The Culver School Board got an update last week on the schools’ ISTEP scores and the steps being taken in response, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
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Winamac High School Principal’s Resignation to be Considered by Eastern Pulaski School Board
The resignation of Winamac High School’s longtime principal will be up for approval during tonight’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting.
Continue readingRequests for Additional Help to be Considered by Pulaski County Council Tonight
The Pulaski County Council will consider several departments’ requests for additional help tonight. Prosecutor Dan Murphy has been asking for another full-time secretary, citing a significant increase in the number of cases being filed, along with the addition of new court programs. A vote on the matter ended in a three-to-three tie last month. Council President Jay Sullivan asked the county commissioners to weigh in, but they sent it back to the council without making a formal recommendation.
Continue readingKenneth Kemble Remembered during Knox School Board Meeting
The Knox School Board took a few moments this week to remember a longtime teacher and coach. Kenneth Kemble passed away Monday at the age of 75.
Continue readingPulaski County EMS to Get Four New Cardiac Monitors
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services is updating its cardiac monitors. The county commissioners approved the purchase of four Zoll cardiac monitors Monday.
Continue readingTree Planting to Be a Focus of Winamac Town Park Cleanup Day
The Winamac Park Board has finalized the date for this year’s Town Park cleanup day. It will be held Saturday, May 4, beginning at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Pay Raise for Extracurricular Bus Drivers
The Culver School Board approved another raise for bus drivers this week. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the hourly pay rate for extracurricular trips was increased from $9 to $10.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Open Second Round of Bids for Community Crossings Projects
A second round of bidding has resulted in some slightly lower prices for planned paving work in Pulaski County. Plans call for hot mix asphalt work on County Road 550 South west of State Road 39 and County Road 600 South from State Road 119 to Base Road. The county is applying for a Community Crossings grant, to cover 75 percent of the cost.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Hears Lighting Proposals, As Planning Begins for Memorial Bridge Centennial
Efforts to add a decorative lighting feature to the Winamac Town Park’s swinging bridge will be able to move ahead. On Thursday, the town’s park board learned more about the various options from Mike Brubaker with Associated Controls + Design and John Ford with Carl Stahl Architektur.
Continue readingKnox High School Receives $10,000 Grant to Help Students Explore College and Career Options
Knox High School is getting $10,000 to help students explore college and career opportunities. The school board approved an agreement with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education Tuesday, allowing the school to receive that grant funding.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Purchase of Two School Buses
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is getting a couple of new buses. On Monday, the school board approved the purchase of two buses from IC Collins for a total cost of just over $197,000, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. She says the buses will come equipped with stop arm cameras.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Award Ambulance Bid
The purchase of a new ambulance was approved by the Pulaski County Commissioners Monday. They chose a $129,900 bid from Arrow Manufacturing out of Iowa, at the recommendation of EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo. “That’s where we’ve gotten our last three,” he explained, “so all the parts that I keep on hand for them, the latches that always break, they’ll fit this truck, as well.”
Continue readingKnox Police Cracking Down on Cars Blocking Streets Near Elementary, Middle Schools
Knox School officials are beginning to see some success with updated drop-off and pickup procedures. Previously, cars had been lining up on local roads around the elementary and middle schools. Knox City Police have asked elementary school parents not to arrive to pick up students before 2:20 p.m. Officers say any cars standing on Culver Road will be issued a ticket.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves List of 2019 Capital Projects
The Culver School Board Monday approved a list of capital projects for the year. Superintendent Karen Shuman says that will include the switch to LED lighting throughout the school corporation’s buildings. That project was awarded to Trane last month.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Hear Presentation on Potential Swinging Bridge Lighting Feature Tonight
A presentation on a proposed lighting feature for the Winamac Town Park’s swinging bridge will be given during tonight’s park board meeting. A representative from Associated Controls + Design of Indianapolis is scheduled to discuss some of the possibilities. Local residents have been spearheading the effort, to commemorate the Memorial Bridge’s centennial in 2023.
Continue readingStarke County Treasurer Appointed Knox Community School Corporation Treasurer/Business Manager
For the third time in less than a year, the Knox Community School Corporation has a new treasurer and business manager.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Support Medaryville Fire Department’s Application for Fire Station Grant
The Medaryville Fire Department’s efforts to build a new fire station have gotten a boost from the Pulaski County Commissioners. The commissioners agreed Monday to let the department apply for a Community Development Block Grant, with the county serving as the pass-through agency.
Continue readingPulaski County Building Inspector, Director of Environmental Health Asking for Additional Help
The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to support the Building and Health departments’ requests for additional help. Building Inspector Doug Hoover told the commissioners Monday that he’s going to once again ask the county council to move Building Department Assistant Karla Kreamer from part-time to full-time status.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Kindergarten Roundup Next Week
Oregon-Davis Elementary School is holding its kindergarten roundup next week. Families with kids who’ll be five years old on or before August 1 are invited to stop by and register on Tuesday, March 12 between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. CDT.
Continue readingKnox School Board to Consider Corporation Treasurer’s Resignation Tonight
More personnel changes will be up for approval during tonight’s Knox School Board meeting.
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