The Town of North Judson is getting a rebate from its health insurance provider. Continue reading
Hunter Education Course Planned for October
Indiana Conservation Officers are holding a Hunter Education Course Saturday October 3 and Sunday October 4 at the Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area. It will cover topics such as firearms safety, archery and muzzleloaders, treestand safety, and wildlife conservation. Continue reading
North Judson Takes Steps to Demolish Fire Station and Remove Trees
The town of North Judson is moving ahead with the demolition of the old fire station and community center. Continue reading
North Judson Switches Credit Card Processor
People doing business with the town of North Judson will soon be able to pay online with a credit card. Continue reading
Starke County Election Board Finalizes Ballots
The ballots are set for the Nov. 3 General Elections in Starke County. Voters in the towns of North Judson and Hamlet will elect clerk-treasurers. In North Judson, Republican incumbent Donna Henry has drawn a challenge from Democrat Alicia (Amidei) Collins. North Judson voters will also choose between incumbent Republican Wendy Hoppe and Democrat Joan Haugh for the Ward 2 town council seat. Democrat Ward 1 incumbent Jane Ellen Felchuk and Republican Ward 3 candidate Nathan Bradley are both unopposed. Continue reading
Starke County Election Board to Finalize Ballots Today
Starke County Election Board members will finalize ballots for the November General Election when they meet today. Knox, North Judson and Hamlet will all have municipal elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Also voters who reside in Jackson, Wayne, California, and Railroad Townships will weigh in on the proposed North Judson-San Pierre Schools general fund referendum. Rich Grove and Cass Township residents from Pulaski County will also weigh-in. Continue reading
Walorski Looks at North Judson-San Pierre to Learn How to Help Students Graduate
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski is taking a look at local schools in her district, to see what steps they are taking to increase graduation. One of her stops Monday was at North Judson-San Pierre High School. Continue reading
Kankakee Valley REMC Equips Students for School
Students in Starke, LaPorte and Porter Counties went back to school with new supplies thanks to Kankakee Valley REMC’s second annual Pack a Backpack program. Members purchased supplies or made monetary donations to help provide for students in need. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre Presents Bare-Bones Budget
The proposed North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation budget has been slashed considerably over the past several years. Corporation business manager and treasurer Guy Richie told the county council during last week’s budget hearing that revenue continues to decline due to changes in state funding and drops in enrollment. Continue reading
North Judson Republicans Re-Elect Incumbent in Town Convention
Republicans in North Judson have made their choice for placement on the ballot in November.
A Town Convention was held to determine who would represent the Town Council’s Ward Two seat. Incumbent Wendy Hoppe was being challenged by Jesiah Clemons.
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N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Responds to ISTEP Delay
The school year will be half over before corporations know how their students fared on last year’s ISTEP tests. North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Lynn Johnson says the state has pushed back the release of the scores to December due to issues with the grading of the exams. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Divides Athletic Director Duties
Athletic director duties at North Judson-San Pierre will be split between two existing administrators this year in an effort to save money. The school board eliminated the full-time athletic director position last year. High school assistant principal Kevin Cox and middle school principal Kelly Shepherd will share the responsibilities. Continue reading
North Judson Sells Surplus Items
The Town of North Judson made about $300 selling odds and ends during the recent town-wide yard sale. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Places Third in National Contest
Kid’s Closet, which collects clothing and school supplies for kids in Starke County, has received $6,500 after finishing third in an online poll. Safeco Insurance’s Make More Happen Contest awarded grants to 33 organizations nationwide who had been nominated by local insurance agencies. Continue reading
North Judson Schedules Town Convention
Republican voters in North Judson will select a nominee for the Ward 2 town council seat this week. A town convention is scheduled Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the new fire station. Continue reading
WKVI Spearheads Community Clean-Up
WKVI is teaming up with former Knox Mayor Nancy Dembowski to clean up the community. Appropriately we are starting with the first thing everybody sees when the roll into town, the Train Depot visitor center across from Wythogan Park.
This week on Wednesday, join us at the depot from 4 until 6 pm equipped with your gloves, rakes, shovels and any other items that will assist with the clean up. The grounds really just need a sprucing up. Take pride in your town by showing up to help out. Visit the WKVI Facebook page for further information.
Political Action Committee Forming for N.J.-S.P. Tax Referendum
Political efforts are beginning to mobilize in the North Judson – San Pierre area.
The school corporation has authorized a referendum to appear on the November General Election ballot that would raise the property tax levy. According to officials with the school corporation, funds raised will help maintain key services without reductions in staff or cuts to student activities.
Sex Offender Arrested for Failure to Register
A convicted sex offender is back in jail after his arrest this weekend by the North Judson Police. Continue reading
North Judson Republicans to Caucus
Plans are being developed after it was learned the Town of North Judson will be hosting a Town Convention.
The decision was handed down by the Starke County Clerk’s office after Jesiah Clemons’ paperwork to run for the North Judson Town Council’s Ward 2 seat as an Independent was rejected. Clemons had previously filed to run as a Republican for the seat, which was accepted by the County Clerk’s office.
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Starke United Fund Launches Capital Campaign
The Starke United Fund supports initiatives that promote financial stability and independence, programs that help children and youth succeed and projects that strengthen and support families and improve the health of our community. Each year, members with the Starke United Fund work to create long-lasting change by addressing the underlying issues in our community and empowering citizens.
Starke United works in collaboration with various other agencies and members of the community. Last year thanks to generous donations, nearly $30,000 was granted to many of Starke County’s non-profit organizations. Starke United works very hard to assist as many people as possible, but they can’t do it alone. As the 2015 Starke United Fund Campaign kicks off, you are asked to join in and lend a hand. Continue reading
