A resolution related to a potential grant intended for improvements at the Sandy Acres Park was approved by Knox City Council members Tuesday evening.
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Proposed Handbooks for 2019-2020 School Year Presented to NJ-SP School Board
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members received a summary of some the changes that are included in the 2019-2020 student handbooks when they met last week.
Continue readingMerit Foundation to Host First Annual Rise Up Challenge Today!
Representatives from the Merit Foundation will be engaging with community members and highlighting positive things happening here in Starke County during their ‘Rise Up Challenge’ telethon event.
The Merit Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is focused on empowering the citizens of Starke County to rise up against all odds and become the healthiest community in which to live, work and play.
Officials will be going live on the Merit Foundation Facebook page today to let people know how they can play a part in making a difference.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Anticipates Largest Turn out Ever during May’s Prayer Breakfast
Knox officials are expecting a big turn out for the annual Prayer Breakfast next month.
Mayor Dennis Estok let city council members know what’s happening with the event when they met Tuesday night.
He explained, “The Prayer Breakfast on May the 2nd is sold out, we have no more seats available. This will probably be the largest we’ve ever had with 38 tables and 8 at each table.”
Continue readingKnox BOW Considers Bids for Sludge Removal at Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Knox Board of Works members amended their agenda Wednesday morning to include a bid opening for sludge removal at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Continue readingFanning Howey Returns to North Judson-San Pierre to Conduct Walk-Throughs
Representatives from the architecture and engineering firm Fanning Howey returned to North Judson-San Pierre this week to conduct an informal facility assessment via some “walk-throughs”.
Continue readingWinamac Clerk-Treasurer Shares Financial Reports from Baker Tilly
Winamac Town Council members received some financial insight from Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger when officials met last Monday.
She presented council members with reports from the town’s financial advisors at Baker Tilly (formerly Umbaugh and Associates).
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Multiple Ordinances
An ordinance approved by the Winamac Town Council last week allowed Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger to transfer dormant account balances back into the general fund.
She explained, “We used to collect parking fees, we don’t have that any longer, same with the safe routes to school, we had $1.58 that was left in there.”
Continue readingNJ-SP Superintendent Provides School Board With Technology Planning Grant Timeline
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin ran the school board through a timeline related to the school’s technology planning grant when members met last week.
Continue readingKnox Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab Grant Apps Currently Being Reviewed for Eligibility
Knox city officials are waiting to hear back from administrators about the eligibility status of residents who submitted applications for the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Meets Today
Knox Board of Works members are expected to consider a utility bill adjustment request from a Lake Street resident when they meet today.
Continue readingWinamac Police Department to Set up Practice Range at Town Woods
The Winamac Police Department will be moving forward with the installation of a practice range out at the Town Woods.
Town Manager Brad Zellers recently reminded council members of a request from the Police Department that they approved back in January of 2016.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Officials Move toward ‘Devices on Demand’ System With Updated Tech Plan
A $30,000 technology planning grant from the Indiana Department of Education was the driving force behind the North Judson-San Pierre’s updated technology plan.
Continue readingNJ Town Marshal Shares Details about Bike Safety Event Planned For May
After receiving a great turn out during April’s community event, officials at the North Judson Police Department are already making plans for next month.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
Starke County Youth Club Executive Director Irene Szakonyi is expected to provide a presentation during tonight’s Knox City Council meeting.
Continue readingLack of Pageant Participants Worries Mint Fest Organizers
Mint Festival Organizer Donna Henry shared some concerns about a lack of participation in the annual pageant at last week’s North Judson Town Council meeting.
She said even after holding three sign-ups, there were only a couple of people registered and there weren’t any queen candidates at all. With the registration deadline approaching at the end of this month, Henry said organizers are worried the pageant may have to be canceled.
Continue readingWinamac Town Manager Proposes Camera Upgrade in Town Woods
A recent incident in the Winamac Town Woods has Town Manager Brad Zellers looking to upgrade one of the cameras there.
When the town council met last week, Zellers reminded members that there is some surveillance out at the town woods.
He noted, “We have three cameras out there to monitor people dumping things. It is handy, we have caught several people.”
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves Corporation’s Strategic and Accountability Plan
The North Judson-San Pierre Strategic and Accountability Plan was up for approval when school board members met last Tuesday.
Continue readingPlymouth Police Release Reports on Arrests Made this Week
Two Plymouth residents were reportedly charged with possession in separate cases and a Knox man is facing a theft charge after authorities responded to various incidents throughout this week.
Continue readingISP Trooper Investigates Crash Involving a North Judson Man Who Allegedly Claimed a ‘Cat’ was the Cause
After allegedly reporting a ‘cat running across the ramp’ as the cause for a single-vehicle crash, a North Judson man was reportedly arrested on multiple charges Thursday evening.
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