North Judson officials are planning ahead to make sure they’ll be able to line Highway 10 with lighted decorations when the holiday season rolls around.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Discuss the Installation of Outlets on New NIPSCO Poles
Construction Resumes at New Solid Waste Building
A lack of heat caused a delay in construction at the new Starke County Solid Waste Building.
Continue readingKnox School Board Considers Potential Locations for New Electronic Message Board
The Knox School Board has decided to hold off on the purchase of an electronic message board until firmer plans are in place for a potential building project. During a recent meeting, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart said possible changes to the corporation’s facilities, including the potential demolition of part of the elementary school, have caused him to rethink the sign’s location.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Receives Nearly $130,000 from NIPSCO Rebate
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is reaping the financial benefits of some energy-saving projects that were completed in 2017 and 2018.
Kirby Dipert from Lockheed Martin Energy, the company that administers NIPSCO’s energy efficiency programs, presented school officials with a check for $129,943.37 when they met Tuesday night. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre School Board to Swear in New Member Tonight
Front: Dr. Annette Zupin, President Sheila Akers and Sandy Kersting Rudd
The new Railroad Township representative for the North Judson-San Pierre School Board, Sandy Kersting Rudd, will be sworn in when members meet tonight. Continue reading
Pulaski County Officials Update NIPSCO Contact Information to Prevent Gas Shutoff at West Annex
Pulaski County officials had to resolve some confusion over the county’s NIPSCO billing. Coroner John Behny told the county commissioners last week that he recently got a call from a NIPSCO representative with an order to disconnect gas service to the former Winamac Masonic Lodge, now called the West Annex.
Knox Community School Corporation Gets More than $58,000 in Energy Efficiency Rebates
Energy savings upgrades at Knox Community Schools have led to over $58,000 in NIPSCO rebates. Kirby Dipert with Lockheed Martin Energy, which administers NIPSCO’s energy efficiency programs, presented a check during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Budget Adoption, Enrollment Update Planned for Tonight’s Knox School Board Meeting
The Knox School Board is expected to adopt the school corporation’s 2019 budget tonight. It calls for a total budget of more than $20.1 million.
Knox School Superintendent Gives Update on Project Finances
The Knox School Board got a financial update on the school corporation’s facility improvements last week. “We have about $60,000 left in our $5 million bond project that is not encumbered as of yet,” Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart explained. “We still have projects left to do.”
Mint Opportunities Explored in Starke County
Those involved in Starke County’s mint industry got together earlier this month to exchange ideas. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation discussed the event with the Hamlet Town Council last week.
NIPSCO Completes New 100-Mile Transmission Line
The new 100-mile Reynolds-Topeka electric transmission line is now complete.
Knox School Board Approves $4.5 Million in Facility Improvement Bids
The Knox School Board has approved the list of contractors working on the school corporation’s facility improvement project. During Tuesday’s meeting, Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart presented a list of projects totaling about $4.5 million.
North Judson Town Council Considers Request From Building Inspector
North Judson Building Inspector Jeff Abrams appeared before the town council requesting to establish a permit for gas line inspections when members met Monday.
“When there is a house vacated and the gas has been shut off, Nipsco wants an inspection done so I think that we should be able to charge for that because I have to go out and look at it.” He explained, “They have to do a pressure test it and it has to hold pressure for a day.” Continue reading
Starke County Surveyor Thanks Local Farmers For Stepping Up to Help Out With Flood Response
According to Starke County Surveyor Bill Crase, four breached levees in the Starke County and La Porte County areas have recently been fixed, while work on one site is being postponed due to the current levels of the Kankakee River.
Surveyor Crase explained that while working on the final section of a levee, workers realized that the river wasn’t dropping. He said if they sealed it up, the pressure would have caused the water to burst out elsewhere so they weren’t able to fix it just yet. While they have slowed the breach down a bit, Crase said crews continue to monitor the spot and are waiting for the river to drop before patching it up any further. Continue reading
NIPSCO Lowers Requested Gas Rate Increase, Citing Federal Tax Reform
NIPSCO gas bills would still go up but not by quite as much, under an updated request with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. The company says residential gas customers now paying $50 per month could expect to see their monthly bill increase to $58.10, rather than $59.80, as originally proposed.
Residents Notify Officials of Fraudulent NIPSCO Calls
NIPSCO officials are warning customers that calls are being made by unknown callers claiming to be affiliated with NIPSCO.
According to officials, the callers are contacting customers demanding payment through a prepaid card. The calls are fraudulent.
Save Money on Heating This Winter
Cold temperatures drive heating costs. With the cold snap experienced over the past couple of weeks, heating bills will be high.
NIPSCO suggests setting the thermostat two to four degrees below what you’re used to in order to cut down the heat bill. Change air filters often throughout the season as dirty filters block air causing the furnace to work harder. If you are still unsure about the whole process, you can easily find a reliable services near you, if you are wondering how to find a Michigan furnace installation company, do not worry, we have you covered. With the right furnace installations (like the Furnace installation in Clarks Summit) you can save a lot of money on your energy bills. An expert from a heat repair company, can help you understand the structure of your room and ensure right measures are taken for your comfort.
Culver-Union Township Fire Department to Upgrade Lighting
New lighting will be installed at the Culver-Union Township Fire Department.
Fire Chief Terry Wakefield told Culver Town Council members this week that he’s been working for a long time to update the lighting to include LED lights. He said the cost for the 51 lights needed for the project is $7,896.30. NIPSCO will review the work and reimburse the town $80 per light. He said it works with the lighting package they have through NIPSCO.
Starke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will consider several fund requests this evening.
They will have a presentation of a refund from NIPSCO and consider transfer requests from the auditor’s office and the clerk’s office. Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler will present transfer and additional appropriation requests and the sheriff’s budget will be discussed along with Sheriff Bill Dulin’s requests for fund transfers. The council members will also consider the 2018 salary ordinance and receive information from Starke County Economic Development Foundation Director Charlie Weaver. Continue reading
Knox City Council Votes to Shed Some Light on Reported Darkness Downtown
The downtown area in Knox will be getting a little bit brighter thanks to a decision made by the Knox City Council last night. The council members voted unanimously to approve Mayor Dennis Estok’s request to replace 10 bulbs in the downtown area with new LED bulbs.
Mayor Estok started looking into new lighting options after receiving continuous complaints about the darkness downtown. He has been working with a representative from Herrman and Goetz, discussing the best route to take.
Estok started by installing one bulb on Main Street to have council members weigh in with their opinions. They all agreed that there was a noticeable difference. Estok said now that they know the bulbs are brighter, he wants to test out more in order to see how multiple bulbs would illuminate the area. Continue reading
