The North Judson Town Council will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m.
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National Weather Service Issues Updated Situation Report
The National Weather Service has issued an updated report about this evening’s weather conditions.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Executive Team Discusses Community Outreach
When the Constellation of Starke Executive Team met Thursday afternoon, they addressed the success of recent community outreach efforts.
Continue readingKnox Clerk-Treasurer Announces Inspection Phase of Owner-Occupied Rehab Grant Program
The next phase of the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program in the City of Knox will get started soon.
When City Council members met on Tuesday, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston reminded them that a $195,000 Community Development Block Grant was received from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
Continue readingSpring Gas Price Surge Fails to Impact Summer Travel Plans, Prices Expected to Fall in Coming Months
The largest seasonal surge in gas prices since 2011 hasn’t put a roadblock in summer travel plans. If anything, more Americans are actually hitting the road than in past years.
Continue readingNWS Reports Possibility for Severe Weather Saturday Evening
The National Weather Service is predicting a possibility for severe weather on Saturday.
While the severity and exact timing is uncertain, the NWS reports that multiple rounds of showers and storms are possible.
Continue readingA Portion of Roosevelt Road in Knox Will Be Closed Saturday
The Knox Mayor’s Office has issued an alert about a road closure planned for Saturday.
Continue readingUpdate Over Sandy Acres Park Improvement Grant Delivered to Knox City Council
The Sandy Acres Park Improvement Grant was discussed with Knox City Council members Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Affirms Order to Demolish Garage on Bender Street
With a vote of 2-1, Knox Board of Works members voted to stand by an order to demolish that was issued for a dilapidated garage on Bender Street.
Director of Building Code Compliance Kenny Pfost originally issued an order to demolish on Thursday, April 18th.
Continue readingIDNR Issues Warning About Plant Shipments Contaminated with Sudden Oak Death
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is alerting residents that a number of plant shipments in the state that were contaminated with a fungal pathogen that kills oak trees.
Continue readingKnox BOW Receives Update about Order to Repair at Republican Headquarters
Knox Board of Works members received an update about the order to repair issued at the Starke County Republican Headquarters when members met last week.
Continue readingPickle Ball Court Project Delay Discussed with Knox City Council
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok informed the city council about a project down at Wythogan Park that has been experiencing a delay due to the recent weather.
Continue readingSeveral Local Sites Prepare for June Kick Off of Summer Food Service Program
To ensure that no Hoosier student spends their summer break hungry, the United States Department of Agriculture and Indiana Department of Education partner with area schools and organizations to provide meals through the Summer Food Service Program.
Continue readingDon’t Let Mosquitoes Suck the Fun Out of Your Summer
The recent rainy weather combined with the spike temperature has created the ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive.
Everyone hates the little pests and the itchy bumps they leave behind and in some cases, the insects could even be carrying a mosquito-borne disease.
The Center for Disease Control has issued a few different precautionary measures you should take in order to protect yourself from bites.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Takes Stellar Contribution under Advisement
The North Judson Town Council was asked to consider contributing money toward the Constellation of Starke Stellar Communities initiative when members met last Monday.
Continue readingKnox Water Department Strategizes about Installs on SR 8
The Knox Water Department is planning ahead for some future water installs that will be going in around State Road 8 and Williams Street.
Continue readingOffice of Community and Rural Affairs Offers Downtown Development Week Grants
Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) are offering grant opportunities to communities who want to celebrate the second annual Downtown Development Week.
Continue readingNJ-WT Library Offers Adult Summer Reading Challenge that’s Out of this World
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.
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