Efforts to build a community center in North Judson continue, as town officials consider a potential location. Organizers had previously planned to apply this week for grant funding from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help cover the cost of building a new community center on donated land north of the town’s fire station. Continue reading
North Judson to Consider Road Plan
North Judson may be the next town to consider applying for a new road funding grant from the state. As part of the Community Crossings program from the Indiana Department of Transportation, towns like North Judson are able to apply for a matching grant, using money from their Rainy Day Fund or the recent distribution of Local Option Income Tax Funds for the local share. Continue reading
North Judson Community Center Grant Application Stalls
Efforts to obtain grant funding for a North Judson-Wayne Township community center are being put on hold, as project organizers reevaluate the proposed site of the facility. They think a change in location may save the town some money, while boosting North Judson’s downtown. Continue reading
North Judson Council to Consider Community Center Funding Arrangements during Special Session
Funding efforts for a North Judson-Wayne Township community center continue to move ahead. The North Judson Town Council will meet in special session this evening at 6:00 to approve some of the necessary paperwork and local funding arrangements, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
Funding Approved for North Judson Water Tower Project
After several months of work, the Town of North Judson has had its water tower grant officially approved. That’s according to North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
Challenges Arise for North Judson Community Center Grant Application
More work still needs to be done before grant funding will be available for a community center in North Judson. Town officials discussed the project last week with Gerry White with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Continue reading
Commissioners Receive Bid for SCILL Center Robotics Equipment
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation is a big step closer to ordering equipment for the SCILL Center’s new robotics and automation program. The county commissioners Monday opened a lone bid for everything needed for the startup. Continue reading
Income Surveys Needed for Community Center Grant
Wayne Township residents who’ve received an income survey are being reminded to fill it out and return it as soon as possible, in order for the North Judson-Wayne Township community center project to move ahead. A sufficient response rate is necessary, in order to determine whether grant funding will be available from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Continue reading
Planning Continues for North Judson Community Center
Planning efforts continue for the North Judson-Wayne Township community center project. North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins told the town council last week that an appraisal of the proposed site has been completed and a meeting will be held with the hope of finalizing the donation of the land. Continue reading
Funding Efforts Moving Ahead for North Judson Community Center
Efforts continue to move forward to obtain grant funding for a new North Judson-Wayne Township community center. An update on the project was given during Monday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. Continue reading
Income Survey Planned for North Judson Community Center Project
North Judson and Wayne Township are moving forward with efforts to secure grant funding for a new community center. Next week, income surveys will be sent out to randomly chosen residents of Wayne Township, who live outside the Town of North Judson. Continue reading
State Grants Available for Quality of Place Initiatives
Cities and towns throughout Indiana are urged to apply for Place Based Investment Funds. The grants from the state Office of Community and Rural Affairs and Indiana Office of Tourism Development support projects focused on furthering quality of place initiatives. Continue reading
North Judson Moves Ahead with Water Tower Project
The Town of North Judson is moving ahead with efforts to rehabilitate its two water towers. The Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission had determined the town was eligible to receive grant funding for the work. Continue reading
Starke County Receives OCRA Grant for Workforce Training
Local residents will soon have access to expanded adult workforce training programs, thanks to a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Continue reading
Starke and Pulaski Counties Partner for Workforce Training Program
Starke and Pulaski Counties are working together to expand adult workforce training. Continue reading
Pulaski County Hometown Collaboration Initiative Team Picks Building Block
The Pulaski County Hometown Collaboration Initiative Team has chosen one of three “building blocks” as part of the ongoing partnership between the state, Purdue and Ball State Universities. The program seeks to help small communities expand their pipeline of local leaders, strengthen and expand jobs by building on existing economic assets and improve attractiveness and quality of life of their hometowns. Pulaski County is one of seven communities chosen by the state to participate. Continue reading
Pulaski County Named Hometown Collaboration Initiative Finalist
Pulaski County is one of Indiana’s inaugural Hometown Collaboration Initiative communities. The program seeks to help small communities expand their pipeline of local leaders, strengthen and expand jobs by building on existing economic assets and improve attractiveness and quality of life of their hometowns. Lt. Gov. Sue Ellsperman offered her congratulations via YouTube video announcement, saying she’s a strong proponent of growing rural Indiana. Continue reading
Medaryville Receives Grant for Wastewater Improvement Project
The town of Medaryville is the recipient of a $450,000 grant from the state Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) for a wastewater system improvement project. The money will be used to build a biodome structure into their current lagoons to meet Indiana Department of Environmental Management standards. Continue reading
Medaryville Council to Consider Bond Resolutions, Grant Application
The Medaryville Town Council will meet in special session tonight to pass and sign resolutions for their wastewater system improvement project. They are looking to build a biodome structure into their current lagoons to meet Indiana Department of Environmental Management standards. Town Council President Derrick Stalbaum tells WKVI news the project will cost around $800,000. The town is applying for a $450,000 grant and hopes to fund the remaining $400,000 by selling bonds. Tonight’s agenda also includes a vote to submit that grant application to the Indiana Office of Rural and Community Affairs. Continue reading
Monterey Sewer Rate Study Data Due
