North Judson Takes Legal Action Over Unsafe Properties

Posted on November 9, 2016
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI

The Town of North Judson is proceeding with legal action over a couple properties deemed to be unsafe. A legal notice has been published that the town is suing the owners of 205 and 207 Lane Street.

Doug Cassel had been instructed to fix several safety hazards at the property, including a broken window, unsecured doors, falling debris, and roofing issues. Town Attorney Rachel Arndt declined to elaborate further on the lawsuit Monday, but she did say a hearing is scheduled for Monday, November 21 in Starke Circuit Court.

Meanwhile, Arndt will also be assisting the town with legal action on 302 Jones Street, following approval by the town council Monday. During the meeting, it was reported that the owner of 302 Jones Street had not made the improvements requested by the town. Owner Bryan Dollahan was not present to provide an update.

North Judson Taking Steps to Improve Unsafe Buildings

Posted on August 4, 2016
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI 

The Town of North Judson is continuing with its efforts to try to bring buildings in the town up to a good state of repair. Two potentially unsafe buildings were discussed during Monday’s town council meeting.

Following a hearing, the council gave the owner of one property two weeks to bring it into compliance. Meanwhile, the town’s unsafe hearing board has decided to meet with another property owner, after it was reported that no progress has been seen since the owner was given a verbal notice a month ago.

Town officials have also been looking for grant opportunities to help demolish uninhabitable buildings.