North Judson-San Pierre could have a school resource officer sometime next school year. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board last week that they’re still in the exploratory phase, but discussions with Town Marshal Kelly Fisher are moving along quickly.
Continue readingFuneral Services Today for Knox Assistant Fire Chief, Former Starke County EMA Director
A longtime Starke County firefighter and emergency management official will be laid to rest today. Ted Bombagetti passed away Sunday at the age of 63.
Continue readingUpdate Over Sandy Acres Park Improvement Grant Delivered to Knox City Council
The Sandy Acres Park Improvement Grant was discussed with Knox City Council members Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Affirms Order to Demolish Garage on Bender Street
With a vote of 2-1, Knox Board of Works members voted to stand by an order to demolish that was issued for a dilapidated garage on Bender Street.
Director of Building Code Compliance Kenny Pfost originally issued an order to demolish on Thursday, April 18th.
Continue readingKnox BOW Receives Update about Order to Repair at Republican Headquarters
Knox Board of Works members received an update about the order to repair issued at the Starke County Republican Headquarters when members met last week.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Votes to Keep Meal Prices, Textbook Fees the Same Next School Year
North Judson-San Pierre’s student meal prices and textbook fees will stay the same for another year. The cost of lunch at the junior/senior high school will remain at $2.50, while elementary school students will pay $2.30. The student breakfast price is $1.50.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Approves $1,000 Donation to Yellowstone Trail Fest
The Yellowstone Trail Fest will once again receive funding from the Town of Hamlet. Last week, the town’s park board agreed to contribute $1,000.
Continue readingPickle Ball Court Project Delay Discussed with Knox City Council
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok informed the city council about a project down at Wythogan Park that has been experiencing a delay due to the recent weather.
Continue readingSeveral Local Sites Prepare for June Kick Off of Summer Food Service Program
To ensure that no Hoosier student spends their summer break hungry, the United States Department of Agriculture and Indiana Department of Education partner with area schools and organizations to provide meals through the Summer Food Service Program.
Continue readingDon’t Let Mosquitoes Suck the Fun Out of Your Summer
The recent rainy weather combined with the spike temperature has created the ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive.
Everyone hates the little pests and the itchy bumps they leave behind and in some cases, the insects could even be carrying a mosquito-borne disease.
The Center for Disease Control has issued a few different precautionary measures you should take in order to protect yourself from bites.
Continue readingHamlet Residents Call for Better Housing, More Local Jobs during Comprehensive Plan Input Session
A lack of quality housing options and major employment opportunities are a couple of challenges residents think are facing the Town of Hamlet. More than 20 residents discussed what they like about the town and what they think is missing, during an input session Tuesday, as part of Hamlet’s comprehensive planning process.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Switch in Credit Recovery Programs
Changes are coming to North Judson-San Pierre High School’s credit recovery program. For the past several years, students who fail classes and fall behind have been able to use the A+ software to catch up.
Continue readingKnox Water Department Strategizes about Installs on SR 8
The Knox Water Department is planning ahead for some future water installs that will be going in around State Road 8 and Williams Street.
Continue readingOffice of Community and Rural Affairs Offers Downtown Development Week Grants
Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor and the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) are offering grant opportunities to communities who want to celebrate the second annual Downtown Development Week.
Continue readingNJ-WT Library Offers Adult Summer Reading Challenge that’s Out of this World
The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library is offering a few different opportunities for adults this summer to help remind older residents that regular reading isn’t just important for children.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Highlights Events during City Council Meeting
A few different events will take place in the downtown area of Knox this evening.
During his report at this week’s meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok mentioned that the Starke County Youth Club has a sculpture unveiling planned for today.
Continue readingAll North Judson-San Pierre Buses Now Equipped with Stop Arm Cameras
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has completed a major safety initiative. “All of our buses now are equipped with the stop arm cameras,” Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board last week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Alerted About Code Enforcement Concerns
Concerns surrounding a recent code enforcement effort in the Town of North Judson were brought to the attention of council members at their second meeting of the month.
On Sunday, May 5th a number of untagged vehicles were removed from Mike’s Repair located on the corner of SR 10 & SR 39. The owner’s son addressed the council when members met last Monday.
Continue readingHamlet Council Approves Full-Time Status for Street Department Employee
The Hamlet Street Department is now back up to two full-time employees. The town council agreed last week to expand part-time employee Bo McIntire’s status to full-time.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Addresses Requests from Cemetery Committee
Multiple recommendations from the Winamac Cemetery Committee came before Town Council members when they met this month.
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