The Knox School Board took another step forward with a potential building project Monday. Board members authorized the publication of notice of the official public hearings set to take place next month. They’re a required step, in order for the school corporation to secure financing for the project.
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A new code enforcement o
At the recommendation of Town Marshal Kelly Fisher, members approved hiring NJPD Reserve Officer Kerry Rust to the position.
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Starting today, a handful of Starke County Justice Center trustees will be attending 12 weeks of commercial welding training, with the opportunity to receive certification.
Program officials who were interviewed about this opportunity indicated that the training is being offered to not only give offenders a chance to prove their commitment to recovery and rehabilitation, but to also benefit the community.
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Knox residents are reminded that tonight’s the night to learn more about the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant P
Tonight’s 6 o’clock meeting at the Nancy J. Dembowski Center will focus on this funding opportunity provided through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
IHCDA officials report that this is a way to help residents address home conditions that, if otherwise left unattended, would create an issue with the integrity of the home or become a detriment to the residents’ quality of life.
Applications for the program will only be available during this meeting.
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An updated bus policy will be among the proposed changes presented to North Judson-San Pierre School Board members when they review School Handbooks at their meeting tonight.
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Starke County’s new computer aided dispatch system has brought to light some issues with the Hamlet Police Department’s computers. Town Marshal Clint Norem gave an update to the town council last week.
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Starke County Highway Department officials recently stated that the results from phase one of bridge inspections displayed that the overall bridge health in the area is excellent compared to some other places throughout the state.
According to representatives, within the last five years, the county has developed a bridge maintenance plan to keep them in good condition.
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The Pickle Ball presentation that was hosted at the Nancy J. Dembowski Center during the month of March had a positive outcome according to Knox Mayor Dennis Estok.
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North Judson officials are expected to discuss the Interim-Utility Water and Wastewater Certified Operator position during tonight’s town council meeting.
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Starke County has turned in its letter of intent for a Stellar Community designation. Constellation of Starke’s paperwork was submitted to the state by the April 5 deadline, according to Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation.
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The City of Knox Water Department will be flushing hydrants next week.
Mayor Dennis Estok recently shared that crews will be
Two out-of-state field trips were approved by the Eastern Pulaski School Board when they met Monday night.
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The Town of Hamlet has chosen a paving contractor for its upcoming Railroad Street project. The town council approved a bid from Mark Milo Enterprises during a special session Wednesday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts. At just under $194,000, Pitts says it was the lowest of the three bids the town received.
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Knox Mayor Dennis Estok recently highlighted an opportunity for community members interested in making home improvements to learn more about the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Grant program.
During his report at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Mayor Estok said an informational meeting about the grant program will be held at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center next week on Tuesday, April 16th at 6 p.m.
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Eastern Pulaski Superintendent Dan Foster and school board members expressed gratitude to the Oregon-Davis School Corporation Monday night for a donation they provided in memory of Middle School student Owen Abbott.
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Today’s temperatures are expected to be in the 70s before a cold front moves in later this evening, bringing a marginal chance for thunderstorms.
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The Hamlet Police Department is demanding the cleanup of certain properties. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council Wednesday that he’s identified a list of questionable properties and will be hand-delivering notices on Monday.
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The City of Knox will be hosting their annual ‘Dumpster Days’ next month.
At Tuesday’s city council meeting, Mayor Dennis Estok noted that said this is a good chance for citizens to clean up their yards and homes to get rid of anything that is too large to be picked up on normal trash days.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board members considered instructors and course offerings for summer school when they met Monday night.
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