The North Judson-San Pierre School Board last night hired a new boy’s basketball coach. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says the position was posted twice. The second time five candidates applied, but none were licensed in the teaching areas currently open within the corporation. Continue reading
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West Central School Board Approves Superintendent’s Contract
The West Central School Board last week approved a pay raise for Superintendent Don Street. Continue reading
Firefighters, Red Cross to Distribute Smoke Alarms in Monterey
Members of the Monterey Fire Department are teaming up with the American Red Cross to ensure members of their community stay safe in the event of a house fire. They will be doing a door-to-door canvassing campaign on Sunday, June 11 starting at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Continue reading
More Free Concerts Announced at State Fair
Indiana State Fair officials have announced the second round of free concerts during this year’s event. Continue reading
Short Agenda for Tonight’s N.J.-S.P. Special Session
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will approve the creation of a deputy treasurer position when they meet this evening. Their special called meeting will start at 5 p.m. at the administration office. Continue reading
West Central Cafeteria Prices Unchanged for Upcoming Year
West Central School lunch prices are not going up during the next school year. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Memorial Remembers Fa
Members of the law enforcement community paused Monday to remember the three members of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department who lost their lives in the line of duty. Continue reading
Motorcycle Fatality Under Investigation in Starke County
A single-vehicle motorcycle crash late Sunday* night in San Pierre claimed the life of a Wheatfield man and seriously injured his passenger. It happened just after 11:30 p.m. on U.S. 421. Continue reading
Courthouse Elevator Discussion on Starke Commissioners Agenda
The Starke County Commissioners will consider additional updates to the courthouse when they meet this evening. Their agenda includes discussion of an ADA-compliant elevator, which would be paid for with a grant from the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission. Continue reading
Local Organization Launches Shoe Drive to Fund Women’s Education Opportunities
The local chapter of an international organization wants your old shoes. Philanthropic Educational Organization, P.E.O. for short, has teamed up with an organization called Funds2Orgs.com for a shoe drive. The nonprofit international women’s sisterhood raises money to help women meet their educational goals and dreams. Local member Jacalyn Ciboch says the local chapter is very active. Continue reading
Starke Circuit Court Offers E-Filing Option
Attorneys with cases in Starke Circuit Court can now file many documents electronically. Continue reading
Hoosier Hunters Record Near Record Turkey Harvest
Indiana posted its third-highest spring turkey harvest on record in 2017. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Approves Lift Station Parts Purchase
The North Judson Town Council this week approved the purchase of parts necessary to replace a sewer lift station damaged in a hit-and-run accident. Continue reading
NIPSCO Officials Stress Severe Weather Preparedness
Now that summer appears to be here to stay, NIPSCO officials remind customers to prepare for possible severe weather.
Get a storm preparedness kit together before inclement weather strikes. It should include essential medicines, nonperishable food, water, flashlights, a fully-charged cell phone, portable radio and extra batteries. Make prior arrangements for a backup power supply if someone in your family requires life support equipment. Continue reading
Preventive Care Stressed During Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month. State health officials say many conditions that disproportionately affect men can be avoided with healthy lifestyle choices and regular medical care. Continue reading
DNR Announces Free Fishing Weekend
Indiana anglers can catch fish for free this weekend. State residents do not need a fishing license or a trout/salmon stamp to fish in the state’s public waters today or tomorrow as part of the DNR’s Free Fishing Weekend. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council to Consider Town Marshal’s Resignation
Embattled North Judson Town Marshal John Ramos has resigned as part of a settlement agreement with the town. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says Ramos submitted his letter of resignation by the close of business on Wednesday, May 31st as was previously stipulated. Continue reading
Knox Wastewater Department, Farmers Reap Benefits of Equipment Purchase
A piece of equipment purchased last year by the Knox Wastewater Department has already paid for itself. Continue reading
Surface Transportation Board Rules in North Judson’s Favor
An attempt by the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad Company (CKIN) to force the town of North Judson to sell its rail line has been rejected by the Surface Transportation Board.
CKIN operated the short-line railroad under an arrangement with the town for 10 years. Their agreement also allowed the North Judson-based Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum to operate excursion trains on the line. Continue reading
Report Finds Partially Collapsed North Judson Building Unsafe for Entry
The owner of a partially collapsed building in downtown North Judson will not be able to retrieve his personal property from inside. The 205-207 Lane Street Structural Engineering Report prepared by South Bend-based DLZ found the building to be in “critical condition” overall. Continue reading
