The staff members at the Winamac Middle School are always attempting to assist students with coping mechanisms and how to deal with stresses of life. Principal Ryan Dickinson told the Eastern Pulaski School Board members Monday night that Guidance Counselor John King has been in classrooms and Erica Richwine with the Leadership Council has worked to put together some tactics.
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Railroad Crews Respond to Derailment in Hamlet
Railroad crews are on the scene of a derailment of several soybean grain train cars on the CF&E Railroad track on 750 E. south of U.S. 30 in Hamlet.
New Eastern Pulaski School Board Member Takes Oath of Office
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has a new member.
Starke County Highway Department Ready for Winter Weather
Several training opportunities in October have proved successful for the crews at the Starke County Highway Department. Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the Starke County Commissioners that the snow plow drivers brushed up on skills and new drivers took in new information presented by Mark Ennis of Bliss-McKnight.
Eastern Pulaski School Students Take Stop/Look Pledge
Students in the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation are taking the pledge to stop and look when it comes to school bus and student safety.
Starke County Highway Superintendent Discusses Additional Appropriation Requests
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners last week that he’s planning to ask the county council members next week to approve some additional appropriations.
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Meet Tonight
Work Begins on New Starke County Environmental Management Office
Work has begun on the construction of a new Starke County Environmental Management Office.
Bass Lake Residents Want to Take Possession of Unclaimed Property
A couple who owns property at Bass Lake wants to take possession of unclaimed property adjacent to theirs, but it may not be an easy task.
West Central School Officials Awaiting Release of School Letter Grades
The Indiana State Board of Education will publicly release the 2017-2018 School Accountability Grades next week. West Central School Superintendent Don Street said that information will allow school officials to complete certain paperwork for teachers. “Once those letter grades are released, then we’re able to complete teacher’s financial contracts for this year,” he says. “All evaluations are based on the school’s letter grades.”
Starke County EMS Staff Participates in Continued Training
The Starke County EMS staff has been busy with ongoing training. EMS Director Travis Clary gave the update during Monday’s Starke County Commissioners meeting.
West Central Veteran’s Day Program Set for Monday
Firefighters Fight Outbuilding Fire in Knox
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department firefighters battled an outbuilding fire Wednesday morning.
Starke County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing for Planning Grant Application
West Central School Board Reviews Career and Technical Education Funding
The West Central School Board members last week took a look at funding for the Career and Technical Education classes offered, according to Superintendent Don Street.
Republicans Come up with Election Night Victories in Starke County
It was a big night for Starke County Republican candidates in the November General Election.
Culver Community Schools Referendum Passes
The Culver Community Schools Corporation referendum passed, according to the majority voters who cast a ballot in the four districts that make up the corporation.
Radio Issues Continue for Starke County Firefighters
The communications vendor for Starke County’s fire departments is still working on issues experienced with radio communications.
Body Safety Program Planned at West Central Schools
West Central School Corporation students will be part of a body safety presentation on Nov. 13.
