Officials in North Judson are seeking public assistance to secure funding in order to comprise an updated Comprehensive Plan, as the Town’s hasn’t been amended for more than 20 years.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Permits the Sale of Alcohol at Two Future Concerts
The dates for two summer-time concerts were confirmed by Culver Town Council members when they met for their final meeting of the year.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Discuss Funding for School Resource Officer Tonight
Knox City Council members will discuss funding for a school resource officer when they meet tonight.
Continue readingCulver Man Arrested in La Paz Faces Possession of Meth and Paraphernalia Charges
A Culver man was arrested shortly after midnight on Saturday after a Marshall County Officer reportedly found drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Recommendation from Planning Commision
Knox City Council members considered at a recommendation from the Planning Commission when they met for the final meeting of 2018.
Planning Administrator Kenny Pfost explained that the recommendation had to do specifically with those who have a residential property in an area that is zoned as agricultural or general commercial.
Continue readingCulver Utility Department Permitted to Carry Over or Be Paid for Unused Vacation Days
Culver Town Council members made a decision related to utility department employees and unused vacation days when they met at the end of December.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Hold Public Hearing Tonight
North Judson Town Council members will hold a public hearing tonight over a comprehensive planning grant that the Town is applying for through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingCity of Knox Gains New Tool for Collecting Money Owed on Delinquent Accounts
The City of Knox will receive some assistance with delinquent accounts, following a decision made by City Council members last week.
When members met last Wednesday, they permitted Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston and Mayor Dennis Estok to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Local Government Clearing house.
Continue readingProposal for Document Scanning Services Considered by Culver Town Council
A proposal from WTH Technology for document scanning services was considered by Culver Town Council members last week.
Continue readingThe Hive Shows How Much They Bee-lieve in Starke County Charities by Offering Annual Grant Opportunities
The deadline to apply for grants available through ‘The Hive’ is right around the corner.
As a reminder, ‘The Hive’ is a local, ladies’ giving circle established through the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingCity of Knox Pays Off 2012 Bond, Payments Remain on 2017 Bond
During their final meeting of the year, Knox City Council members received an update over the City’s bonds.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston told the council that the process for the community center bond has been finalized.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Creates Assistant Town Superintendent Position
A resolution establishing the position of Assistant Town Superintendent was approved when North Judson Town Council members met last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Locations for “On Street” Way-Finding Signage
A request for some unique signage to be installed around town came before Culver Town Council members last Thursday.
Continue readingFormer Night Manager at Knox McDonald’s Arrested for Reportedly Dealing Meth at Work
A former night manager at the McDonald’s in Knox has been arrested after police reportedly discovered that she was dealing methamphetamine while at work.
According to Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith, authorities conducted a 2-month investigation after receiving reports that night manager, 52-year-old Sandra “Sandy” Henry, was apparently selling drugs while working at the fast-food restaurant.
Continue readingNJ Town Council Approves Ordinance that Makes Property Owners Responsible for Service Fees
When North Judson Town Council members met in a special session at the end of December, they approved an ordinance establishing a policy that makes property owners responsible for the collection and payment of service fees at all of their properties.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Includes New Years Eve on 2019 Holiday Schedule
The 2019 Holiday Schedule was up for approval when the Winamac Town Council held their final meeting of the year last Friday.
Continue readingCulver Parks Department Collaborates with Farmers’ Market and Visitor Center to Host ‘Snow Days’
Over the next three months, community members can look forward to ‘Snow Days’ in the Town of Culver.
Culver Park Superintendent Amber Cowell discussed this collaborative effort with the Farmers’ Market and the Culver and Lake Maxinkuckee Visitor Center when town council members met last Thursday.
Continue readingRich West Appointed to Serve Out Unfinished Term on Culver Town Council
With Tammy Shaffer stepping down from her position on the Culver Town Council prior to the end of her term, Rich West was appointed to take her place.
Continue readingKnox Officials Submit Grant Application to IHCDA’s Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program with city council members when they met last week.
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