The owner of the Chicago, Fort Wayne & Eastern Railroad is being sold. Genesee & Wyoming announced Monday that it’s set to be acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure and investment firm GIC for about $8.4 billion. It would make Genesee & Wyoming a privately-held company.
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Hamlet Town Council May Consider Moving Election Cycle for Future Years
The Hamlet Town Council may consider moving the town’s election cycle for future years. Town Council President Dave Kesvormas raised the idea last week, noting that it could be a potential cost savings.
Continue readingPulaski County, Landowners Reach Agreement on Swayze Camp Lane
Swayze Camp Lane will remain in its current alignment but become an official Pulaski County road. The county and neighboring landowners have reached an agreement on the disputed access lane, according to County Attorney Kevin Tankersley.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves 2019-2020 Book Rental/Technology Fees
The Knox School Board has set the book rental and technology fees for the coming school year. While they vary by grade level and course selection, the fees will generally be slightly lower than last year’s at the high school level, but higher for most middle school students.
Continue readingCulver School Board Fills Open Positions, Adds Girls Golf Team
The Culver School Board is gearing up for the start of the next school year. Superintendent Karen Shuman says board members recently took action to fill some open positions, “A new math teacher, a replacement of retired John Browder, and also replacing a special education position for our elementary and hiring a school psychologist and a speech pathologist that we’re doing through a contract.”
Continue readingHamlet Officials Continue Monitoring Progress at 503 S. Starke
Hamlet officials have agreed to hold off on condemnation proceedings on 503 South Starke Street as the owner continues to work on the home. During last week’s town council meeting, Council President Dave Kesvormas noted that the sewer and water lines have been corrected and are now within code.
Continue readingStarke County Republicans Name New Vice Chair
Starke County Republican Party Chair Dave Kesvormas is filling out his leadership team. On Friday, he appointed Bernadette Welter-Manuel as vice chair.
Continue readingSeveral Children Using Culver Schools’ Summer Food Service Sites
Several children in multiple communities have been able to get free meals this summer from the Culver Community Schools Corporation. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the Summer Food Service Program has been going very well, so far.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider EMS Requests, Veterans Service Officer Recommendation
The Pulaski County Commissioners will consider a few requests from the EMS Department tonight. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo is expected to ask for on-call rules to be added to the county’s policy manual. He’ll also ask for an increase in mileage fees and permission to buy fuel from Good Oil.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Receives Donations for Police Vests, Community Outreach Efforts
The Hamlet Police Department received funding for police vests and community outreach efforts, thanks to the generosity of the local community. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council Wednesday that the Knox VFW donated $1,800 for vests, on top of the funding that was authorized by the council.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves New HVAC System Controls
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is moving forward with upgrades to its heating and cooling systems. Last week, the school board gave its approval for a new HVAC control unit, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Updates to Policies Regarding Student Health, State Testing
The Knox School Board finalized the latest round of policy updates last week, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. “We had NEOLA policies from the previous meeting that we did, and the board approved all those policies without any comment,” he says.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Finalizes Scholarship Arrangements, List of Food Service Suppliers
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has finalized arrangements for this year’s School Board Scholarship. Alyssa Cornwell was chosen as this year’s scholarship recipient, according to outgoing Superintendent Dan Foster.
Continue readingKnox Schools Building Project Proceeds to Design Phase
The Knox Community School Corporation’s building project is officially moving ahead. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says the $20 million project has been approved.
Continue readingCulver School Board Sets Book Rental Fees, Considers Breakfast/Lunch Prices
The Culver School Board has finalized book rental fees for the coming school year. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the cost will vary, depending on grade level and course selection.
Continue readingHamlet Residents Urged to Clean Up Properties
The Town of Hamlet is making sure residents are keeping their properties clean. Town Marshal Clint Norem discussed his efforts with the town council Wednesday. “We sent out 32 letters to people on the 19th, a notification, whether it be grass, debris. So far, everybody – it’s looking real good.”
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Extends Administrators’ Contracts, Recognizes Retirees
Some Eastern Pulaski school administrators have had their contracts extended by a year. Last week, the school board voted to extend the contracts of Elementary School Principal Jill Collins, Middle School Principal Ryan Dickinson, and Athletic Director Bill Ball through June of 2021, according to board documents. Board members also agreed to add 10 days to the contract of incoming High School Principal Jeremy Tucker.
Continue readingHamlet Council President Aiming for Construction of 22 New Homes by 2022
Hamlet’s town council president has a new housing goal. “I think that an ‘unrealistic’ goal – I kind of thought of this and just to kind of throw it out at you guys to see what you thought – is ’22 by ’22,’ and what I mean, 22 houses by 2022,” Dave Kesvormas told the rest of the council Wednesday.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Superintendent’s Contract
The Culver School Board has approved a contract extension for Superintendent Karen Shuman. She says the agreement was approved as presented, during last week’s meeting.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Renews Elementary Principal’s Contract
As the Oregon-Davis School Board considers restructuring the high school administrative staff, board members have agreed to renew the elementary school principal’s contract. The school board voted Monday to renew Bill Bennett’s administrative contract for the 2019-2020 school year.
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