Complaints about speeding cars in the area of Pulaski County Roads 400 North and 1400 West have prompted the Sheriff’s Department to increase its presence there.
Continue readingStarke County Property Taxes Due Nov. 12
Starke County property taxes are due in less than a month. The deadline is Tuesday, November 12. Treasurer Kay Chaffins says payments can be made online at co.starke.in.us or dropped off any time at the drop box at Starke County Annex Building No. 1 at 53 East Mound Street in Knox.
Continue readingMobile Food Pantry to Visit Hamlet Tomorrow
The Food Bank of Northern Indiana’s Healthy Mobile Market will be in Hamlet tomorrow morning. Those in need of assistance will be able to get fresh food items and dry goods free of charge. They will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Individuals are asked to bring their own bags or boxes.
Continue readingLaPorte Woman Accused of Trying to Traffic Synthetic Marijuana into Westville Correctional Facility
A LaPorte woman was arrested Monday, after she allegedly tried to bring suspected synthetic marijuana into the Westville Correctional Facility during visitation. The Indiana Department of Correction says Ashlee Bowman, 27, was taken to the LaPorte County Jail, pending a Level 5 felony charge of trafficking with an offender.
Continue readingMicrofilm Department, CDC Project Coordinator Remain Out of 2020 Pulaski County Budget
Two Pulaski County employees are set to lose their jobs, under the 2020 budget narrowly approved by the county council Monday. A motion to reinstate the Community Development Commission’s project coordinator position failed by a vote of four-to-three, despite CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer’s efforts to persuade council members and the apparent support of much of the audience.
Continue readingPulaski County Dropped by Workers’ Comp Insurance Provider
Pulaski County appears to be looking for a new workers’ compensation insurance provider. Last week, Auditor Laura Wheeler presented the county commissioners with paperwork to renew the county’s coverage with the Indiana Public Employers’ Plan.
Continue readingKnox School Board Reviews Capital Projects, Bus Replacement Plans
Paving work, server upgrades, and a new storage shed are a few of the projects the Knox Community School Corporation is looking to complete in the coming years.
Continue readingKnox Man Arrested after Police Report Finding Meth in Pickup Truck
A Marshall County traffic stop reportedly led to the discovery of more than 12 grams of methamphetamine. Marshall County Police say they pulled over a pickup truck just before 10:00 p.m. Friday in the area of Michigan and 4A roads. Officers say they found 12.2 grams of meth and a meth pipe inside.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials to Get Final Report on Courthouse, Finalize 2020 Budget
The future of the Pulaski County Courthouse and the finalization of the 2020 budget will be part of a busy night of Pulaski County government meetings. Indiana Landmarks and Rowland Design will present their final report on the courthouse during tonight’s joint county council and commissioners meeting.
Continue readingHamlet Zoning Board Threatens to Place Lien on 503 S. Starke Street
Progress appears to have stopped at 503 South Starke Street in Hamlet. For several months, the town’s zoning board has been urging the owner to bring the home into compliance.
Continue readingSwayze Camp Lane May Have to Be Rebuilt After All, after Landowner Declines to Sign Agreement
An agreement to leave Swayze Camp Lane as it currently is but make it an official Pulaski County Road has apparently fallen through. The gravel access lane runs from County Road 400 South to the Swayze Camp subdivision along the Tippecanoe River south of Winamac. However, it apparently drifted out of its easement and onto a neighboring property, leading the landowner to close it off entirely.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts $500 Donation for Delinquent Student Lunch Accounts
Knox students struggling to pay for lunch are once again getting some help. The school board last week accepted an anonymous $500 donation for delinquent student lunch accounts.
Continue readingPulaski CDC Officials Voice Concern with Plan to Redirect Funds to Towns
A proposal to redirect some of the Pulaski County Community Development Commission’s funding to the county’s towns drew several concerns during a special CDC meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingRedskin Academy Graduation Success Story Shared with Knox School Board
The Knox Community School Corporation’s Redskin academy continues making an impact on students’ lives. Director of Curriculum and Instruction Peggy Shidaker shared another success story from the alternative high school program during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Courthouse Restrooms Back in Service
The Pulaski County Courthouse’s toilet troubles appear to have been resolved. “All the bathrooms are working,” Maintenance Director Mia Salyers announced to the county commissioners Monday. They replaced it with ones from https://articleinsider.com/macerating-toilet and it was the exact toilet design needed for the courthouse.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Member Criticizes Meeting Scheduling, Communication Efforts
How the Starke County Election Board should schedule meetings and how board members should communicate with each other drew some disagreement during Wednesday’s meeting.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered during Hearing on Culver Community Schools’ Teacher Contract
A public hearing on the Culver Community Schools’ Corporation’s proposed teacher contract drew no comments Monday, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. She says the tentative 2019-2020 agreement has no major changes from previous years’.
Continue readingPulaski County Interested in Solar Development
Pulaski County is gearing up for potential solar farm development. Building Inspector Doug Hoover told the county commissioners Monday that he’s heard from multiple companies who want to put solar panels in Pulaski County.
Continue readingKnox School Corporation Treasurer Presents 2020 Budget Proposal
Knox school officials aren’t expecting any major changes in the school corporation’s budget next year. During Tuesday’s budget hearing, Treasurer Kasey Clark said the proposed 2020 budget is pretty close to this year’s.
Continue readingCulver Community Schools Focusing on STEM in Field Trips, Professional Development
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is working to step up its STEM education efforts. It’s been a focus in the field trips for students and professional development for teachers, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
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