A man accused of rape in an incident at a Culver residence on July 3, 2017 was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Wednesday morning.
Continue readingStarke County Officials Award Bid, CEDIT Appropriation for Highway Department
The Starke County Council members approved the appropriation of CEDIT funds for highway infrastructure improvements.
Continue readingCulver EMS to Buy New Computers for Ambulances
Culver EMS Director Kathy Hart requested the use of non-reverting gift funds to purchase new computers for the ambulance fleet.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Demolition of City Tavern Building
The Culver Town Council members are continuing discussions about the demolition of the former City Tavern building at 415 Lakeshore Drive.
Continue readingStarke County Council Votes to Expel Councilman Tom DeCola
After deciding not to respond to allegations against him in an incident in Indianapolis, the Starke County Council voted by a majority to expel Tom DeCola from his seat on the council.
Continue readingCulver Residents Charged for Broken Water Meters during Arctic Blast
During the arctic blast experienced at the end of January, Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist alerted the Town Council members last week that two utility customers were charged for water meters that broke after they were frozen. Leist said the meters were not well insulated at the time.
Continue readingStarke County Council, Commissioners to Meet Tonight
The Starke County Council members will meet tonight where they will consider a request from Sheriff Bill Dulin about the creation of new funds based on home rule local funds. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler will present a request for a CEDIT appropriation and the council will also receive an update from Coroner Jack Rosa, a discussion on personnel with Clerk Bernadette Welter Manuel, and consider a transfer request from the 2018 commissioner’s budget.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Donation
The Eastern Pulaski School Board took action this week to approve the donation of a bench in the memory of Linda Braun.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Employee Pay, Procedures during Arctic Blast
The Culver Town Council members discussed the procedures and employee pay during the last part of January when town officials made the decision to close Town Hall due to extreme temperatures.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Purchase Chromebooks
Staff and students at the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation will use Chromebooks beginning in the 2019-2020 school year.
Continue readingCulver Beach Lodge Renovation Plans on Track
The renovation plans for the Culver Beach Lodge are on track, according to Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Non-Certified Staff to be Paid for Mandatory School Closing
Non-certified staff at the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation will be paid for a mandatory shut down day of the corporation due to extremely cold temperatures on Jan. 30, as explained by Superintendent Dan Foster.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Discusses Park Rental Fee Ordinance Amendment
The Culver Town Council members approved the first reading of an amendment to the Park Department fee ordinance that would include fees for the Damore Amphitheater.
Continue readingDavid Beggs Appears for Initial Hearing
Former Culver Town Council member David Beggs was in Marshall County Superior Court No. 1 on Tuesday morning to appear on a Grand Jury indictment of arson as a Level 6 Felony.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves First Reading of Ambulance Rate Ordinance
The Culver Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that amends ambulance rates.
Continue readingStarke County Highway Superintendent Presents Public Communication Policy to Commissioners
The accreditation process will begin soon at the Starke County Highway Department and Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the commissioners last week that a new policy will be presented every month.
Continue readingStarke County Man Arrested after Allegedly Shooting at a Residence
A Starke County man was arrested after allegedly shooting a gun at a residence.Â
Continue readingStarke County EMS Department Obtains Grant Funds
The Starke County EMS Department has secured some additional grant funds. Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary updated the Starke County Commissioners about the funds received last week.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Recognizes Music Students
The West Central School Board members took time during last week’s meeting to recognize the efforts of the high school music students.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Meet Tonight
A public hearing concerning the adjustment of ambulance rates will be held tonight during the Culver Town Council meeting.
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