The Knox Mayor’s Office recently sent out a few important reminders that citizens should be aware of in order to stay in compliance with city policies.
Continue readingIndiana State Police Issue Warning About Common Scams Going Around
Recently, the Indiana State Police Bremen Post has been contacted on an almost daily basis by concerned citizens that have almost become victims of scams or individuals who had loved ones that were scammed.
In response to the frequent calls, ISP Bremen Post Public Information Officer Ted Bohner issued a press release stating that is important for everyone to talk to their family about these phone scams and to have a plan in place if a scammer calls you or someone you love.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Department Attends Annual Underground Digging Safety Training
Knox Wastewater employees recently attended some training related to underground digging safety.
When the Board of Works members met Wednesday morning, Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons provided some details about the course that’s hosted by Indiana 811.
Continue readingTown of Hamlet Receives OCRA Funds for Comprehensive Plan, Signs Service Agreement with KIRPC
A service agreement between the Town of Hamlet and the Kankakee Iroquois Planning Commission was signed Wednesday night.
Hamlet Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts said the agreement was related to the Town’s comprehensive plan project.
Continue readingAmended Parking Policy Adopted by Knox City Council
Some changes to the parking policy in the City of Knox were made official this week.
One of the major differences that citizens will notice is the new fee associated with parking violations.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Updated on Roosevelt Road Property
Progress that’s been made on the property located at 207-209 N. Roosevelt Road in Knox was discussed during Wednesday morning’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
Continue readingMore than $144,000 of Alleged Drug Trafficking Money Seized by La Porte County Sheriff’s Department
A recent discovery of more than $144,000 allegedly associated with the drug trafficking industry ranks as one of the largest seizures ever recorded in the history of La Porte County law enforcement.
Authorities say that shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19th, La Porte County Deputy Wade Wallace initiated a traffic stop on a passenger vehicle on US 20, just west of CR 350.
Continue readingLa Porte County Traffic Stop Results in Three Arrests
Three individuals are in the La Porte County Jail after several drugs and items associated with drug dealing were reportedly discovered during a traffic stop along US Highway 20 last Tuesday.
Continue readingTwo North Judson Park Board Members Plan to Resign Due to Well Site Opposition
North Judson Officials will be seeking two new members for the Park Board after opposition to the well site at Norwayne Field caused two members to tender their resignations.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Department Receives Less From FEMA Than Expected
The City of Knox reportedly received less than they expected in flood reimbursement funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Continue readingKnox Clerk-Treasurer Permitted to Write-Off Outstanding and Unpaid Checks
Knox City Council members provided Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston with permission to write off the city’s outstanding and unpaid checks when they met Tuesday night.
Continue readingLearn More Indiana Educator Grant Awarded to Knox Community Elementary School
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education recently announced the winners of
North Judson Officials Discuss the Installation of Outlets on New NIPSCO Poles
North Judson officials are planning ahead to make sure they’ll be able to line Highway 10 with lighted decorations when the holiday season rolls around.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Announces Date for Pop-Up Store Ribbon Cutting and Open House
The City of Knox will soon be providing a space to give local businesses a chance to grow.
Mayor Dennis Estok told council members Tuesday night that a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the new “Pop-Up Store” at 10 S. Main Street will take place at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 16th.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Scheduled to Meet This Morning
Members of the Knox Board of Works are anticipating an update about a property on Roosevelt Road when they meet today.
Continue readingLaw Enforcement Agencies across Indiana Plan to Increase Patrols this March
As spring sets in, temperatures start to rise and winter ice and snow recede from the roadways, authorities report that drivers typically become more tempted to increase their speeds and take more risks behind the wheel.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
Knox City Council members will consider some amendments to snow emergency procedures and parking policies when they meet tonight.
Continue readingTown of North Judson Awarded Grant to Assist with Comprehensive Plan
In order to help update the comprehensive plan for the Town of North Judson, officials applied for a grant through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs back in January.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe provided members with an update about the grant last Monday.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Asked to Consider Designs for Town Emblem
As development by .net developers sydney continues on the official website for North Judson, Council members are being asked to weigh in on a new potential emblem.
Continue readingWinamac Pool Committee Shares Motivation Behind Project, Funding Questions Keep Council From Providing Support at This Time
When Winamac Pool Committee members met with the Town Council this week, they shared some of the reasons they’re so motivated to bring a pool back into town.
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