North Judson officially has a new town marshal. John Ramos was formally introduced to the public during Monday’s town council meeting. Continue reading
New North Judson Town Marshal Introduced, Officer Reinstated
Monterey Claims State Limitations in Former Sportsman’s Lien Request
The Town of Monterey says they are limited in their ability to help the new owner of the former Sportsman’s Bar and Grill.
A property transfer was completed in late May of this year to William Sturgeon who has focused his attention on cleaning-up the site – which sat in rubble for some time prior to purchase following a collapse in 2015.
N.J.-S.P. Officials Discuss School Board Transition
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will announce at their Aug. 16th meeting what process they might favor in terms of transitioning from an appointed to an elected board. Members held a work session last week with members of the Bluejay Nation Pride group and their attorney to discuss the process. Continue reading
Appraisal Clears Way for Monterey Elementary Sale
The Culver Community School Board made a decision Monday to move forward with selling the property and building of the old Monterey Elementary School. Continue reading
Ancilla College Dedicates Second Residence Hall
Eleven months after dedicating its first residence hall, Ancilla College officials gathered once again Monday for the blessing of its second student housing facility. Continue reading
Knox School Registration Starts Today
School registration begins today at the Knox Community School Corporation. The first opportunity for Elementary School registration will be today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration for all three schools takes place tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Continue reading
Starke County Council to Consider Tax Abatement Request
The Starke County Commissioners tonight will formally consider a tax abatement request from an Illinois-based company that’s looking to move to North Judson.
Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services, OTES for short, wants to buy the Thermo Products building on State Road 10 west of town and set up shop in there. The company creates tradeshow exhibits for businesses. Continue reading
Knox Sets Up Dedicated Unsafe Building Fund
The City of Knox now has a separate fund for building demolition expenditures and deposits. Last week the city council approved the transfer of $15,000 into a dedicated unsafe building fund. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston says the seed money it will make for easier accounting.” Continue reading
North Judson Council to Introduce Town Marshal Choice
North Judson residents will have the chance to meet the presumptive town marshal this evening. John Ramos is expected to introduce himself to the public during tonight’s town council meeting, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
Winamac Selling Surplus Vehicles
The Town of Winamac is hoping to bring in some extra money by selling off some of its surplus equipment. Continue reading
Ancilla College to Bless Residence and Dining Halls Today
Ancilla College officials are celebrating the completion of two new buildings on the Donaldson campus today. Bishop Kevin Rhoades will be at the college this afternoon at 3 p.m. EDT to bless the newest residence hall and the recently-added dining hall/student life center. Continue reading
Culver Schools Registration This Week
Registration for the upcoming school year is taking place this week at the Culver Community Schools Corporation. Registration for kindergarten through high school will be held this Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Middle/High School Media Center. Continue reading
Investigation Ongoing into Tippecanoe River Spill
Pulaski County emergency management officials responded to a diesel spill that has caused closures along the Tippecanoe River.
AAA Urges Motorists Not to Hunt Pokémon While Driving
The AAA Hoosier Motor Club is now on the list of groups warning of the dangers of Pokémon Go. The augmented-reality gaming app allows players to use their phones to hunt characters hiding in the real world. AAA calls the game a “very dangerous distraction” for those attempting to play it while driving, saying it dramatically increases drivers’ risk of getting in a crash. Continue reading
ISDH Promotes Safety As West Nile Season Progresses
Winamac to Rent Out Picnic Tables
Picnic tables will soon be available for rent from the Town of Winamac. The town council voted Monday to allow people who are planning events to rent the town’s picnic tables when they’re not needed at the Town Park, at a cost of five dollars per table. Continue reading
Bicycle Ride Hoping to Raise Funds for Panhandle Pathway
N.J.-S.P. Announces Summer Meal Dates, Times
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is once again taking part in the U.S.D.A. Summer Food Service Program. The federally-funded effort provides free meals to all children through ages 18 and to adults enrolled in a state-approved education program for the mentally or physically disabled. Continue reading
DNR Helps Sportsmen Feed Hungry Hoosiers
Indiana deer hunters did their part to help feed the hungry through the Sportsmen’s Benevolent Fund. They donated 1,333 deer during the 2015-16 season, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Continue reading
Potential North Judson Railroad Operators Revealed
More information has been revealed about the potential operators of the short line railroad owned by the Town of North Judson. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says Lake State Railway and NIWX are the two companies under consideration by the town to lease the line. Continue reading
