The Knox Board of Works will continue preparations for upgrades to Sandy Acres Park this morning.
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Tri-Township Superintendent Recommends Moving High School to Wanatah
The century-old LaCrosse High School would be closed and replaced with a new facility in Wanatah, under a recommendation from Tri-Township School Superintendent Kelly Shepherd.
Continue readingPulaski Health Department Plans to Increase Narcan Training, Following Release of Grant Funds
The Pulaski County Health Department will be able to step up community Narcan training and distribution efforts, after a release of funding by the state. Office Manager Terri Hansen told the county commissioners last week that the Indiana State Department of Health recently opened the portal that holds health departments’ leftover grant money, making $94,000 available to Pulaski County.
Continue readingO-D School Board Approves 2020 Summer School Program, Supervised Agricultural Experience
The Oregon-Davis School Board is gearing up for summer school. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the 2020 summer school program was officially approved during last week’s meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Wastewater Project Change Orders
North Judson’s wastewater project is expanding slightly. The town council approved a pair of change orders last week.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Meet Tonight
The Knox City Council has a light agenda tonight. Mayor Dennis Estok and Clerk-Treasurer Cyndi Mann-Kidder will give their regular reports. No specific discussion items are listed on the advance agenda.
Continue readingWinamac High School Principal Resigns
A high school principal who was under investigation for allegations of misconduct has decided to resign.
Continue readingLunch Account Donation Draws Concerns from North Judson-San Pierre School Board
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board accepted a donation last week, but not without concerns that the money could be put to better use. N.J.-S.P. got a $100 anonymous donation to help with negative lunch account balances, but limited that to students getting free and reduced lunch.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Finalizing Plans for Early Primary Voting
The Pulaski County Election Board is finalizing plans for early primary voting. Clerk JoLynn Behny explains, “Early voting will start in Pulaski County at the Justice Center on April 7. And the two Saturdays before [Election Day], we’ll be open, and then the two Saturdays before the election, we’ll have early voting set up in Francesville, as well.”
Continue readingWinamac Seeking Engineer to Work on ‘Swinging Bridge’ Painting Project Plans
Efforts to prepare the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” for its centennial continue. The town council recently agreed to let Town Manager Brad Zellers start looking for an engineer or perhaps alongside other professionals like Painters Calgary to put together plans for a painting project.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Accepts Donation in Memory of Former Teacher
The Oregon-Davis Boys Basketball team is getting a financial boost, in memory of a former teacher. Industrial arts teacher Ron Henigsmith passed away December 31. A $640 anonymous donation is his memory was accepted by the school board last week, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingMobile Food Pantry to Visit Knox Friday
The mobile food pantry will be visiting Knox this week. The Food Bank of Northern Indiana says those in need of assistance will be able to get fresh food items and dry goods free of charge.
Continue readingPulaski County to Continue TV Ads in 2020 Tourism Marketing Plan
Pulaski County will spend almost $57,000 to try to bring in tourists this year. The Community Development Commission’s tourism marketing plan was approved by the county commissioners Tuesday, If your are looking for other effective ways to market your business and get yourself out there, Freshlinks offering outreach packages.
Continue readingNorth Judson Police to Host Women’s Self-Defense Class and Freezin’ for a Reason Next Weekend
The North Judson Police Department is offering another women’s self-defense class next Saturday. It will include a refresher from the last class, along with more in-depth, scenario-based training, according to the department’s Facebook page.
Continue readingCulver School Board Accepts Donation to Cover Unpaid Pre-K Fees
Families of Culver Elementary School’s pre-k students are getting some help, thanks to an anonymous donor. The school board Monday accepted a donation of over $500 to cover any unpaid preschool fees from last semester.
Continue readingO-D School Board Updates Policies on Communication Devices, Social Media, Board of Finance
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is updating its policies when it comes to employees’ use of communication devices and social media. A number of updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA were approved by the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingWinamac Council Approves Quotes for Well Abandonment, Fire Station Water Meter
The Winamac Town Council last week agreed to hire Peerless Midwest for the abandonment of an unneeded well. The company submitted the lower of the two quotes the town received, at just under $5,000.
Continue readingLaPorte County Police Arrest Man on Suspicion of Child Molesting
A man has been charged with multiple counts of child molesting, following an investigation in LaPorte County. Sheriff’s deputies say they were called to a home in rural Noble Township on February 7, regarding an unwanted guest. When the deputy got there, he was told that a sex offense had just occurred. Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division began assisting.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board to Implement Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail for Early Voting
Voting machines in Indiana will have to be able to give voters a printout of their choices by the end of 2029, but some Pulaski County voters will get to try it out during this year’s elections. The state has given the county 20 of the “voter verifiable paper audit trail” printers. That isn’t enough to equip all of the machines on Election Day, but Clerk JoLynn Behny says the election board has decided to roll them out for early voting.
Continue readingO-D School Board Approves Agreement with Bowen Center for Student Assistance Program
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is working to address students’ social and emotional health. The school board Monday approved an agreement with the Bowen Center to launch a Student Assistance Program, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
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