Downtown North Judson could soon see some improvements. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that discussions are underway with Ball State University to implement some of the goals developed in the recent comprehensive planning process.
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Oregon-Davis students returned to the classroom Monday, following a switch to virtual learning on October 7. Superintendent Bill Bennett told the school board Monday night that the schools are almost back up to a full staff.
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Knox Mayor Dennis Estok continues exploring the possibility of tearing down the former Moose Lodge. He told the redevelopment commission last week that to keep the building, the roof would need to be replaced, and making the building ADA-compliant would take a lot of money.
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The Oregon-Davis School Corporation’s 2021 budget will be up for adoption during tonight’s school board meeting. The proposed budget totals just over $9.1 million. The Education Fund would be almost $3.6 million, while the Operations Fund would be more than $3.1 million. Almost $920,000 would be budgeted out of the school corporation’s referendum revenues.
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Leaf pickup is starting in many local communities, if it hasn’t already. The City of Knox starts picking up leaves today. “Make sure everybody puts their leaves out by the curbs,” Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week. “No sticks or limbs or anything like that can be in it.”
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Thirty North Judson-area businesses have been awarded a total of $220,000 in COVID-19 relief funding. Town Council President John Rowe gave an update on the small business grant program during last week’s meeting.
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The Knox Community School Corporation will switch to virtual learning for the week after fall break.
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North Judson is making some final adjustments to its splash pad. James Young told the rest of the town council last week that the new feature at Norwayne Field was being winterized, after it had been open for a brief preview period. Utility crews were working to replace two sections of pipe to eliminate some fittings, after it was discovered that were causing a minor leak.
Continue readingThe Knox Community School Corporation’s 2021 budget was adopted by the school board last week.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation says one of its students has tested positive for COVID-19. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says anyone considered to be a close contact has been notified directly. She didn’t specify which school the student attends.
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The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library will be closed for a week, due to a possible COVID-19 exposure to staff members. Library officials say they expect to resume regular hours on Thursday, October 22.
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The Town of Hamlet’s 2021 budget was adopted by the town council Wednesday. “Adopted budget is $459,065,” said Council President Dave Kesvormas. “Adopted tax levy is $272,563. Adopted tax rate is 2.1840.”
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Social distancing guidelines may even apply to Santa Claus. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that he still hasn’t decided whether or not to hold this year’s Peppermint Parade.
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The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is expressing optimism with the new operator of North Judson’s short line railroad. A company called Midwest & Bluegrass Rail announced last month that it had purchased the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad, as well as three other short lines, from the Indiana Boxcar Corporation. Midwest & Bluegrass is a relatively new company, formed in 2019.
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The Town of Hamlet’s 2021 budget will be up for the town council’s final adoption tonight. The proposal calls for a total budget of just over $459,000, including a General Fund of more than $322,000.
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The Knox City Council will consider a resolution tonight that would allow CARES Act funding to be used to reimburse public safety payroll costs. Mayor Dennis Estok told council members last month that the city’s share of the federal funding was almost $115,000.
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The West Central School Corporation is reporting two cases of COVID-19. A student at the high school and a staff member at the elementary school have reportedly tested positive. In a letter to community members Monday, Superintendent Dan Zylstra said the two cases were completely unrelated.
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The Town of North Judson is once again asking residents not to feed stray cats. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council last week that the code enforcement officer has been getting complaints about a the number of cats in town.
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High school seniors planning to go to college next year can get some help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Knox High School is hosting a virtual FAFSA help session for students and parents tomorrow night at 6:00.
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