The Starke County Park Board has once again tabled a discussion on electrical upgrades at the Bass Lake Campground.
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Pulaski County Sheriff Gives More Details About ‘Suspicious Device’ Discovery
More details about the suspicious device that led to the evacuation of two of Pulaski County’s government buildings Friday were shared during Monday’s county council meeting. Sheriff Jeff Richwine said the object was found by maintenance staff as they were emptying the trash bin in the southeast restroom in the courthouse basement.
Continue readingPlumbing Problems Creating Challenges for Pulaski Circuit Court
Plumbing issues at the Pulaski County Courthouse are creating some challenges for Circuit Court. Issues with clogged sewage lines have prompted county officials to close off certain restrooms for the time-being, including one in the court’s offices.
Continue readingWest Central School Corporation Gets $100,000 Secured School Safety Grant
The West Central School Corporation has received the maximum possible grant award in this year’s round of Secured School Safety grants.
Continue readingConcerns about Tippecanoe River Tubing Brought to Winamac Park Board
A concern about tourists’ tubing expeditions’ impact on the Tippecanoe River’s ecology was heard by the Winamac Park Board last week. Resident Mark Copeland told board members that fishing isn’t what it was five or 10 years ago, and he blamed the trash brought by the increase in tourism.
Continue readingArchitects Present More Detailed Plans for Knox Schools Building Project
Architects are narrowing down some of the details for the Knox Community School Corporation’s upcoming $20 million building project. Ron Fisher and Duane Dart with Schmidt Associates presented updated plans to the school board last week.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Hold Budget Hearing Tonight
Pulaski County residents have the chance to weigh in on the county’s 2020 budget proposal tonight. The county council will hold the required budget hearing tonight at 6:00 p.m. EDT in the Pulaski County Highway Garage.
Continue readingCulver School Board Updates Wage, Benefit Schedules to Reflect Recent Changes
Now that the Culver School Board has separated the athletic director position from the middle/high school assistant principal position, board members took action last week to update the wage and benefit schedules to reflect the change, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Member Calls for Commissioners’ Help in Stabilizing County Finances
As efforts continue to stabilize Pulaski County’s finances, some county council members are calling for help from the county commissioners. During Tuesday’s commissioners meeting, Council Member Ken Boswell said that while the council sets the budget, there are several things that only the commissioners can do.
Continue readingWest Central School Officials Pushing for Safety Improvements at U.S. 421 and State Road 14
West Central School officials are voicing concerns with the safety of a nearby intersection. A recent accident at U.S. 421 and State Road 14 generated a lot of discussion during Thursday’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
Continue readingBid Opening for Knox Wastewater Plant’s Headworks Project Postponed
The Knox Wastewater Department has pushed back the bid opening for upgrades to the headworks at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It had been scheduled for last week’s board of works meeting, but Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons said it’s been postponed until September 24.
Continue readingPulaski County Courthouse Deemed Safe, After Police Called to Investigate Suspicious Device
Police say the Pulaski County Courthouse has been deemed safe, after a suspicious device was found in a basement restroom. The Sheriff’s Office says the object was located by a maintenance employee around 6:30 a.m. Friday. Officers say it was concealed in a public restroom.
Continue readingStarke Election Board Finalizes North Judson Ballot, Votes Not to Hold Elections in Knox and Hamlet
The Starke County Election Board has finalized the ballot for North Judson’s municipal election. Two town council members are facing challenges.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Criticizes ILEARN Test
The new ILEARN test is drawing harsh criticism from Knox Community School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingConstruction Bid Awarded for Winamac Town Park Restroom Project
The Winamac Park Board has picked a construction company to build new restrooms in the Town Park. During Thursday’s meeting, board members selected the FORM-IT Corporation’s bid of $165,000.
Continue readingPulaski County EMS Once Again Seeking Bids for Ambulance Garage Expansion
Pulaski County EMS is moving forward with plans for the expansion of its Winamac ambulance garage. The final architectural plans have been approved by the state, and EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo presented them to the county commissioners on Tuesday.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Education Releases 2019 ILEARN Scores
Low ILEARN scores are drawing concerns from state officials. The Indiana Department of Education says that across the state, the 2019 ILEARN showed a drop in achievement levels, compared to the old ISTEP test.
Continue readingRenovation Work Underway at Starke County Republican Headquarters but Several Issues Remain
Work continues at the Starke County Republican Headquarters building, but it’s not necessarily the work that was ordered by the City of Knox.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff Discusses Courthouse Security Staffing Needs with County Commissioners
After years of discussions, the Pulaski County Commissioners appear to be ready to act on courthouse security. Commissioner Jerry Locke raised the issue with Sheriff Jeff Richwine, during Tuesday’s meeting. “The situation with the courthouse, I’m afraid it might drag on, drag on, drag on, to see what’s going to be done,” Locke explained. “Would it be possible, Jeff, you or some of your people to come up with how many personnel to make our courthouse secure?”
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Award Construction Bid for New Town Park Restrooms Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will award a construction bid for the Town Park restroom project tonight. Plans call for the old brick restrooms to be demolished and replaced with a new structure, with more ADA-compliant stalls and more room in general. The park board received bids from the FORM-IT Corporation for $165,000 and Gariup Construction Company for $347,500.
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