Knox City Council members passed the Starke County Comprehensive Airport Zoning Ordinance when members met Tuesday night.
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NJ-SP School Board Reschedules October Meeting
To avoid a conflict with fall break, North Judson-San Pierre School board members recently took action to reschedule their October meeting.
Continue readingTax Caps Prompt $19,000 Budget Cut for Hamlet
Hamlet taxpayers may save some money next year due to the property tax cap, but the town’s budget will take a bit of a hit. During Wednesday’s public hearing on the 2020 budget, Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts said that while the assessed valuation stayed the same, the amount of money that will actually make it to the town will go down.
Continue readingKnox Schools to Partner with Zingo BP to Raise Funds for Security Equipment
The Knox Community School Corporation is teaming up with a local gas station to raise funds for security upgrades. A “GO for School Safety” campaign will take place at the Zingo BP in Knox, according to Elementary School Assistant Principal Cory Masson.
Continue readingLots between Lewis Drive and Lambert Street Donated to City of Knox
The Knox City Council was alerted of a recent land donation when members met Tuesday evening.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston informed council members that a local couple has provided the City with some property.
Continue readingKnox BOW Reviews Bids for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
The Knox Board of Works considered bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project when members met on Wednesday.
Continue readingHamlet Announces Trick-Or-Treat Hours
The Town of Hamlet has set its trick-or-treat hours. During Wednesday’s park board meeting, town officials agreed to hold trick-or-treating on October 31 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Holds First Public Meeting Over Vote Centers
Community members had a chance to weigh in about a possible transition to vote centers Wednesday night.
When the Starke County Election Board met at the Washington Township Community Building member Marcia Bedrock provided some preliminary information about vote centers and the existing polling place system.
Continue readingKnox City Council Adopts 2020 Budget
Knox City Council members took action Tuesday night to adopt the 2020 Budget.
The City is estimating a total budget of $3,065,579, with a majority of money listed in the General Fund which has $1,609,355 in it.
Continue readingKnox BOW Introduced to New Water Superintendent, Well Improvement Project Proposed
Knox Board of Works members were introduced to the new Water Department Superintendent Tim Lindewald when they met Wednesday morning.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Discusses Takeaways from I-Learn
North Judson-San Pierre school officials recently discussed the results of the I-Learn test.
Continue readingRibbon Cutting Scheduled for Knox Ford Dealership
Following a recent transition in ownership, the Knox community will soon be cutting the ribbon on the city’s Ford dealership. The Starke County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lochmandy Ford tomorrow morning at 10:00. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Continue readingKnox Native Provides City with Generous Donation of More than $50,000
The Knox City Council accepted a generous donation from a KHS Hall of Fame inductee when members met Tuesday night.
Mayor Dennis Estok informed council members that Richard Mast, a former student and basketball player who grew up in Knox in the 1940s and 50s, recently approached him with a desire to help support a City project.
Continue readingPrairie Trails Club Reps Speak with NJ Town Council about Railroad Sale
Representatives of the Prairie Trails Club recently came before the North Judson Town Council to get involved with talks about the potential sale of the railroad.
Continue readingNJ-SP Superintendent Reports Slight Dip in Number of Students during Fall ADM Count
The fall Average Daily Membership count that was conducted at North Judson-San Pierre on September 13th was discussed during the most recent school board meeting.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Hold Budget Hearing Tonight
Hamlet residents have the chance to weigh in on the town’s 2020 budget proposal during tonight’s town council meeting. It totals just over $448,000, with over $311,000 of that being the General Fund. The proposal calls for $55,000 in the Economic Development Fund and almost $55,000 in the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Meets Today
The Knox Board of Works is expected to hold a public hearing over a property on Lambert Street when members meet this morning.
Continue readingHamlet’s Draft Comprehensive Plan Recommends Expanding Town Limits, Creating ‘Community Campus’
The Town of Hamlet could get a “community campus district,” expanded town limits, and upgrades to the entrance off of U.S. 30, according to some of the recommendations in the town’s comprehensive plan. A draft version was presented to the public earlier this month.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Holds Hearing Over 2020 Budget
The North Judson Town Council received a brief presentation from Baker Tilly CPA Jeffrey Weaver when officials held a hearing over the 2020 budget last Monday.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Addresses Action Items Related to Vehicles
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members approved the purchase of a replacement vehicle and took action to declare an old one unusable when members met last week.
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