Judge Rejects Miller’s Plea Agreement
A special judge in South Bend has rejected former North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Connie Miller’s plea agreement. Jerome Frese told Miller he will not accept anything less than six years as punishment for the theft of more than $74,000 in public funds from the town of North Judson between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2011.
The plea agreement would have sentenced Miller to three years on each count to be served concurrently and each of those sentences would be suspended to be served on probation. As part of the recommended plea agreement, Miler would be required to pay court costs, probation fees and serve one year on home detention through Starke County Community Corrections. She would also have to pay restitution of $52,044.
Again, that plea agreement was rejected by Judge Frese. A hearing in the matter has been set for June 7 at 10 a.m. ET in St. Joseph County.
Sentencing Hearing Set for Monday in the Case of Connie Miller
North Judson Receives Update from INDOT on U.S. 30 Railroad Repairs
North Judson Town Board Again Revises Schedule of Fees Ordinance
North Judson Resident Seeking Zoning Variance; Public Hearing Scheduled
Sign-up Dates Approaching for Mint Fest Pageant
Application distribution dates are approaching for the Mint Festival pageant, and Festival Committee Member Teresa Trout said the committee has been working hard to get the event planning wrapped up. The committee is currently taking applications and have set aside five days this month to distribute applications at the North Judson Public Library and the Starke County Public Library.
Pageant sign-up sheets are available today at the Starke County Public Library from 2 to 4 p.m. The sign-up sheets will also be available at the library in Knox on May 10 from 3 to 5 p.m., and on May 11, sign-ups will take place at the North Judson Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon. On May 13, the North Judson Public Library will once again host sign-ups from 5 to 7 p.m.
NJ-SP Looking to Add New Business Math Class
John Risner
Funeral services for John Risner, 77, of North Judson, are Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. CDT at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson. Visitation is Friday, May 3 from 4-8 p.m.
Back to Business as Usual at NJ-SP
Last week regular business was interrupted after a bomb threat was found in the high school Thursday. The North Judson Police Department, the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department, school administrators and bomb sniffing dogs scoured the school but no device was found.
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The 25th anniversary of the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum kicks off Saturday, May 4, with 25 percent off all train excursion fares for the entire day. Round-trip excursions start at the North Judson depot and travel across the Kankakee River through the Starke and LaPorte County countryside, providing passengers with beautiful sights and sounds as they travel in open-air cars, vintage cabooses, or a commuter coach.
Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled in North Judson and Knox
NJ-SP Superintendent Responds to Bomb Threat
Police and school officials are following up leads as to who left a written bomb threat at North Judson-San Pierre High School last night. Superintendent Lynn Johnson says the perpetrator will be dealt with swiftly and severely both by the school and the authorities. The school handbook outlines punishment up to expulsion. If the person who left the note is over 18, he or she could be prosecuted as an adult. Continue reading
NJ-SP Steps Up Security Following Bomb Threat
Expect a police presence this morning at North Judson-San Pierre schools. Corporation officials confirm a bomb threat was written at the high school. Police, fire and school officials and a K9 unit thoroughly searched the building and found no evidence of a bomb. This morning’s two-hour delay will allow administrators and law enforcement to meet with staff and review security procedures. School officials stress that the safety of students is their number one priority.
Register Now for Irish Pub 5K Run/Walk for Free T-Shirt
Kersting’s Cycle Center to Hold Blessing of the Bikes Ceremony Saturday
Speicher said the group will pray over water as a symbol before breaking into four teams, each of which will go individually through the crowd, blessing not only the machines but the riders as well. He said he hopes to have each team ask if any specific prayers are needed as they go through the crowd, giving each attendee the chance to have their own prayer.
North Judson Town Board Reviews Schedule of Fees
Fire Hydrant Flushing Scheduled in North Judson
North Judson Town Board Discusses Yard Sale Ordinance
NJ-SP Board in Beginning Stages of a Facility Study
Superintendent Lynn Johnson explained that remodeling projects are planned down the road the Emcor will help identify what areas need the most work at all of the facilities. The initial findings will be reported to the board in future meetings.
The school board also approved the retirements of kindergarten teacher Cheryl Orkis, 5th grade teacher Terri Minix and classroom assistant Anita Ludlow. Shirley Mosher, who has worked in the cafeteria for 41 years, will also be retiring this school year.
