the Starke County Forest’s new access road still have another hurdle to clear before construction may begin. The Starke County Park Board recently got $15,000 from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund to turn the forest’s existing access trail into a gravel road and add a parking lot.
Knox Board of Works Approves Services for Stormwater Separation Project
The Knox Board of Public Works discussed a proposal for services to conduct a stormwater separation project in the alley between Washington Street and Lake Street, west of Main Street.
The project will include installing a new storm line in the alley and abandoning the existing storm sewer connections into the current sanitary sewer. The lines would be rerouted into the new storm sewer.
Knox Board of Public Works to Meet Today
The Knox Board of Public Works members will review a project design today for the stormwater separation project in the alley between Washington Street and Lake Street, west of Main Street in downtown Knox.
Knox Council Approves Funding for Additional Wythogan Park Restrooms, Manns Opposed
Funding for the proposed new restroom and concession stand on the east side of Wythogan Park cleared a big hurdle during Tuesday’s Knox City Council meeting. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Opens Lift Station Bid
The Knox Board of Works received a lone bid for installation of a lift station to serve the new Traffic Control Specialists facility. Culver-based Thomas Excavating and Welding submitted a total bid of $39,574. That includes $19,638 for installation of the lift station and an additional $19,936 for a force main. Continue reading
Knox Mayor Authorizes Purchase for TCS Expansion
The construction of a new facility for an expanding Knox business will remain on schedule after Knox Mayor Dennis Estok administratively authorized the purchase of a lift station to serve the site. City officials previously agreed to run water and sewer lines to the new Traffic Control Specialists, Inc. location west of Toll Brothers and Knox Fertilizer in the industrial park. The company broke ground on the project in November. A May 27th ribbon cutting is scheduled. Continue reading
Proposed TCS Relocation Will Require Infrastructure Upgrades
The proposed relocation of a Knox business will require upgrades to the water and sewer systems in the Knox Industrial Park. Traffic Control Specialists hopes to break ground this fall on a new building at the southeast corner of 250 East and Pacific Avenue south of Toll Brothers and west of Knox Fertilizer. Continue reading
Loose Ends Remain with Water Line Project
The Knox City Council last week received an update on the Henry Drive water extension project.
Mayor Rick Chambers stated that while the project is complete there are several loose ends that need to be tied.
“The Henry Drive water line is complete. The street has been paved and one homeowner was not happy with the way his yard was left and I’ll take care of that. Territorial Engineering is still working with Milo to move that original water line because the water superintendent didn’t like the way it was placed. Territorial will be paying that bill. They want to wait until later on this summer when the water levels drop a little bit. That will be taken care of,” explained Chambers.
Knox City Council Approves Burn Permit
The Knox City Council last night discussed a proposed burn permit to clear timber from the Industrial Park in Knox for expansion purposes.
Bob Aloi from Territorial Engineering explained the process of the air curtain that will be used at the site so smoke won’t be an issue. He said the contractor, Thomas Excavating, will dig a hole that will not exceed ten feet wide and an apparatus will be used to help circulate the air so the particles and smoke will not be seen so permeate into the air.
