By Jacque Ryan
When I was around four years old, my mother moved my siblings and I from the busy hustle and bustle of Chicago, Illinois to the quaint and inviting community of Knox, Indiana.
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Starke County Primary Election Results
Starke County voters cast their ballots in a number of contested races during the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 3.
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Starke County saw a historic voter turn out of more than 60 percent in the 2020 General Election, according to Starke County Clerk Bernadette Manuel.
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Submitted by The Starke County Leader Newspaper Editor Jacque Ryan.
Approximately 19 percent of Starke County’s voting population cast a ballot in Tuesday’s Primary Election.
“The Hive” Gives Starke County Women Something to Bee-lieve In
The Hive Ladies Giving Circle will host their annual gathering in April this year! As a reminder, ‘The Hive’ is a local, ladies’ giving circle established through the Starke County Community Foundation. Each year, the members pay dues and that money is used to supply grants to help local charitable organizations fund projects and initiatives.
Continue readingNJ-SP Superintendent Shares Financial Indicators with School Board
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin shared some financial information with the school board when members met in January.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Region Sets Sights for 2020 Stellar Designation
The Constellation of Starke will once again be seeking Regional Stellar Community Status this year.
The Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) is accepting Letters of Intent until 4 p.m. ET on Friday, April 3rd.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Informed About Necessary Software Upgrade
The Knox Board of Works was recently informed that some software upgrades will be needed prior to the end of the year.
Continue readingMultiple Rural Agencies are Eligible for Naloxone Grants
The Indiana State Department of Health is now accepting grant applications that will help give rural communities access to intranasal naloxone kits.
Continue readingPreliminary Designs for Elementary School Project Shared with NJ-SP School Board
The proposed Elementary School Project at North Judson-San Pierre was discussed with school board members when they gathered for their first meeting of 2020.
Continue readingNJ Deputy Clerk Informs Town Council about Planter Options, Leans Toward Self-Watering Option
In order to spruce up the downtown area and various spots around town, North Judson officials are looking into the possibility of getting some decorative planters.
Continue readingKnox BOW Members Receive Update about 6 North Pearl Street
Knox Board of Works members continued their discussion about a distressed property on Pearl Street when members met last month.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Funding for Additional Pickle Ball Courts
Plans are in the works to bring four more pickle ball courts into Wythogan Park in Knox.
When City Council members met Tuesday night, Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the sport with members, noting that there was a pretty consistent group of players when they installed the first courts last year.
Continue readingNJ Officials Consider Using Community Crossings Funds for Roadwork Expected to Follow Sewer Separation Project
North Judson Town Council members were recently informed about a way they could obtain some additional funding and move some money around with during the ongoing Wastewater Treatment Plant and Combined Sewer Overflow project.
Continue readingKnox City Council Considers PERF Adjustment Request
A request related to the Public Employees Retirement Fund came before Knox City Council members when they met Tuesday night.
Continue readingNJ-SP Alumni Provide Generous Donation for New Tutoring and Robotics Programs
The new robotics and tutoring programs at North Judson-San Pierre received a major financial boost thanks to the Verhagen family.
School officials shared that siblings Dr. Chris Verhagen, Kirt Verhagen, and Amy Mosher recently presented a donation of more than $5,000 to NJ-SP Schools to assist with those programs.
Continue readingOver a Pound and Half of Meth Reportedly Discovered During Starke County Traffic Stop
Two individuals were taken into custody after Starke County Sheriff’s Department Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 29th.
Continue readingNJ Officials Alerted About Funds Available for Future Expenses Related to Engineering Services for Water System
Commonwealth Engineer Intern Sarah Prizio recently informed North Judson Town Council members about some additional funds that will be available for future use.
She noted that as Commonwealth reps were finishing up the Town’s asset management plan, it was discovered that they’re about $20,000 under budget for inspection services.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves 2020-21 School Calendar
The North Judson San-Pierre School Board approved the School Calendar for 2020-2021 when members met for their January meeting.
Continue readingKnox Water Superintendent Informs BOW about Money Saved from Building Maintenance
Knox Water Superintendent Tim Lindewald recently informed Board of Works members about how much money the Department is saving thanks to some minor adjustments that were made at their building.
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