Those who’ve experienced property damage due to recent flooding can report it to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Department officials say homeowners, renters, businesses, and non-profit organizations can all report uninsured damage caused by severe storms and flooding since February 15. That could include structural damage to homes, as well as the loss of personal property.
Updated Crisis Plan Presented to Oregon-Davis School School Board
School security continues to be addressed by local school officials, following last week’s school shooting in Florida. Oregon-Davis Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the school corporation has been working on updating its crisis plan. “We’re looking at all different types of scenarios with crisis, whether that be a fire drill or tornado drill, or obviously intruder drill,” he explains. “But we’re also looking at death of a family member, death of a staff member, suicide.”
Proposed School Accountability Rule Raises Concerns from Knox School Officials
Tourism Advertising Campaign Approved by Pulaski County Commissioners
Park Board Information Presented to Francesville Town Council
Flood Warnings Continue As Local Rivers Reach Flood Stage
Flood warnings continue throughout the local area, and some rivers could reach record levels in the coming days. In Plymouth, the Yellow River has risen above 17 feet, surpassing a record set in 1954, according to the National Weather Service.
Knox School Board Votes to Pursue In-House Alternative High School Program
The Knox Community School Corporation may launch its own alternative high school this fall. On Tuesday, the school board agreed to let administrators continue working on plans for a “Redskin Academy.”
West Central Superintendent Discusses School Security Efforts, Following Florida School Shooting
Pulaski County Sheriff Credits K-9 with Saving Life
A Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office K-9 is being credited with saving a life. During Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting, Sheriff Jeff Richwine discussed a recent incident involving Deputy Seth Barton and K-9 Loki. “One of our people that was wanted was in a house up in Starke County,” he said. “They get there, this person’s actually stabbing himself. When they get there, Barton and Loki and a deputy from Starke County went into the house, and the guy made it clear that we wanted to kill himself and was still stabbing himself with a knife.”
Calendar Options Presented to Oregon-Davis School Board
The Oregon-Davis School Board is considering adjustments to the school calendar, starting next school year. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says there are a couple areas of concern. “One is obviously looking at the Christmas break and how the Christmas break falls,” he explains, “and then also graduation. Right now, we have graduation on Friday. We’re looking at getting that to be on a Saturday.”
Auction Planned for Francesville’s Unneeded Police Vehicle, Tractor
Francesville’s old police vehicle and tractor will soon go up for auction. The town council decided Monday to have Olson Auctions sell the two vehicles in April, according to Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett. Continue reading
High Water Leads to Road Closure in Pulaski County
Pulaski Council, Commissioners to Revisit Winamac Ambulance Garage Expansion
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services is once again asking for more room for its ambulances. EMS Director Bryan Corn told the county council and commissioners last week that the department’s trucks are outgrowing the Winamac EMS garage. “Our oldest truck, she’s really, really long,” Corn explained, “and in order to get the garage door to close, you about have to put it into the wall a little bit.”
Eastern Pulaski Schools to Host Rachel’s Challenge Program Next Month
Knox School Board to Continue Making Financial Arrangements for Facility Upgrades
Pulaski Commissioners to Open Lawn Care and Snow Removal Bids, Discuss TV Tourism Ads
The Pulaski County Commissioners are finally expected to open bids today for lawn care and snow removal at various county properties. The idea of hiring an outside contractor to do the work was raised several months ago, as a cheaper alternative to upgrading the county’s equipment.
Pulaski County Council, Commissioners Learn More About Opioid Litigation
Opioid abuse has impacted all of Indiana’s counties, and drug manufacturers and distributors deserve at least some of the blame, according to attorney Jeff Gibson with Indianapolis law firm Cohen and Malad. Continue reading