A man was lodged in the La Porte County Jail after a loaded firearm was apparently located in his vehicle during a traffic stop Monday afternoon.
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James Street Lift Station in North Judson Converted to VFD
The problematic lift station on James Street in North Judson has been converted over to a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) system.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Hire for PD
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman presented a hire recommendation to Town Council members Monday night.
Continue readingAncilla College to Host Multiple Registration Day Events in May and June
If you’re seeking a local option for post-secondary education, you won’t want to miss the upcoming registration day events at Ancilla College.
Ancilla will be holding two registration day events this week from open until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15th and from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday, May 17th.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
Two resolutions related to Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment areas will be up for approval during tonight’s Knox City Council meeting.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Establishes Pass-Through Fund with NICF
The Constellation of Starke Stellar Executive Team is receiving some assistance from the Northern Indiana Community Foundation.
Continue readingTown of North Judson Prepares for Trip Down Memory Lane
The Town of North Judson will be speckled with reminders of yesteryear on Saturday, June 8th as a group of alumni take to the streets for the NJ-SP High School Memorial Cruise.
Memorial Committee Chair Marshall Field provided the Town Council with some information about the upcoming event when members met last week.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Meets Tonight
Winamac Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger is expected to discuss a contract with Baker Tilly during tonight’s town council meeting.
Continue readingCommunity-Wide Matching Efforts Help Secure Next Level Funding for Prairie Trails Club
Members of the Prairie Trails Club gathered together Thursday night to celebrate receiving a Next Level Trails grant that’s going to help extend the Erie Trail.
Continue readingNJ Town Superintendent Addresses Money Saving Adjustment to Pothole Procedures
A cooperative effort between the North Judson Utility Department and the Starke County Highway Department is helping get potholes patched in a more cost-effective way.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Receives Project Updates from CommonWealth Engineers
Updates over the Town of North Judson’s water and wastewater projects were provided at Monday night’s council meeting.
Continue readingThe First Starke County F.A.R.M. Sale of the Year is This Saturday!
The Starke County Justice Center will host their first F.A.R.M. Sale of the year this weekend, just in time for you to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11th.
Continue readingPotential Addition of SRO Discussed at NJ Town Council Meeting
The North Judson Police Department is currently looking into the option of adding a School Resource Officer to the force.
Town Marshal Kelly Fisher shared some information about the possibility when members met Monday night.
Continue readingEngineer Works Pro Bono to Create Multi-Phase Project Proposal for Town of Winamac
A multi-phase project that could include a splash pad, a pool, and a perimeter path was presented to Winamac officials and residents Wednesday afternoon.
Members of the Winamac Town Council and Park Board, as well as representatives from the Pool Committee and Pulaski County Wellness Center gathered at the Utilities Complex to hear a presentation from Engineer Jason Miller.
Continue reading2019 Marks the 70th Year of Recognizing May as Mental Health Month
For the last seven decades, the organization Mental Health America has used the month of May to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Continue readingNJ Town Council Approves Public Nuisance Ordinance
An ordinance that will help keep the Town of North Judson looking nice and tidy was approved Monday night.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Discuss 10-year Plan for Splash Pad/Pool Area
The Winamac Town Council has a scheduled a special meeting for this afternoon.
The purpose of the special session will be to hear information regarding a 10-year plan for creating a splash pad/pool area.
Continue readingNJ Town Council Approves Recommendation for New Park Board Member
One of the open seats on the North Judson Park Board was filled during Monday night’s Town Council Meeting.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Unveils Region’s Logo, Increases Web Presence
The Constellation of Starke has a revealed the region’s logo.
To create this one-of-a-kind image, the Stellar Executive Team coordinated with the owners of Mirth and Whimsy.
Continue readingGain Some Insight on Open Door and Public Access Laws This Saturday
Community leaders are invited to attend a forum on Indiana’s Open Door and Public Access Laws this Saturday on May 11th.
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