The Knox Community School Corporation has agreed to cover the cost of state-mandated background checks for current employees.
Knox City Council Adjusts Street Sweeping Schedule
The Knox City Council members were tasked with amending the street sweeping route ordinance when they met this week. Continue reading
NJ Clerk-Treasurer Discusses Contaminated Recyclables and the Threat they Pose
In a meeting between North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe and Republic Services Municipal Account Executive Pete Callan, the two discussed a recent change to recycling procedures that is having a major impact locally and across the country. Continue reading
Knox BOW Approves Bid for 2018 Sewer Lining Project
Knox Board of Works members considered bids for the 2018 sewer lining project when they met Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Knox City Council Gains New Member
District 4 Resident Bill Gustafson was determined to be the new Knox City Council Member when a caucus was held at City Hall Tuesday evening.
Gustafson was in the running with two other candidates, Cyndi Mann Kidder and Linda Barker Schwarzlose. Continue reading
Knox School Board Votes to Continue with eLearning
The Knox Community School Corporation will continue using eLearning days, if regular classes are cancelled due to weather. Continue reading
The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department Memorial Wall is Now Complete
The construction of the memorial wall for the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department is complete. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Considers Tree Removal, Equipment Needs in 2019 Budget
Knox Board of Works Meets Today
The Knox Board of Works members will open bids for 2018 sewer lining and a sewer extension at J.W. Hicks, Inc. when they meet today.
Members will also receive updates on the properties at 1 and 3 N. Main Street and 6 N. Pearl Street. Property owner Melvin Zeiters will also be present to give the board a progress report on some properties that he has been cited for recently. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Investigate Death of Starke County Woman
The Indiana State Police are currently conducting an investigation into the death of 36-year-old Tiffany Witham, of Knox.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Office and EMS were called to a local residence around 2 a.m. on Sunday, June 24th. Starke County Coroner Dannie Hoffer reported that he arrived at there around 2:30 a.m. and Witham was pronounced deceased at the scene. Continue reading
District 4 Knox City Council Member to be Determined at Tonight’s Caucus, Council Meeting to Follow
The caucus to find a replacement for the open District 4 Knox City Council seat will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m.
Starke County Democrat Chairman Kenny Wallace shared that the three individuals submitted a letter of interest before the deadline. Those candidates will be considered and whoever is selected will be sworn in immediately following the caucus. They will be able to attend their first meeting as a member tonight.
The regularly scheduled city council meeting will commence at 7 p.m. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves 2018-2019 Student Handbooks
Winamac Park Board Continues Adding Items to Grant Application
The Winamac Park Board has once again added some more items into its application for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. The park board is applying for a matching grant for various Town Park improvements, including replacing the main restrooms, getting new equipment for the toddler playground, adding a permanent cornhole court, and a new bench.
“Senior Cruise Night” Proposed at North Judson Town Council Meeting
Representatives from the North Judson High School Memorial committee came before Town Council members last week, seeking permission to hold a “blast from the past” event next June. Continue reading
More Details Released About Friday’s Search and Rescue Involving Multiple Agencies
Additional information about Friday’s successful search and rescue for Spencer Allen and his son has been released by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. Continue reading
La Porte County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Train and Pedestrian Collision
A fatal train and pedestrian collision that occurred on Saturday is currently under investigation by the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a press release, at approximately 12:30 p.m. deputies were dispatched to the South Shore railroad tracks, located near the area of East Bell Avenue and North Cottage Grove Avenue in Hudson Lake. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre Officials to Close on $1.1 Million G.O. Bond This Week
North Judson-San Pierre will be taking one of the final steps to secure the school’s $1.1 Million General Obligation Bond tomorrow. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin informed school board members met last week that the bond closing will be on Tuesday, June 26th. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Lunch Price Increase, Considers Wellness Policy Updates
Knox students will be paying more for lunch when they return to class in August. The Knox School Board last week approved a 10-cent increase, bringing the cost of lunch up to $2.15 at the elementary school and $2.40 at the middle and high schools. Breakfast will remain at $1.35, but adult lunch will go up to $3.20.
Culver School Board May Consider Change to Cavalier Sports Park Funding Mechanism
A technical change is being considered for Culver’s proposed Cavalier Sports Park. The project would upgrade a piece of property owned by the Culver Community Schools Corporation that’s currently used for youth soccer fields, as one of the town’s Stellar Communities projects. Planned improvements include restrooms, a concession stand, a walking trail, and more parking.