The Town of North Judson plans to move forward with legal action over a downtown building deemed to be unsafe. During the previous council meeting, the town scheduled a walk-through of Doug Cassel’s building to determine whether safety concerns had been addressed. But North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says that when the time for the walk-through came, Cassel refused to allow town officials inside. Continue reading
North Judson War Reenactment in Jeopardy
A Civil War reenactment planned in North Judson this fall may be canceled, due to a lack of volunteers. The event would commemorate the return of local soldiers at the end of the war in 1866 and would be part of the town’s celebration of Indiana’s Bicentennial. Continue reading
North Judson Nears Decision on Railroad Operator
The Town of North Judson is expected to choose an operator for its short line railroad in the near future, possibly as soon as tonight. The town council will meet in executive session this evening to discuss the lease proposals with Town Attorney Rachel Arndt. Continue reading
North Judson Council to Introduce Town Marshal Choice
North Judson residents will have the chance to meet the presumptive town marshal this evening. John Ramos is expected to introduce himself to the public during tonight’s town council meeting, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
Potential North Judson Railroad Operators Revealed
More information has been revealed about the potential operators of the short line railroad owned by the Town of North Judson. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says Lake State Railway and NIWX are the two companies under consideration by the town to lease the line. Continue reading
North Judson Narrows List of Potential Railroad Operators
The Town of North Judson is moving closer to finding a company to lease its short line railroad. Eleven potential operators expressed interest in leasing the line. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says the town has now narrowed that list down to two, to proceed in the negotiating process. Continue reading
North Judson Plans Additional Plots in Highland Cemetery
The Town of North Judson is running out of plots in Highland Cemetery. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Votes to Hire Town Marshal
After months of searching for a new town marshal, the North Judson Town Council has decided to offer the position to John Ramos. The council voted Tuesday to make the job offer, with council president Wendy Hoppe opposing the measure. Continue reading
North Judson Touts Mint Festival Success, Continues Celebrating Local History
The Town of North Judson is calling this year’s Mint Festival a success. This year’s event celebrated the town’s sesquicentennial, the state’s bicentennial, and the 40th year for Mint Festival. Continue reading
North Judson Issues Pool Permit Reminder
Now that summer’s here, the Town of North Judson is reminding residents about permits for pool installations. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says permits are required for both permanent pools, as well as temporary ones. Continue reading
Ice Cream Social Planned to Celebrate North Judson History During Mint Festival
Plans are being finalized for this weekend’s North Judson Mint Festival. Continue reading
North Judson Council Votes to Proceed with Community Center Project, Delays Additional Decisions
Efforts to build a community center in North Judson continue, as town officials consider a potential location. Organizers had previously planned to apply this week for grant funding from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help cover the cost of building a new community center on donated land north of the town’s fire station. Continue reading
North Judson Council to Consider Community Center Funding Arrangements during Special Session
Funding efforts for a North Judson-Wayne Township community center continue to move ahead. The North Judson Town Council will meet in special session this evening at 6:00 to approve some of the necessary paperwork and local funding arrangements, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
Funding Approved for North Judson Water Tower Project
After several months of work, the Town of North Judson has had its water tower grant officially approved. That’s according to North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
North Judson Preparing for Wastewater Grant Application
The Town of North Judson continues to move ahead with its efforts to get funding to help update some of the plans for the town’s wastewater facilities. Commonwealth Engineers plans to update the long-term control plan for the town’s wastewater treatment plant. Continue reading
Applications Now Available for North Judson Town Marshal Position
The Town of North Judson is currently accepting applications for a new town marshal. Applications can be picked up at North Judson Town Hall and must be submitted by Friday, May 27. North Judson has been in the process of finding a replacement for former town marshal Doug Vessely, who died last month following a brief illness. Continue reading
North Judson to Repair Alleys
The Town of North Judson plans to upgrade some of its alleys. The town council Monday voted to use 25-percent of the property tax revenue the town received from the state, for alley maintenance. Continue reading
Challenges Arise for North Judson Community Center Grant Application
More work still needs to be done before grant funding will be available for a community center in North Judson. Town officials discussed the project last week with Gerry White with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Continue reading
North Judson to Continue Cemetery Tree Removal Efforts
Ongoing cemetery tree removal was discussed during last Thursday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins told the council there are too many problem trees to remove them all at once. Continue reading
Rowe Selected for North Judson Town Council
John Rowe has been selected as the newest member of the North Judson Town Council. He defeated Joan Haugh by a vote of 2 to 1 in a Democratic Party caucus Monday, according to North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
