The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will welcome some new members next week. Last Friday, Gerald Bacon was appointed as Jackson Township’s representative. The township board chose Bacon over Denise Cultice, after current school board member Michael Shireman did not seek reappointment.
Winamac Park Board Meeting Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. Other than Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo’s monthly report, no specific discussion or action items are listed on the advance agenda.
Falling Ceiling, Broken Elevator Create Challenges for Pulaski County Court Activities
Conditions at the Pulaski County Courthouse have led to some challenges for Circuit Court Judge Michael Shurn. A complaint about the courthouse has recently been filed with the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Among other items, it calls for the county to repair a piece of falling ceiling in the courtroom.
Chicken Supporters Meet with North Judson Town Council, As Animal Ordinance Review Continues
North Judson’s chickens will be allowed to stay for at least a while longer, as the town continues to review its animal ordinance. Residents filled North Judson Town Hall Monday, as chicken owner Sarah Burkett spoke out against the town council’s decision to more strictly enforce the ordinance. It currently prohibits residents from keeping chickens and other farm animals.
Marshall County Commissioners Approve Contribution toward Culver Stellar Project
The Marshall County Commissioners approved an in-kind contribution to assist the Town of Culver in a quest to become a stellar community.
Culver Town Council President Ginny Bess Munroe explained to the commissioners that other Stellar Communities Designation Program Grant candidates have included supporting documentation from partnerships with county and town entities in their applications. Munroe asked the commissioners for support of the bike/pedestrian trail around Lake Maxinkuckee that lies within their plans for the Stellar Communities grant.
Stellar Community Designation May Mean Greater Accessibility for Culver Wheelchair Users
Culver officials hope a Stellar Community designation will make the town more accessible to people with disabilities. Residents raised a few concerns with the town’s pedestrian facilities during last week’s town council meeting.
Pulaski County Time Capsule to be Buried Today
Starke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight where contracts will be signed for the elevator at the courthouse. Paperwork from K-IRPC and DLZ will be approved in that process.
The search for a Starke County EMA Director is on tonight’s agenda. The commissioners will be discussing making it a full-time or part-time position. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler will have a report from the highway department, Maintenance Director Jim Coad will present a fire contract for the second annex building, and EMS Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie and Assistant Director Travis Clary will provide a department report.
Culver Town Council to Meet for Work Session
The Culver Town Council will meet in a work session this afternoon to discuss the proposed theater project.
The town council previously discussed purchasing the movie theater and renovating the structure. The current owner isn’t confident that the repairs can be made within a specified budget. The council members want to be sure to have architects or local contractors evaluate the renovation needs and offer opinions on needed repairs.
Starke County Building Corporation to Meet Today
The Starke County Building Corporation will meet this morning at 8:30 a.m.
The corporation members will be going over outstanding claims for payment by the commissioners from the construction of the second annex building.
The meeting is set in the Starke County Commissioners meeting room in the Starke County Annex building.
Knox House Fire Ruled Accidental
Firefighters battled a house fire in the 4100 block of East 200 South in Knox Sunday night.
According to Knox-Center Township Fire Chief Kenny Pfost, the Indiana State Fire Marshal deemed the fire accidental. The fire started in a recessed lighting fixture in the front porch area of the home.
Pfost added that crews from the Knox-Center Township Fire Department, Hamlet-Davis Fire Department and Washington Township Fire Department were at the scene for about four hours battling the blaze.
Pulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Courtroom Issues, Consider IT Director Position
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to continue their discussion of repairs and upgrades to the courthouse.
North Judson Council Discusses Financing Options for Water, Wastewater Upgrades
The North Judson Town Council has taken the first step toward upgrading the town’s wastewater infrastructure.
Lake Maxinkuckee Amphitheater Crowdfunding Effort a Success
The crowdfunding effort for a proposed amphitheater in the Culver Town Park was a success.
A little over $45,000 was gathered in the fundraising campaign. The opportunity was put forward in order to get an Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority matching grant of $30,000 toward the project. The project also has grant support from the Marshall County Community Foundation in the amount of $25,000. The estimated cost of the project is $143,000.
Road Projects to Cause Traffic Detours in La Porte County
Portions of highways in La Porte County will hinder work commutes when the partial work week winds up on Wednesday, July 5.
The south junction intersection at U.S. 6 and U.S. 421 in Westville will be closed beginning Wednesday through the middle of August. Crews with the Indiana Department of Transportation will be rehabilitating the intersection with new concrete. No traffic will be allowed through the intersection and northbound motorists will be detoured utilizing U.S. 421, U.S. 30, State Road 39 and back to State Road 2. Southbound travelers will reverse the route.
Chicken Debate to Continue During North Judson Town Council Meeting
North Judson’s chicken debate is expected to continue during tonight’s town council meeting. The town’s existing animal ordinance prohibits chickens and other farm animals from being raised within the town limits, but there are still some chickens in town.
Fisher Sworn In as North Judson Town Marshal
North Judson’s new town marshal officially took over this week. Kelly Fisher was sworn in by Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins, during a special town council meeting Tuesday morning. Fisher previously served 18 years as a deputy with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
Culver Council Updated on Infrastructure Plans for Sand Hill Farms
Water and sewer infrastructure for Culver’s Sand Hill Farms workforce housing development will cost an estimated $400,000. That’s according to Mark Sullivan with Midwestern Engineers. He met with the town council Tuesday to give an update on the project.
Change Gives Children Hearing Aid Assistance
Changes made to the Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana means more funding for hearing aids for eligible children.
Beginning today, children ages three and older will be eligible for up to $2,000 per hearing aid, including bone anchored hearing aids, through a participating audiologist. The new requirements increase the age range and an additional $500 in funding.
Road Construction Takes a Holiday
Road crews will take a break during the Independence Day holiday.
Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation say road work will cease until the morning hours of Wednesday, July 5. Road restrictions will be removed in select areas to ease the flow of traffic during the holiday. Some closures and restrictions will remain on larger projects. Contractors will reposition barriers and barricades to accommodate the increase in traffic.
Traffic and road conditions plus construction information on state highways can be accessed online at http://indot.carsprogram.org or call 1-800-261-ROAD (7623).
Local police officers and state police troopers will be out in full force targeting impaired drivers. Sobriety checkpoints, roving patrols and saturation patrols are planned.
