The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library is holding its Centennial Open House Thursday, June 2 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CT at the facility at 208 Keller Avenue in North Judson.
Continue readingRibbon Tying Celebration Held at the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library
Article submitted by Starke County Chamber of Commerce Director Brenda Palmer
Wednesday, May 18, 2022, In preparation of the June 2nd Centennial Open House from 2:30pm – 6:30pm at the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library, the Starke County Chamber of Commerce met with members of the library to perform a Ribbon Tying Ceremony. Ribbon Tying is a tradition to show how a long-standing business or organization within a community ties the community together. At the open house there will be refreshments and tours given to showcase all the amazing ways the Library works to tie the community together.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Recognizes North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library’s 100th Anniversary
The North Judson Town Council recently recognized the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library on its 100th Anniversary. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said a signed certificate will be presented to library staff.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Public Library Makes Changes to Services
Officials at the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library are making a change to services. Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, they are providing curbside services beginning Tuesday, December 8. Curbside hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Library Restricting Visits due to COVID-19 Increase
The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library is tightening restrictions, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. The library says patrons are being limited to visits of 30 minutes or less. That includes browsing for books, returning items, and using computers.
Continue readingPossible COVID-19 Exposure Closes North Judson-Wayne Township Library
The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library will be closed for a week, due to a possible COVID-19 exposure to staff members. Library officials say they expect to resume regular hours on Thursday, October 22.
Continue readingStarke County Council Considers Additional Appropriation Request for North Judson Library
The Starke County Council members reviewed an additional appropriation request for the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library in the amount of $64,754
Continue readingStarke County Council Reviews Additional Appropriation for North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library
The Starke County Council members want more information before approving an additional appropriation request from the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library.
Continue readingLibraries Continue to Adjust Services As Buildings Remain Closed
Local libraries continue to be closed to the public, even as they keep looking for other ways to offer services. The Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac says it will remain closed due to its construction project. The library says reopening plans will be shared when construction wraps up in September.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Public Library Reopens to Public
The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library reopened to the public this week. In a Facebook post Tuesday, the library said only 10 people are being allowed in the building at a time, and each person will only be allowed to stay for 30 minutes each day. Patrons can call ahead to schedule an appointment.
Continue readingStarke County, North Judson-Wayne Township Libraries Planning to Resume Operations
Starke County’s public libraries will start gradually resuming operations Monday. Governor Eric Holcomb’s Back on Track Indiana plan allows libraries to open starting May 4, according to their own policies and CDC guidelines. Both the Starke County Public Library System and the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library will keep their buildings closed to the public for now.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Library Closes All Services
The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library will be closing Tuesday, March 24 and will not offer limited services until at least April 7.
This action is in response to Governor Holcomb’s stay-at-home order. It will be reevaluated at that time.
Starke County Public Library Locations Closed until Further Notice
The Starke County Public Library System has closed all of its locations until further notice. Those with library materials are asked not to return them yet, according to the library’s Facebook page. Due dates have been extended until April 27. Library Director Kathleen Bowman says there’s no timeline yet for when the library will reopen.
Continue readingUPDATE North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library Closes to Public
Officials at the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library have decided to close the library to the public.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Public Library Announces Procedures Concerning COVID-19
This story has been updated: https://wkvi.com/2020/03/update-north-judson-wayne-township-public-library-closes-to-public/
Original story: The North Judson-Wayne Township remains open, but a few policies and procedures have been implemented to be able to continue to assist the community during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Makes Members’ Pay Contingent on Switch to Vote Centers
The Starke County Election Board will make a fourth attempt at approving a vote center plan. It once again failed to get the required unanimous vote during a special meeting Monday. Board Member Harrison Fields again cast the opposing vote.
Continue readingAbsentee Voting in Full Swing in North Judson Municipal General Election
Absentee voting continues this week in the North Judson Municipal General Election.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Holds Third Vote Center Information Session
The Starke County Election Board members held the third and final Vote Center information session Thursday night at the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Work on Vote Center Details this Morning
The Starke County Election Board will continue working on the details of a potential switch to vote centers this morning. Board members are expected to discuss possible vote center sites, as well as how many voters they would expect to use each of them. They’re expected to set a date for a technology test and review the timetable for completing the vote center plan. The election board is also holding town hall meetings tonight and tomorrow night, to discuss the potential switch with the public.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Host Informational Meeting on Vote Centers Tomorrow
Starke County voters have three chances to learn about a proposed switch to vote centers. Vote centers typically mean fewer polling places but allow voters to cast their ballot at any voting location in a particular county.
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