The Knox Community School Corporation will say goodbye to its longtime athletic director this summer. The school board Tuesday officially accepted the retirement of Phil Owens, effective June 30.
Continue readingArchitectural Firm to Analyze North Judson-San Pierre Facilities Tomorrow
North Judson-San Pierre school officials continue exploring potential facility improvements. Representatives from architectural firm Fanning Howey are scheduled to visit N.J.-S.P. tomorrow, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingStarke County Young Professionals Raise Over $1,000 From Trivia League
More than $1,000 was raised by the Starke County Young Professionals Group through their five-month Trivia League that wrapped up last month.
Continue readingINDOT to Start SR 23 Resurfacing Project in Starke County on Wednesday
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will start a resurfacing project on State Road 23 on Wednesday, June 5th.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Deems Clean-Up Days a Success
A town-wide clean-up effort that took place in North Judson over the weekend garnered great results, according to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered on North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent’s Contract
North Judson-San Pierre School Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin stands to get a slight pay raise, under a proposed contract. It would extend her employment through the 2021-2022 school year.
Continue readingFuture Inventors Invited to Attend STEM-Centered Summer Camp in Winamac
Innovative students looking for a mentally stimulating way to spend summer break are invited to attend Camp Invention next week.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Consider Athletic Director’s Retirement, Set Breakfast and Lunch Prices
The Knox School Board will consider the retirement of Athletic Director Phil Owens tonight. He plans to retire at the end of the month, according to the advance meeting agenda.
Continue readingFemale Passenger Air-Lifted from Scene of Pulaski County Motorcycle Crash
A woman was airlifted from the scene of a motorcycle accident that reportedly occurred in San Pierre shortly after 3:40 a.m. on Monday, June 3rd.
According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened in the area of CR 1400 W and CR 800 N.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. May Add Planned eLearning Days to Give Teachers more Professional Development Time
North Judson-San Pierre students may get a couple planned eLearning days next school year, to give teachers more time to work on curriculum. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin recently told the school board that while the existing Bluejay Collaboration Time is helpful, it isn’t enough, according to last fall’s curriculum audit.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Selects DLZ as Consultant
Though Constellation of Starke officials were able to personally complete and submit a Letter of Intent that granted them access to the finalist round of the Stellar Communities Designation Program, they’ve recently sought out a consultant to provide additional guidance.
Continue readingWastewater Treatment Plant Grant Discussed with Knox City Council
An improvement project at the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant has nearly cleared another procedural hurdle.
Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston provided city council members with an update about where the process stands when they met last Tuesday.
Continue readingBrush Up on Your Safety Skills This June
Unfortunately, accidents and emergencies can pop up at any time and while you can’t control when they happen, you could provide life-saving assistance by being prepared.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Issues Updated Situation Report
The National Weather Service has issued an updated report about this evening’s weather conditions.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Executive Team Discusses Community Outreach
When the Constellation of Starke Executive Team met Thursday afternoon, they addressed the success of recent community outreach efforts.
Continue readingNew Fund Being Set Up to Benefit North Judson-San Pierre Students
Making sure North Judson-San Pierre students have access to the best educational opportunities possible is the goal of a new fund being set up at the Starke County Community Foundation.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board last week that the Verhagen family is establishing a new fund that they call “Our Kids Excel.”
Continue readingKnox Clerk-Treasurer Announces Inspection Phase of Owner-Occupied Rehab Grant Program
The next phase of the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program in the City of Knox will get started soon.
When City Council members met on Tuesday, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston reminded them that a $195,000 Community Development Block Grant was received from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
Continue readingSpring Gas Price Surge Fails to Impact Summer Travel Plans, Prices Expected to Fall in Coming Months
The largest seasonal surge in gas prices since 2011 hasn’t put a roadblock in summer travel plans. If anything, more Americans are actually hitting the road than in past years.
Continue readingA Portion of Roosevelt Road in Knox Will Be Closed Saturday
The Knox Mayor’s Office has issued an alert about a road closure planned for Saturday.
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