The Eastern Pulaski School Board members will be adding an administrative position at the high school level. The candidate may also be able to help with other corporation duties as well, according to Superintendent Dan Foster.
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Starke County Highway Superintendent Working on 2018 Community Crossings Application
Starke County Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler is working on applications for the 2018 Community Crossings program.
He told the Starke County Commissioners last week that the applications may be turned in starting Monday, Aug. 6. The Bridge #154 replacement project will be among the projects included along with several others, according to Ritzler.
“We’re going to do the intersection improvement at Bass Lake County Road 210 and old State Road 10/600 South,” said Ritzler. “We’re going to make that a safer intersection. We’re going to make that a T-intersection and make a continuous loop around the lake. We also won’t allow trucks once that becomes a T-intersection. We’re going to do five miles of hot mix roads. I’m doing a list now. We’re doing traffic counts and accident counts right now. We’ll have that for you next month.”
A fourth project will also be included, although Ritzler said it may be outside of what would be awarded.
“It’s always good to put a few more applications in. We’re putting in a bridge rehab project on Bridge #137. That’s the one on 300 E. in the industrial park. It needs some work so we’re going to include that.”
The deadline to submit applications is Sept. 28.
Ritzler noted that beginning in January, INDOT will award projects twice a year with applications due in January and July.
West Central School Board Approves Professional ELearning Day
The West Central School Board members approved a professional eLearning day for Wednesday, Sept. 26 of this year. Superintendent Don Street said this will give students and teachers a chance to initiate processes involved in an eLearning day.
Culver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Traffic Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members opened a public hearing Tuesday night to take comments on the amended traffic ordinance. The council members adopted the ordinance in a previous setting, but directional wording was incorrect in the previous document.
DLZ Invoices for Starke County Elevator Project to be Sent to K-IRPC for Review
The invoices received for the engineering work for the upcoming Starke County Courthouse elevator project will be going to K-IRPC representative Shawn Cain for review. Commissioner Kathy Norem stated last week that the invoices are going to her as K-IRPC is the overseeing agency over the $500,000 grant the county received for the project. Cain will review the bills from DLZ to make sure they are acceptable according to the grant standards. Those invoices will return to the commissioners for payment. The county paid 10 percent as a match and the engineering costs will be paid for out of that match money.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Discusses Special Education Co-op Dissolution
The Eastern Pulaski School Board members held discussion this week on dissolving the the Logansport Area Joint Special Services Co-op.
West Central School Board Starts Work on 2019 Budget
The budget structure for schools will change beginning in January 2019 and Superintendent Don Street said the West Central School Board members are taking steps now to make those changes.
Culver Town Council Delays Ordinance Readings Concerning PUD
The Culver Town Council members Tuesday night agreed to delay the third and final readings on ordinances that would rezone parcels on State Road 17 and State Road 10 for a Planned Unit Development as well as an ordinance annexing those parcels.
Starke County Maintenance Director Gives Commissioners Update
Starke County Maintenance Director Jim Coad brought quotes to the commissioners last week for fencing around the air conditioning units on the grounds at the Starke County Courthouse. The old fencing around the bigger units will be replaced while new fencing will be installed around the four smaller units. Vinyl fencing will be installed.
West Central School Board Approves Breakfast and Lunch Prices
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that amends the traffic, parking and pedestrian regulations within the town. In a previous meeting, Town Manager Jonathan Leist noted that this is a document that was presented and approved earlier, but it needs to go through the public hearing process once again as directional wording was incorrect in the first version. After the public hearing concludes, the town council will hold a first reading of the ordinance.
Credit Card Requested for Starke County Community Corrections
Costs for incentive picnics and other travel expenses for training and conference purchases through Starke County Community Corrections are asked to be put on a credit card instead of staff members using their own money upfront and then later be reimbursed.
West Central School Board Updated on Summer Construction Projects
Starke County Clerk Presents Resolution to Commissioners
West Central School Board Approves Additional Reading on Corporation Policies
The West Central School Board members finalized several new policies when they met on Thursday night.
Two Arrested on Drug Charges after Traffic Stop
Two people were arrested Thursday morning after an officer with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop.
Starke County Highway Department to Help with County Park Projects
The Starke County Park Board has been coordinating with the Starke County Highway Department about some upcoming projects, but Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler said he needed the commissioners’ permission to move forward in doing the projects.
Flood Survivors Urged to Understand Letter Regarding Assistance
FEMA officials are urging flood survivors to read their letters carefully regarding housing assistance and the reason why assistance may be denied.
La Porte County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Armed Robbery Suspect
An armed robbery incident is under investigation with the La Porte County Sheriff’s Department.
Summer Paving Schedule Underway in Starke County
Three rounds of paving are anticipated in this year’s summer schedule for crews with the Starke County Highway Department.
