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Starke County Building Commissioner Position Open

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021Anita Goodan

Terry Stephenson apparently left his position as Starke County Building Commissioner at the end of January.

Metro Recycling Responds to Residents’ Concerns with North Judson Transfer Station

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016Michael Gallenberger

Concerns with a recycling transfer station planned for the North Judson area have led to a response from the company, as well as local economic development officials. Metro Recycling is currently moving ahead with a permitting process with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The company plans to add a recycling transfer station on Oakwood Street in the North Judson Industrial Park. Continue reading →

Starke County Hopes to Take Possession of Former San Pierre Bank

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016Michael Gallenberger

The former San Pierre Bank building in its glory days. Photo courtesy of the Starke County Historical Society

Starke County may soon be able to move ahead with the demolition of a dilapidated San Pierre building. The former San Pierre Bank has become a safety concern for the community, to the point where the county has had to install barriers around the building. Continue reading →

Park Board Suspends Bass Lake Beach Gazebo Demolition Order

September 23, 2016Michael Gallenberger

The gazebo at the Bass Lake Beach may be getting a new lease on life. The Starke County Park Board called for its demolition this past July, due to concerns that the structure was becoming a safety hazard, as well as a lack of funding to make repairs. Since then, however, members of the community have begun fundraising efforts in order to save the gazebo, organizing a raffle earlier this month to help raise money. Continue reading →

Starke Commissioners Discuss State Law Regarding Manufactured Homes

March 8, 2014March 7, 2014WKVI

The Starke County Commissioners are reviewing state statute to determine whether or not manufactured homes must be “set” by an Indiana licensed set crew. Terry Stephenson with the planning commission approached the commissioners and asked how they wanted to address the situation, as there are no licensed set crews in Starke County.

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Starke County Commissioners Seek Part-Time Inspector, Data Entry Assistant

November 23, 2013November 22, 2013WKVI

The Starke County Commissioners are looking to fill a part-time position that will be shared between two departments. The applicant will serve as a part-time building inspector and assist with data entry to help update the county codes and ordinances. The need for a part-time building inspector was pointed out recently when Terry Stephenson was off work due to illness and work he normally handles could not be done. County commissioners discussed the matter and decided to hire someone to handle both roles. Members voted unanimously to advertise the opening for the position.