The 2020 Starke County Community Foundation Lilly Endowment Community Scholar has been named and Knox High School Senior Jaigan Allport has received the distinction.
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North Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
A public hearing over the Town of North Judson’s comprehensive plan will be held during tonight’s Town Council Meeting.
Officials will also go over the Town’s property and casualty insurance policy for next year as well as election costs for the 2019 general election.
Additionally, members will receive an update about the ongoing Wastewater project and department heads will deliver their reports.
The winners of the Light Up North Judson Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest will be also be announced tonight. There will be two winners and each of them will receive a prize of $125.
Members of the public will have a chance to weigh in during recognition of guests and any other business deemed necessary by the council will be addressed prior to adjournment.
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in North Judson Town Hall.
Winamac Town Manager Provides Wastewater Project Update
While things are running a little behind, progress is being made on the Wastewater Project in the Town of Winamac according to Town Manager Brad Zellers.
Continue readingKnox Officials Address Positive Feedback about Peppermint Parade
The annual Peppermint Parade event was discussed during this week’s Knox City Council meeting.
Mayor Dennis Estok extended gratitude to everyone who helped out last Saturday.
Continue readingNo Impact to Tax Rate or Debt Service Payments Anticipated with Proposed NJ-SP Elementary School Project
During a work session last Monday, North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin stressed that the anticipated improvement project at the Elementary school will not have a negative impact on the corporation’s debt service payment and will not increase the tax rate for citizens.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Members Voice Various Concerns
A few different concerns were touched on when the Winamac officials met Monday night. Following Town Marshal Mark Hoffman’s report to the Town Council, members provided some information that they’ve received from citizens.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves 2020 Holiday Schedule
The Knox City Council approved the Holiday Schedule for 2020 when members met Tuesday night.
Continue readingVariety of Vendors Expected to Attend First Ever Holiday Mint Fair Tomorrow
In order to give community members a chance to stock up on gifts and goodies in time for Christmas, Mint Festival organizers are trying something new this year with a special Holiday Mint Fair.
Continue readingAvoiding Disruption to Instruction during Construction Addressed during NJ-SP Work Session
When proposed plans for the potential renovation project at the North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School were discussed in a work session last week, a possible way to avoid disrupting instruction was presented.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves 2020 Salary Ordinance
The Winamac Town Council took action on the 2020 Salary Ordinance when members met Monday night.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Highlights Available Board and Commission Positions
There are openings on the Knox Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Redevelopment Commission for next year.
Continue readingPersonal Tragedy Inspires Local High Schooler to Prompt Fellow Students to Speak Up about Hazardous Intersection
A sixteen year old South Central student is using her own personal tragedy to help draw attention to safety concerns at a hazardous intersection near the school.
Continue readingNJ-SP Superintendent Highlights Potential Plans for Underutilized Space at Middle School
Now that some more solid plans are in place for proposed renovations at the North Judson-Elementary School, officials are able to start thinking about future uses for unused space at the Middle School Building.
Continue readingWinamac Town Marshal Highlights Inter-Departmental Collaboration with Training Opportunity
The Winamac Police Department and surrounding agencies will be brushing up on some skills with a training session that’s being hosted this today, Thursday and Friday, according to Town Marshal Mark Hoffman.
Continue readingTime is Running out to Sign-Up for the City of Knox Holiday Decorating Contest
With plenty of places around the City of Knox decked out with decorations there are a plethora of potential participants for this year’s Holiday Decorating Contest.
Continue readingLocal Student Looking to Improve Safety at Hazardous Intersection Gains Attention from State Official
South Central Student Elle Kimmel has made it her personal mission to improve the safety at an intersection where a fatal accident that claimed the life of her father occurred in February of 2007.
Continue readingPreliminary Plans for NJ-SP Elementary School Project Start to Take Shape
Some preliminary details about a proposed building project at North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School were shared during a work session last week.
Continue readingWinamac Clerk-Treasurer Informs Council That Some Write-Offs May be Reimbursed
The Winamac Town Council was presented with a list of utility bill write-offs when members met Monday evening.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
Back in October, the Knox City Council provided approval for a downtown revitalization planning agreement with Ball State University. That subject will be discussed again when members meet tonight.
Continue readingKnox Officials Review Details Surrounding Two-Mile Jurisdiction
A joint workshop between the Knox City Council and Planning Commission was held recently to clear up some confusion about the City’s authority in the two mile jurisdiction.
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