Knox Board of Works Votes to Condemn John Street Apartments

Director of Building, Planning and Code Compliance Lonnie Boley updated the Knox Board of Works regarding several properties during the board’s November meeting. The apartments located at 305 E. John Street were the source of most of the discussion. By the end of the discussion, the board unanimously voted to condemn the apartments. 

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Indiana Gas Prices Go up

Average gasoline prices in Indiana have risen 14.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.04/g, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,271 stations in Indiana. Prices in Indiana are 2.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 1 cent per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 1.1 cents in the last week and stands at $3.514 per gallon.

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Town of North Judson to Hold Holiday Decoration Contest

The Town of North Judson will hold a holiday decoration contest in December.

Entries that include a name and an address need to be submitted to the North Judson Town Hall by December 12. Judging will take place December 14 and December 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. CT.   The winners will be announced during the Monday, December 16 meeting of the North Judson Town Council that begins at 6:30 p.m. CT. 

The Light up North Judson home decorating contest will feature three winners. The first place prize winner, or the “Griswold” award winner, will receive $125; the second place prize winner, or the “Buddy the Elf” award winner, will receive $75; and the third place prize winner, or the “Charlie Brown” award winner, will receive $50.  

Judges will look at the use of inflatables and yard props, overall display capture of the spirit of Christmas, the use of lights, creativity, and overall presentation.