The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s policy overhaul is almost complete. “Until now, Eastern Pulaski administration had been writing our own policies and attempting to keep them updated as new laws and regulations took place,” Superintendent Dara Chezem explains. “So in order to avoid being out of compliance, the school board voted last August to enter into a partnership with NEOLA.”
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Marshall, Starke, and Pulaski counties continue to see a low level of COVID-19 spread. All three counties remain in the blue on the Indiana Department of Health’s county metrics map.
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The Pulaski County Justice Center expansion project is expected to start in the next couple weeks, while the proposed courthouse renovation remains on hold.
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Knox Elementary School’s preschool program has gotten its state certification. School Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says that will allow the school to accept federally-funded vouchers to help cover the cost for families meeting income guidelines.
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The Oregon-Davis School Corporation will be cracking down on students who are consistently late. The school board last week approved student and staff handbooks for the 2021-2022 school year, according to Superintendent Bill Bennett.
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The Town of Hamlet continues to see the value in youth baseball. The town’s park board last month once again decided to support the Hamlet Baseball League with a $275 field sponsorship, the highest of the league’s three sponsorship levels.
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The Knox Board of Works has approved the final payout for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project, even though some issues remain. After months of negotiations with Thieneman Construction, the board approved a final change order during a special meeting last week. It accepts Thieneman’s offer of two consecutive five-year maintenance bonds, since a concrete pouring mishap last year could make the basement wall more prone to leaks.
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The Oregon-Davis School community is stepping up in the fight against cancer and sudden infant death syndrome. Superintendent Bill Bennett says last month’s benefit for the Just in Case Foundation proved successful. “The Just in Case Foundation was started by one of our teachers who unfortunately lost one of their twins to SIDS,” Bennett explains, “and as a community, we raised $12,000 to help launch that foundation.”
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The Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update on the state’s READI program tonight. Regions made up of counties, cities, and towns can apply for up to $50 million to invest in quality of place and talent attraction.
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A new health care provider is coming to Starke County. Northwest Health says Nurse Practitioner Renae Atkins recently joined the Northwest Medical Group.
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A parade, farmers market, high school reunion, and of course, fireworks are just a few of the events the City of Knox has planned for the holiday weekend. Mayor Dennis Estok tells WKVI’s Charlie Adams that it was hard getting back in the rhythm after a year off due to COVID, but a record number of volunteers have stepped up to help.
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The Knox City Police Department has a new officer. The board of works approved the conditional hire of Ashley Vandemark during a special meeting Thursday.
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The North Judson Town Council has signed off on the purchase of a $240,000 fire truck. Last week, council members agreed to let Fire Chief Joe Leszek sign the contract for a 2022 Freightliner tanker truck from McGinley Fire Apparatus.
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Shopping around for health insurance will lead to some significant cost savings for Pulaski County. The county commissioners voted last week to switch its coverage from Cigna to Anthem with EPIC Insurance as the agent.
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A local Ford dealership is being recognized for its customer service. Jim Dobson Ford of Winamac recently received the 2020 Ford Motor Company President’s Award. It’s based on surveys and reputation scoring in both sales and service, according to a dealership press release.
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Starke County’s workforce development efforts have gotten a $2.8 million boost from the federal government. The SCILL Center has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to build a 12,000-square-foot workforce training center. It would house SCILL’s welding and robotics programs.
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Oregon-Davis students who want to learn virtually will now need a doctor’s note. The reopening plan for the 2021-2022 school year was approved by the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Bill Bennett.
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A new hire for the Knox City Police Department will be up for approval during a special board of works meeting this morning. An emergency hearing will be held on 401 West Bender Street, and board members will consider a final payment to Thieneman Construction.
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The North Judson Business Pitch Competition is officially coming back for a second year. It gives entrepreneurs like Andy Defrancesco a chance to compete for cash prizes to help them launch or expand their business in the North Judson area.
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Those who steal catalytic converters, deal drugs, or engage in rioting face harsher penalties starting today. Starke County Prosecutor Leslie Baker says a number of new state laws impacting the criminal justice system take effect today.
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