The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is moving ahead with a $5.5 million renovation project.
Culver Moving Ahead with Stellar Communities Application Items
The Town of Culver plans to invest nearly $25,000 into its Stellar Communities application.
Knox City Council Approves Changes to Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
More state road funding will mean more paperwork for the City of Knox.
Three Hurt in Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash in Marshall County
Three people were taken to hospitals after a rollover crash on State Road 17 Wednesday. Marshall County Police say it happened around 5:15 p.m. north of 20 A Road. A 2006 Monte Carlo driven by Justin Orangias, 30, of Culver was heading northbound, when Orangias apparently tried to pass another vehicle.
Knox Council Tightens Trash Dumping Regulations
The City of Knox is looking to crack down on illegal dumping. The city council approved an ordinance Tuesday that bans people who live outside the city limits from bringing their trash into the city for collection. It also raises fines to $150 for the first offense and $500 for all subsequent violations.
Pulaski County Commissioners Have Limited Time to Act on CAFO Rezoning Request
Plans for a confined animal feeding operation in rural Pulaski County remain up in the air, but a decision will be made one way or another by the end of this summer.
Railroad Township Advisory Board to Re-Do School Board Appointment
The Railroad Township Advisory Board will meet again tomorrow (Thursday) night to appoint a North Judson-San Pierre School Board member. Continue reading
North Judson Brush Pickup Tomorrow
North Judson will be picking up brush tomorrow. Residents should place brush along the side of their alley if they have one, or next to the street if they don’t. Brush piles should be kept clear of any other debris.
Leadership Starke County Recruiting 6th Class
Recruiting is under way for the sixth annual Leadership Starke County class. It begins Sept. 22 and meets once per month through May at locations around the county. Continue reading
North Judson Council to Meet with Several Agencies to Discuss Water, Wastewater Projects
North Judson officials hope to nail down some plans for water and wastewater upgrades this morning. The town plans to upgrade its combined sewer overflow system to bring it into compliance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management regulations. Upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant and water facilities are also planned.
Illegal Dumping, Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Ordinances to be Considered by Knox City Council
The Knox City Council will consider an illegal dumping ordinance on first reading tonight. Mayor Dennis Estok previously told council members that someone has been dumping 20- to 30-pound bags of animal waste in park trash cans. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board to Conduct 1028 Public Hearing on Proposed Bond Issue Tonight
The next step in the proposed North Judson-San Pierre School renovations is a public hearing during a special-called meeting tonight.
The school board will conduct the statutory 1028 Public Hearing and pass an the necessary resolutions to move the project forward during their 7 p.m. meeting at the central office. Continue reading
Next Knox Movie in the Park Scheduled Tomorrow Night
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to Wythogan Park in Knox tomorrow for the city’s next family movie in the park. Continue reading
AAA Predicts Record Independence Day Travel
A record number of travelers will be leaving home this Independence Day weekend, according to AAA.
Nationwide, 44.2 million Americans are expected to travel 50 or more miles from home via plane, train, automobile or ship. That number marks an increase of 1.25 million travellers over last year. If you were to Find Out More on the reasons why people are easily able to travel, then it’s because of the economical rates of car rental companies which can be found on https://scvehiclehire.co.uk/.
Closer to home, more than 1 million Hoosiers are expected to travel over the holiday period. That’s a 3.2 percent increase over 2016.
Continue readingState Health Officials Encourage HIV Testing
Today is National HIV Testing Day, and Hoosiers are urged to learn their status. The human immunodeficiency virus weakens a person’s immune system by destroying cells that fight disease and infection. You learn more about different diseases at https://reportshealthcare.com/blue-waffle-disease-know/ Read for yourself to know how to prevent them.
It can be transmitted sexually, through shared needles, blood, breast milk and other bodily fluids. HIV can also progress to a severe condition called acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS. Continue reading
IRS Warns Tax Industry of Phishing Emails
The IRS, along with the tax industry and state tax agencies,warn tax professionals to beware of phishing emails Continue reading
Winamac Man Dies, Following Crash with Kouts Police Car
A Winamac man is dead after colliding with a Kouts police car Sunday night. The Northwest Indiana Times says Robert Lindsey, 45, was driving northbound on Baums Bridge Road around 9:15 p.m.
North Judson Resident Plans to Fight Chicken Removal
The chicken debate is heating up in North Judson. Last week, the town council voted to have police officer Frank Thomas enforce the town’s existing animal ordinance by removing all remaining chickens in town, after next month’s county fair. But one resident says the action unfairly singles her out.
Starke Council Proposes Annex 2 Utility Split
The Starke County Council has come up with a proposal to pay for utilities at the former jail. Now known as Annex 2, it houses the probation and health departments, Starke County Community Corrections and Purdue Extension. Continue reading
DNR Plans Site Visit for Winamac’s Pool Grant Application
The Town of Winamac will soon get a visit from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to see if the town’s swimming pool rebuilding project deserves grant funding. A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, July 13, according to Park Board Secretary Kim Burke.
