Architects are narrowing down some of the details for the Knox Community School Corporation’s upcoming $20 million building project. Ron Fisher and Duane Dart with Schmidt Associates presented updated plans to the school board last week.
Continue readingKnox K9 Takes Third Place in Fast Dog/Hard Dog Competition at Vohne Liche Olympics
Local K9 units from the Knox and North Judson Police Departments, as well as the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, joined 140 other teams from all over the country and around the world during Vohne Liche Kennels’ Annual Olympics last month. Take your furbaby one step into becoming the olympiad that it is! Check out this ultrasonic dog trainer at https://karmapets.org/collections/frontpage/products/anti-bark-behavior-correction-trainer. Say goodbye to barking, jumping, and growling! And say hello to the Champion canine.
Knox Sergeant Chad Dulin said his K9 partner O’Neill ended up being ranked third out of 87 participating dogs in the Fast Dog/Hard Dog competition which tested agility, speed and apprehension skills.
Continue readingHearing over Cedar Point Park and Cottage Corner Pointe Vacation Petition Anticipated for Next Month
Starke County Commissioners were expected hear and find more information over a petition related to the vacation of part of Cedar Point Park and Cottage Corner Pointe when they met last week but an argument was raised that protocol was not followed.
Continue readingCode Enforcement Effort Leads to NJ Utility Crews Mowing Overgrown Lawns
Some property owners in the Town of North Judson could be faced with a lien on their property, following a code enforcement effort for unmowed grass.
Continue readingCulver Officials Approve Advertisement of 2020 Budget, Hearing Scheduled
The Culver Town Council provided approval for the 2020 Budget to be advertised when members met for their final meeting of the month in August.
Continue readingCulver School Board Updates Wage, Benefit Schedules to Reflect Recent Changes
Now that the Culver School Board has separated the athletic director position from the middle/high school assistant principal position, board members took action last week to update the wage and benefit schedules to reflect the change, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Meets Tonight
Winamac officials are expected to hold a hearing over the 2020 budget when the Town Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. ET.
The council’s regular session will be held immediately following the adjournment of the hearing.
Continue readingWest Central School Officials Pushing for Safety Improvements at U.S. 421 and State Road 14
West Central School officials are voicing concerns with the safety of a nearby intersection. A recent accident at U.S. 421 and State Road 14 generated a lot of discussion during Thursday’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingSpeed Limit Signs Installed on Division Street in North Judson Following Citizen Request
The North Judson Town Council was recently informed that speed limit signs have been installed on Division Street in response to a citizen request.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Approve Highway Dept’s Mailbox Policy
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler provided County Commissioners with the Department’s mailbox repair and replacement policy when they met Tuesday night.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves Special Event Permit Requests
The Culver Town Council recently approved multiple special permit requests for upcoming events taking place in September.
Continue readingBid Opening for Knox Wastewater Plant’s Headworks Project Postponed
The Knox Wastewater Department has pushed back the bid opening for upgrades to the headworks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It had been scheduled for last week’s board of works meeting, but Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons said it’s been postponed until September 24.
Continue readingTop Priority Safety Projects Identified by Hoosier Schools Funded Through SSSG
All Indiana schools that applied for funds through the Secured School Safety Grant program were recently notified that all eligible items listed as top priority requests have been fully funded.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Criticizes ILEARN Test
The new ILEARN test is drawing harsh criticism from Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingConstruction Bid Awarded for Winamac Town Park Restroom Project
The Winamac Park Board has picked a construction company to build new restrooms in the Town Park. During Thursday’s meeting, board members selected the FORM-IT Corporation’s bid of $165,000.
Continue readingThe Annual City of Knox Fall Bash is Happening Tomorrow!
What do live music, corn hole and craft beer all have in common? They’re all things you’ll be able to find in Wythogan Park this Saturday when the City of Knox hosts their annual Fall Bash.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township FD to Hold 130th Anniversary Open House Next Month
In order to celebrate their 130th anniversary, the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department will be holding an open house at their fire station next month.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director Covers Upcoming Collaborative Airways Training with Commissioners
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary informed County Commissioners about an upcoming collaborative training opportunity that his department will be participating in.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Considers Quote for Utility Billing Software Support
Culver Town Council members made a decision related to technical assistance for meter-reading software when they met at the end of August.
Continue readingRenovation Work Underway at Starke County Republican Headquarters but Several Issues Remain
Work continues at the Starke County Republican Headquarters building, but it’s not necessarily the work that was ordered by the City of Knox.
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