Starke County Council, Commissioners Finalize Appointments

The Starke County Council members made several appointments to boards and commissions when they met this week.

The council reorganized with a change in leadership. Brad Hazelton was elected as council president and Dave Pearman retained as council vice president. Freddie Baker opted to step down from leading the council. He held the position in 2016 and 2017.

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Starke County Officials To Be Sworn In Tonight

Newly elected Democratic Starke County officials will be sworn into office tonight at 6 p.m. CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.

Treasurer Kasey Clark, Surveyor Dennis Estok, and County councilmen Bob Sims and Freddie Baker will be sworn into office.

After the swearing-in ceremony, a retirement party for attorney Steve Dodge will be held. You are welcome to attend and thank him for all of the work he has done for the county and the community during this time.

Light refreshments will be served.