A Hamlet industry is expanding with another step taken last week.
Continue readingStarke County Courthouse Elevator Project Nearly Complete
The Starke County Courthouse elevator project is nearly complete.
Continue readingFire Alarm Sounds during Starke County Commissioners Meeting
The Starke County Commissioners meeting ended outside the Starke County Annex No. 1 Building Monday night after the fire alarm sounded near the conclusion of the meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will continue a discussion on a solar energy ordinance when they meet tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Future of Kankakee River Basin Commission
The Kankakee River Basin Commission will be under a new name and new membership following the passage of House Bill 1270 in this session of the state legislature.
Continue readingStarke County EMA Director Working on Grant Applications
Starke County EMA Director J. Nier is working on several grant applications.
Continue readingStarke County Officials to Consider Adjusting Rate for Railcars
A change could be coming to rates paid by companies who use the lead rail track in the industrial park.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Table Solar Farm Ordinance
A solar farm ordinance sits on the burner for two weeks for more consideration by the Starke County Commissioners.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Resolution on Behalf of PTC
In an effort to move forward with plans for the trails system in Starke County, Prairie Trails Club member Steve Lucas presented a resolution for consideration by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Dog Noise Abatement Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners adopted the Dog Noise Abatement Ordinance Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members meet tonight to discuss Kankakee River flood prevention, a county mental health appropriation, and a credit card request from Prosecutor Leslie Baker.
Continue readingChange in State Regulations Creates Challenges for Bass Lake Beach Erosion Prevention Efforts
Efforts to prevent erosion in the Bass Lake Beach area have hit a funding snag. The Starke County Park Board has obtained glacial stone, and the county commissioners agreed to let the Highway Department install it.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Courthouse Maintenance
The third floor of the Starke County Courthouse may get a new look if funds can be provided for remodeling efforts.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Adopt Alarm Systems Regulation Ordinance
The Starke County Commissioners approved the third reading of the Alarm Systems Regulation Ordinance, thus adopting the measure.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Revise Security Plan
Security at the county buildings in Starke County will change slightly.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Consider Extending Knox TIF District
Knox City officials want to expand the TIF District outside the city limits.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Officials Preparing for Stellar Presentation
A standing ovation ushered in conversations surrounding the announcement that Starke County is a finalist in the Regional Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Dog Noise Abatement Ordinance
An additional reading of an ordinance that would regulate incessant dog barking was considered by the Starke County Commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners plan to hold additional readings on the alarm system regulation ordinance as well as the dog noise abatement ordinance tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Officials to Meet for a Budget Planning Workshop in June
The Starke County Council members and the Starke County Commissioners are planning to meet with office holders and department heads for a budget planning workshop in June before full negotiations start this fall.
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