Plans are moving ahead for Starke County’s celebration of the state’s bicentennial next year. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Elaborates on Resignation
North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Lynn Johnson says her abrupt decision to retire at the end of December, a year before her current contract is up, was a mutual one between herself and the school board. The corporation made the announcement on Monday, and the board will formally accept her resignation and separation agreement at their November meeting. Continue reading
Poll Watchers Approved Following N.J.-S.P. Referendum Committee Request
N.J.-S.P. Superintendent Announces Retirement, Replacement Search Underway
A local school corporation has started the search for a new Superintendent.
North Judson-San Pierre announced on Monday that Lynn Johnson will be retiring from her position on December 31st of this year. Johnson has been vocal during her tenure as Superintendent about issues facing education in the Hoosier state.
Starke Chamber Names Kersting’s Cycle Center Business of the Year
“The little shop in the middle of nowhere where wonderful folks come from everywhere” is the 2015 Starke County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year.
Kersting’s Cycle Center owner Jim Kersting and his late wife, Nella, opened a small engine repair shop south of North Judson on State Road 39 in 1960. The original building has grown to more than 37,000 square feet with more than 20 employees during the busy motorcycle riding season. Continue reading
Election Board to Consider Poll Watcher Request
The Starke County Election Board will consider a request for poll watchers during a brief meeting this evening. The committee formed to support the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s general fund tax referendum has submitted a formal request to allow volunteers to keep an eye on each precinct. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Principal Responds to Volleyball Allegations
The WKVI News and Sports Departments and General Manager met this week with officials from North Judson-San Pierre High School to discuss allegations raised by two parents during the Tuesday, Oct. 21 ‘s school board meeting and reported by WKVI News. We received this response from them this morning and agreed to publish it in its entirety on our website. We have also removed the original story from our site in an effort to stop the spread of misinformation. Statement From NJ-SP High School Principal (Annette Zupin):
As the principal of North Judson-San Pierre High School, I do not make a habit out of publicly commenting about school business. The allegations of misconduct that were recently made at a school board meeting (and subsequently reported by WKVI) are serious. I choose to comment publicly on this situation now because it is serious, and because it is important for anyone that has read the initial report to know the truth. Continue reading
North Judson Council Approves Equipment Purchase
The North Judson Town Superintendent will soon be able to efficiently address problems with underground water lines thanks to an equipment purchase approved this week by the council. Continue reading
Project Cleanup Efforts Continue in North Judson
The contractor who removed dead trees from Pioneer Cemetery in North Judson is almost done cleaning up leftover debris from the job. Town officials opted to take the trees out due to safety concerns. Continue reading
North Judson Patrol Car Replacement Pending
The North Judson Police Department’s fleet is two cars short following a fire last week that destroyed Town Marshal Doug Vessely’s detached garage. Continue reading
North Judson Council Moves Forward With Grant Application
The North Judson Town Council is a step closer to applying for a grant to rehabilitate the town’s two water towers. They’ve finally completed the required number of resident income surveys to determine whether income qualifications are met. Continue reading
Starke County Historical Society Seeks Schricker Memories
Did you know Governor and Mrs. Schricker?
The Starke county Historical Society is asking everyone who may have known the former Governor or members of his family, to share stories with them. Continue reading
Stabbing Investigation Leads to Arrest
A North Judson man is jailed following a stabbing last Thursday at Born’s Trailer Park in North Judson. Continue reading
North Judson Garage Fire Ruled Accidental
The Tuesday morning fire that destroyed a detached garage at North Judson Police Chief Doug Vessely’s home started accidentally, according to an investigator from the state fire marshal’s office. Continue reading
Food Pantry Emerges Victorious in WKVI Sports Bet
Starke County residents who need a hand up are the big winners in the good-natured bet between WKVI’s Nathan Welter and Mary Perren over the outcome of the recent Knox v. North Judson-San Pierre football game. Since Nathan is a graduate and Knox and they lost, part of his payoff was hosting an hour-long food drive at Heartland Markets in North Judson. Manager Ray Wadja kept a donation can at the register as well for a week afterward. Continue reading
Referendum Supporters Report Missing Signs
Several supporters of the North Judson-San Pierre Schools general fund referendum say their yard signs have disappeared. Several were put out over the weekend and were apparently taken. Continue reading
Appointments Still Available for Historic Christmas Photos
There are a few appointment spaces available for photographs to be taken in the beautiful, historic home of former Indiana Governor Henry F. Schricker on South Main Street in Knox.The home, built in 1915, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary next month with an open house. However, the living room has already been decorated for the Christmas season. It’s a perfect setting for a Christmas card picture, or a special keepsake photo.
Cemetery Tree Removal Continues in North Judson
The North Judson Town Council got an update on tree removal at Pioneer Cemetery during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Pricing Ambulances
Starke County EMS spent nearly $2,000 last month to keep its fleet on the road. Director Keith Emigh told the commissioners Monday night most of that money went toward the truck at the Grovertown base. He says repairs at the county highway garage cost $1,764.10. Additionally an air conditioning problem on the rig based at Knox and a blower motor problem on the North Judson truck had to be fixed. Continue reading
North Judson K9 and Officer Complete Annual Training
North Judson Police Department K9 Gunner and his handler, Officer Scott Bieshuizen, completed a recent annual training course with high grades. Continue reading
