Efforts to obtain grant funding for a North Judson-Wayne Township community center are being put on hold, as project organizers reevaluate the proposed site of the facility. They think a change in location may save the town some money, while boosting North Judson’s downtown. 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
North Judson Extends Agreement with Railroad Operator, Challenges Remain for Museum Trains
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s excursions to LaCrosse will likely remain suspended for at least the next few months. The North Judson Town Council voted Thursday to extend an agreement with the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad, the operator of the line. Continue reading
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Suspends LaCrosse Trips Amid Legal Dispute
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has canceled all of its excursions to LaCrosse until further notice. The museum blames the cancellations on an ongoing legal dispute over control of the railroad line. It’s owned by the Town of North Judson and operated by the Chesapeake & Indiana Railroad. Continue reading
North Judson Physician Spearheads Pioneer Cemetery Project
A local physician and his wife are spearheading efforts to restore a once-proud piece of North Judson’s history to its former glory. Dennis and Margaret Dalphond’s beautification efforts at Pioneer Cemetery on Talmer Avenue behind Norwayne Field are actually a continuation of the family legacy. Norwayne Field was a WPA project during the Great Depression, and Margaret’s grandfather, Joseph Pacilio, Sr., helped to build it. 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
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
Planning Continues for North Judson Community Center
Planning efforts continue for the North Judson-Wayne Township community center project. North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins told the town council last week that an appraisal of the proposed site has been completed and a meeting will be held with the hope of finalizing the donation of the land. Continue reading
North Judson Begins Town Marshal Search, Appoints Interim
The Town of North Judson is beginning the process of moving ahead, after the death of Town Marshal Doug Vessely last Friday. A moment of silence was observed at the beginning of a rescheduled town council meeting, Thursday. Continue reading
Starke County Officials Finalize Truck Routes
Trucks heading to and from the Knox Industrial Park will have to use State Road 8 for access from all directions. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charlie Weaver met recently with Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler to discuss truck routes. Ritzler says neither County Road 300 East south of Culver Road nor County Road 200 South, which connects to U.S. 35 near Kem-Co, are rated for excessive truck traffic. Continue reading
North Judson Council Meeting Postponed
The Town of North Judson has decided to postpone tonight’s town council meeting, following the death of Town Marshal Doug Vessely late last week. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says the meeting has been moved to Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m.
North Judson Democrats to Choose New Town Council Member
The Democratic Party will caucus later this month to replace a member of the North Judson Town Council. Justin Davis is resigning from his seat on the council, which he’s held since 2013. Continue reading
North Judson Formally Submits Grant Application for Water Tower Project
The Town of North Judson continues to move forward with its efforts to obtain grant funding for its water tower rehabilitation project. Clerk-treasurer Alicia Collins says the grant application has been submitted, and now the town is waiting for official approval. Continue reading
Funding Efforts Moving Ahead for North Judson Community Center
Efforts continue to move forward to obtain grant funding for a new North Judson-Wayne Township community center. An update on the project was given during Monday’s North Judson Town Council meeting. Continue reading
North Judson Awards Cemetery Mowing Bids
The North Judson Town Council has selected a contractor for cemetery lawn mowing. Altman’s Lawn Service was once again awarded the bid during Monday’s town council meeting, for a cost of $12,000 for the year. They also agreed to mow the lawn at the firehouse when needed, at a cost of $20 for each mowing. Continue reading
Planning, Fund Raising Continue for New North Judson Community Center
Plans for a community center in North Judson continue to move forward. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says drawings of some prospective designs are available for the public to view at the Town Hall. Continue reading
SCEDF Touts Success in Combating Food Deserts in North Judson
Giving residents easy access to healthy food choices is a challenge in many of the rural communities in the local area, but during the past year, officials in Starke County found a way to keep one town’s grocery store open. Continue reading
North Judson Begins Planning Sesquicentennial
The Town of North Judson is starting to make plans or its sesquicentennial celebration this year. Continue reading
North Judson to Accept Cemetery Mowing Bids
The Town of North Judson is looking for contractors interested in mowing the lawns at Highland and Pioneer cemeteries. The town council Monday decided to accept the mowing bids until March 21 at noon. Continue reading
