On the last Saturday in October various law-enforcement agencies gathered in the North Judson-San Pierre High School parking lot to participate in required emergency vehicle operations training.
Continue readingWinamac Town Park Restroom Demolition Drawing Interest from Longtime Park Users
Winamac park users are looking to memorialize a piece of the Town Park’s history. The current restrooms and shelter are set to be demolished this fall, to be replaced by new facilities in the spring.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board President Voices Frustration with Recent Vandalism
Vandalism in the Winamac Town Park is drawing frustration from the town’s park board.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Informed about Trails Connecting Small Towns with Business Opportunities
Prairie Trails Club representatives Steve and Kathy Lucas came before the North Judson Town Council this week to share some details from a workshop they attended.
Continue readingCommunity Assistance For Emergencies Fund Established Through SCCF
The Starke County Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD) group has been working in conjunction with the County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to establish a fund intended to provide assistance during emergencies.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Opts Against Policy Change on Weighted Grades
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has decided not to change its policy on weighted grades but suggested that more clarification could be helpful. Concerns that weighted grades from another school do not carry over if a student transfers to Winamac High School were raised during the September board meeting.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Year-in-Review Mailer
Residents will soon be getting a recap of the Culver Community Schools Corporation’s accomplishments over the past year. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the school board approved a year-in-review mailer on Monday.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Hire Superintendent Monday
The Eastern Pulaski School Board is expected to name its next superintendent on Monday. No comments were offered during last month’s public hearing on the proposed superintendent’s contract.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves Teachers’ Contract and Handbook
The North Judson-San Pierre Teacher’s Contract was approved when school board members met in a special meeting Monday.
Continue readingWinamac Memorial Bridge Lighting Efforts Gaining Momentum
Efforts to add decorative lighting to the Winamac Town Park’s Memorial Bridge are drawing community support. Project organizer Greg Henry told the Winamac Park Board Thursday that he’s already heard from people interested in donating. “It’s kind of a big project, much bigger than I anticipated at first,” Henry said. “But it’s going in the right direction.”
Continue readingLions Club Donates $500 to Culver Community High School Football Team
The Culver Community High School football team is getting a financial boost from the local community. A $500 donation was officially accepted during Monday’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingNorth Judson Resident Expresses Concern about Neighbors Allegedly Breaking-In
A North Judson resident came before the Town Council Monday night to express concerns about neighbors reportedly entering his property and taking things.
Continue readingState and Local Officials Join Common Collabs Family for Groundbreaking Ceremony in Knox
State, County and Knox City officials joined together with a large group of individuals responsible for bringing a new beverage manufacturer into the area during a groundbreaking ceremony on Division Road earlier this week.
Continue readingNo Concerns Voiced during Hearing on Eastern Pulaski Teacher Contract
Eastern Pulaski’s proposed teacher contract drew no concerns during a public hearing Wednesday. Teachers would see a slight pay raise under the tentative 2019-2020 master contract agreement, according to Interim Superintendent Dr. Gib Crimmins. “It’s a small increase on the base scale and a small stipend,” he explained.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Operate As Safety Board in Hearing Tonight
UPDATE: The hearing over this matter scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 7th was postponed. The specific date for the rescheduled hearing has not been released yet.
A hearing related to an ongoing litigation process within the Town of North Judson will be held tonight.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Cases and Keyboards for new iPads
Some new technology that was recently purchased by the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will be better protected following a decision made by school board members in a special meeting Monday.
Continue readingSeveral Tons of Medications Collected During Drug Take-Back Day Initiative
More than eight tons of prescription medications will never be misused thanks to the DEA’s Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative. That amount was collectively gathered by the Indiana State Police as well as federal and local government agencies.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Get Update on Memorial Bridge Centennial Planning Efforts
Plans for the Winamac Town Park’s Memorial Bridge’s upcoming centennial will continue to be discussed during tonight’s park board meeting. Greg Henry has been spearheading efforts to add a decorative lighting feature and hold a re-dedication on July 4, 2023.
Continue readingNorth Judson Utility Crews Begin Leaf Pick-Up on As Needed Basis
With trees starting to shed their leaves more frequently as it transitions from fall to winter, utility crews are now conducting leaf pick-up in the Town of North Judson.
Continue readingUpdates Over Code Enforcement and Unsafe Structures Provided to Knox BOW
Knox Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost provided updates about existing unsafe structures to Board of Works members during their most recent meeting.
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