Local students will have a chance to ‘Tune into their Futures’ when the Starke County Economic Development Foundation hosts their annual Manufacturers Day next week.
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Knox Wastewater Superintendent Provides Update to BOW about Bio-Solid Removal
Knox Board of Works members received an update about the disposal of bio-solids from Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons when they met last week.
Continue readingShow Support for ‘Blessings in a Backpack’ with the Bolt for Blessings Fundraiser
Community members are invited to help ‘send hunger packing’ during the 5th annual Bolt for Blessings Fun Run and Walk.
The fundraiser will benefit the Culver Blessings in a Backpack program which provides assistance to students struggling with food insecurity.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Meet Tonight
Playground equipment is expected to be discussed during tonight’s Winamac Park Board meeting. The matter will be brought up during the public input portion, according to the advance meeting agenda.
Continue readingHelp Keep Invasive Species from Taking Over Indiana Landscapes with a Management Plan
According to DNR officials, exotic animal and plant pests are invading Indiana and multiplying, causing economic and visual damage to the natural environment.
Continue readingMultiple Pulaski County Agencies Respond to Fatal Accident on 421
A Francesville man was fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 421 on Tuesday.
Continue readingNJ-SP Jr./Sr. High Principal Presents School Improvement Plan to School Board
When the North Judson-San Pierre School Board met for their September meeting, they received a presentation from Jr./Sr. High School Principal Jim Polite about the schools’ improvement plan.
Continue readingHamlet Council Hears Concern about Starke Street Sidewalk
The Town of Hamlet has made some considerable investments into Starke Street’s sidewalks in recent years, but one resident told the town council last week that there are other areas that can still use some work.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works addresses Locust Street Property
A property on Locust Street that has been discussed by the Knox Board of Works multiple times in recent months was addressed once again when members met last Wednesday.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Informs City Council of Plan to Meet with Forester about Downtown Trees
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok recently informed the City Council that he had a meeting scheduled with a forester to discuss the trees in the downtown area.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Closes Deal to Purchase Former Moose Lodge Building on Main Street
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok recently informed City Council members that the City made an offer on the former Moose Lodge and it was accepted.
Mayor Estok explained the purchase is being made through the Redevelopment Commission and will be paid for with TIF funds.
Continue readingPossible New NJ-SP Lessee Could Bring an Additional Pre-School Option into the County
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board was recently informed about the possibility of leasing space at the Middle School building to a new tenant who would help bring an additional pre-school option into the County.
Continue readingMotorcycle Ride Raises Funds for Memorial Path in Hamlet Town Park
Efforts to add a memorial walking path to the Hamlet Town Park got a major boost, thanks to a recent fundraiser. On September 21, the Hamlet American Legion held a motorcycle ride in memory of Robert J. Tauteris Jr., who died while serving in Afghanistan in 2012. Proceeds will go toward the effort of building a trail in his honor.
Continue readingKnox BOW Updated on Main Street Properties Being Brought Into Compliance
Knox Board of Works members were updated about the progress that’s being made to address code violations at a few different properties on Main Street when they met last Wednesday.
Continue readingEngineer Offers to Work on Updating Hamlet’s Zoning Map
The Hamlet Town Council is moving ahead with updates to the town’s zoning map. The idea was first raised during this month’s zoning board meeting, when town officials noticed that the 2005 zoning map didn’t reflect the way much of the land is actually being used, with several homes being zoned for local business. The map also leaves off the storage facility north of U.S. 30 that has been annexed into the town.
Continue readingKnox BOW Receives Update about Danker Street Motel
Efforts are reportedly being made to address the code violations at the Super Value Inn in Knox.
Continue readingNJ-SP Elementary School Improvement Plan Emphasizes Improving Test Scores
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members received presentations over the annual school improvement plans when members met for their September meeting.
Continue readingKnox Officials Alerted about Community Center Repairs
A few repairs were recently made at the Community Center in Knox, according to Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston.
Houston informed City Council members last Tuesday that there were a few matters that came up that had to be addressed right away.
Continue readingKnox BOW Holds Public Hearing Over Lambert Street Property
The Knox Board of Works held a public hearing over a property on Lambert Street when they met Wednesday morning.
According to Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost, the owners of the structure at 306 W. Lambert Street passed away and the mortgage now belongs to Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Considers Restricting On-Street Semi Parking
The Town of Hamlet may be looking to restrict on-street semi parking. Engineer Lee Nagai helped oversee the recent Railroad Street paving project. He asked the town council Wednesday whether there’s anything prohibiting trucks from parking there.
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