Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dan Foster is planning to resign. In a notice to the school board Wednesday, Foster said, “It is anticipated that I will be resigning my position as superintendent of Eastern Pulaski effective June 28, 2019 to lead another district.”
Continue readingKnox City Council Given Update on Wythogan Park Entryway Project
The entryway widening project at Wythogan Park is expected to get started once the busy season ends.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves Calendar with e-Learning Professional Development Days
The calendar for the 2019-2020 school year was approved by North Judson-San Pierre School Board members Tuesday night.
Continue readingNorth Judson Residents Encouraged to Participate in First-Ever Themed Town-Wide Yard Sale
To help draw people to North Judson’s annual Town-Wide Yard Sale, officials have decided to implement a ‘funny sign theme’ this year.
The sale will take place on Saturday, August 3rd and the deadline to submit your address to NJ Town Hall to be included on the map is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31st.
Continue readingFlash Flood Watch in Effect for Starke and Pulaski Through Thursday Afternoon
The National Weather Service is predicting that rain showers this afternoon will become more widespread overnight into Thursday.
A flash flood watch has been put in place for much of Northern Indiana, including Starke and Pulaski Counties.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Special Ed Restructuring Agreements
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has approved the restructuring of the school corporation’s special education services.
Continue readingNorth Judson Resident Asks Building Inspector about Installing Solar Panels
North Judson’s Town Attorney will be looking over the town’s zoning rules following a question submitted by the Building Inspector Monday evening.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Administrative Handbook
The administrative handbook for the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation was up for approval during Tuesday night’s school board meeting.
Continue readingKnox Family Fun Day Planning Meeting to be Held Tonight
The City of Knox is seeking residents willing to provide a helping hand during July’s Family Fun Day and Fireworks Display.
The final planning meeting prior to the event on Saturday, July 6th will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at shelter #4 in Wythogan Park.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Issues Update on Death Investigation
Police recently arrested a rural La Porte County man in connection with an ongoing death investigation.
Continue readingWork on Sewer Tap to Reduce Traffic to One Lane on SR 10 near SR 17 Intersection
The installation of a sewer tap will impact the flow of traffic within the Town of Culver on Wednesday.
Continue readingKnox Officials Receive Financial Update from Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Knox Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Shari Spaid provided a financial update to the City Council when members met last Tuesday.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Postpones Interviews for School Board Rep Appointment
A decision that was anticipated during Monday night’s North Judson Town Council meeting was postponed because a few key officials were out of town.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Meets Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is expected to receive a presentation about the ‘Our Kids Excel!’ Program when members meet tonight at 5:30 p.m.
The superintendent’s contract, as well as contracts for the principals, deans, supervisors and managers will be up for approval.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Sets up at Mint Fest to Hear from the Community
Constellation of Starke representatives were out gathering community input at the North Judson Mint Festival this weekend.
A variety of individuals from all ages provided some feedback about what they love about Starke County and what they’d love to see happen in the future.
Continue readingCamper Draws Concerns from Hamlet Zoning Board
The Hamlet Zoning Board discussed the removal of a camper from a lot at 218 Railroad Street last week. Board Member Brian Earnest was concerned that the camper was being used as a residence. “An officer stopped by there yesterday, and they said, ‘Three more weeks.’ which is ridiculous,” Earnest said. “They’re obviously living there.”
Continue readingKnox Mayor Discusses Recycling Rate with City Council
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok discussed the City’s recycling contract with council members when they met last Tuesday.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Hires Three Teachers
After leading Knox High School’s alternative school program for its first year, Rhonda Cavinder is leaving the school corporation for Oregon-Davis. O-D Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says Cavinder has been hired as a junior/senior high school special education teacher.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
North Judson Town Council members will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Continue readingHamlet Zoning Board to Inspect 503 S. Starke, Consider Condemnation
The Hamlet Zoning Board is looking at moving forward with condemnation proceedings on 503 South Starke Street. The owner had until Wednesday’s meeting to bring the house into compliance with the town’s unsafe structure ordinance.
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