The Culver School Board approved the 2019-2020 school calendar Monday. It calls for a first day of class on August 8, with the last day on May 28.
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Winamac Park Board Elects New President, Welcomes New Member
The Winamac Park Board welcomed its newest member Thursday. Steve Miller took his seat on the board, replacing Courtney Poor. Meanwhile, Chris Schramm was chosen to take over Poor’s former position of board president.
Continue readingFulton County Bus Stop Crash Remains Under Investigation by NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board is reviewing the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation’s transportation policies, as the investigation into October’s fatal bus stop crash continues.
Continue readingPulaski County Has to Rebid Paving Projects to Qualify for Community Crossings Grant
The Pulaski County Highway Department will have to redo the bid process for this year’s Community Crossings projects. Last month, the county commissioners awarded a $1.18 million bid to Town & Country Paving for work on County Road 550 South west of State Road 39 and County Road 600 South from State Road 119 to Base Road.
Continue readingPugh Replaces Sieber on Culver School Board
The Culver School Board has a new member. Amy Pugh was appointed to the At-Large B seat during Monday’s school board meeting, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman. Pugh replaces Ryan Sieber, who decided to step down just a few weeks after he was reelected. Pugh will fill the remainder of Sieber’s term, which runs until the end of 2022.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Reorganize for 2019 Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will elect a new president tonight. Courtney Poor had served in that role from the board’s inception in 2016 up until his resignation last month. Meanwhile, Steve Miller has been selected by the town council to replace Poor as a board member.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Hold Off on Appointing Maintenance Director, Seek to Clarify Facilities Plans
The Pulaski County Commissioners want some more time before choosing a new maintenance director. They decided Monday to table the appointment, until all three of them have a chance to review the applications.
Continue readingMore Funds Needed for Culver-Union Township Fire Department Aerial Truck
The Culver-Union Township Fire Department still needs another $100,000 for a new aerial truck. After finalizing specifications, Fire Chief Terry Wakefield says the department has settled on a 101-foot ladder truck. “We thought we wanted a basket,” he told the town council during a work session Tuesday. “We kind of went away from getting a basket. What we did was we came up with a vehicle that fits in our station, that we won’t have to alter the height or width of the doors.”
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Working to Collect Fine from Former Coroner
Collecting unpaid fines for late campaign finance reports is proving to be a challenge for the Starke County Election Board. During last week’s meeting, it was learned that former Coroner Dannie Hoffer Jr. still hadn’t paid his $150 fine. Election officials said the matter was sent to small claims court, but Hoffer apparently refused to sign for the documents when he was notified by certified mail.
Continue readingPulaski County Sheriff’s Department Kept Busy by Winter Weather, Meth Discovery
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department has been busy in recent weeks. Sheriff Jeff Richwine gave an update to the county commissioners Monday. “We had a pursuit, a residential entry over by Bruce Lake that turned into a bunch of meth,” he said.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Get Update Tonight on Efforts to Buy Aerial Fire Truck
Culver officials will meet tonight to discuss plans for the purchase of an aerial fire truck. The Culver-Union Township Fire Department had hoped to raise $200,000 in donations, but only got about $169,000 by the end of the fundraiser in November. Money has continued coming in, though, and Fire Chief Terry Wakefield is expected to give an update to the town council tonight.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Discuss Maintenance Director Appointment, Upcoming Bridge Replacement
The Pulaski County Commissioners may appoint a new maintenance director tonight. Jeff Johnston stepped down from the position last month to take another job elsewhere, as county officials continue debating the future of the courthouse.
Continue readingProposed Senate Bill May Force Replacement of Starke County’s Voting Machines
Plans to upgrade Starke County’s voting machines may be put on hold, pending the outcome of a bill in the Indiana Senate. Senate Bill 570 proposes a number of new requirements related to election cyber security. Notably, any electronic voting systems would have to have a “voter verifiable paper audit trail,”starting in 2022.
Continue readingSeveral Elected Officials Unopposed Heading into Final Week of Candidate Filing
With less than a week left for candidates to file to run in the May primary, many incumbents remain unopposed. As of Friday afternoon, the only local contested race was for Knox clerk-treasurer. Colleen Hodge and Cyndi Mann-Kidder are vying for the Democratic Party nomination, according to the Starke County Clerk’s Office. Incumbent Jeff Houston is not seeking another term.
Continue readingStarke County Council Member Fails to Show Up for Election Board Meeting
Starke County Council Member Tom DeCola failed to appear before the county election board Friday. DeCola had apparently asked to be on the agenda, but by the end of the meeting, he still hadn’t arrived. “Let the minutes show that a second calling for Mr. Tom DeCola to come before the board after his request was sent to us, and he is not present,” said Board President Peg Brettin. “And the request was in writing.”
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Approve Purdue Extension Contract
The Pulaski County Commissioners last week officially renewed the county’s contract with Purdue Extension for the year.
Continue readingNo Injuries Reported in Knox House Fire Thursday Night
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department spent over three hours battling a house fire Thursday night. Firefighters were called to a home in the 200 block of West Lake Street, shortly after 8:00 p.m., according to a news release posted on the fire department’s Facebook page.
Continue readingStarke County Council Member’s Residency to be Discussed by Election Board Today
The issue of Starke County Council Member Tom DeCola’s residency is expected to go before the county election board this morning. Last week, the county council voted to ask the election board and the Starke County Republican Party to confirm that DeCola actually lives in the district he represents.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Suggest Lower Speed Limit on Tpac Road
Pulaski County officials are looking at lowering the speed limit on Tpac Road. Commissioner Jerry Locke raised the issue during last week’s meeting, at the request of a local resident.
Continue readingWinter Weather Advisory in Effect for Pulaski County Tonight
The worst of the cold temperatures appears to be behind us, but some risk of hazardous weather remains. Pulaski County will be under a winter weather advisory from 7:00 EST Thursday evening to 8:00 Friday morning. The National Weather Service is predicting three to five inches of snow, with the potential for slippery road conditions.
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