Movies in the park will return to Norwayne Field in North Judson in July.
Continue readingNorwayne Field Project to Begin this Summer
The restroom project at Norwayne Field in North Judson is expected to begin in late July or early August this year.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Discusses Restroom Project
The North Judson Town Council members reviewed several items involved with a project that will be partially funded with money from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). The county was a finalist in the 2019 Regional Stellar Communities Designation process and $333,000 was given to the county for reaching that stage in the process.
Continue readingNorth Judson Seeking Input for Five-Year Park Plan
The Town of North Judson is letting the public give input on the town’s park facilities. An online survey is available, asking residents’ opinions on the Town Park and Norwayne Field, along with what they’d like to see in the future throughout the town.
Continue readingNorth Judson Gets to Work on Five-Year Parks Plan
North Judson-area residents will soon be asked for input on the town’s park facilities. Town officials are putting together a survey and planning a public engagement session for next month, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe. “Changes you’d like to see, have you used the park at all this last year or in the years previous, those kind of questions,” he says.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Reviews Quotes for Work at Norwayne Field and Park
The North Judson Town Council members reviewed three quotes to remove four trees in Norwayne Field and some stump grinding in the park.
Continue readingNorth Judson Mint Festival Starts Today
Starke County’s first major festival since the pandemic kicks off today. The North Judson Mint Festival runs tonight through Sunday. Festival President Donna Henry told WKVI’s Charlie Adams, “It was very difficult to make that decision last year, to cancel it, but we knew it was the right thing to do at the time, but we are just really overjoyed to be back.”
Continue readingSidewalk Art Installation Taking Shape in North Judson
Those driving through North Judson today will notice an art project taking shape along State Road 10. Local students are painting the sidewalk in front of Norwayne Field.
Continue readingGrant Stipulations Raise Concerns for Norwayne Field Restroom Project
Conditions for the Norwayne Field restroom project’s grant funding could end up costing North Judson more money. The project is being funded, in part, with funding Constellation of Starke got for being a finalist in Indiana’s 2019 Stellar Communities program.
Continue readingBall State Students Discuss Downtown Revitalization Opportunities with North Judson Leaders
Bringing new life to Downtown North Judson may involve capitalizing on nearby amenities but would also require some local leaders to step up. Graduate students from Ball State University held a virtual community engagement session with town officials and business owners Monday.
Continue readingPlanning Continues for Norwayne Field Upgrades
North Judson continues planning for upgrades to Norwayne Field. A restroom will be installed near the new splash pad, funded in part with the money Constellation of Starke got for being a finalist in Indiana’s 2019 Stellar Communities program.
Continue readingHamlet Looking into Getting Christmas Decorations, North Judson Wants More
Two Starke County towns are looking to upgrade their Christmas decorations. The North Judson Town Council Monday approved the third and final payment to Temple Display for the 42 light pole decorations it purchased in 2019. Now, town officials are ready to get more.
Continue readingNorth Judson Preparing Splash Pad for Grand Opening in Spring
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.
Continue readingNorth Judson Splash Pad Almost Complete
The 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 readingNorth Judson Council Agrees to Proceed with Almost $21,000 in Non-Street Paving Projects
The Town of North Judson is moving ahead with some non-street paving projects. The work will include the sidewalk along Norwayne Field, a set of railroad tracks near American Oak, and the alley running parallel to Lane Street between Main and Adair. The town council last week agreed to hire Town & Country Paving to do the work at a cost of just under $21,000. The only other quote the town received was for over $56,000.
Continue readingDowned Trees Close Roads, Residents Warned to Avoid Fallen Power Lines
The local area is cleaning up after Monday’s storm. The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency is warning motorists not to drive around barricades and road closed signs. Residents are also asked not to try to remove limbs with power lines in them, due to the risk of electrocution.
Continue readingConstruction Continues on Norwayne Field Splash Pad
Work continues on the Norwayne Field splash pad. James Young told the rest of the North Judson Town Council last week that TLC Plumbing had installed all the fixtures, the plumbing, and the vault. “The remaining things for them to come back and do will be firing up the splash pad for us after the concrete and walking us through the maintenance and stuff like that,” Young explained.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Hires Electrical Contractor As Splash Pad Construction Begins
Work is underway on the Norwayne Field splash pad. James Young told the rest of the North Judson Town Council Monday that the plumbers had begun excavating and planned to put the vault in this week, before laying out the plumbing for the fixtures.
Continue readingWork on North Judson Splash Pad Set to Start Next Week
Work on the Norwayne Field splash pad is set to start next week. James Young told the rest of the North Judson Town Council Monday that the town’s utility department tentatively plans to start removing the existing concrete on Tuesday, with TLC Plumbing planning to get to work soon after that.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Support Stellar Finalist Projects
The Starke County Commissioners held a public hearing Monday night to gather comments on the proposed projects that will benefit from the Constellation of Starke finalist money awarded in last year’s Regional Stellar Communities Designation process.
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