The Starke County Commissioners are a step closer to formally seeking a grant to replace the courthouse elevator. They conducted a public hearing as part of that process during their meeting last night. Continue reading
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Township Advisory Board Prepared to Choose School Board Member
The Railroad Township Advisory Board will meet this evening to fill a seat on the North Judson-San Pierre School Board. Continue reading
Salaries, Alternative School and iMacs on School Board Agenda
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will discuss employee salaries when they meet tonight. The advance agenda for their 7 p.m. meeting includes consideration of the non-certified salary schedule for the upcoming academic year. Additionally they will discuss compensation for non-instructional salaried employees, administrative salaries and the superintendent’s contract. Continue reading
Monterey Deaths Ruled Murder-Suicide
Eastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Memorial Contributions, Donations
A popular Winamac Community High School athlete who was murdered earlier this year will be forever remembered at his alma mater. Cord Colgrove played soccer and baseball at Winamac Community High School. After his March murder in rural North Judson, Colgrove’s family asked that memorial contributions be directed to the Winamac Community High School Athletic Department. Continue reading
Knox Officials Crafting Updated Illegal Dumping Ordinance
Knox officials are putting the final touches on a revised ordinance to crack down on illegal dumping within the city limits. It will be ready for consideration at their Tuesday, June 27 meeting. Continue reading
North Judson Hosts 41st Annual Mint Festival
Head to North Judson this weekend for a car show, carnival rides, a pedal tractor pull, waterball fights, live music and more. They’re all part of the 41st annual Mint Festival, which celebrates the town’s top crop. Food and vendor booths are set up on Lane Street and at Norwayne Field, and carnival rides are in the Catholic Church parking lot across from the public library on Keller Avenue. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Amends iPad Agreements
The Eastern Pulaski School Board this week approved updated iPad agreements to reflect a few changes. Continue reading
Knox Officials Seek Sponsors for More Concerts in the Park
Knox officials have deemed the inaugural concert at the Wythogan Park performance stage a success and are looking forward to additional shows throughout the summer. Continue reading
Starke County Environmental Council Discusses Curbside Recycling
The Starke County Environmental Management District is looking into alternatives to the drop-off recycling bins placed at locations around the county. Last week the ones in both North Judson and Knox were pulled due to excessive dumping of trash and other non-recyclable items in and around the containers. Continue reading
Knox City Council Denies Selected Furniture Tax Abatement Request
The Knox City Council this week denied a tax abatement request from an embattled local factory, citing their lack of compliance with the terms of the deal. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Additional Projects
Additional improvements are planned at the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation over the summer. Superintendent Dan Foster says the school board this week approved four of five projects under consideration. Continue reading
Public Input Sought on U.S. 30 Freeway Proposal
Plans are in the works at the state level to turn U.S. 30 into freeway within the next decade. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver says a public meeting is scheduled Wednesday, June 28 at 5 p.m. in the Oregon-Davis Junior-Senior High School Cafeteria. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Administrator Contracts
The three principals in the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation all received contract extensions from the school board this week, but they may not know for awhile how much extra compensation is included. Continue reading
Knox Officials Discuss Water Street Paving Options
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok wants citizen input on a proposed street resurfacing project with historical implications. The city’s application for Community Crossings grant money from the state will include an update to Water Street west from Heaton Street past Wythogan Park to Mound Street. Continue reading
Judge Hall Swears in 13 New CASA Volunteers
Starke County has 13 new Court Appointed Special Advocates ready to shepherd abused and neglected children through the legal system. Starke Circuit Judge Kim Hall yesterday swore in the 13 newest graduates of the CASA volunteer training and applauded them for their willingness to step up and do something out of their comfort zone.
Knox Pulls Recycling Drop-Off Bins
The City of Knox is no longer offering drop-off recycling. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last night the Starke County Environmental Council pulled the two bins located at the corner of Shield and Mound Streets at his request last Friday. Continue reading
SCPL Director Submits Letter of Resignation
The Starke County Public Library System will soon be looking for a new director. Rose Frost submitted her letter of resignation to the board during last night’s meeting. June 30 will be her last day. Continue reading
Former Veterans Service Officer Explains Job Duties, Position Still Open
The Starke County Commissioners are still looking to fill the vacant Veterans Service Officer position. Mark Gourley recently took the information technology director job with the county. The VSO helps veterans and their families obtain benefits from the VA, get copies of records and handle other matters related to their military service. Continue reading
North Judson Council Rejects Lone Building Demolition Bid, Approves Fence
A structurally unsafe building in downtown North Judson will not be able to be torn down before this weekend’s Mint Festival. The town only received one quote to demolish the structure at 205 and 207 Lane Street, and it was for more than $250,000. The council last week formally voted to reject it, citing a lack of detail in the specifications as well as the price. Continue reading
