A Knox school administrator is stepping down from some of his duties at the end of the school year.
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Parking Lot Upgrades Recommended for Proposed Oregon Township Polling Site
Meeting Scheduled with DNR Officials to Determine Design of Winamac Town Park Restrooms
The Winamac Park Board continues to try to nail down a design for new town park restrooms. The board has hired architect Mark Maddox to draw up the plans, but he needs to know what exactly the park board wants before he can proceed.
Pulaski County Commissioners Renew Reassessment Contract
Pulaski County will continue to contract with an outside company for property reassessments. The county commissioners voted Monday to renew the contract with the Nexus Group for another four years.
Pulaski County Commissioners Choose Contractor for 700 North Bridge Work
The Pulaski County Commissioners are moving ahead with the replacement of a bridge on County Road 700 North over Bogus Run. On Monday, the commissioners chose JCI Bridge Group of LaPorte to do the work for a cost of just under $480,000.
Knox School Board Approves 2018-2019 School Calendar
The Knox School Board Monday approved the corporation’s 2018-2019 school calendar. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says there aren’t any major changes from this year. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Consider Request to Abolish Advisory Council
A resolution letting the Winamac Park Board’s advisory council transition into a “Friends of the Parks” group will be considered during tonight’s park board meeting.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve 2018 Employee Holiday Schedule, Following Discussion
Pulaski County employees will get 15 paid holidays in 2018, including both the May and November elections. The county commissioners approved next year’s holiday schedule Monday, but not without plenty of discussion.
Knox School Board Hires Architects to Conduct Facility Study
The Knox Community School Corporation is moving ahead with a facilities study. The school board voted Monday to hire architectural firm Schmidt Associates to do the work, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. He says the study will cost about $21,000.
Community Foundation of Pulaski County to Continue Moving Forward with Winamac Pool Project
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County plans to continue working with the Winamac Park Board on the town’s swimming pool rebuilding project. The foundation’s board of directors got an update last month from Park Board President Courtney Poor, along with town council and pool committee member Judy Heater.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve $1.2 Million Community Crossings Paving Contract
Two Pulaski County roads are set to be resurfaced with money from the 2017 Community Crossings grant. The county commissioners Monday approved a contract with Central Paving of Logansport for nearly $1.2 million worth of road work. Seventy-five percent of that cost would be covered by the state grant funding.
Starke County Jail Inmates Making Christmas Wreaths for Senior Citizens, Veterans
Inmates at the Starke County Jail have been spreading some holiday cheer by making Christmas wreaths. Jail Warden Phil Cherry says the project was inspired by the jail’s popular garden program. “It was just kind of a natural extension from what we did all summer, and the guys thought it would be something admirable to give back to the community,” he explains. “It was mostly focused on senior citizens and veterans.”
Gas Prices Expected to Increase
Gas prices have recently been dropping across Indiana, but don’t expect that trend to continue. GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says many of the issues that led to a spike in gas prices in early November have since been resolved. “Due to the factors we had previously talked about, a pipeline leak that has been fixed, refinery maintenance season, which is now done, gas prices have been in free fall across much of Indiana for the last two weeks.”
Pulaski County Commissioners to Consider Bids for Various Projects Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will open bids tonight for the construction of a new courthouse elevator. Plans call for the current elevator to be demolished and replaced with a larger one that can more easily fit people using wheelchairs.
Oregon-Davis Students Making Mural of Snoop Dogg Out of Toast
A group of Oregon-Davis students plans to turn 120 loaves of bread into a rather unusual art project. Continue reading
O-D Superintendent Discusses Cost-Cutting Efforts, As School Board Considers Referendum
Residents of the Oregon-Davis school district are calling on school officials to explore ways to cut costs before asking voters for a property tax increase. Some of those in attendance asked if the corporation’s 555 students really justified two principals, as well as all of the corporation’s support staff.
Pulaski County Comp Time Policy May Be Reviewed by Personnel Committee
Updates to Pulaski County’s comp time policy may have to wait until the county’s personnel committee has a chance to review it. The county commissioners have been considering increasing the amount of comp time that can be carried over from year to year from 20 to 40 hours. Part of the reason is to make it easier for employees to use it for needed medical procedures.
Stay Safe from Criminals during Holiday Shopping
As you go about your Christmas shopping, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security has a few tips to keep you safe from criminals.
O-D Superintendent Touts Recruitment Efforts, in Response to Declining Enrollment
As the Oregon-Davis School Board considers the school corporation’s financial future, one challenge school officials will have to address is declining enrollment. Since the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment has dropped from 713.5 students down to 555. Based on kindergarten enrollment trends, that number’s expected to drop down to 511 over the next five years.
Drugs, Tattooing Equipment Reportedly Found by New LaPorte County Jail Body Scanner
The LaPorte County Jail’s investment in a body scanner is already starting to pay off. The $199,000 SecurPASS scanner was put into service on November 20, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Less than 48 hours later, the scanner reportedly revealed six Flexeril pills hidden in the brassiere of a female inmate being admitted to the jail.
