The Knox City Council will meet for their last meeting of the month tonight.
The council is anticipated to have a pretty light meeting, with nothing specific listed on tonight’s agenda. Before approving minutes from the first meeting of the month, members will consider if any amendments need to be made to the agenda. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council members reviewed some options for employee health insurance when they met last Monday.
The Town’s insurance broker John Howard from the Wealth Care Group announced that if officials wish to stick with their current provider, the deductibles would stay at $50 for a single plan and a $100 for a family plan but they won’t receive all of the same benefits.
A few of the ongoing collaborative efforts between the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation and the NJPD were highlighted at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Continue reading
Around this time of year, many people are doing whatever they can to keep cold weather out of their homes. However, for your own safety, there are a few things you should know before you do so.
State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson, reports that during the months of October through December, fire-related deaths increase because of alternative heating sources. He advises Indiana residents to take particular precautions when these sources are utilized in order to ensure safety this season. Continue reading
As Halloween approaches, parents should be aware of the various resources that exist to help keep kids safe from predators while trick or treating. Continue reading
Officials with the North-Judson Wayne Township Fire Department will be looking to fill two open positions after the first of the year. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members considered a request Tuesday night from the FFA seeking permission to attend the National FFA Convention next week.
The convention will be held in Indianapolis from Wednesday, October 24th through Saturday, October 27th. As a part of the request, Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor Emily Duvall shared a detailed itinerary for the board members to review. Continue reading
Crews from the Knox Water Department will start flushing fire hydrants throughout the city beginning on Monday, October 22nd and will continue through Thursday, October 25th. Continue reading
An ordinance proposing a 15 percent rate adjustment to water utility bills in North Judson was introduced at this week’s town council meeting.
Eric Walsh from Umbaugh and Associates informed council members and meeting attendees that the bump would result in a customer who uses an average of 4,000 gallons per billing cycle seeing an additional charge of approximately $4.00 while residents who utilize a minimal amount of water each month would pay about $3.40 more. Continue reading
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board received an update about the corporation’s voluntary curriculum audit when members met on Tuesday. Continue reading
Safety Officials in Starke County are prepared to perform various life-saving techniques for pets and police K9s thanks to a training course held on Wednesday.
The class was taught by Dr. Lisa Booth from the Vale Park Animal Hospital and it was attended by members from local fire departments, the Starke County EMS as well as officers from the Knox, North Judson and Starke County K9 Units. Continue reading
The North Judson Police Department wants to ensure that local women and girls are equipped with the skills necessary to protect themselves in case of an emergency.
In her report at Monday night’s North Judson Town Council meeting, Marshal Kelly Fisher mentioned that the police department will host a women’s self-defense class on Saturday, November 10th. Continue reading
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board adopted the school improvement plans for the elementary school and the junior/senior high school when members met on Tuesday.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin highlighted the key goals that the building principals discussed in detail at last month’s meeting. Continue reading
The Kid’s Closet Ministry has finished moving into their spacious new home. However, there’s still some additional work that needs to be done before the facility is completely up and running. Continue reading
A recent theft that occurred in the Town of North Judson left the utility department without an important piece of equipment.
At Monday night’s Town Council meeting Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann reported that the department’s TS 700 Stihl Saw was stolen from the back of their pick-up truck while they were in town. Continue reading
The first ever Starke County Sheriff’s Department ‘Howl-oween Fall Fest’ was a huge success.
Sheriff Bill Dulin reported that more 500 Starke County kids and adults stopped by the Justice Center on Saturday. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre 5th graders will have the opportunity to play basketball this season following a decision made by the NJ-SP School Board Tuesday evening.
The board unanimously approved a recommendation to add 5th-grade boys and girls basketball to the school’s athletics program. Continue reading
North Judson Officials took action Monday night to repeal an outdated ordinance that prohibited tattoo parlors from being established within the town limits. Continue reading
Tickets are currently on sale for the annual Starke County Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner.
This dinner will be held on Thursday, November 8th from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center.
During this awards ceremony, the Chamber will recognize the recipient of the Henry F. Schricker Service before Self Award, the designated Business of the Year as well as the winners of the Above and Beyond Awards.
Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members will consider a recommendation to add 5th-grade boys and girls basketball to the corporation’s athletic program when they meet tonight.
The school improvement plans will be up for adoption and members will consider the metal detector and eLearning policies on final reading as well as a request from the FFA to attend a national convention. Continue reading
