The Winamac Park Board will get an update on the Memorial Swinging Bridge Project tonight. Project organizers are raising money to add a decorative lighting feature to the Town Park’s “Swinging Bridge” in time for its centennial in 2023, while the town is planning to have the structure repainted and the decking replaced.
Continue readingIndiana Updates COVID-19 Protocols for Schools, Hospitals
Schools that require face masks are being allowed to ease their COVID-19 quarantine procedures. A control measure from the Indiana Department of Health lets close contacts keep attending school, but only if all students and adults in the classroom “correctly and consistently wear well-fitting masks” during the entire school day.
Continue readingStarke County Recorder’s Office to Be Closed Next Week
The Starke County Recorder’s Office will be closed next week. Recorder Mandy Thomason says her office will be closed September 6 through 10.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Planning New Playground Equipment in Capital Projects Plan
Oregon-Davis Elementary School could be getting some new playground equipment in the coming years.
Continue readingWinamac Council Allows Internet Service Provider to Put Equipment on Water Tower
More reliable internet service could soon be coming to Winamac. The town council last week agreed to allow Fourway to install communications equipment on the town’s water tower.
Continue readingNorth Judson Budget Proposal Includes Funding for Fire Truck, Paving Projects, New Employee
A new tanker truck, paving projects, and a new full-time position are a few of the items North Judson officials are looking to include in the town’s 2022 budget. The town council reviewed the proposed budget during a special meeting Monday.
Continue readingGovernor Extends Public Health Emergency to September 30
Indiana’s public health emergency has been extended until September 30. Governor Eric Holcomb renewed his emergency declaration for an 18th time in an executive order Monday.
Continue readingCounties Working on Concept Documents for U.S. 30 Freeway Proposal
The U.S. 30 Coalition continues working on plans to upgrade the highway to freeway standards. Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan recently gave an update to the county commissioners.
Continue readingKnox Redevelopment Commission Offers to Sell 8 S. Main to Neighboring Property Owners
The Knox Redevelopment Commission has chosen an option for selling 8 South Main Street. Mayor Dennis Estok told board members this month that Indiana Code allows redevelopment commissions to sell a property to an abutting landowner, as long as it’s worth less than $15,000.
Continue readingAnother Surgeon Joins Northwest Health’s Knox Office
Another surgeon has joined Northwest Health’s Knox office. Dr. Andrew Martin is a general surgeon with experience in bariatric surgery, according to a Northwest Health press release.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners Approve Technology Procurement Guidelines
Pulaski County government offices now have a clearer set of guidelines to follow, when it comes to technology purchases. The county council and commissioners recently signed off on an IT consultant policy.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Orders Property Owners to Fix Buildings or Pay $2,500 Fine
Two Knox property owners have been given 30 days to finish repairing their buildings or face a $2,500 fine. Mayor Dennis Estok told the rest of the board of works last week that the front of 1 North Main Street has had broken glass for months, and while owner Pete Milev said he has some replacement glass, it hasn’t been installed yet.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Frustrated by Lack of Trust in Electoral Process
A lack of trust in the electoral process is drawing frustration from local election officials. Pulaski County Clerk JoLynn Behny told the rest of the county election board last week that the outside attitude about politics isn’t good.
Continue readingKnox Elementary School Fence Repairs Cost Nearly $4,000
An early July police chase that reportedly ended with an SUV crashing into a fence at the Knox Elementary School playground resulted in almost $4,000 of damage to school property, according to School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council, N.J-S.P. School Board Approve Land Acquisitions for Sidewalk Project
Plans continue moving forward for the State Road 10 sidewalk project in North Judson. Both the town and the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation recently approved agreements letting INDOT acquire small portions of their property along the highway.
Continue readingKnox Disburses another Round of COVID-19 Relief Money for Local Businesses
Twenty-five Knox businesses recently got another round of coronavirus relief through the COVID-19 Response Program. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that all of the checks were sent out around August 11. Now there are definitely a large amount of merchant services that are happy with this helpful relief.
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Pulaski County Hires Deputy Building Inspector
Pulaski County continues building up its Building Department staff. Building Inspector Karla Redweik has appointed Tina Dunn as deputy building inspector, taking over Redweik’s former position.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Looking at Security Camera Updates
The Town of Hamlet may soon be updating the Town Park’s security cameras. The town recently terminated the maintenance contract on the current equipment, and the park board Wednesday discussed the possibility of replacing the system entirely.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Reviews Salary Comparisons
The Oregon-Davis School Board is taking a closer look at how its pay levels compare to surrounding school districts’. Superintendent Bill Bennett presented salary comparisons during Monday’s meeting.
Continue readingGalfab to Be Acquired by Swedish Company
A Winamac-based manufacturer is set to be acquired by a Swedish company. Hiab has announced that it’s reached an agreement to acquire Galfab.
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