Two individuals were taken into custody after Starke County Sheriff’s Department Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 29th.
Continue readingNJ Officials Alerted About Funds Available for Future Expenses Related to Engineering Services for Water System
Commonwealth Engineer Intern Sarah Prizio recently informed North Judson Town Council members about some additional funds that will be available for future use.
She noted that as Commonwealth reps were finishing up the Town’s asset management plan, it was discovered that they’re about $20,000 under budget for inspection services.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves 2020-21 School Calendar
The North Judson San-Pierre School Board approved the School Calendar for 2020-2021 when members met for their January meeting.
Continue readingKnox Water Superintendent Informs BOW about Money Saved from Building Maintenance
Knox Water Superintendent Tim Lindewald recently informed Board of Works members about how much money the Department is saving thanks to some minor adjustments that were made at their building.
Continue readingKnox City Council Addresses Planning Commission Appointment
The Knox City Council addressed an appointment to the Planning Commission when members met Tuesday night.
Continue readingWinamac High School Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Due to Misconduct Allegations
Winamac High School Principal Jeremy Tucker has been placed on paid administrative leave. In a statement Wednesday, Eastern Pulaski Superintendent Dara Chezem said the leave took effect January 24, due to allegations of misconduct. Chezem said the school district has launched a thorough investigation.
Continue readingThere’s Still Time to Take the Knox Downtown Revitalization Survey!
Knox Residents still have a chance to get involved with the City’s Façade Improvement and Downtown Revitalization planning process but time is running out!
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok updated City Council members on the online survey that was created by Ball State’s Department of Urban Planning.
Continue readingCOS Creatives’ Network Meets for Initial Idea Sharing Workshop
Multiple individuals interested in providing more creative opportunities in the Constellation of Starke region recently met for an idea sharing workshop.
Continue readingKnox Police Chief Discusses Hiring Process with Board of Works Members
The Knox City Police Department is currently accepting applications for a new full-time officer.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Introduced to New Commonwealth Business Development Rep
North Judson Town Council members were introduced to another point of contact from Commonwealth Engineers when members met last Monday.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Officials to Discuss Finances Tonight
Eastern Pulaski school officials are expected to give an update on the school corporation’s finances tonight. Fiscal indicators like enrollment and fund balances will be discussed with the board of finance.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves Lease for SEED Early Learning
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board was presented with a lease associated with the Schools Engaging in Early Development (SEED) program when members met last week.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Transfer Resolution
North Judson Town Council members approved a transfer resolution when they met last Monday.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe informed the council that the resolution would allow him to move money around to balance out the 2019 budget.
Continue readingKnox, Culver School Boards Consider Updates to Social Media Policies
Local school corporations are updating their policies, when it comes to employees’ use of social media. I get comments on my YouTube videos here, so pretty much anyone can manipulate social media. Policy revisions were introduced during last week’s Knox and Culver school board meetings.
Continue readingKnox Street Superintendent Shares Leaf and Brush Collection Data with Board of Works
Knox Street Superintendent Jeff Borg recently informed Board of Works members about an annual report he’s required to put together.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
The Knox City Council will discuss a Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF) adjustment request when members meet tonight.
Continue readingHamlet Council President Looking to Encourage Home Development on Jefferson Street
Hamlet officials continue exploring ways to boost housing development, such as employing the help of companies like New Home Construction in Eugene.
The town council is working on getting a home built on a piece of town-owned land at Lincoln and Pearl streets. But there are also several privately-owned lots that might benefit from some incentives that could lead them to consider home additions and new constructions, according to Council President Dave Kesvormas.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Approves Addendum to Teacher Contract
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board considered an addendum to the approved Teacher Contract when members met last week.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin shared why the addition was being proposed.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Makes Appointment to Railroad Committee
An appointment that was postponed during the North Judson Town Council’s first meeting of the year was addressed when members met last Monday.
Continue readingKnox BOW Members Award Sandy Acres Concrete Bid
The Knox Board of Works considered bids associated with some concrete work that will be done at Sandy Acres Park when members met last Wednesday.
Three bids were considered; they came in from Pete Kuchel Concrete, Ed Philip Concrete and Covenant Concrete.
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