The utility improvement project at the Sand Hill Farm workforce housing development in Culver needs some signatures on contracts as the project moves along.
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Culver Town Council to Review Salary Ordinance for Town Council Members
The Culver Town Council members will be looking into the salary ordinance for 2019 concerning salaries for council members.
Resurfacing Project Planned for U.S. 35 in Knox
Sean Wilson Sentenced in Plea Agreement
A suspect in a rash of thefts in October of 2017 was sentenced in Starke Circuit Court Wednesday morning.
Culver Town Council Approves Park Superintendent Conditional Offer of Employment, Salary Amendment
The Culver Town Council agreed to offer a conditional offer of employment to a candidate looking to fill the park superintendent’s position.
Culver Town Council to Hold Public Hearings for Culver Beach Lodge Project
The Culver Town Council members will hold two public hearings on the proposed Culver Beach Lodge renovation project as one of the projects in the Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Wall Gang Riders to Stop at West Central Schools
The Wall Gang Riders will make a stop at the West Central School Corporation on Wednesday, May 23, according to West Central School Superintendent Don Street.
Knox Police Respond to Alleged Distress Call
Starke County Commissioners Question Coroner Invoices
The Starke County Commissioners asked Coroner Dannie Hoffer about some invoices recently submitted.
West Central Sees Increase in Kindergarten Numbers
West Central Elementary School Principal Dan Zylstra gave an update on Kindergarten Round-up figures when the school board met last week. Superintendent Don Street said it appears more students will be attending school in that grade than last year.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will consider a tax abatement for Elkay when they meet tonight. The council also plans to discuss the park superintendent position as well as review a resolution adopting the Marshall County All-Hazards Mitigation Plan.
Second Infant Left in Baby Box in La Porte County
Ten Arrested in Warrant Sweep
Ten people were arrested in the early morning hours on Sunday in a year-long undercover investigation called Operation Orthodox conducted by the Knox City Police Department.
Officers from the Knox City Police Department were assisted by the Starke County Sheriff’s Department and the Knox, North Judson and Plymouth Police Departments in executing the arrest warrants.
West Central School Board Receives Project Update
The secure entrance and utilization of space projects were discussed by the West Central School Board last week.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Starke County Commissioners signed a proclamation Monday naming the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Starke County.
Larry Harris representing the Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse presented the proclamation for approval last week. The document stresses the need to address the issue as it’s a community problem where child abuse is preventable. Children in abusive situations often become involved in criminal and risky behavior, participate in substance abuse, and experience health problems.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department to Recognize Public Safety Telecommunicators
Tomorrow begins the week-long recognition and celebration of the efforts of Public Safety Telecommunicators, or emergency dispatchers.
Mattraw Named New Chief Probation Officer, Arrests Made in Recent Compliance Check
Starke County Commissioners Approve Reassessment Bid
Starke County Assessor Michelle Snowdon had the chance to review the bid for the reassessment process for the next few years and presented her findings to the Starke County Commissioners this week.
She said the bid seems to be in line with all specifications to conduct reassessments on Starke County properties from 2019 to 2022. The total bid came in at $575,800 which is about $23,000 less than the company’s last bid. Continue reading
West Central Teachers Receive Certificates of Achievement
Several teachers with the Indian Trails Career and Technical Cooperative were honored with a certificate of achievement during Thursday night’s West Central School Board meeting, according to Superintendent Don Street.
Culver Town-Wide Yard Sales Planned This Month
The Town of Culver will host the town-wide yard sale event on Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28.
If any Culver resident would like to include a sale location and information on the map, call the Culver Town Hall at 574-842-3140 by Tuesday, April 24. Maps will be available on Thursday, April 26 on the town’s website at townofculver.org, at Town Hall, or at First National Bank of Monterey, Osborn’s Mini Mart, and Good-2-Go BP.
