The City of Knox will host their annual spring clean-up ‘Dumpster Days’ this weekend to give residents a chance to clean up their yards and homes.
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Winamac Park Board to Consider Bridge Inspection Funding
The Winamac Park Board will try to figure out how to pay for the inspection of the Town Park’s “swinging bridge” tonight.
Continue readingState Road 8 Fire Follow-Up
Washington Township Fire Chief Stuart Short reports a persistent fire at a residence on State Road 8 was finally extinguished around 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
As a reminder, The Washington Township Fire Department first responded to the scene of the fire Tuesday evening.
Continue readingFirefighters Battle Fire on SR 8
An incident at a residence on State Road 8 kept firefighters busy throughout the night into today.
A fire was reported at 135 E. SR 8 around 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
Continue readingThe Starke County Youth Club RadioThon is Only Days Away!
During the annual Starke County Youth Club RadioThon this Friday, you’ll have a chance to hear all the ways that the organization’s afterschool, summertime and enrichment programs positively impact local kids.
Executive Director Irene Szakonyi recently visited with the Knox City Council to issue a reminder about the important role the community plays in keeping the program going.
Continue readingKnox PD to Host Golf Cart Inspection and Registration Day This Saturday
Though it may not seem like it with this week’s rainy weather, golf cart season is right around the corner.
The Knox Police Department will host a registration event this weekend to make sure residents will be ready to roll when the time comes.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Hires Teacher, Secretary, Volleyball Coach
Two Winamac High School graduates, who also happen to be sisters, were hired for open positions at the school Monday. The Eastern Pulaski School Board hired Cara Dulin to teach Family and Consumer Science at the middle and high schools, according to Superintendent Dan Foster.
Continue readingLife-Saving Training Delivered to Community Members Monday Night
Within the last 5 years or so, accidental drug overdoses have replaced car accidents as the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S.
That means people are more likely to encounter an overdose victim who needs first aid assistance rather than someone who’s had a stroke, heart attack or been injured in a motor vehicle crash.
A group of community members gathered at the Henry F. Schricker Public Library Monday night to learn skills that could help them save a life.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Discusses Small Claims Cases Against Main Street Property Owner
A problematic property located at 1&3 North Main Street was a topic of discussion when Knox Board of Works members met last week.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Executive Team Gains Feedback on Letter of Intent
Members on the Constellation of Starke executive team will be meeting this week to discuss prioritizing Stellar Community projects and ways to start getting community members more involved in the planning process.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Reviews Progress at Portland Street Property
Knox Board of Works members reviewed progress made at a South Portland Street address when members met last Wednesday.
When members met in March, they were informed of a series of compliance issues at Portland Street property. They were given a month to address the issues under the condition that if the property was not clean, a $500 fine would be imposed.
Continue readingExorbitant Amount of Daily Transportation Changes Spur Safety Concerns at NJ-SP
Bus safety is a matter that is currently being addressed all across the nation.
Locally, North Judson-San Pierre Transportation Director Wilbur Collins took action this winter to install cameras on all the busses to catch drivers who pass them when the stop arm is extended.
Adjustments were also made to the bus routes to eliminate potentially unsafe pick-ups and drop-offs.
School officials are taking another step to improve student safety with a transportation policy change that’s included in the proposed handbooks for next school year.
Continue readingKnox Street Dept to Conduct Second Leaf Collection Starting Monday
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg reminded Board of Works members that his department will be doing another spring leaf pick-up next week. He also shared how the first pick-up went.
He explained, “First week in April was the spring clean leaf collection. The guys vacuumed up 90 yards of leaves which is a fairly large amount.”
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Impressed by Easter Egg Hunt Turnout
This year’s Hamlet Easter Egg Hunt was a huge hit. That’s what Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town’s park board Wednesday. “We had like 61 kids,” she said. “We got complements. Kassandra had done an awesome job at getting fold-able outside camping chairs for a grand prize, along with the baskets, and I got complements on that.”
Continue readingRepairs Needed at Republican Central Committee Building Shared with Knox BOW
Knox’s Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost recently informed Board of Works members about an order to repair that was issued at 13 N. Main Street.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Resolution Related to Sandy Acres Improvement Project
A resolution related to a potential grant intended for improvements at the Sandy Acres Park was approved by Knox City Council members Tuesday evening.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Continues Discussing Potential Electronic Message Board Locations
The Hamlet Town Council continues to look into potential locations for an electronic message board. Last year, council members discussed placing an LED sign in front of the Town Hall.
Continue readingHoosier Students, Teachers Adjusting to New ILEARN Test
Students around Indiana began taking the first ILEARN test this week. Some of the key differences between ILEARN and the ISTEP test it’s replacing were highlighted during last week’s Knox School Board meeting.
Continue readingProposed Handbooks for 2019-2020 School Year Presented to NJ-SP School Board
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members received a summary of some the changes that are included in the 2019-2020 student handbooks when they met last week.
Continue readingMerit Foundation to Host First Annual Rise Up Challenge Today!
Representatives from the Merit Foundation will be engaging with community members and highlighting positive things happening here in Starke County during their ‘Rise Up Challenge’ telethon event.
The Merit Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is focused on empowering the citizens of Starke County to rise up against all odds and become the healthiest community in which to live, work and play.
Officials will be going live on the Merit Foundation Facebook page today to let people know how they can play a part in making a difference.
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