The acquisition of the Sabre property by the City of Knox is moving forward. The Knox Redevelopment Commission accepted the donation of the property on State Road 8 Thursday, following the city council’s approval last month. Sabre had reportedly been trying to sell the facility for months but couldn’t find a buyer for the $1.8 million asking price.
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Hamlet’s “22 by ‘22” incentives could soon be part of the official marketing push for northern Starke County’s Opportunity Zone. The town has been offering home developers three months of free water, sewer, and trash and recycling pickup, along with at-cost water and sewer connections, plus the possibility of reduced or suspended permit fees.
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North Judson’s town-wide yard sale is tomorrow. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe says 35 vendors have signed up.
Continue readingA new popup store, the acquisition of the Sabre property, and a Frisbee golf course are among the topics that will be discussed by the Knox Redevelopment Commission this afternoon. The city is looking to set up its second popup store downtown, after the Rabbit Coffee Company successfully took up permanent residence in the city’s first one.
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Oregon-Davis has added a director of student services. Carrie Miller was officially hired by the school board last week, at the recommendation of Superintendent Bill Bennett.
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North Judson-San Pierre families who’ve fallen behind on school fees have had some of their debt removed. The school board recently accepted a $2,000 donation from the Starke County Community Foundation’s Verhagen Family Fund.
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The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation continues to explore the idea of putting a softball field on its campus. The school board recently agreed to let Superintendent Dara Chezem seek proposals from potential contractors.
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The Knox Community School Corporation is trying to make this school year as normal as possible for as long as possible. The first day of school is tomorrow.
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The Erie Trail has secured a path from North Judson to LaCrosse. Steve Lucas with the Prairie Trails Club says the group has finalized an easement with the new owners of the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad.
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The City of Knox is reminding residents of the new trash and recycling pickup procedures. Starting this week, Republic Services will be handling those services, following the city’s switch from Waste Management.
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The Knox School Board will make some final preparations tonight before the start of the school year. The hiring of a teacher for the new high school ag program will be up for the board’s approval.
Continue readingThe Knox Community School Corporation’s former food services director is out of a job.
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The North Judson Town Council will get an update tonight on the latest round of COVID-19 relief for small businesses. The town was awarded $200,000 through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program earlier this year.
Continue readingThe City of Knox is looking to stretch its federal COVID-19 money as far as possible. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that Knox has gotten the first $400,000 of its American Rescue Plan money.
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Motorists traveling to LaPorte may encounter some road closures this weekend. Monroe Street will be closed from Lincolnway to State Street today from noon to 10:00 p.m., according to the Mayor’s Office. State Street will be closed from Clay to Jackson streets from 5:00 p.m. to midnight.
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The Knox City Police Department has another new officer. Nicholas Brown was hired by the board of works Wednesday as a first class patrolman.
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Three streets in Hamlet could soon be getting upgrades. The town council Wednesday accepted the lone bid from Milestone Contractors North for planned Community Crossings projects, for just over $100,000.
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North Judson will not be buying its own electronic speed signs, despite some residents’ claims that they would improve safety. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher presented a few options to the town council last week, ranging from $2,900 up to almost $5,500.
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The changeover in Knox residents’ trash and recycling pickup is underway. Mayor Dennis Estok asks residents to put out their old Waste Management recycle bins today. It is important to ensure waste is rightly segregated for recycling. Improper introduction of waste will contaminate the recycling process. Follow this link to help businesses communicate proper waste segregation and recycling practices.
Continue readingAnother new hire for the Knox City Police Department will be up for approval during this morning’s board of works meeting. The board is expected to hold a public hearing on code enforcement issues at 401 East Lake Street.
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