The Winamac Town Council members were introduced to a new member of the Police Department when they met Monday night.
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Tree Removal, Replacement Continue in Winamac Town Park
New trees have been planted in the Winamac Town Park, while old trees continue to be removed. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board last week that 15 of the park’s 18 new trees have now been planted, thanks to Proscapes Unlimited, Dave Bennett, and Park Board Member Jon Chapman. The planting was originally scheduled to take place during a park cleanup day last month, but was delayed by flooding.
Continue readingLa Porte County Criminal Investigations Division Conducts Death Investigation
A death investigation is currently being conducted by the Criminal Investigations Division of the La Porte County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingCulver School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Superintendent’s Contract Tonight
Members of the public have the chance to weigh in on a proposed contract for Culver Community Schools Superintendent Karen Shuman tonight. It would extend her employment through June of 2022.
Continue readingNJ Officials to Meet with School Board Rep Applicants
The North Judson Town Council will hold interviews this week to talk with the individuals who are interested in serving as the school board representative.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Considers Potential Land Donation
The Town of Winamac may soon be expanding its park property. During last week’s park board meeting, member Jon Chapman said a resident is interested in donating some land south of Washington Street, across from the Town Park.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Meets Tonight
Winamac Town Council members are expected to hear from Brian Gaillard about hazard mitigation when they meet tonight at 6 p.m. ET.
Continue readingTown of North Judson Launches Website
North Judson residents can now visit one place to access helpful information related to the Town. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe announced on Monday that the official Town website is up and running.
Continue readingStarke Task Force for Overdose Prevention to Host Public Meeting Tuesday
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention (STOP) is working to bring community members from various backgrounds and sectors together to address prevention, treatment and recovery in regards to opioid abuse disorder within the community.
Continue readingWinamac Town Park Restroom Project Continues Moving Forward
The Winamac Park Board will soon be seeking construction bids for the Town Park restroom project. During Thursday’s meeting, Park Board President Chris Schramm said town officials were putting the finishing touches on the grant paperwork.
Continue readingDozens of Students Getting Summer Food Service Program Meals at Knox Schools
Several children have been able to get free meals through the Summer Food Service Program. Most local sites began serving the free meals Monday.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Approves Bench Installation at Veterans Memorial Park
After years of discussions, Veterans Memorial Park in Winamac may finally get a bench. The town’s park board voted Thursday to allow the VFW and any other interested veterans groups to work on the effort.
Continue readingProposed Policy Updates Regarding Student Health, State Testing Presented to Knox School Board
A few policies related to student health are among those set to get an update at Knox Community Schools. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart presented a number of recommendations from policy consultant NEOLA.
Continue readingNJ-SP High School Memorial Dedication to be Held in Conjunction with Fireman’s Fish Fry
Blue-Jays who may have flown the coop and those who have stayed nested in the area will be cruising around North Judson on Saturday during the NJ-SP High School Memorial Cruise.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves 10-Cent Increase in Meal Prices
For the second year in a row, lunch prices are going up at Knox Community Schools. A ten-cent increase was approved by the school board Tuesday.
Continue readingNorth Judson Title VI and ADA Coordinators Established
North Judson officials established Title VI and ADA coordinators during Monday night’s town council meeting.
Fleis and VandenBrink Senior Project Manager Mitch Hansel returned to the council to discuss a few different matters, including these positions. He told members that these positions exist to essentially ensure that residents are being treated fairly.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools Superintendent to Guide Lake Max Wetlands Tour
Culver Community Schools Superintendent Karen Shuman will be guiding a group of nature lovers through a tour of the Lake Maxinkuckee wetlands on Saturday, June 8th.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Meet Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will meet tonight. Board members have begun the process of seeking construction bids for the Town Park restroom project. Plans call for the old brick restrooms in the front of the park to be demolished and replaced with a new structure, with more ADA-compliant stalls and more room in general.
Continue readingLook Before You Lock: Number of Kids Dying from Vehicular Heatstroke Rises in Recent Years
The number of American children passing away from being left in hot cars has been steadily rising over the last few years.
In 2016, 39 children were reported deceased from pediatric vehicular heatstroke. That number climbed to 42 in 2017 and unfortunately, it jumped up again last year.
Continue readingNJ Town Council Approves Funding for Constellation of Starke
North Judson officials discussed funding for the Stellar Communities Designation Program once again when they met Monday evening.
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