Pulaski County officials are considering their options when it comes to the future of the county courthouse and other government buildings. The county council and commissioners discussed a few ideas during a special joint meeting Monday.
Continue readingMan Wanted by LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Arrested in Chicago
A man wanted on suspicion of child solicitation in LaPorte County was finally taken into custody Friday. The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office says a criminal arrest warrant was issued for Lee T. Hall back in 2015, but he had eluded authorities since then.
Continue readingPulaski County Council, Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Issues in Special Joint Session Tonight
The future of the Pulaski County Courthouse will be discussed during a special joint county council and commissioners meeting tonight. The meeting notice says officials will discuss options to address needed repairs to the courthouse, potential renovations to the existing buildings, the relocation of county offices, and the various plans to address the concerns with the courthouse.
Continue readingHamlet Zoning Board Addresses Issues at 503 South Starke Street
The Hamlet Zoning Board has given the owner of 503 South Starke Street until June 12 to bring the property into compliance with the town’s unsafe structure ordinance. During last week’s meeting, it was revealed that the water and sewer lines hadn’t been hooked up. There were also concerns with an open trench that had apparently been dug next to the sidewalk.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Open Mowing Bids
Grass may be growing, but the Pulaski County Commissioners still need more time to choose a lawn care company. Last week, they opened bids from Ditmire Lawn Care, Clean Cuts Lawn Service, and TK Lawn Service.
Continue readingKnox Park Board Member Previews Summer Events, Discusses Park Projects
A car and bike show, outdoor concerts, and movies are just some of the events planned for this summer at Wythogan Park. The Knox School Board got an update last week from board member Gary Dulin, who serves as the school board’s representative on the Knox Park Board.
Continue readingSpecial Needs Prom Discussed with Knox School Board
Students from around the area gathered at Knox High School last week for the Special Needs Prom. Principal Dr. Elizabeth Ratliff reviewed the event during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Employers ‘Desperate for Workers,’ According to Economic Development Foundation
Efforts continue to try to match high school seniors with local employers with positions to fill.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve EMS Fuel Purchasing Arrangements, Ambulance Sale
Now that Pulaski County has a gas-powered ambulance, the EMS Department has to be able to get fuel to run it. The department’s fuel tanks only hold diesel, since that what the ambulances have typically used up until now. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo presented a couple of options to the county commissioners Monday.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Issue Request for Proposals for Health Insurance
Pulaski County continues to look into employee health insurance options. The county commissioners agreed Monday to issue a request for proposals from insurance brokers. They also agreed to advertise the request in South Bend and Indianapolis newspapers.
Continue readingHamlet’s Railroad Street Project to Start As Soon As Contract is Finalized
Hamlet’s Railroad Street project is set to begin soon. Last month, the town council awarded a bid to Mark Milo Enterprises. The town received a Community Crossings grant from the state to cover 75 percent of the cost.
Continue readingRedskin Academy Celebrates Sixth Graduate
The Knox Community School Corporation continues to see success with its alternative high school program, as it nears the end of its first year.
Continue readingPulaski County Named Popcorn Capital of the U.S. by Washington Post
Pulaski County is now the popcorn capital of the United States. That’s according to a recent article from The Washington Post.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Purchase of Used Dump Truck for Highway Department
The Pulaski County Commissioners approved an equipment purchase for the Highway Department Monday.
Continue readingKnox Named Poorest Town in Indiana by Financial News Website
Knox has once again been named the poorest community in Indiana, in a recent report from 24/7 Wall St. The financial news website says it used the five-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey to find the poorest town in each state.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Considers Homeless Student Policy, Approves Staff Retirements
Making sure homeless students have access to education is the goal of a policy revision being considered by the West Central School Board. Superintendent Don Street says it’s a standard policy that was recommended by the Indiana School Boards Association. It deals with homeless students’ enrollment rights and services.
Continue readingCheryl Lyn Welter Foundation Awards Grants to Knox Educators
Three grants from the Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation were presented during Tuesday’s Knox School Board meeting.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered during Public Hearing on Knox Schools’ Proposed Building Project
The first official public hearing over Knox Community Schools’ proposed $20 million building project drew no comments during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Updated on Veterans Service Officer Requirements
The expectations for Pulaski County’s next veterans service officer will be a little higher than originally thought. The county commissioners announced Monday that two people have applied for the open position. But Tom White, the northwest district officer for the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, says the state has a number of requirements that aren’t explicitly listed in the county’s job description.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Sets Book Rental Fees for 2019-2020
West Central Elementary School’s book rental fees will stay the same for another year. The fees for the 2019-2020 school year were approved during last week’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Don Street.
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