U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski visited Winamac last week, as part of an apparent victory tour. Continue reading
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Winamac Community High School to Add Saturday Detention Program
Winamac Community High School will be adding a Saturday morning detention next semester. Continue reading
Railroad Township Trustee Proceeds with Fire Department Restructuring
Railroad Township plans to take direct control of its fire protection services, following allegations of various breaches of contract with the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department. Township Trustee Mandy Thomason has announced that the current form of the fire department will be disbanded at the end of the month. Continue reading
Culver Council Moves to Finalize Water Plant Project
The Town of Culver is ready to proceed with a certificate of substantial completion for upgrades to the town’s water treatment plant. The town council voted Tuesday to close out the project and pay the remaining claims to Midwestern Engineers and project manager Michiana Contracting. Continue reading
U.S. Rep. Walorski Touts House Republican Tax Plan
Republican victories in last month’s election will pave the way for comprehensive tax reform, according to U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves School Improvement Plans
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation continues to face the same challenges as everyone else, when it comes to responding to ISTEP scores. That’s according to Superintendent Dan Foster. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Waives False Alarm Fees for School Corporation
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will not have to pay $2,100 in false alarm charges to the town. Various issues with a newly-installed fire alarm system at the middle/high school resulted in the fire department being called to the school seven times this fall. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Agrees to Outfitting of Replacement Fire Truck
The Hamlet Town Council has approved a quote to outfit a recently-purchased fire truck. The 2008 truck will replace the town’s 1990 truck, which is reaching the end of its useful life, according to Fire Chief Bob Goetz. Continue reading
Community Services of Starke County Offers Knox Facility as Warming Center for Seniors
With cold temperatures predicted over the next few days, Community Services of Starke County is helping senior citizens stay warm. The organization says its Knox senior center may be used as a warming center, even outside of scheduled activity times. Continue reading
U.S. Rep. Walorski Outlines Plans for Repeal of Affordable Care Act
Repealing the Affordable Care Act will be one of the first priorities congressional Republicans have, when the legislative session starts in January. That’s according to U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Plans Additional Improvements with Leftover Renovation Money
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation hopes to make a few more improvements with money left over from its recent renovation project. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Approves Computer Purchases for Police Department
The Hamlet Police Department has been unsuccessful at solving its computer problems, so now it’s buying new ones. Town Marshal Clint Norem says the department’s two MacBooks had been outfitted with Windows XP, since the police department’s software isn’t compatible with the Mac operating system. Continue reading
U.S. Rep. Walorski Pleased with Trump’s Appointments, Dismisses Claims of Election Interference
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski is not jumping to any conclusions about President-Elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state. ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson has been announced as Trump’s choice for the job, pending confirmation of the U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Prevent Frozen Pipes As Temperatures Drop
With temperatures expected to remain below freezing for the rest of the week, residents are reminded to take steps to keep pipes and water meters from freezing. Continue reading
North Judson Town Attorney Steps Down
North Judson is looking for a new town attorney. Rachel Arndt has decided not to renew her contract with the town when it expires at the end of the year, citing increasing responsibilities at law firm Peterson Waggoner & Perkins. Continue reading
Culver School Board Considers Usage Charge for Boys & Girls Club
The Culver Boys & Girls Club may soon have to pay for the space it uses at Culver Elementary School. Continue reading
Culver School Board Accepts Interim Superintendent’s Retirement, Extends Administrators’ Contracts
Culver Schools Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell made his retirement official this week. Continue reading
Options Available for Republic Services Customers in North Judson
North Judson residents continue to adjust to their new trash pickup provider. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says Republic Services has delivered 96-gallon garbage totes to all the town’s residents. Continue reading
North Judson Community Center Grant Denied
Funding for a planned North Judson-Wayne Township community center has been denied by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Organizers were hoping to get a $500,000 Public Facilities Program grant to help cover the projected $840,000 cost. Continue reading
Residents Ask Pulaski County for Posted Speed Limit on 250 North
Pulaski County Road 250 North could use a posted speed limit. That’s what two residents told the county commissioners Monday. Continue reading
