The City of Knox had to once again make up the difference for recycling pick-up charges during the most recent billing cycle.
Continue readingKnox Officials Touch on Recent Recycling Surcharges City has Incurred
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Winamac Officials Review IMPA Report, Town Rates Reportedly Low Comparatively
Winamac Town Council members were presented with a report from the Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA) when they met last Monday.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
North Judson Town Council members will review a resolution that would confirm a proposed matching commitment for the Regional Stellar Communities Designation program when they meet tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Continue readingLocal Leaders and Entities Provide Funding Commitments to Constellation of Starke
Constellation of Starke has come a long way since the Letter of Intent to participate in the Regional Stellar Communities Designation Program was submitted back in April and region-wide support is apparent.
Continue readingKnox City Council Considers SC Comprehensive Airport Zoning Ordinance
At the recommendation of the Knox Planning Commission, City Council members recently reviewed the Starke County Comprehensive Airport Zoning Ordinance.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Dissolves Cemetery Committee
The Winamac Cemetery Committee was officially dissolved when Town Council Members met Monday night.
Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger presented members with some details surrounding the recommendation to dissolve the formal group.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Executive Committee Finalizes RDP Details Prior to Deadline
With the Stellar Communities Designation Program deadline coming up next week, the Constellation of Starke Executive Committee has been putting the final touches on the Regional Development Plan (RDP).
Continue readingWinamac Officials Permit Electric Dept. to Pursue System Model for Needed Upgrades
When the Winamac Town Council met on Monday, Electric Department Superintendent Doug Shorter informed them about an overdue system upgrade.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Announces City’s Trick-or-Treating Hours
Though Halloween may still be several weeks away, the Mayor of Knox said he’s already received some inquiries about when the City’s trick-or-treating hours will be held.
Continue readingKnox City Council Holds Public Hearing over 2020 Budget
Knox officials held a public hearing over the 2020 budget during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
The City’s budget estimate for 2020 totals $3,065,579.
While no public comments were made during the hearing, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston did provide some details about how certain figures included in the budget were determined.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Permits Clerk-Treasurer to Look into TRECS
A program that assists municipal officials with collecting on delinquent accounts was discussed during this week’s Winamac Town Council meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Insurance Information
The Starke County Commissioners are currently reviewing insurance information that was recently presented by their existing provider as well as another potential option.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Multi-Phase Purchase of Dump Truck
The Winamac Town Council approved the purchase of a new dump truck at the recommendation of Water and Street Superintendent Jeremy Beckner when members met Monday night.
However, rather than buying the vehicle all at once, it will be paid for in two separate phases.
Continue readingCity of Knox to Install Permanent Pickle Ball Nets This Thursday
Local Pickle Ball players will soon be able to play the game more often with the anticipated addition of permanent nets to the courts in Wythogan Park.
Continue readingNJ Officials Address Obstruction to Bluejay Designs on East Water Tower
Photo Source: NJ Photographer Peggy Bohac
In order to address an obstruction to the designs on the freshly renovated water tower in downtown North Judson, some equipment had to be repositioned.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Establishes DNR Grant Fund for Park Project Funding
The Winamac Town Council authorized the creation of a ‘DNR Grant Fund’ by passing an ordinance Monday night.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Hold Budget Hearing Tonight
The Knox City Council will hold a public hearing over the 2020 budget when members meet tonight.
Continue readingKnox K9 Takes Third Place in Fast Dog/Hard Dog Competition at Vohne Liche Olympics
Local K9 units from the Knox and North Judson Police Departments, as well as the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, joined 140 other teams from all over the country and around the world during Vohne Liche Kennels’ Annual Olympics last month. Take your furbaby one step into becoming the olympiad that it is! Check out this ultrasonic dog trainer at https://karmapets.org/collections/frontpage/products/anti-bark-behavior-correction-trainer. Say goodbye to barking, jumping, and growling! And say hello to the Champion canine.
Knox Sergeant Chad Dulin said his K9 partner O’Neill ended up being ranked third out of 87 participating dogs in the Fast Dog/Hard Dog competition which tested agility, speed and apprehension skills.
Continue readingHearing over Cedar Point Park and Cottage Corner Pointe Vacation Petition Anticipated for Next Month
Starke County Commissioners were expected hear and find more information over a petition related to the vacation of part of Cedar Point Park and Cottage Corner Pointe when they met last week but an argument was raised that protocol was not followed.
Continue readingCode Enforcement Effort Leads to NJ Utility Crews Mowing Overgrown Lawns
Some property owners in the Town of North Judson could be faced with a lien on their property, following a code enforcement effort for unmowed grass.
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