North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher came before Town Council members Monday night, seeking permission to purchase some portable radios.
Continue readingKnox School Board Receives Construction Updates
Knox Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart provided school board members with a construction update when they met on Tuesday.
Continue readingTake a Look at How You Take Care During ‘Wellness Month’
August is recognized as ‘Wellness Month’ and over the next few weeks, people are encouraged to reflect on their self-care regimens to ensure they’re feeling fulfilled and reaching their potential.
Continue readingKnox Residents Arrested for Outstanding Warrants during Plymouth Traffic Stop
Two Knox residents were arrested Thursday evening following a traffic stop in Plymouth.
Continue readingFleis & Vandenbrink Completes Title VI Implementation Plan for North Judson
The Title VI mplementation plan for the Town of North Judson is complete.
Title VI deals with rules and regulations related to non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities.
Continue readingHearings Held over Knox Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement and Superintendent’s Contract
In addition to the regularly scheduled Knox School Board meeting, two public hearings were hosted in the school’s board room Tuesday evening.
Continue readingVeterans Memorial Park Concrete Removal, Bench Installation Discussed with Winamac Park Board
Efforts continue to expand the green space at Veterans Memorial Park in Winamac. During last week’s park board meeting, board member and town manager Brad Zellers said there might be some money in the town’s curb and sidewalk budget to remove the remnants of a concrete ramp off of Washington Street.
Continue readingSkateboarding at Norwayne Field Addressed During NJ Town Council Meeting
The North Judson Town Council addressed the topic of skateboarding when they met for their first meeting of the month on Monday.
Former Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry informed council members that she’s noticed some wear and tear on the performance stage that was unveiled last May and felt that skateboarding and other misdirected recreational activities could be to blame.
Continue readingActivities, Tours Bringing Visitors to Winamac Town Park
The Winamac Town Park has been a busy place this summer. In addition to the Pulaski County Fair and Northern Indiana Power from the Past, Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board last Thursday that there have also been a number of smaller events and group visits.
Continue readingLocal Agencies to Participate in Nation-Wide ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ Initiative
About 230 Hoosier law-enforcement agencies and thousands nation-wide will soon join together for the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization.
Continue readingConley Selected as Republican Candidate for Medaryville Clerk-Treasurer
Medaryville voters have narrowed down the list of clerk-treasurer candidates. Stacy Conley was the winner of Tuesday’s Republican town convention. She beat Jasmine Hines by 22 votes to six, according to convention official Karen Wagner.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Discusses SRO Position with Town Council
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher provided an update for the School Resource Officer position when town council members met Monday night.
Continue readingMultiple Former Students Return to Knox Schools as Faculty Members
Knox School officials welcomed back a number of former students while approving personnel recommendations Tuesday evening.
Continue readingExtra Pickleball Courts Proving Popular in Winamac, Instructional Class Planned for Knox
Interest in pickleball continues to grow in Knox and Winamac. The expansion of the Winamac Town Park’s pickleball facilities last year has proven to be a good decision. That’s what Jon Chapman told the rest of the town’s park board last Thursday.
Continue readingTown of North Judson Submits Community Crossings Matching Grant Application
The Community Crossings Matching Grant application for the Town of North Judson was recently submitted to INDOT for consideration.
Continue readingWinamac Pool Donations to Remain at Community Foundation until End of 2020
Money raised for the Winamac pool project will not be released to the town until the end of next year. Almost $150,000 has been raised for the effort, but the Winamac Town Council and Park Board have both decided to stop pursuing the project, mainly due to concerns that the town wouldn’t be able to afford the cost of running a pool.
Continue readingKnox School Board Meets Tonight
A public hearing regarding teacher compensation and collective bargaining will be held prior to the Knox School Board’s regularly scheduled meeting tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Students Build Morale with Local Authorities during ‘Shop with a Cop’
Several Starke County students will be heading back to school with some new clothing thanks to the Kankakee Valley Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P) and the local agencies who participated in the annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event.
Continue readingPublic Vet’s Neuter Scooter to Cruise into Knox this Saturday
To help control the cat population within the City of Knox, the ‘Neuter Scooter’ will be in the area on Saturday, August 10th.
Continue readingMedaryville Town Convention Set for Tuesday
Republican voters in Medaryville will choose their nominee for clerk-treasurer tomorrow. A town convention has been scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EDT at the Medaryville Christian Church Annex.
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