Celebrate Heritage Day with the volunteers at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson this Saturday.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum Hosting Fourth of July Train Excursion, History Camp
Potential Railroad Sale Could Complicate Efforts to Extend Erie Trail
The potential sale of North Judson’s short line railroad could complicate efforts to extend the North Judson Erie Trail. The Prairie Trails Club wants to extend the trail to the northwest, alongside the railroad tracks. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert told the town council Monday that in order to get a Next Level Trails grant from the state, it would help to have a permanent easement from the town.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Consider Plans for Spring Has Sprung Bloomers Run
North Judson officials are getting ready for a fun run and 5K planned for April. Starke County Tourism is planning a Spring Has Sprung Bloomers Run for Saturday, April 25. Tourism board representative Mark Rippy discussed some of the plans with the town council last week.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum President Promises to Improve Communication with Town
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s newly-elected president is looking forward to working with the Town of North Judson. Todd Flanigan introduced himself to the town council last week. He explained that he’s been a member of the museum since 1995, served on its board of directors, and also served as president in the past.
Continue readingStarke County Tourism’s ‘Spring Has Sprung Bloomer Run’ to Benefit Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
The Starke Tourism Board is hosting their first annual ‘Spring has Sprung Bloomer Run’ this April.
Event organizers are asking people to purchase or make a pair of old fashioned bloomers to wear during the race. A cash prize will be awarded to the runner with the most unusual pair.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum to Get New Quotes for Tie Replacement
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s railroad tie replacement project continues to be considered by the North Judson Town Council. After council members had asked for more information before agreeing to help fund the effort, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe says Bob Barcus attended Monday’s meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Postpones Decision on Railroad Tie Replacement
North Judson Town Council members discussed the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum and a proposed railroad tie replacement project when members met for their first meeting of the month.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Accepts Donations for Art Education, Field Trips
Art education is getting a boost at Oregon-Davis. On Monday, the school board accepted a $300 grant for the Art Department from the Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation, as well as a $350 grant from the Northern Indiana Community Foundation to help give kindergarten teachers resources for art projects, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingCommunity-Wide Matching Efforts Help Secure Next Level Funding for Prairie Trails Club
Members of the Prairie Trails Club gathered together Thursday night to celebrate receiving a Next Level Trails grant that’s going to help extend the Erie Trail.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Approves Field Trips, Recognizes Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Oregon-Davis students will be able to take some field trips, thanks to some help from the local community. A number of field trips were discussed during last week’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum Presents Santa Trains
Santa trains will run at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum on the first four Saturdays of the month in December.
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Offers Train Rides This Fall
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum staff invites all to enjoy the sight, sounds and smells of the fall season by taking a harvest train ride through the country.
North Judson Town Council Approves Company for Sewer Line Replacement Project
Two quotes for a sewer line replacement project near the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum were presented to North Judson Town Council members last Monday.
Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann has been attempting to obtain quotes for this project for a few months. He initially presented the members with one quote and they asked him to obtain some other offers for comparison. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council President Addresses Procedure Needed on Railroad
North Judson Town Council President Wendy Hoppe shared some railroad information with council members Monday night.
She noted that the weeds that pop up on the railroad tracks need to be sprayed from time to time to keep them from catching on fire. Hoppe said there is a company in New Haven that provided a quote and mentioned that they’re the only business in the state that is licensed to do the procedure. Continue reading
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Contributes to North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department Fundraiser
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum provided a donation to the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department earlier this month.
HVRM President Cory Bennett presented Assistant Fire Chief Mike Scutchfield with a $300 check, just before the annual Fish Fry Fundraiser that was held on June 9th. Continue reading
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Decides Not to Lease Erie Trail to Starke County Park Board
The North Judson Erie Trail will remain under the control of the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum for the foreseeable future. The Starke County Park Board had approached the museum’s leaders about leasing the trail and operating it as a park facility. County officials hoped the lease would help reduce maintenance costs, increase grant opportunities, and encourage volunteers.
North Judson Mint Festival Begins, HVRM Train Rides Available
As the North Judson Mint Festival kicks off for its 42nd Annual celebration, officials from the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum invite festival goers to experience a leisurely train ride through the North Judson and English Lake areas.
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Offers Mothers Day Specials for Your Special Mother
If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Mother’s Day, the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has a few opportunities that may interest you.
The Guest Engineer Program will give adventurous moms a chance to operate a diesel locomotive. Guest Engineers are supervised and have the option to drive the train for 30 minutes or 1 hour for a nominal fee. Continue reading
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum May Consider Leasing Erie Trail to Starke County
Bringing the North Judson Erie Trail under Starke County’s control is something the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum might be willing to consider. The museum owns the trail, but Starke County’s five-year park plan suggests that the county lease it and operate it as a park facility. Starke County Park Board President Roger Chaffins said Tuesday that he spoke with the museum’s president, Cory Bennett, and Bennett seemed open to resuming discussions.
Starke County Park Board Continues to Discuss Erie Trail Lease with Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
The Prairie Trails Club says it’s ready to make improvements to the North Judson Erie Trail, but it might be easier to do if Starke County were formally involved. The trail is owned by the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum, but Starke County’s five-year park plan suggests that the county lease it and operate it as a park facility.
