Norwayne Field in North Judson was all decked out for the holidays but now it’s time to take those decorations down.
Continue readingResidents and Organization Reps Asked to Remove Decorations from Norwayne Field
Culver School Board Transfers $200,000 from Education to Operations Fund
The Culver School Board took action Monday to make sure the Operations Fund has enough money in 2020. Superintendent Karen Shuman says $200,000 was transferred from the Education Fund.
Continue readingHamlet Taking Applications for 50/50 Sidewalk Program
The Town of Hamlet continues to pursue sidewalk upgrades. On Wednesday, the town council agreed to take applications for the next round of the 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. Under the program, the town splits the cost of sidewalk upgrades with interested property owners.
Continue readingTown of Hamlet Looking to Accept Sealed Bids for Home Development Site
Hamlet officials are still working on a plan to get a new home built on a piece of town-owned land. During Wednesday’s zoning board meeting, Board Member Brian Earnest said town officials have opted to accept sealed bids for the property at Lincoln and Pearl streets, but there are still several logistics to be worked out.
Continue readingKnox School Officials Continue to Address Concerns about High School Schedule Change
Knox school officials continue to address concerns about the planned elimination of block scheduling at the high school. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told the school board Tuesday that no one had taken him up on his offer to schedule an appointment to discuss the change.
Continue readingSC Highway Superintendent Discusses Sign Management with Commissioners
The Starke County Highway Department has a goal to make sure that more than 90 percent of all county-maintained stop signs have high reflectivity by the end of the year.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Schedules Brain Storming Session with SCEDF
The North Judson Town Council scheduled a brain storming session with Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert when members met Monday evening.
Continue readingCulver School Board Chooses New President for 2020
The Culver School Board has chosen new leadership for 2020. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the board reorganized for the year Monday.
Continue readingSC Commissioners Approve New Part-Time Pay Policy for Sheriff’s Department
The Starke County Commissioners considered an updated part-time pay policy for the Sheriff’s Department when they met Monday night.
Office Manager Pam McDonald noted that Jail Commander Nathan Caudill wrote up the new policy and described what it entails.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools to Seek Input on Offering Credit for Religious Education
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is a step closer to letting students take religious education classes for credit. Last year, the Indiana General Assembly approved an update to state law that lets public secondary schools award academic credit for religious instruction offered by a church or similar organization, if the school board adopts a policy allowing it.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Selects Board Officials, Appointments and Liaisons
North Judson Town Council members organized for 2020 when they met for the first meeting of the year Monday evening.
Members voted to retain John Rowe as president and Josh Brown as vice president.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Adjusts Drop-Off Procedures
Knox Elementary School is once again adjusting its student drop-off procedures. Principal Michelle Tarnow told the school board Tuesday that parents are no longer allowed to drop students off at the circle drive.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Work on Land Sale Strategy for Home Development
The Hamlet Town Council tonight will continue discussing how to get a new home built on a piece of town-owned land at Lincoln and Pearl streets. Some options mentioned so far include selling the land to the highest bidder or promising to refund the purchase price if a home is built to the town’s specifications.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Director Highlights Personnel Changes and Recent Charitable Effort
There are some new faces on the Starke County EMS Department, according to the report that Director Travis Clary delivered to County Commissioners Monday night.
Continue readingNational Blood Donor Month Pays Tribute to Donors and Encourages Others to Join Them
Winter weather conditions combined with an uptick in seasonal illnesses often makes it difficult for the American Red Cross and other blood collection organizations to maintain sufficient blood supply at this time of year.
That is one reason January is recognized as National Blood Donor Month.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Reorganize, Make Appointments for 2020 Tonight
North Judson-Wayne Township FD Rescues Woman from Pulaski County Ditch
Photo Source: NJ-WT FD FB Page
The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department was dispatched to Pulaski County for a single vehicle accident in a ditch this morning (01/06).
Continue readingIPEP Safety Grant Awarded to City of Knox
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department will be able to acquire some new equipment thanks to an action taken by former Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston before he left office.
Continue readingArea Organizations Offering to Help with Winamac Memorial Bridge Centennial Project
Support continues to grow for a centennial project for the Winamac Town Park’s Memorial Bridge. Residents are raising funds to install a decorative lighting feature in time for the hundredth anniversary of the bridge’s dedication on July 4, 2023.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will reorganize for the New Year and make 2020 appointments when they meet tonight.
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