The Knox Community High School Drama Department is staging a popular musical production this weekend.
Director Terril Hahn says she chose “The Music Man” for a few different reasons.
“It’s got a great big cast. It’s a fun show. It is also one of Mrs. Pickell and Mrs. Geisler’s favorite shows, and this is their last show because they are retiring.”
Cleanup of North Judson’s Highland and Pioneer cemeteries will be taking place over the next week. The town’s asking residents to remove items by Monday, to make sure they won’t be broken. Continue reading
With the investigation of two separate vehicle accidents that ejected multiple people out of vehicles, Indiana State Police troopers urge drivers and passengers to use seat belts.
Indiana law requires all passengers to be restrained while in a moving vehicle. Children and adults need to be properly restrained while the vehicle is in operation. If anyone is observed not wearing a seat belt, law enforcement can write a ticket for the law violation.
Producers of a popular cable television show are looking for locations in northern Indiana to possibly tape upcoming episodes. “American Pickers” Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz travel the countryside in search of what they call “rusty gold.” Continue reading
A local school corporation will soon be looking for a new superintendent. Continue reading
The North Judson Town Council will soon have a new member, following the resignation of Nathan Bradley. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says Bradley is moving out of town, requiring him to give up his council seat. Continue reading
Bella Vita Pregnancy Resource Center in Knox is working to step up its efforts. Continue reading
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is taking significant steps to raise standardized test scores for 7th and 8th grade students. Junior/Senior High School Principal Jim Polite told the school board Tuesday they will expand math and English/language arts offerings during the school day. Continue reading
Culver School Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell presented the Culver Community School Board with a quote for a proposed expansion project at the pole barn north of the bus garage. Continue reading
The Starke County Commissioners are seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on property tax assessment board of appeals. Republican member Ed Hasnerl resigned, so the appointee will fill his term through the end of the year. Continue reading
The Pulaski County Building Department now has its own vehicle, thanks to the County Sheriff’s Department. Continue reading
Members of the Starke County Young Professionals group are rolling up their sleeves for a good cause tomorrow. Continue reading
Winamac residents are invited to help clean up the Town Park tomorrow. In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, various groups, as well as individuals, will be cleaning the park between 9 a.m. and noon. Lunch will be provided to volunteers. Continue reading
LaPorte County will soon be getting a new hospital in a familiar location. Site selectors vetted more than 20 locations before deciding to construct the new $125 million facility on the site of the current LaPorte Hospital at 1007 Lincolnway. Continue reading
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board wants input from the public before moving forward with proposed capital improvement projects. They’ve scheduled a public meeting Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at the high school auditorium to give community members a chance to weigh in on the list. It includes almost $92,000 worth of improvements at the elementary school and $4.7 million at the junior/senior high school building. Continue reading
Government offices in Starke County will soon have an extra security measure in place. Continue reading
The Pulaski County Commissioners have selected a contractor to repair the highway department’s salt shed. On Monday, they chose Button Construction to do the work, which includes the installation of a metal roof. Continue reading
The Starke County Jail staff is utilizing the extra space at the new jail to offer a variety of programs to help inmates better themselves. Yesterday seven men graduated from the first Nurturing Fathers program. It was put on by caseworker Jerome Kelly from Valparaiso-based Family Focus, Inc. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is looking to sell some unneeded equipment. On Monday, the school board gave permission to sell a warmer from the cafeteria. Continue reading
The Culver Community School Board will consider the purchase of a vehicle for use by members of the administration and faculty when going to training or conferences.
Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell said that some teachers won’t go to some conferences because the corporation does not reimburse for mileage. He also noted that he’s put on a lot of miles on his personal vehicle going to required meetings and conferences and it would be more convenient to have a vehicle for corporation use.
