Work continues on West Central Schools’ heating and cooling systems. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says progress is being made on the school corporation’s HVAC project.
Continue readingWork Continues on West Central Schools’ HVAC Project
N.J.-S.P. Turns to Online Spanish Classes due to Lack of Available Teachers
A shortage of Spanish teachers has North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School turning to online options. The school board last month approved an agreement with the Central Indiana Educational Service Center to use the Indiana Online program.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered during Knox City’s Council’s Hearing on 2022 Budget
No comments were offered during the Knox City Council’s budget hearing last month. “I’ll open the public hearing for the 2022 budget, and, basically, there is nobody here from the public, so I will go ahead and close that public [hearing],” said Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingNorth Judson to Hold Public Hearing on Apartment, Townhome Developments Tonight
North Judson residents have a chance to weigh in today on proposed apartment and townhome developments. Kirt Verhagen is asking the town to rezone properties at the southeast corner of State and George streets and the southwest corner of Central and Keller avenues to multi-family residential.
Continue readingLifewise Academy Up and Running at West Central
More than half of West Central Elementary School students are taking part in a religious education pullout program. Principal Mike Carlson told the school board Thursday that about 169 students are attending Lifewise Academy, according to draft meeting minutes.
Continue readingDecorated Bike Rack Donated to North Judson
North Judson is getting a new piece of bike infrastructure and public art. Kirt Verhagen recently told the town council that he purchased a bike rack last year for a North Judson-San Pierre art student to decorate.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Considers Monetary Donation to Bridge Lighting Project
The Winamac Park Board will likely contribute financially to the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project, but how much and where that money would come from still remain to be seen.
Continue readingDesign Work Underway for Wythogan Park Disc Golf Course
You might be able to play disc golf at Wythogan Park before the end of the year. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that he’s signed a contract for course design. “He thinks we can still get it in, maybe possibly by fall, and we’ll see how that goes,” Estok said.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Get Update on Memorial Swinging Bridge Project Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will get an update on the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project tonight. Project organizers are raising money to add a decorative lighting feature to the Town Park’s “Swinging Bridge” in time for its centennial in 2023, while the town is planning to have the structure repainted and the decking replaced.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Planning New Playground Equipment in Capital Projects Plan
Oregon-Davis Elementary School could be getting some new playground equipment in the coming years.
Continue readingWinamac Council Allows Internet Service Provider to Put Equipment on Water Tower
More reliable internet service could soon be coming to Winamac. The town council last week agreed to allow Fourway to install communications equipment on the town’s water tower.
Continue readingNorth Judson Budget Proposal Includes Funding for Fire Truck, Paving Projects, New Employee
A new tanker truck, paving projects, and a new full-time position are a few of the items North Judson officials are looking to include in the town’s 2022 budget. The town council reviewed the proposed budget during a special meeting Monday.
Continue readingKnox Redevelopment Commission Offers to Sell 8 S. Main to Neighboring Property Owners
The Knox Redevelopment Commission has chosen an option for selling 8 South Main Street. Mayor Dennis Estok told board members this month that Indiana Code allows redevelopment commissions to sell a property to an abutting landowner, as long as it’s worth less than $15,000.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Orders Property Owners to Fix Buildings or Pay $2,500 Fine
Two Knox property owners have been given 30 days to finish repairing their buildings or face a $2,500 fine. Mayor Dennis Estok told the rest of the board of works last week that the front of 1 North Main Street has had broken glass for months, and while owner Pete Milev said he has some replacement glass, it hasn’t been installed yet.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Fence Repairs Cost Nearly $4,000
An early July police chase that reportedly ended with an SUV crashing into a fence at the Knox Elementary School playground resulted in almost $4,000 of damage to school property, according to School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council, N.J-S.P. School Board Approve Land Acquisitions for Sidewalk Project
Plans continue moving forward for the State Road 10 sidewalk project in North Judson. Both the town and the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation recently approved agreements letting INDOT acquire small portions of their property along the highway.
Continue readingKnox Disburses another Round of COVID-19 Relief Money for Local Businesses
Twenty-five Knox businesses recently got another round of coronavirus relief through the COVID-19 Response Program. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that all of the checks were sent out around August 11. Now there are definitely a large amount of merchant services that are happy with this helpful relief.
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Hamlet Park Board Looking at Security Camera Updates
The Town of Hamlet may soon be updating the Town Park’s security cameras. The town recently terminated the maintenance contract on the current equipment, and the park board Wednesday discussed the possibility of replacing the system entirely.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Reviews Salary Comparisons
The Oregon-Davis School Board is taking a closer look at how its pay levels compare to surrounding school districts’. Superintendent Bill Bennett presented salary comparisons during Monday’s meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Council Debates Reinstating Paid COVID-19 Leave
Winamac town employees who test positive for COVID-19 or have a child who does will get another two days of paid sick leave. The town council approved the measure during a special meeting Thursday, but not without an occasionally heated debate.
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