Hamlet officials now have a plan in place to guide the town’s development for the next decade. A comprehensive plan was officially adopted by the town council Wednesday.
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Avoiding Disruption to Instruction during Construction Addressed during NJ-SP Work Session
When proposed plans for the potential renovation project at the North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School were discussed in a work session last week, a possible way to avoid disrupting instruction was presented.
Continue readingOregon-Davis High School to Add Speech, Fashion, Nutrition Courses Next Year
Oregon-Davis High School students will be able to take courses in fashion and critical thinking, starting next school year. They will be using the best serger for beginners to be able to learn quickly. The school board approved the junior/senior high school’s 2020-2021 Course Description Guide Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves 2020 Salary Ordinance
The Winamac Town Council took action on the 2020 Salary Ordinance when members met Monday night.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Highlights Available Board and Commission Positions
There are openings on the Knox Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Redevelopment Commission for next year.
Continue readingPersonal Tragedy Inspires Local High Schooler to Prompt Fellow Students to Speak Up about Hazardous Intersection
A sixteen year old South Central student is using her own personal tragedy to help draw attention to safety concerns at a hazardous intersection near the school.
Continue readingNJ-SP Superintendent Highlights Potential Plans for Underutilized Space at Middle School
Now that some more solid plans are in place for proposed renovations at the North Judson-Elementary School, officials are able to start thinking about future uses for unused space at the Middle School Building.
Continue readingWinamac Town Marshal Highlights Inter-Departmental Collaboration with Training Opportunity
The Winamac Police Department and surrounding agencies will be brushing up on some skills with a training session that’s being hosted this today, Thursday and Friday, according to Town Marshal Mark Hoffman.
Continue readingTime is Running out to Sign-Up for the City of Knox Holiday Decorating Contest
With plenty of places around the City of Knox decked out with decorations there are a plethora of potential participants for this year’s Holiday Decorating Contest.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Discuss Comprehensive Plan Tonight
The Hamlet Town Council is expected to review the town’s proposed comprehensive plan tonight. For the past several months, town officials have been working with HWC Engineering to gather residents’ input and put the plan together.
Continue readingLocal Student Looking to Improve Safety at Hazardous Intersection Gains Attention from State Official
South Central Student Elle Kimmel has made it her personal mission to improve the safety at an intersection where a fatal accident that claimed the life of her father occurred in February of 2007.
Continue readingPreliminary Plans for NJ-SP Elementary School Project Start to Take Shape
Some preliminary details about a proposed building project at North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School were shared during a work session last week.
Continue readingWinamac Clerk-Treasurer Informs Council That Some Write-Offs May be Reimbursed
The Winamac Town Council was presented with a list of utility bill write-offs when members met Monday evening.
Continue readingKnox City Council Meets Tonight
Back in October, the Knox City Council provided approval for a downtown revitalization planning agreement with Ball State University. That subject will be discussed again when members meet tonight.
Continue readingKnox Officials Review Details Surrounding Two-Mile Jurisdiction
A joint workshop between the Knox City Council and Planning Commission was held recently to clear up some confusion about the City’s authority in the two mile jurisdiction.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Adopts Capital Asset Policy
The Town of Culver is outlining how it will keep track of its assets. The town council recently adopted a capital asset policy.
Continue readingAdditional Volunteers Would Help Expedite Renovation of Hope Restored Recovery Home
While a lot of progress has been made at the structure destined to be a recovery resource in Starke County, there’s still work to be done before Hope Restored will be able to open its doors to residents.
Continue readingDeadline for Light Up North Judson Decorating Contest Extended
Residents still have time to sign-up to be a part of this year’s Light Up North Judson Outdoor Holiday Decorating contest.
The deadline, which was originally scheduled for last week has been extended. Citizens now have until 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 12th to turn their applications into North Judson Town Hall on Lane Street.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Meets Tonight
The 2020 Salary Ordinance for the Town of Winamac will be discussed during tonight’s Town Council meeting.
Continue readingSCCF Giving Tuesday Event Results in $50,000 of Donations!
More than $50,000 was donated to the Starke County Community Foundation as a result of this week’s Giving Tuesday event!
Giving Tuesday, the global generosity movement that was first launched in 2012, helps provide local people and organizations with the power to transform their communities. It was started with the simple idea of creating a day that encourages people to do good.
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