Posted on May 31, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Several properties are up for sale in Starke County that could lead to economic development if sold.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert told the Starke County Council members last week that the B&H Supply building on North Heaton Street was recently listed for sale. The foundation’s offices may end up moving into that building, but that decision has not been finalized. Until then, the building is up for sale. Wickert said the foundation paid for a new roof on the building to help in selling the building.
The Hamlet West area is still on the market. The former SYSCO property has been shown to several potential industry officials, but no movement has been made. A bigger sign was placed on the property and a brochure highlighting the area was produced. The property has also been submitted to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation as a site location as a possible place for an industry to relocate or expand.
In the meantime, the water tower there is not in danger of deterioration or maintenance. It is not full at this time.
Some space and a few acres at the former Stelrema facility that aren’t being utilized by the Gary Poppins manufacturing facility are still up for sale as well as a few facilities in North Judson. Wickert said a Merrillville broker is assisting the county in getting interested parties to fill the vacancies.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
FEMA Representatives Are Still Determining If Starke County Will be Granted Individual Assistance
Posted on May 31, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Starke County Emergency Management Agency Director J. Nier is still waiting to hear back from FEMA representatives about individual assistance for the county.
When FEMA initially declared which counties were eligible for individual assistance for flood damage, Starke County was not included. However, Nier explained that was due to an error with the organization’s reporting app, not because the county didn’t need the help.
She reported, “FEMA had an app that they originally had us using. Well, they found out that there were some glitches in the app. So the good thing is that I actually documented everything on paper and had pictures to back it up.”
After Nier submitted the necessary documentation through the proper channels, FEMA representatives were sent out to evaluate the status of the county. On Friday, FEMA crews began conducting individual assessments on damaged homes.
Nier added that aside from structural assessments, the individuals living in the damaged homes will be interviewed as well.
Starke County has already been deemed eligible for public assistance through FEMA, which allows for federal funds to be utilized by department heads for flood-related infrastructure repairs. If individual assistance is provided, federal funds will be available to assist homeowners with costs related to repairing the flood damage on their own properties.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Starke County Emergency Management Agency Director J. Nier is still waiting to hear back from FEMA representatives about individual assistance for the county.
When FEMA initially declared which counties were eligible for individual assistance for flood damage, Starke County was not included. However, Nier explained that was due to an error with the organization’s reporting app, not because the county didn’t need the help.
She reported, “FEMA had an app that they originally had us using. Well, they found out that there were some glitches in the app. So the good thing is that I actually documented everything on paper and had pictures to back it up.”
After Nier submitted the necessary documentation through the proper channels, FEMA representatives were sent out to evaluate the status of the county. On Friday, FEMA crews began conducting individual assessments on damaged homes.
Nier added that aside from structural assessments, the individuals living in the damaged homes will be interviewed as well.
Starke County has already been deemed eligible for public assistance through FEMA, which allows for federal funds to be utilized by department heads for flood-related infrastructure repairs. If individual assistance is provided, federal funds will be available to assist homeowners with costs related to repairing the flood damage on their own properties.
Frankenstein Friday #18 - Chapter 14
Frankenstein Friday is back with Chapter 14! Come read with us.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
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