Learning to navigate the fiscal world can be hard, especially when you’re just starting out. Thankfully, no one has to go it alone with the help of these great apps. We’ve compiled a list of our 5 favorite financial apps that can help your kids learn all about managing their finances. BusyKid $19.99/yr. And $7.99/yr. […]
A penny saved is a penny earned, or so they say. Sometimes, though, a penny saved is worth much more than that. Collectors know that certain pennies, dimes, etc. are highly valuable. Some coins are costly thanks to the metals they were made of, like gold and silver. Others are simply so popular or rare […]
The 2021 Blackhawk School District Real Estate Tax Bills are now due. The deadline for the face period is October 31st. If you choose to use the installment plan, it is based on the face amount on the bill. The first payment must have been made by August 31st to quality. The second payment is […]
As the weather starts to cool and we begin to bust out those warm sweaters and cozy jackets. Chippewa Township Parks & Recreation has a little bit of everything for everyone this fall. Sahli Park is an amazing place to take a hike, check out the fall colors, and bask in the beauty of our […]
SEPTEMBER 15 Board of Supervisors – Regular Meeting Municipal Building 7:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 18 Sunrise Yoga Sahli Nature Park 7:30 a.m. SEPTEMBER Blackhawk High School Homecoming Blackhawk High School 7:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER 28 Chippewa Area Retired Residents Meeting Wright Field at Veterans Park: Field House 10:30 a.m. OCTOBER 2 Fall Spectacular Chippewa United Methodist Church […]
Written by Eric S. Hermick, Chief of Police Two Chippewa Police Offers Recognized for Heroic Actions This past April 7, 2021, began like any other day for Chippewa Township police offers Dan Frederick and Tom Paraniuk. As they were making their rounds on patrol, a call came in from Patterson Township about a serious accident […]
Practice good credit habits and understand what a credit score is and where it comes from, and you will be well on your way to a healthy credit score journey. A credit score is a number that is meant to reflect your creditworthiness; how well you borrow and repay money. Your exact credit score will […]
Creating a budget is an important part of managing your finances. With this tool, it’s easier to account for the various expenses you face on a daily basis. However, simply having a budget doesn’t guarantee that it will be as helpful as it should. A budget that leaves important items out, for example, could even […]
Submitted by Diane Babnew Manning, Resident At the corner of McKinley Road and 37th Street Extension stands one of Chippewa Township’s historically significant buildings. McKinley Schoolhouse is the last remaining one room schoolhouse in Chippewa Township. The current brick building replaced an 1830s log school that was built when the land was still in the hands […]
When Blackhawk students left the buildings on March 13th, the staff had no idea when they left the building that they would not be seeing their students in person for the remainder of the school year. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way all school districts offer education, and Blackhawk is up for that challenge. […]
WHAT WE’RE DOING: Equipping service areas with plexiglass shields Quarantining returned materials for 3+ days Increasing cleaning of shared spaces Wearing masks to protect staff and visitors Providing 1-hour browsing and computer appointments Providing curb side service WHAT YOU CAN DO: Call ahead to make a curbside, browsing, or computer appointment Wear a mask to […]
Written by Pam Varga What is that? Is it a baby hummingbird? It’s the same green color as a hummingbird. It flies and hovers like a hummingbird. Its wings vibrate and hum like a hummingbird. But it doesn’t have a long thin bill, and it has antenna! Don’t be confused. What you are seeing isn’t […]
When you take a peek under the hood of your vehicle, it can be intimidating. There’s so many bells and whistles, tubes and tanks, you might be tempted to just leave it all well enough alone. That sort of policy only works for so long, though, and eventually you’ll want to familiarize yourself with your […]
The holiday season has begun, and the usual festivities are just around the corner. Soon, gatherings, gift giving, decorating, and baking will arrive in a flurry to put us in good cheer and, possibly, put money on the mind. More than 50% of Americans report concern over holiday spending, and nearly as many report the […]