The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library is offering a few different opportunities for adults this summer to help remind older residents that regular reading isn’t just important for children.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Highlights Events during City Council Meeting
A few different events will take place in the downtown area of Knox this evening.
During his report at this week’s meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok mentioned that the Starke County Youth Club has a sculpture unveiling planned for today.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Alerted About Code Enforcement Concerns
Concerns surrounding a recent code enforcement effort in the Town of North Judson were brought to the attention of council members at their second meeting of the month.
On Sunday, May 5th a number of untagged vehicles were removed from Mike’s Repair located on the corner of SR 10 & SR 39. The owner’s son addressed the council when members met last Monday.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Addresses Requests from Cemetery Committee
Multiple recommendations from the Winamac Cemetery Committee came before Town Council members when they met this month.
Continue readingClarifier Maintenance Discussed with Knox Board of Works
The Knox Board of Works was informed about some maintenance work needed on the south clarifier at the Wastewater Treatment Plant when members met last Wednesday.
Continue readingMonterey Motorist Lodged in Marshall County Jail Following Wednesday Traffic Stop
A motorist from Monterey who was taken into custody after a traffic stop Wednesday evening is reportedly facing multiple charges.
Continue readingStarke County Hwy Dept Opens Reconfigured Intersection in Bass Lake
The Starke County Highway Department has opened the reconfigured intersection of CR 210/600 S and Old State Road 10.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Public Engagement Meeting Draws a Stellar Turnout
About 100 people from all across the county turned up to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center Thursday afternoon to show their support for Constellation of Starke.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Selects Company for 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program
Knox Board of Works members considered contractors for the city’s 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement program when the met this week.
Bids from the companies Covenant Concrete and Pete Kuchel Concrete were opened Wednesday morning.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Receives Update on Well Project
The North Judson Town Council was recently informed that a good portion of the well project at Norwayne Field is complete. However, crews are currently at a standstill as they await the delivery of a necessary part.
Continue readingWhy Stellar, Why Now? Find Out Today during Constellation of Starke’s Public Meeting
Today’s the day that community members will have a chance to learn more about Constellation of Starke’s mission to receive a Stellar Communities designation.
A public meeting will be held at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Opens Bids for Sewer and CSO Project
North Judson officials made a major decision related to their Wastewater and Combined Sewer Overflow project when members met Monday night.
Continue readingBench Trial Scheduled for Main Street Property Owner
A bench trial has been set to address unresolved issues related to the blighted property located at 1&3 N Main Street in the City of Knox.
Continue readingEMS Personnel Appreciation Cookout Planned for Friday
In honor of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Professionals Week, an appreciation luncheon is being held tomorrow.
Continue readingNorth Judson Kicks Off Comprehensive Plan Process with Public Workshop
Grand Central Station in North Judson was bustling Tuesday evening as members of the community gathered to contribute to the Town’s comprehensive plan.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Tax Abatement Renewals
The Winamac Town Council considered three tax abatement renewals when members met last Monday.
One of the abatement renewals was for Standard Properties and the other two were for Standard Integrated Solutions. Town Manager Brad Zellers commented that everything appeared to be in order.
Continue readingMayor’s Office Announces Temporary Closure for Thursday’s Street Print Installation
Knox officials are excited to get the city’s street print project wrapped up. However, in order to do so, it will require a temporary intersection closure to be put in place tomorrow.
Continue readingPlan for North Judson’s Future during Tonight’s Public Input Workshop
As an updated comprehensive plan is being created for the Town of North Judson for the first time since the 1950s, officials are interested in hearing from the public about how they envision the future.
Community members will have a chance to have their voices heard during a public input workshop tonight at 6 p.m.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Includes WW Operator in Salary Ordinance
Winamac Town Council members took action to update their salary ordinance when members met earlier this month.
Continue readingStarke County Youth Club Secures Grant to Install Statue in Knox Serenity Gardens
The Mayor of Knox has been coordinating with the Starke County Youth Club about an artistic addition for the downtown area.
Mayor Dennis Estok informed council members last week that the Youth Club has acquired a grant to install a statue in Serenity Gardens, the gathering space adjacent to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. Consulting with a Tree Surgeon can make the designing process more enjoyable.
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