Knox City Council members passed the Starke County Comprehensive Airport Zoning Ordinance when members met Tuesday night.
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NJ-SP School Board Reschedules October Meeting
To avoid a conflict with fall break, North Judson-San Pierre School board members recently took action to reschedule their October meeting.
Continue readingNJ-SP Superintendent Highlights Programs in Place Thanks to Verhagen Family
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin provided board members with an update about some new programs that are being offered to students.
Continue readingLots between Lewis Drive and Lambert Street Donated to City of Knox
The Knox City Council was alerted of a recent land donation when members met Tuesday evening.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston informed council members that a local couple has provided the City with some property.
Continue readingKnox BOW Reviews Bids for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
The Knox Board of Works considered bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project when members met on Wednesday.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Holds First Public Meeting Over Vote Centers
Community members had a chance to weigh in about a possible transition to vote centers Wednesday night.
When the Starke County Election Board met at the Washington Township Community Building member Marcia Bedrock provided some preliminary information about vote centers and the existing polling place system.
Continue readingKnox City Council Adopts 2020 Budget
Knox City Council members took action Tuesday night to adopt the 2020 Budget.
The City is estimating a total budget of $3,065,579, with a majority of money listed in the General Fund which has $1,609,355 in it.
Continue readingKnox BOW Introduced to New Water Superintendent, Well Improvement Project Proposed
Knox Board of Works members were introduced to the new Water Department Superintendent Tim Lindewald when they met Wednesday morning.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Discusses Takeaways from I-Learn
North Judson-San Pierre school officials recently discussed the results of the I-Learn test.
Continue readingKnox Native Provides City with Generous Donation of More than $50,000
The Knox City Council accepted a generous donation from a KHS Hall of Fame inductee when members met Tuesday night.
Mayor Dennis Estok informed council members that Richard Mast, a former student and basketball player who grew up in Knox in the 1940s and 50s, recently approached him with a desire to help support a City project.
Continue readingPrairie Trails Club Reps Speak with NJ Town Council about Railroad Sale
Representatives of the Prairie Trails Club recently came before the North Judson Town Council to get involved with talks about the potential sale of the railroad.
Continue readingNJ-SP Superintendent Reports Slight Dip in Number of Students during Fall ADM Count
The fall Average Daily Membership count that was conducted at North Judson-San Pierre on September 13th was discussed during the most recent school board meeting.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Meets Today
The Knox Board of Works is expected to hold a public hearing over a property on Lambert Street when members meet this morning.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Holds Hearing Over 2020 Budget
The North Judson Town Council received a brief presentation from Baker Tilly CPA Jeffrey Weaver when officials held a hearing over the 2020 budget last Monday.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Addresses Action Items Related to Vehicles
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members approved the purchase of a replacement vehicle and took action to declare an old one unusable when members met last week.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
The 2020 Budget for the City of Knox will be up for adoption when members meet tonight at 7 p.m.
The council is also expected to hold additional readings over the Starke County Comprehensive Airport Zoning Ordinance.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Receives Update on Wastewater Project
The water project in North Judson is wrapping up just as the wastewater project is getting started.
As previously reported, this project will involve the installation of a new sewer dedicated to stormwater, rehabilitation of the existing wastewater collection system and upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant will also be made.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Holds Hearing over Capital Projects and Bus Replacement Plan, Approves Resolutions
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board held a hearing over the adoption of their capital Projects and bus replacement plans when members met last week.
Continue readingCulver School Board Handles Outstanding Checks and Adjustments to ECA Account
The Culver School Board handled a few different bookkeeping matters when members met last week.
Continue readingStatewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing North Judson Man James Runkle
Some additional information about missing North Judson man James Runkle has been included in a statewide silver alert.
The alert notes that Runkle is a white male who is approximately 6’2” and weighs around 210 lbs with. He has a bald head and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a camo shirt and dark green cargo pants. Authorities believe he could be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.
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