Knox City officials are once again applying for a Community Development Block Grant through OCRA’s Wastewater Drinking Water program to help fund an improvement project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Kankakee Iroquois Regional Planning Commission (KIRPC) is serving as the grant writer and administrator for this project. KIRPC Community Development Planner Emily Albaugh attended Tuesday night’s Knox City Council meeting and presented some information during the public hearing over the grant application.
She informed council members that this grant application will differ from the initial one since they’re now permitted to apply for even more funding. Continue reading
Winamac Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger informed town council members about an upcoming event during their meeting Monday night.
A concern about the amount of handicap parking spots near the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center was brought before Knox officials during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. 
Winamac officials recently discussed the next step to take with their Wastewater Project after the contract bid opened in October came in over budget. 
Due to an emergency repair on a water line on East Lake Street in Knox, the water will be shut off affecting houses from the intersection of McGill Street going east down Lake Street.
A meet-up to encourage collaboration between local farmers and area restaurant owners is taking place tonight.
Multiple ordinances were up for consideration during Monday night’s Winamac Town Council meeting.
In order to help control the cat population in the City of Knox, Public Vet’s “neuter scooter” will be in the area next week. Despite the name of the mobile clinic, they also provide spaying services as well.
Whether you’re looking to promote your business or organization or just want to show off your Christmas spirit, you don’t want to miss your chance to be a part of the 
North Judson officials took an important step last Monday to secure financial assistance for the creation of a comprehensive plan. An up-to-date comprehensive plan is one of the requirements for the county-wide Regional Stellar Initiative.
A public hearing over a Community Development Block Grant for the Knox wastewater and drinking water project will be held during tonight’s City Council meeting.
Now that North Judson officials have received a few different splash pad designs from Vortex Aquatic Structures, they’ll be looking into some different companies to ensure they’re making the most financially feasible decision.
It’s nearly that time of year again, when Salvation Army bell ringers pop up all across the country, collecting funds to assist local families in need. Salvation Army Bell Ringer coordinator Joe Lopez said they’re currently looking for volunteers to pitch in at the Starke County locations.
North Judson Town Attorney Justin Schramm encouraged town council members to appoint a safety board when they met Monday night. Currently, North Judson Town council members also serve as members of the safety board.
High school seniors interested in pursuing an education degree are running out of time to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. 
