Culver Community Schools may soon be getting new roofs. The school board discussed some potential projects during a work session Monday, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
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Eastern Pulaski Students Improving Reading Skills with Help from Therapy Dog
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School students are getting some help from a reading companion. Title I Reading Intervention Teacher Meagon Losh told the school board last week that many of her students struggle. Getting them to read and re-read a book enough times for them to practice and get better can be a challenge.
Continue readingTwo Arrested after Separate Traffic Stops Tuesday on Indiana Toll Road
LaPorte County Police made two separate arrests for drug-related offenses Tuesday on the Indiana Toll Road. Officers say Amanda J. Salmons, 34, of Cortland, Ohio is accused of the Level 5 felony of dealing in marijuana, after a traffic stop allegedly turned up a large quantity of the drug.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Support Posting Security Guard at Courthouse Entrance
Visitors to the Pulaski County Courthouse may soon have to pass by a security guard. Starting next month, all visitors will have to use the basement entrance on the west side of the building. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers asked the county commissioners Tuesday about posting a guard at the new single point of entry.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Candidates to Be Elected ‘At-Large’ This Year
Those running for Winamac Town Council seats this year will all be running on an at-large basis. The council districts have been dissolved, since, a few years ago, the town council failed to pass a resolution maintaining them.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Donation for Negative Lunch Balances
Some Eastern Pulaski students who are behind in their lunch payments will have their debt paid off.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts More than $1,700 in Donations
The Knox High School Athletic Department will be able to upgrade its equipment, thanks to a donation from the local community. An anonymous donation of almost $1,600 for the purchase of new dumbbells was accepted by the school board Monday.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board to Continue Planning for Memorial Walking Path Tonight
The Hamlet Town Park’s proposed walking path is expected to be discussed by the park board tonight. The Hamlet American Legion has reportedly raised over $5,000 to build a walking path in memory of Robert J. Tauteris Jr. The park board and other project organizers are expected to discuss plans in more detail during a closed executive session tonight, before the park board’s regular meeting at 6:30.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Interested in Training in Parliamentary Procedure, Financials
Pulaski County Council members may soon get some training on running their meetings and dealing with the county’s finances.
Continue readingLogansport to Scale Back Special Ed Services to Eastern Pulaski
Eastern Pulaski’s special education services are about to undergo some more changes.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Gets Updates on Lions Club, Music Programs
The Oregon-Davis School Board recently got an update on how the Hamlet Lions Club continues to partner with the school corporation. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says club member Mitch Semans gave a presentation during last week’s meeting.
Continue readingKnox School Board Appoints Representative to Redevelopment Commission
The Knox School Board now has a representative on the city’s redevelopment commission. The school board voted Monday to appoint the board’s vice-president, Wendy McIntire, to the position for 2020.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Get Security Update, Appoint Plan Commission Member
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to get a security update from Maintenance Director Mia Salyers this morning. Salyers will also discuss a policy amendment. Sheriff Jeff Richwine will likely revisit the possible addition of a work release center in the Justice Center basement.
Continue readingPulaski County Removes List of Incumbents from New Election Webpage
Pulaski County has added an election page to its website, but what information gets included has been a topic of concern. Residents can find a list of vote centers, key dates leading up to this year’s elections, and a list of offices that will be on the ballot.
Continue readingStarke County Officials Hoping to Make Visible Park Improvements with Stellar Finalist Funding
Starke County officials hope to make a visible impact on the county’s park facilities as a result of last year’s Stellar efforts. Constellation of Starke will get about $333,000 for being a finalist region in last year’s Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Seeks Direction on Pursuing Work Release Center
Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine continues looking for some direction, when it comes to adding a work release facility to the Justice Center. He asked county council members last week whether they wanted him to keep working on the proposal.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski to Continue Using Administrator Assistance for Financial, Transition Help
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation will continue to get some outside help from Administrator Assistance. The company helped with the school corporation’s recent superintendent search and provided an interim superintendent.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Make Redevelopment Commission Appointment, Accept Donations
The Knox School Board will appoint a representative to the city’s redevelopment commission tonight.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Members Voicing Support for Starke County Vote Center Plan
As the Starke County Election Board prepares to take another vote on a switch to vote centers, Pulaski County Election Board members plan to weigh in. The Starke County Election Board is expected to vote on its vote center plan next Wednesday, after it failed to get a unanimous vote during last week’s meeting.
Continue readingStarke Street Lighting Upgrades Still on the Radar for Hamlet Town Council
The Hamlet Town Council last week revisited the possibility of adding more streetlights on Starke Street. In 2016, the town installed decorative lights on the east side of the street, across from the town hall, as the first part of a four-phase project. But additional work has been put on hold, as the town council has focused instead on Community Crossings paving projects.
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