The newly created Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin recently received $2.3 million in state funding for maintenance and improvements, according to State Representatives Doug Gutwein and Jim Pressel.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves the Sale of Surplus Property
The Knox Board of Works took action to sell five pieces of surplus property when members met this week.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre to Hold Scheduled E-Learning Day on Monday
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is holding an e-learning day next week on Monday, October 28th.
Continue readingTeachers’ Compensation Plan at NJ-SP Includes Raises for Teachers and Head Coaches
The North Judson San-Pierre School Board held a public hearing over the tentative Teacher’s Compensation Plan Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox BOW Waives Building Permit Fees for Knox School Corporation
The Knox School Corporation recently submitted a request to the Board of Public Works and Safety.
Mayor Dennis Estok provided a little background information about the request when members met this week.
Continue readingNJ-WT Fire Chief Thanks Community for Joining Department’s 130th Anniversary Celebration
North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Chief Joe Leszek recently extended his appreciation to everyone who attended the anniversary celebration that was held on Saturday, October 12th.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Discusses Community Crossings Award with City Council
The City of Knox was recently awarded more than $420,000 in the most recent round of the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
Continue readingMultiple North Judson Town Council Members Vote Against Paying for Railroad Ties
A railroad tie replacement project at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum was discussed during this week’s North Judson Town Council Meeting.
Continue readingKnox Officials Approve Documents for Police Department Reserve Program
Members of the Knox City Council and Board of Works considered documents related to the Police Department’s proposed reserve program this week.
Continue readingISP and Local Agencies to Partner with DEA for Drug Take-Back Day This Weekend
In order to help curb the misuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications, the Indiana State Police and local agencies will be teaming up with the DEA for the bi-annual ‘Drug Take-Back Day’ this weekend.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Constellation of Starke Inter-Local Agreement
North Judson officials took another look at the Constellation of Starke Inter-Local Agreement when members Monday night.
Continue readingDenham Freewill Baptist Church Provides Donation to North Judson-San Pierre Lunch Program
The generosity of a local organization was publically recognized when the North Judson-San Pierre School Board met Tuesday night.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin mentioned that the Denham Freewill Baptist Church provided the school corporation with a donation for a specific purpose.
Continue readingIndiana State Department of Health Announces First Flu-Related Death of the Season
The first influenza-related death of the 2019-2020 flu season has been reported by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Last flu season, more than 110 Indiana residents died from influenza-associated illnesses.
Continue readingCity of Knox to Partner with SCILL Center to Offer Raking Assistance to Residents in Need
The City of Knox is once again partnering with the SCILL Center to provide some fall-time lawn care to elderly citizens and physically disabled residents for which they will give away a vast quantity of walking sticks.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Meets Today
The Knox Board of Works will consider a request to waive building permit fees for the Knox School Corporation when they meet today.
Continue readingNJ Town Council Approves Promoting Part-Time Police Officer to Full-Time Status
The North Judson Police Department welcomed a familiar face to the full-time force during Monday night’s town council meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Extends Contract with IMPA Through 2050
The Winamac Town Council recently considered an ordinance that would extend their contract with the Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA) through the year 2050.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
Multiple ordinances will come before the Knox City Council when members meet tonight.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board to Hold Hearing over Tentative Teacher’s Compensation Plan Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will hold a public hearing over a tentative teacher’s compensation plan when members meet tonight at 5:30 p.m.
Continue readingWinamac Clerk-Treasurer asked to Serve as District 1 Director by ILMCT
Winamac Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger recently announced that she was asked to serve as a district director by the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers (ILMCT).
During last week’s Town Council meeting, Berger said she was asked to serve District 1.
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