Discussions on proposed upgrades to the Bass Lake Beach are expected to continue later this month. The Starke County Park Board is calling on the operator of the facility, Callahan Development, LLC, to stabilize the seawall surrounding the beach house patio.
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Pulaski County Sheriff Considering Video Visitation for Jail Inmates
Pulaski Council Denies Local Funding Match for Pulaski County Human Services Van Purchase
Pulaski County Human Services apparently will not be able to buy a new van, after all. The county council failed to finalize the local share of the funding Monday. They had been considering the issue since April.
Architects Moving Ahead with Plans for New Pulaski County Courthouse Elevator
Plans to replace the elevator at the Pulaski County Courthouse are moving ahead according to schedule. During last week’s county commissioners meeting, Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston said he got an update from Keystone Architecture. Continue reading
Enrollment Increase Anticipated at Eastern Pulaski Schools
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation expects a slight increase in enrollment. The official count isn’t until Friday, but Superintendent Dan Foster says the corporation’s preliminary enrollment figure is 1,285. Continue reading
Proposed Bass Lake Beach Improvements to be Discussed by Starke County Park Board
Updates on the Bass Lake Beach and Campground and the Starke County Forest are expected, during tonight’s Starke County Park Board meeting. The park board’s calling on the operator of the Bass Lake Beach to repair the beach house patio and the seawall surrounding the site.
Pulaski County Council to Consider Employee Handbook Updates, Discuss LIT Levy Freeze
Pulaski County is looking to tighten its employee drug testing policy. The update would allow department heads or the county commissioners to demand a drug test based on probable cause, such as smell or behavior.
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Discuss 2018 Budget, Tour Facility Upgrades
Pulaski County to Consider Hiring Contractor for Lawn Mowing, Snow Removal
Pulaski County to Pay for Hepatitis Shots for Maintenance Staff
Concerns about hepatitis have Pulaski County vaccinating its maintenance staff.
The county commissioners agreed Tuesday to cover the cost of hepatitis shots for maintenance workers, at the request of Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston.
“My folks work in the jail all the time,” he explained. “We’re back in the cell blocks. We’re in the kitchen. There’s always maintenance to do over there, things to fix. And there is a presence of hepatitis in the jail.” Continue reading
Culver Community Middle/High School Collecting Items for Hurricane Harvey Victims
Culver Community Middle/High School is collecting items for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Throughout the month of September, students and staff are gathering non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, bathroom items, baby supplies, and pet supplies.
Hoosiers Urged to Donate Blood to Help Hurricane-Impacted Communities
Indiana’s lieutenant governor is calling on Hoosiers to donate blood, to help communities impacted by hurricanes. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch says Hurricane Irma is expected to have a widespread impact like Hurricane Harvey, and blood supplies are already low.
Pulaski County to Make Court Documents Available Online through Doxpop
You’ll soon be able to access various Pulaski County court documents online. The county commissioners approved a contract Tuesday with Doxpop.
Secretary of State Touring Indiana with Investment Fraud Documentary Screenings
Protecting Hoosiers from investment fraud is the goal of a video produced in partnership with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office. “$cammed: Investment Fraud Revealed” aims to show that investment schemes don’t just target large-scale investors on Wall Street, but also regular people here in Indiana.
Pulaski County Justice Center in Need of Fire Alarm Upgrades
The technology at the Pulaski County Justice Center is showing its age. Currently, the sheriff’s department is in the process of upgrading the computer system that controls the doors, after it had a number of glitches in recent weeks. Now, the building’s fire alarm is having similar problems.
Starke County Career and College Success Coalition Members Discuss Fall Activities
Several local organizations are working together to help Starke County residents build successful careers.
Winamac Park Board to Get Update on Pool Grant Application
The Winamac Park Board will get an update tonight on grant funding for its swimming pool rebuilding project. The town is applying for $200,000 in matching money from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. The total cost of rebuilding the pool is expected to be between $500,000 and $600,000.
McClure Takes Seat on Pulaski County Board of Commissioners
Pulaski County’s new District 3 commissioner was officially sworn in Tuesday. Mike McClure took the oath of office during the commissioners’ regular meeting.
Knox Community Center Building Corporation Simplifies Payment Process for Renovation Bills
As upgrades to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center get underway, the Knox Community Center Building Corporation has taken steps to simplify the process of paying the bills for the work. The building corporation recently extended the community center’s loan by five years, to pay for a new roof and upgrades to the heating and cooling system, among other improvements.
