As discussions about the future of the Pulaski County Courthouse continue, health concerns have some county departments asking to have their offices moved. During Monday’s commissioners meeting, Assessor Holly VanDerAa said she’s had five employees get cancer after working in her basement office, and one of them passed away a few weeks ago.
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The first of two official public hearings over Knox Community Schools’ proposed building project will be held tonight.
Continue readingThe West Central School Board has approved plans for summer school. Superintendent Don Street says programs will be offered at the elementary school, and the high school will offer several credit recovery classes through the Trojan Opportunity Academy, among other offerings.
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Several staff members at the West Central School Corporation will be getting a pay raise next year. Last week, the school board approved the classified staff pay rates for the 2019-2020 school year, according to Superintendent Don Street.
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A Winamac Park Board member is calling for upgrades to the Town Park’s entrance. During last week’s meeting, board member Steve Miller said the landscaping around the front gate could use some attention.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to appoint a new veterans service officer tonight. Tom White with the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs is scheduled to be at tonight’s meeting to discuss the position.
Continue readingThe next West Central school superintendent is expected to be named next Thursday. Outgoing Superintendent Don Street says the school board has identified a candidate, and a public hearing was held over a proposed contract this week.
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The 12th annual Starke County Youth Club Radiothon brought in thousands of dollars for the organization’s programs. Almost $40,000 had been raised, as of Friday afternoon.
Continue readingThe Winamac Park Board finally appears to be ready to accept construction bids for the Town Park restroom project. Plans call for the old brick restrooms in the front of the park to be demolished and replaced with a new structure, with more ADA-compliant stalls and more room in general.
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A bill to restructure the Kankakee River Basin Commission is headed to the governor for final approval. House Enrolled Act 1270 would cut the number of members from 24 down to nine, but it would also impose a funding mechanism to pay for the new entity.
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Porter-Starke Services hopes to make it easier for people with opioid use disorder to get the health care they need. The mental health organization recently got a $5,000 grant through Kankakee Valley REMC’s Operation Round Up program. It plans to use that money specifically in Starke County.
Continue readingFlooding concerns have led to the cancellation of tomorrow’s Winamac Town Park cleanup day. Park Board President Chris Schramm made the announcement during Thursday’s board meeting.
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Expanding broadband access in rural areas would have impacts reaching far beyond those communities. That’s according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The winner of this year’s H.J. Halleck Community Service Award will be honored at a dinner later this month. Howard Conner has been selected as this year’s recipient by the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce.
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The Winamac Park Board will try to figure out how to pay for the inspection of the Town Park’s “swinging bridge” tonight.
Continue readingThe Pulaski County Courthouse has made Indiana Landmarks’ annual 10 Most Endangered List. Last December, county officials unveiled a preliminary plan that involved demolishing the 1895 courthouse and adding onto the Justice Center.
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Work continues to address safety concerns at the Bass Lake Beach House patio. The facility’s operator, Callahan Development, LLC has made temporary repairs to the patio’s railing. Starke County Park Board Member Rik Ritzler gave an update during last week’s meeting, according to County Attorney Marty Lucas.
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Two Winamac High School graduates, who also happen to be sisters, were hired for open positions at the school Monday. The Eastern Pulaski School Board hired Cara Dulin to teach Family and Consumer Science at the middle and high schools, according to Superintendent Dan Foster.
Continue readingPulaski County officials may soon be asking state lawmakers to help balance out the county’s tax structure. The county currently has one of the highest income tax rates in the state but relatively low property taxes. But fiscal planning consultant Jeffrey Peters told the county council and commissioners Monday that simply replacing income taxes with property taxes isn’t always possible.
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Starke County will apparently cover the cost of last summer’s electrical work at the Bass Lake Campground. Last week, the Starke County Park Board agreed to reimburse the lessee, Callahan Development, LLC, for the bill of about $3,500, according to County Attorney Marty Lucas.
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