A North Judson resident had the opportunity to see a major world religious leader speak in Washington D.C., this week.
Kay Reimbold and her husband manage The Market in Starke County. She says she had a desire to explore her Catholic faith and upbringing by traveling to see Pope Francis speak during his tour of the east coast. The pope scheduled speaking engagements in Washington, Philadelphia, and New York.
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Nominations are now being taken for a new award honoring philanthropists and charitable organizations making an impact in Starke County. Continue reading
WKVI Sports Director Nathan Welter isn’t done paying off his bet on the outcome of the Knox v. North Judson football game just yet. He’s a Knox graduate, and news director Mary Perren is a N.J.-S.P. alum, so they make a friendly wager on the game each year. North Judson beat Knox 21-14 at Community Field two weeks ago. Last week Nathan served lunch at the high school cafeteria and got glitter dumped on him by the four captains from the Knox game during the homecoming pep rally. He also presented a check for $25 to the Bluejay athletic department. Continue reading
The Starke County Democrats have elected a new Coroner.
A caucus was held Wednesday night at the VFW in Knox to select a new candidate for the job. Filling the position during a special caucus was needed following the resignation former Coroner Adam Gray – who cited personal and professional reasons behind the move.
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Starke County Sheriff Bill Dulin can hire two additional full-time jail officers after action Monday night by the Starke County Council.
The City of Knox is giving residents more options for paying their bills. Continue reading
Voters who live within the North Judson-San Pierre School District can learn more about the corporation’s proposed general fund referendum by visiting a new website. www.njspfundourfuture.com explains the rationale behind the push for a property tax increase. Corporation officials say it’s necessary due to what they’ve described as a perfect storm of declining enrollment and changes in the way the state funds schools. Without it, they say significant, painful cuts will need to be made to programs and personnel. Continue reading
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation plans to work within its means to keep expenses to a minimum. Continue reading
A 2016 budget of $405,735 was presented and reviewed by the Hamlet Town Board at a public hearing Wednesday evening. The board will take action to adopt a budget when it meets October 14th. Continue reading
Hamlet resident Jim Cooley was honored by the Town Board Wednesday evening for his service as a Park Board member and his years of volunteer work at the park. Presenting the award was Town Board President David Kesvormas (left).The Starke County Community Foundation is now taking grant applications. Continue reading
A former Starke County elected official was sentenced Tuesday on charges of Invasion of Privacy.
Marshall County Prosecutor Nelson Chipman was serving as a special prosecutor in the case. He says the incident occurred in March of this year after former Starke County Sheriff Oscar Cowen allegedly traveled to his former wife’s workplace in Hamlet. The action violated a previously authorized protective order.
Employees who make a career of working for Starke County government will be rewarded under a new longevity pay scale adopted Monday night by the county council. After a lengthy discussion they approved a salary ordinance for 2016 with 1 percent pay raises for all employees, regardless of their length of service. Continue reading
Unemployment in Starke County declined slightly from July to August, according to the latest job numbers released by the state. All but one county saw decreases in unemployment rates. Starke County dropped from 5.8 to 5.5 percent. That’s still higher than the state average unemployment of 4.6 percent or the national 5.1 percent jobless figure. Continue reading
Hoping to develop successful careers as adults, students from Knox High school and some from the 8th grade will be meeting with college representatives and counselors today at the “Fall Career Fair.” Tomorrow junior high school students will participate in a “mini college fair” during the lunch periods. Continue reading
The Knox City Council discussed the 2016 budget at its meeting yesterday. Continue reading
The fall season’s getting underway, and the Town of North Judson’s getting ready. The Town Council discussed fall brush pickup and trick-or-treat hours at its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board members are encouraged to attend the next county drainage board meeting to discuss their concerns about the marsh in the Starke County Forest. Board member Debbie Mix told the commissioners park board members are looking at other sources of grant funds to cover the cost of constructing a bypass ditch along the south end of the property to alleviate drainage issues. Continue reading
A fourth Democrat has filed to run for Starke County Coroner. Starke County Democrats will caucus tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at the Knox VFW to choose a successor to Adam Gray. He was elected in November but stepped down recently due to work and family obligations. Continue reading
Not one member of the public attended Monday night’s hearing on the 2016 budget of the Knox Community Schools.
