The theme of the 2019 North Judson Mint Fest has been decided.
Continue readingNew HVAC Unit Installed at North Judson Town Hall
A new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit
Billing Clerk Jennifer Vanek said a majority of the installation was finished up on Wednesday of this week and some remaining work on the thermostat system indoors was completed Thursday. We still have plenty of cold days ahead of us, so check here if you are looking for professionals that can help you with your HVAC or would like to install a new one. As you can imagine as soon as the real cold sets in a lot of people will start to use their HVAC, and run into issues for which they would have to hire professionals to help them. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to try to get ahead of it.
Continue readingNJ Billing Clerk Issues Alert About Trash Delay & Other Winter Weather Reminders
North Judson residents are being alerted that this week’s weather will have an impact on trash pick-up.
Continue readingNorth Judson Resident Air Lifted to Illinois Hospital Following Home Injury
A resident had to be airlifted to an Illinois hospital after receiving a severe injur at a North Judson home on Wednesday.
According to Town Marshal Kelly Fisher, NJPD, the North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department and Starke County EMS all responded to a severe injury call at a residence on George Street around 4 p.m. on January 9th. However, why not find out more information about the legal steps you need to follow after you’ve had an accident.
Continue readingNJ Town Council Approves Ordinance that Makes Property Owners Responsible for Service Fees
When North Judson Town Council members met in a special session at the end of December, they approved an ordinance establishing a policy that makes property owners responsible for the collection and payment of service fees at all of their properties.
Continue readingEnter the “Light Up North Judson” Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest for a Chance to Win a Cash Prize!
North Judson officials are encouraging residents to show their holiday spirit and light-up the town by hosting a residential outdoor decorating contest.
Prize money will be awarded to the two best-decorated homes located within the incorporated town limits. There is no fee to enter the contest but pre-registration is required. Forms must be turned in at Town Hall, located at 310 Lane Street, no later than Friday, December 7th. Continue reading
2018 Community Crossings Matching Grant Recipients Announced
A few local municipalities will be receiving funding assistance to complete some needed roadwork thanks to the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program. The City of Knox received $346,138.07, the Town of Francesville received $131,854.29 and North Judson will be getting $93,010.50.
Starke County also applied for Community Crossings funds and received a total of $454,002. Continue reading
NJ-SP Superintendent Highlights Coordination Between Police Department and School Corporation
A few of the ongoing collaborative efforts between the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation and the NJPD were highlighted at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Ministry Completes Their Move, Volunteers Still Needed for Additional Work
The Kid’s Closet Ministry has finished moving into their spacious new home. However, there’s still some additional work that needs to be done before the facility is completely up and running. Continue reading
NJ Officials Review Outdated Rule After Receiving Inquiry About Opening an Art and Tattoo Business in Town
A business looking to call downtown North Judson home has town officials reviewing an old rule. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe alerted town council members last Monday that business owner Hannah Minix previously ran an art and tattoo shop in Winamac and recently rented a place on Lane Street. Continue reading
Additional Park Project Proposed to Accompany Norwayne Field Splash Pad Installation
North Judson officials are looking to scale back the size of the proposed splash pad at Norwayne Field to accommodate for a restroom facility they’d like to build in the area as well. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Addresses Speeding Issue on Arlington Avenue
A speeding problem brought to the attention of the North Judson Clerk-Treasurer was addressed during the Town Council’s Monday night meeting. Continue reading
North Judson Officials Receive Initial Design Plan for Proposed Splash Pad
Plans are coming together for the potential splash pad at Norwayne Field. Councilman James Young shared some details from a preliminary design plan that was provided to him by Vortex Aquatic Structures.
The splash pad in the design would encompass the entire concrete slab that already exists at Norwayne Field. It would utilize about 69 gallons of water per minute and have 21 flush mount water fixtures. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Covers Preliminary Cost Estimate for Norwayne Field Splash Pad
North Judson Town Council members held a preliminary discussion about financing for the proposed splash pad installation at Norwayne Field when they met on Tuesday.
Since there seems to be a general consensus amongst community members and town representatives that this is a positive project to pursue, Councilman James Young said he’s been coordinating with Bill Smith from Vortex Aquatic Structures about developing a plan.
Councilman Young said he told Smith the Town is looking to spend approximately $60,000 or less for the installation of the recreational water feature. Continue reading
North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Addresses Potential Expansion at Highland Cemetery
North Judson Town Council members received an update about the potential expansion at Highland Cemetery when they met Tuesday night. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Decides on Company to Create Official Website
North Judson Town Council members took a major step toward getting an official town website using wordpress hosting when they met this week.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told council members on Tuesday that he’s been having conversations with Brian Pinson from SpiderByte IT about the costs associated with such a project. Continue reading
North Judson Clerk-Treasurer to Serve as Town Representative in Regional Stellar Community Efforts
North Judson Town Council members decided who would serve as their community representative for the local Stellar Executive Team when they met Tuesday night. Continue reading
North Judson Clerk Treasurer Shares Plans to Get Clock on Lane Street Working Again
North Judson’s Clerk-Treasurer is looking to get a focal point in town back in working order. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told council members and meeting attendees on Monday that he wants to fix the tall clock that stands in front of Grand Central Station on Lane Street.
Rowe said, “It’s a neat thing to have in our downtown and I think it’s wasted there; A: not working and B: not being lit up in the evenings.” Continue reading
Don’t Miss Your Chance to be on the Map for this Year’s North Judson Town Wide Yard Sale
North Judson residents who wish to participate in the annual town wide yard sale need to sign up as soon as possible! The event will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, August 4th from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
To participate a permit must be received from Town Hall, located at 310 Lane Street. In order to appear on this year’s map, individuals need to be signed up by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31st. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Approves Lease Agreement with Fourway Computer Products
The North Judson Town Council members approved a lease agreement with Fourway Computer Products when they met on Monday.
The lease agreement permits Fourway Computer Products to utilize the Town’s water towers to install new equipment that is supposed to help improve internet coverage and capabilities in town. Continue reading
