The North Judson Town Council was able to host their meeting in a slightly different location on Monday night.
Months of renovations allowed the Town Council to meet for the first time at North Judson’s new Town Hall.
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Academic Decathlon Students to be Honored at NJSP School Board Meeting
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will be honoring seven students for their accomplishments in the recent Academic Decathlon.
The group finished fourth in the small school division. Nick Sierzputowski finished third overall in the individual competition while Jayden Ford had with the top Math score. The board members will take the time to recognize those students along with Tyler Lee, Suleman Khan, Jarrod Jones, Jacob Dessauer and Carrie Hileman for their efforts in the Academic Decathlon.
Local Grocery Store Up For Sale
A grocery store in Starke County will be going up for sale.
The owner’s of Ray’s Super Foods disclosed on Wednesday of this week that they were planning to “make a change.” The move was announced as an advertisement in The Market – a weekly advertising publication.
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Second Suspect Arrested in Burglary Investigation
Another suspect has been arrested in a burglary investigation in Starke County.
On Feb. 16, a North Judson man called police to report that two men were coming out of his garage with his possessions and ran through the woods. Officers were able to track footprints to a neighboring pole barn to the north where the stolen items were found, according to a press release.
Rickie Clemons, 19, of Knox was arrested on site and has preliminary charges of burglary and theft.
Robert Manns, 40, of Knox had an active warrant for his arrest for his alleged involvement in this burglary. His information was featured on the Starke County’s Most Wanted list, and an anonymous tip led police to his location. On Thursday, March 12, deputies from the Stake County Sheriff’s Department, along with the K9 unit, arrived at a home in the 6200 south block of 250 W. in North Judson. Officers heard movement in the residence and after five minutes, a woman answered the door, according to police. They entered the residence with K9 Terror and located Manns hiding in a trap door and arrested him without incident.
Manns was booked into the Starke County Jail on charges of burglary and theft. Both suspects are being held in the Starke County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges in Starke Circuit Court on Friday morning and was appointed a public defender.
The Starke County Most Wanted list is available by clicking here.
Mother of Baby Left in Car Makes Initial Court Appearance
The mother of an infant who suffered frostbite after being left alone in a car after a Feb. 5 crash near North Judson made her initial appearance in Starke Circuit Court yesterday. Shayna Madison, 24, is charged with neglect of a dependent as a level 5 felony. Police responded to a wreck in the area of 250 West and 500 South. No driver was in the vehicle, but a small child was found in a car seat in the back. The child was treated at IU Health Starke Hospital and turned over to the Department of Child Services. Continue reading
Smoke Detectors Available from Community Services of Starke County
A local nonprofit agency has smoke detectors available for families in need of the potentially life-saving devices. Community Services of Starke County Executive Director Joan Haugh says a couple of recent fire fatalities got her to thinking.
“I just felt we could save a life or two if we made sure every home had a smoke alarm – a working smoke alarm or sometimes two. So we applied to State Farm because they had a safety grant, and they awarded me some funds to purchase smoke detectors,” Haugh said. Continue reading
Winamac Man Arrested after Short Pursuit with North Judson Police
A Winamac man was arrested Friday after a short pursuit with a North Judson police officer.
An officer was called to the Route 10 Bar and Grill shortly after 11 p.m. CT after a call came in about a hit and run accident. A subject reportedly hit a parked vehicle in the parking lot and fled the scene. The responding officer noticed a vehicle traveling south of State Road 39 shortly after the call was made. The officer followed the vehicle that crossed the center line and the fog line, according to a news release.
Local Student to Compete in National Geographic State Bee
A North Judson-San Pierre Middle School student is a semifinalist in the 2015 Indiana National Geographic State Bee. Eighth-grader Cameron Kolasa finished first in the school level competition. School bees took place at schools with 4th through 8th grade students. Winners at the school level took a qualifying test, which they submitted to the National Geographic Society. Up to 100 of the top-scoring students in each of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Department of Defense Dependents Schools and U.S. territories were invited to compete in the state bees. Indiana’s will take place Friday, March 27 in Indianapolis. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Considers Regulating Truck Traffic
North Judson has decided to consider better regulating where commercial trucks can drive in the community.
During Monday night’s North Judson Town Council meeting, a first reading of what’s being called the Truck Route ordinance was presented.
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Town of North Judson Preparing for Water Grant Application
Plans are in the works in North Judson to rehabilitate a couple of water service structures.
The North Judson Town Council discussed a grant application during their meeting Monday night so work can begin to improve the town’s water towers and treatment system.
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Charges Filed After Investigation Into Infant Suffering Frostbite
Charges have been filed, and more information is being released after an early February incident that left an infant suffering alone in the cold.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office was called to the area of 250 W. and 500 S. in Starke County on February 5th. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the call notified authorities of a vehicle accident.
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N.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Budget Transfers
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board transferred a few dollars in their fiscal year budget on Tuesday night.
According to the discussion, certain dollar figures were reallocated to help with the school corporation’s operating.
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NJ-SP Schools See Benefits of Balanced Calendar
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has decided to follow suit and adopt their next school year calendar.
During last night’s meeting, the group reviewed the proposed balanced calendar. The balanced calendar removes time during the summer to allocate days off more evenly throughout the school year. Continue reading
North Judson Considers Revising Fee Schedule
The North Judson Town Council has decided to review a few alterations to their fee schedule.
During Monday night’s meeting, Council members saw proposals to change or even remove certain fees on first reading. Changes can be made to gain revenue, or even remove items that are viewed as unnecessary.
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Teen Arrested on Burglary, Theft Charges
A Knox teen is being held in the Starke County Jail in connection with a Sunday morning burglary incident.
Officials in the Starke County Dispatch Center fielded a call from a victim in the 7000 South block of 250 West in North Judson. The victim told police that he was outside and saw two men coming out of his garage with arms full of his tools, according to a press release. Chainsaws, a portable welder, hand tools and other power tools were reportedly taken.
North Judson-San Pierre School Board To Review Budget Reductions
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will be taking a look at the school corporation’s budget.
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Education Bill Favors New Testing Standards, Reporting Requirements for Private Schools
A bill introduced in the Indiana Senate could make the playing field between public and private schools a bit different.
That’s according to North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Lynn Johnson. Senate Bill 470 would allow for schools eligible to accept choice scholarships to use another nationally recognized assessment as opposed to the ISTEP program.
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Joseph Esposito Found Guilty in Starke Circuit Court Trial
Guilty verdicts were returned on three counts filed against Joseph Esposito.
The half-day trial began Wednesday morning in Starke Circuit Court, and two witnesses testified during the hearing including officer Frank Thomas from the North Judson Police Department and Indiana State Police Trooper Jim Strong.
Baby Found in Vehicle Treated for Frostbite Near North Judson
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate an Thursday incident that left an infant requiring medical treatment.
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North Judson Police Department Adds New Officer
A Knox native is the latest full-time addition to the North Judson Police Department. The town council recently approved the hiring of Officer Brack Rowe. He’s a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and lives in Starke County with his wife and two children. Continue reading
