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
North Judson-San Pierre School Board Meets Tonight
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members will hold the first reading over board policies when they meet tonight at 7 p.m. Continue reading
NJ Town Superintendent Tracks Down Semi-Driver Who Bent Street Sign
North Judson Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann told council members on Monday that a semi-driver who mowed down a sign in town was found.
Horstmann explained that with the help of Justin Davis, he was told who was responsible for bending the sign at the corner of Lane and Sycamore Streets. The man was located and he provided Horstmann with a check to have the sign replaced. Continue reading
“Senior Cruise Night” Proposed at North Judson Town Council Meeting
Representatives from the North Judson High School Memorial committee came before Town Council members last week, seeking permission to hold a “blast from the past” event next June. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre School Board Discusses Technology Updates
North Judson-San Pierre School board members considered a lease with Apple when they met Tuesday night.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin shared that the lease will help finance the technology upgrades that the board has been discussing recently. Continue reading
North Judson Officials Plan to Attend Open House Celebrating the Upcoming One-Year Milestone of a Local Business
Outstanding Trade Exhibit Services, also known as OTES Signs and Graphics is coming up on their one year anniversary of being established in North Judson. Local officials intend to celebrate the company’s one-year milestone this week.
When the North Judson Town Council met Monday evening, Council President Wendy Hoppe reminded the members that an open house to celebrate the anniversary will be held at the business on Wednesday. Continue reading
Starke County Wants to be Designated a Regional Stellar Community and Officials Are Taking Steps to Get There
What will it take for Starke County to be designated a Regional Stellar Community?
That is the question that was answered Thursday night when various county, city and town officials met at the Starke County Economic Development Foundation Office to find out what steps they can start taking in order to submit a competitive application in the future. Continue reading
NJ Officials Wait to See Results of County’s UTV Ordinance Before Considering Any Policy Changes
Before considering amendments to the town’s existing golf cart policy, North Judson Officials are waiting to see how Starke County’s new UTV ordinance fares in the summer season.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe explained that there have been multiple inquiries made about the town’s golf cart policy and whether officials would be willing to add UTVs to the kinds of vehicles that would be permitted in town. Continue reading
Resident Approaches North Judson Clerk-Treasurer About Adjacent Land Next to Highland Cemetery
A North Judson resident recently approached Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe to discuss a potential land sale that could help the town expand the Highland Cemetery. Continue reading
North Judson Department Heads Start Considering Plans for 2019 Budget
North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe has started the budget process for the 2019 fiscal year by providing all department heads with budget form one to fill out.
Rowe explained that “form ones” list amounts from past budgets for comparison and gives the department heads a chance to provide an estimation of what they expect to see in the next fiscal year. Continue reading
In-Home Health Care Provider Arrested for Dealing Meth
According to the Starke County Sheriff’s Department, 47-year-old Tracey Horner of North Judson was arrested early Friday morning by Starke County Narcotics Detectives.
The detectives allege that during a 4-month undercover investigation, Horner apparently sold methamphetamine on multiple occasions in both Knox and North Judson. Continue reading
