Starke and Pulaski Counties are working together to expand adult workforce training. Continue reading
Starke and Pulaski Counties Partner for Workforce Training Program
BraunAbility Names New Operations Executive
BraunAbility has named a new Executive Vice President of Operations. Continue reading
Highway Superintended Makes Case for Position Reallocation
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler says the request to create employee budget positions was misunderstood by the county commissioners at their last meeting. Neither Ritzler nor Commissioner Kathy Norem were there, and the other two commissioners denied the request citing a top-heavy management structure within the department. Continue reading
INDOT Prepares for Winter Operations
INDOT officials are ready for the onset of ice and snow. Plymouth Sub-district Operations Manager Stacy Flick says they’ve been going doing preventive maintenance on all equipment and stocking their salt barns. He says the drivers are ready to go as well. Continue reading
Project Cleanup Efforts Continue in North Judson
The contractor who removed dead trees from Pioneer Cemetery in North Judson is almost done cleaning up leftover debris from the job. Town officials opted to take the trees out due to safety concerns. Continue reading
Local Resources Available to Help with Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Continue reading
Ancilla Offers Lifeline to ITT Tech Students
Prospective ITT Technical Institute students have another higher education option close to home. The Carmel-based for-profit college announced earlier this week it is suspending new admissions at its South Bend campus.
Doctors Move Office Location
The IU Health Primary Care offices in Knox have moved to a new location. On Monday, the medical offices completed their move to 104 E. Culver Road, Suite 102. That’s the medical office building behind IU Health Starke Hospital. Continue reading
Many Indiana Colleges to Waive Application Fees Tomorrow
Indiana students are being encouraged to continue their education beyond high school, and many colleges are making it a little bit easier to do that. Continue reading
County Highway Superintendent Explains Bridge Inspector Request
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler does not stand to get a $10,000 raise if the county approves the establishment of a bridge inspector position in 2016. Continue reading
North Judson Patrol Car Replacement Pending
The North Judson Police Department’s fleet is two cars short following a fire last week that destroyed Town Marshal Doug Vessely’s detached garage. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Plan to Discuss Courthouse Renovations with Architectural Firm
Pulaski County is working on a deal with an architectural engineering firm to renovate the courthouse. The County Commissioners voted to have maintenance supervisor Jeff Johnston set up a meeting with Keystone Architecture to discuss a proposed contract. Continue reading
North Judson Council Moves Forward With Grant Application
The North Judson Town Council is a step closer to applying for a grant to rehabilitate the town’s two water towers. They’ve finally completed the required number of resident income surveys to determine whether income qualifications are met. Continue reading
Starke County to Review Bass Lake Beach Lease
Starke County’s lease-contract with Rich Callahan for operation of the Bass Lake Beach is expected to be fully reviewed soon for the County Park Board by the county’s attorney Martin Lucas and David Wallsmith, attorney for Mr. Callahan.Culver School Board Adopts Budget
The Culver Community School Board voted to adopt the 2016 budget during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
INDOT Repairing Cracks on Highways
With the winter season coming up, the Indiana Department of Transportation says to be on the lookout for crews sealing and filling cracks in the pavement on area highways. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Propose Solutions to Animal Problem
The Pulaski County Commissioners continue to work toward a solution for housing unwanted animals. Continue reading
Starke County Council Mulls Ambulance Purchase
The Starke County Council wants input from the commissioners before proceeding with the purchase of a new ambulance. EMS Director Keith Emigh is looking to replace the 2009 Ford truck based at Grovertown due to extensive mechanical issues. Continue reading
Starke County Election Board Finalizes Election Plans
Supporters of the North Judson-San Pierre School funding referendum have gathered the necessary signatures to ask the county to allow poll watchers at the precincts within the district. They will double check names of likely voters against voter registration lists to ensure supporters of the effort turn out to vote. The election board will review the signatures on the petitions to make sure they are all registered voters who live within the county before approving the request during a meeting next week. Continue reading
Knox School Board Discusses Insurance Options
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Knox School Board Discusses Insurance Options
The annual expense and coverage of the Knox School Corporation’s property and casualty insurance programs were reviewed last night for board members by Mark Aldus for the Educational Service Center Risk Funding Trust (ESCRFT). It’s a cooperative self-insurance program service for some 40 school systems in Indiana. Area schools already in the insurance co-op include Argos, Plymouth, South Central, Eastern Pulaski, the JESSE Cooperative and several others. At the next board meeting the current carrier will make its presentation for renewal of coverage. Continue reading
