The City of Knox is moving ahead with trick-or-treating but is urging residents to take precautions against COVID-19. Mayor Dennis Estok announced Thursday that trick-or-treat hours will be Saturday, October 31 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. But the costume judging normally held at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center sponsored by Starke County A.B.A.T.E. has been canceled.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Continue Pickleball Discussion, Get Update on Bridge Lighting
The Winamac pickleball debate is expected to continue during tonight’s park board meeting. To accommodate growing demand, pickleball players want the shared tennis and pickleball court at the Town Park to be re-equipped exclusively for pickleball. But some of the park board members wanted more time to look into options for keeping tennis somewhere in the park.
Continue readingNew Home Planned for Vacant Hamlet Lot
A new home may finally be coming to a vacant lot in Hamlet. For months, the town council has been trying to get a home built on a piece of town-owned land at Lincoln and Pearl streets. Last week, council members agreed to sell the lot to Finish Line Construction. The company plans to build a 1,700-square-foot, three-bedroom home in the next six to nine months. To take a closer look to the home design, visit https://www.archute.com/.
Continue readingHamlet’s Starke Street Railroad Crossing to Be Closed Thursday through Monday
Hamlet’s Starke Street railroad crossing will be closed tomorrow through Monday. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts says the Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern Railroad appears to be planning to do work, but the extent of any repairs isn’t currently known.
Continue readingOwner of 204 West Bender, 6 North Pearl Faces Additional Penalties
The owner of a pair of Knox properties now faces additional penalties, after city officials say she failed to complete repairs by this month’s deadline.
Continue readingNorth Judson Sets Trick-Or-Treat Hours
The Town of North Judson is moving ahead with trick-or-treating. The town council last week officially set trick-or-treat hours for 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said that’s in line with what many communities in the state have scheduled.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Reports Enrollment Drop
Enrollment is down at the Knox Community School Corporation. “1,716 is our ADM, which is 37 less than what we had in the spring and 50 less than what we had a year ago in the fall,” says Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox City Council Adopts 2021 Budget, Sets 2021 Meeting Schedule
The Knox City Council adopted the 2021 budget last week. It totals just over $3 million, with almost $1.6 million of that being the General Fund. While those are slight decreases from this year’s budget, Mayor Dennis Estok previously noted that the amount of revenue should be slightly higher.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Rezoning for Vander Haag’s Expansion
A Winamac truck repair business’s expansion plans recently cleared a procedural hurdle with the town council. Town Manager Brad Zellers told council members that Vander Haag’s planned to purchase the neighboring property to the south, to add onto the current facility. The town council approved the business’s request to rezone the parcel from residential to light industrial.
Continue readingDeadline Approaching for Schricker Award Nominations
There’s still time to nominate someone for this year’s Henry F. Schricker Award. It’s presented annually by the Starke County Chamber of Commerce to recognize residents who put “service before self.”
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Adjusts Pay Structure for Substitute Teachers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has adjusted the pay structure for substitute teachers. Board members approved the change this month, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dara Chezem. “Our sub pay is extremely difficult to track, based on the current policy,” she explained. “Currently, subs get paid one rate for their days one to 20 and then another rate for days 20 plus, and that’s not consecutive days.”
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Accepts Longtime Treasurer’s Retirement
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s longtime treasurer has announced his retirement. Guy Richie will step down at the end of February.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Continues Moving Ahead with Wind Turbine Bond Refinancing
The West Central School Corporation’s wind turbine bond refinancing could lead to a bigger savings than previously thought. As of this month’s regular school board meeting, the expected savings was approaching $70,000, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingGrant Funding Sought for Restroom Upgrades at Pulaski County Fairgrounds
Now that the front of the Winamac Town Park has new restrooms, attention is once again turning to the restrooms in the fairgrounds. The Winamac Park Board recently agreed to let Northern Indiana Power from the Past apply for grant funding.
Continue readingHamlet Sets Trick-Or-Treat Hours
The Town of Hamlet is moving ahead with trick-or-treating this year. The town council Wednesday agreed to set trick-or-treat hours for Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Another Extension for Wastewater Plant Project
Completion of the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has been delayed yet again. The board of works Wednesday reluctantly agreed to extend substantial completion to the week of October 12 and final completion to November 12.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Adopts 2021 Budget
North Judson’s 2021 budget was adopted by the town council Monday. It totals just over $1.1 million, with more than $824,000 of that being the General Fund.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works to Consider Additional Penalties on 6 North Pearl Street
The Knox Board of Works will consider additional penalties against the owner of 6 North Pearl Street today. The board had called for the home’s demolition back in 2016 but later agreed to give the owner a chance to fix the issues. Board members will also get updates on 253 East Washington Street, 8 South Main Street, and 204 West Bender Street.
Continue readingCrews Making Progress on Knox Elementary, High School Additions
Work continues on the Knox Community School Corporation’s $20 million building project. Construction manager Larson-Danielson recently gave an update to school officials, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves Change in Traffic Pattern at Carlson Drive and Pine Street
The Knox City Council Tuesday approved a new traffic pattern for the intersection of Carlson Drive and Pine Street. Traffic on Pine Street will now have to stop, while Carlson Drive traffic will have the right of way.
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