Judson, IN

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson will offer its annual Santa Trains beginning Saturday, November 21st, with excursions continuing each Saturday through December 19th. The approximately one-hour excursions take passengers on a five-mile route from the museum’s depot to English Lake, crossing the Kankakee River before returning to North Judson. During the ride, Continue reading →

North Judson’s first full-time police K9, Jimy, passed away on Monday, October 26th, after a battle with cancer. The North Judson Police Department announced Jimy’s passing in a social media tribute this week, recognizing his service to the community. The announcement shares that Jimy helped to remove drugs from local streets and apprehend suspects, while Continue reading →

The North Judson Police Department made an announcement this weekend reminding citizens to educate themselves on how to recognize scam phone calls. A common scam call in the area involves individuals who are told that they must make payments to the Sheriff’s Office using accounts or cards such as Chime, Green Dot, PayPal, gift cards, Continue reading →

The Town of North Judson shared an announcement this week regarding its leaf pick-up service. The announcement shares that the town’s crew will be collecting leaves on an “as-needed” basis from now through the first of December. The city reminds citizens that leaf piles need to be in long narrow rows that are parallel with Continue reading →

Starke County Council President Bill R. Crase Jr., passed away Sunday, October 18th, at the age of 53. Crase left behind a legacy of public service that spans local government, emergency services, and community development. Crase, a graduate of North Judson-San Pierre High School, served the community in several capacities throughout his life, including as Continue reading →

North Judson officials are working to establish formal guidelines for the town’s 50/50 sidewalk improvement program after receiving a request from a resident seeking reimbursement for sidewalk construction. During Monday’s North Judson Town Council meeting, officials discussed a request involving a property on Franklin Street where 109 feet of sidewalk had recently been installed. The Continue reading →

North Judson officials are considering a long-term plan to better map the town’s water system and make it easier to isolate sections when repairs are needed. During Monday night’s North Judson Town Council meeting, officials discussed some of the challenges crews have encountered while dealing with recent water leaks and valve repairs. It was shared Continue reading →