The Knox City Council will consider solar farm development standards tonight. Under the proposed ordinance, commercial solar energy systems within the city’s zoning jurisdiction would have to be located in an agricultural zone, at least 200 feet away from any homes, 100 feet from roads, and 50 feet from neighboring properties.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider a three-week mask mandate during a special meeting Wednesday.
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Recent air conditioning repairs have cost the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation more than $200,000. The school board last week ratified the emergency chiller repairs undertaken by Johnson Controls, I’m even thinking on changing for a 12 volt air conditioner online.
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North Judson residents have a chance to help shape the future of the town’s park system. A kickoff meeting for the creation of a five-year master plan is scheduled for tonight.
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The Food Finders Food Bank Mobile Pantry will be in Winamac tomorrow, September 28. A drive-through distribution will be held at the Winamac Town Park, starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Continue readingThe City of Knox is resuming its sewer lining efforts. The board of works last week approved the lone quote from Insituform for almost $104,000, pending the review of Wastewater Superintendent Jason Clemons.
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Now that Knox High School has an agriculture program, it’s also restoring its FFA chapter. Ag teacher Melvin Lenig introduced chapter president Ismael DeLara and other board members to the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
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The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation expects to save about $60,000 by switching insurance providers.
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The Hamlet Police Department is getting a K-9. Officer John Lynch told the town council Wednesday that he’s worked out a deal to get a narcotics detecting dog that’s been out of a job since her handler switched departments.
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Knox City Police officers will soon carry Narcan. Chief Harold Smith told the board of works Wednesday that they haven’t until now, since EMS is already in town and certain regulations would have to be followed, “But here lately, we’ve been having overdoses left and right, so we’re going to start carrying it, each officer.”
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Masks will remain optional at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation, at least for now. During Tuesday’s school board meeting, Board President Derrick Stalbaum said they’re not planning any changes to the COVID-19 policies at this time.
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Work on Knox High School’s vocational wing will be able to start this week, following the school board’s approval Monday. That’s according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
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Hamlet residents have a chance to weigh in on the town’s 2022 budget proposal tonight. As it stands, the town is seeking permission to spend just over $451,000 next year. That’s $8,000 less than it requested for 2021, with decreases in the General, Motor Vehicle Highway, and Economic Development funds.
Continue readingThe Knox Board of Works is expected to consider an upgrade to the city’s water filtration system this morning. A filter media change will be up for the board’s approval.
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Changes are coming to the North Judson Police Department. The town council Monday approved the hiring of Derek Russell for the open police officer position.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will review its COVID-19 plans tonight. School officials will also take comments on teacher compensation, before contract negotiations begin.
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The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will hold a drive-through distribution in Knox tomorrow, September 22. It’ll take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at the Knox United Methodist Church at 201 South Shield Street, according to the food bank’s website.
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A mask mandate will take effect Wednesday at the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation. The school board approved the mask requirement by a vote of six-to-one during a special meeting Monday, with Scott Hanson opposing.
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Changes were recently made to North Judson-San Pierre’s school resource officer position. Starting this school year, SRO Chris Kisela is now an employee of the school corporation, rather than the North Judson Police Department.
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The Knox Wastewater Department is updating its equipment. The board of works recently agreed to let Superintendent Jason Clemons buy a new self-priming, trailer-mounted bypass pump for just over $25,000, the lowest of the three quotes he received.
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