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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North Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
Tonight’s North Judson Town Council Meeting will feature a public presentation from the NJ High School Memorial Committee.
Continue readingFlood Warnings Remain in Effect for Tippecanoe, Kankakee & Yellow Rivers
The flood warnings for the Tippecanoe, Yellow and Kankakee Rivers have been extended through Monday afternoon.
These warnings impact portions of Marshall, Pulaski and Starke Counties.
Continue readingINDOT Announces Monday Road Closure for SR 14
A portion of State Road 14 in Pulaski County will be temporarily closed on Monday, May 6th.
Continue readingTown of Culver Places Pedestrian Signs on Lake Shore Drive
Some signage has been placed on Lakeshore Drive in Culver to remind motorists of a state statute regarding pedestrians.
Continue readingPrairie Trails Club Awarded Over $390,000 for Extension of Erie Trail
Funding has been secured to extend the Erie Trail by a little over 2 miles.
The Prairie Trails Club was awarded a grant totaling $390,750 through the Department of Natural Resources’ Next Level Trails grant program.
Continue readingOCRA Announces Switch to One Stellar Designee, Remaining Finalists to Split $1M
Only one region will be selected as a designee for this year’s Stellar Communities Program.
Continue readingHere’s Why Farmers Should Wait to Plant Following This Week’s Rainy Weather
Farmers who are eager to get their crops in the ground will have to be patient following this week’s rainy weather.
Purdue Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources Eugene Matzat explained why it’s critical for farmers to sit tight for the time being.
Continue readingSpruce Up the City for Spring During Knox Dumpster Days This Weekend
The City of Knox will host their annual spring clean-up ‘Dumpster Days’ this weekend to give residents a chance to clean up their yards and homes.
Continue readingState Road 8 Fire Follow-Up
Washington Township Fire Chief Stuart Short reports a persistent fire at a residence on State Road 8 was finally extinguished around 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
As a reminder, The Washington Township Fire Department first responded to the scene of the fire Tuesday evening.
Continue readingFirefighters Battle Fire on SR 8
An incident at a residence on State Road 8 kept firefighters busy throughout the night into today.
A fire was reported at 135 E. SR 8 around 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Continue readingThe Starke County Youth Club RadioThon is Only Days Away!
During the annual Starke County Youth Club RadioThon this Friday, you’ll have a chance to hear all the ways that the organization’s afterschool, summertime and enrichment programs positively impact local kids.
Executive Director Irene Szakonyi recently visited with the Knox City Council to issue a reminder about the important role the community plays in keeping the program going.
Continue readingKnox PD to Host Golf Cart Inspection and Registration Day This Saturday
Though it may not seem like it with this week’s rainy weather, golf cart season is right around the corner.
The Knox Police Department will host a registration event this weekend to make sure residents will be ready to roll when the time comes.
Continue readingLife-Saving Training Delivered to Community Members Monday Night
Within the last 5 years or so, accidental drug overdoses have replaced car accidents as the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S.
That means people are more likely to encounter an overdose victim who needs first aid assistance rather than someone who’s had a stroke, heart attack or been injured in a motor vehicle crash.
A group of community members gathered at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library Monday night to learn skills that could help them save a life.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Discusses Small Claims Cases Against Main Street Property Owner
A problematic property located at 1&3 North Main Street was a topic of discussion when Knox Board of Works members met last week.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Executive Team Gains Feedback on Letter of Intent
Members on the Constellation of Starke executive team will be meeting this week to discuss prioritizing Stellar Community projects and ways to start getting community members more involved in the planning process.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Reviews Progress at Portland Street Property
Knox Board of Works members reviewed progress made at a South Portland Street address when members met last Wednesday.
When members met in March, they were informed of a series of compliance issues at Portland Street property. They were given a month to address the issues under the condition that if the property was not clean, a $500 fine would be imposed.
Continue readingExorbitant Amount of Daily Transportation Changes Spur Safety Concerns at NJ-SP
Bus safety is a matter that is currently being addressed all across the nation.
Locally, North Judson-San Pierre Transportation Director Wilbur Collins took action this winter to install cameras on all the busses to catch drivers who pass them when the stop arm is extended.
Adjustments were also made to the bus routes to eliminate potentially unsafe pick-ups and drop-offs.
School officials are taking another step to improve student safety with a transportation policy change that’s included in the proposed handbooks for next school year.
Continue readingKnox Street Dept to Conduct Second Leaf Collection Starting Monday
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg reminded Board of Works members that his department will be doing another spring leaf pick-up next week. He also shared how the first pick-up went.
He explained, “First week in April was the spring clean leaf collection. The guys vacuumed up 90 yards of leaves which is a fairly large amount.”
Continue readingRepairs Needed at Republican Central Committee Building Shared with Knox BOW
Knox’s Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently informed Board of Works members about an order to repair that was issued at 13 N. Main Street.
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