North Judson businesses are thanking the town for helping them survive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this fall, the town was able to award a total of $220,000 in grants to 30 businesses, with money from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program, as well as the town’s revolving loan fund.
Continue readingGetting around North Judson by foot may become a little easier and safer over the coming years. The town council recently learned that INDOT plans to install sidewalks along State Road 10 for much of its length through the town, as part of an upcoming resurfacing and drainage project. Now, town officials are looking at adding sidewalks along some north-south streets to feed into the new State Road 10 sidewalk.
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The North Judson Town Council will decide on a town employee health insurance plan for 2021 tonight. At the last meeting, Council President John Rowe was leaning toward switching to United Healthcare, but it wouldn’t offer coverage for out-of-network doctors.
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Hamlet and North Judson residents once again have the chance to win some extra money while getting their communities into the holiday spirit. The town councils recently finalized plans for their holiday decorating contests.
Continue readingThe Town of North Judson is adjusting its operations in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that he plans to close the town hall to the public for now, with business to be conducted by appointment only and payments being made using the drop box. North Judson Town Hall can be reached at 574-896-3340.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council will consider the 2021 town employee health insurance plan tonight. Council members will also get updated cost estimates for proposed sidewalk improvements and revisit the CARES Act reimbursement for public safety payroll costs.
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The SCILL Center’s new Fire & Rescue Program has gotten a boost, thanks to the Town of North Judson. Back in September, the town council agreed to let the program use a 1979 Ford fire truck that the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department has been unable to sell, as long as the SCILL Center would maintain it. On Monday, Fire Chief Joe Leszek told the town council Monday that the paperwork was being finalized, and the fire department planned to hand the truck over to the SCILL Center this week.
Continue readingDowntown North Judson could soon see some improvements. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council Monday that discussions are underway with Ball State University to implement some of the goals developed in the recent comprehensive planning process.
Continue readingThirty North Judson-area businesses have been awarded a total of $220,000 in COVID-19 relief funding. Town Council President John Rowe gave an update on the small business grant program during last week’s meeting.
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North Judson is making some final adjustments to its splash pad. James Young told the rest of the town council last week that the new feature at Norwayne Field was being winterized, after it had been open for a brief preview period. Utility crews were working to replace two sections of pipe to eliminate some fittings, after it was discovered that were causing a minor leak.
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The Town of North Judson is once again asking residents not to feed stray cats. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council last week that the code enforcement officer has been getting complaints about a the number of cats in town.
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This Saturday will bring a couple of chances to get active outdoors in North Judson. Starke County Tourism’s Bloomers Run will start at 10:00 a.m. CDT Saturday at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum.
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North Judson officials say they’re already seeing the benefits of the town’s new grocery store. Grand Central Grocery at Lane and Adair streets held its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday. Town officials and residents shared their excitement during Monday’s town council meeting.
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The North Judson Police Department is looking to add a second K-9 to the force. The town council recently agreed to let Town Marshal Kelly Fisher start raising money.
Continue readingThe North Judson Town Council will get updates on a few ongoing projects tonight. Commonwealth Engineers will discuss the town’s wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Updates are also expected on the new Norwayne Field splash pad and improvements to Highland Cemetery.
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The Town of North Judson is moving ahead with trick-or-treating. The town council last week officially set trick-or-treat hours for 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said that’s in line with what many communities in the state have scheduled.
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North Judson’s 2021 budget was adopted by the town council Monday. It totals just over $1.1 million, with more than $824,000 of that being the General Fund.
Continue readingThe Norwayne Field splash pad is almost done. James Young told the rest of the North Judson Town Council last week that the concrete is done and the drain is functional.
Continue readingHow the Town of North Judson could help bring a new water treatment plant and dollar store to LaCrosse was discussed during Tuesday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. LaCrosse Town Council President Justin Kiel asked if North Judson would be willing to donate a piece of abandoned railroad right of way.
Continue readingNorth Judson businesses can now apply for up to $10,000 in COVID-19 relief. The town has been awarded $250,000 through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program.
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