The Knox City Council addressed an appointment to the Planning Commission when members met Tuesday night.
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There’s Still Time to Take the Knox Downtown Revitalization Survey!
Knox Residents still have a chance to get involved with the City’s Façade Improvement and Downtown Revitalization planning process but time is running out!
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok updated City Council members on the online survey that was created by Ball State’s Department of Urban Planning.
Continue readingCOS Creatives’ Network Meets for Initial Idea Sharing Workshop
Multiple individuals interested in providing more creative opportunities in the Constellation of Starke region recently met for an idea sharing workshop.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Discusses Hiring Process with Board of Works Members
The Knox City Police Department is currently accepting applications for a new full-time officer.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Introduced to New Commonwealth Business Development Rep
North Judson Town Council members were introduced to another point of contact from Commonwealth Engineers when members met last Monday.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves Lease for SEED Early Learning
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board was presented with a lease associated with the Schools Engaging in Early Development (SEED) program when members met last week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Transfer Resolution
North Judson Town Council members approved a transfer resolution when they met last Monday.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe informed the council that the resolution would allow him to move money around to balance out the 2019 budget.
Continue readingKnox Street Superintendent Shares Leaf and Brush Collection Data with Board of Works
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg recently informed Board of Works members about an annual report he’s required to put together.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
The Knox City Council will discuss a Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF) adjustment request when members meet tonight.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Approves Addendum to Teacher Contract
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board considered an addendum to the approved Teacher Contract when members met last week.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin shared why the addition was being proposed.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Makes Appointment to Railroad Committee
An appointment that was postponed during the North Judson Town Council’s first meeting of the year was addressed when members met last Monday.
Continue readingKnox BOW Members Award Sandy Acres Concrete Bid
The Knox Board of Works considered bids associated with some concrete work that will be done at Sandy Acres Park when members met last Wednesday.
Three bids were considered; they came in from Pete Kuchel Concrete, Ed Philip Concrete and Covenant Concrete.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Superintendent Reminds Residents of Items that Can Cause Issues
Knox Wastewater Department Superintendent Kelly Clemons alerted Board of Works members about a few problems they’ve had recently due to certain items making their way into the City’s system.
Continue readingStarke County Tourism’s ‘Spring Has Sprung Bloomer Run’ to Benefit Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
The Starke Tourism Board is hosting their first annual ‘Spring has Sprung Bloomer Run’ this April.
Event organizers are asking people to purchase or make a pair of old fashioned bloomers to wear during the race. A cash prize will be awarded to the runner with the most unusual pair.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Considers Special Event Permit Request for Mint Festival
Mint Festival Organizer Donna Henry came before the North Judson Town Council with a special event permit request when members met Monday night.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves NEOLA Policies
Multiple NEOLA policies that were considered on first reading during the North Judson-San Pierre School Board’s last meeting of 2019 were up for adoption when members met Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox BOW Opens Bids for Community Crossings and Park Paving Projects
Bids related to 2020 Community Crossings projects as well as paving work expected to occur in Wythogan and Sandy Acres Parks were opened during the Knox Board of Works’ Wednesday morning meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Considers Quotes for Police Vehicle
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman presented Town Council members with multiple vehicle quotes when met for their January meeting.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves Donation to Assist Students’ Overdrawn Lunch Accounts
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board received an anonymous donation from a community member when they met Tuesday night.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin shared that the individual indicated that they wanted the money to go toward paying off overdue lunch account balances for kids on free and reduced lunch.
Continue readingKnox BOW Considers Special Leak Adjustment for Star Court Resident
The Knox Board of Works heard about a leak that recently occurred that resulted in a Star Court Resident receiving a bill that was remarkably higher than average.
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