Building permits are up overall in Pulaski County, according to Building Inspector Doug Hoover. He told the county commissioners last week that agricultural construction permits, in particular, are up quite a bit from last year.
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Oregon-Davis School Board Reviews Instructional Fees, Wellness Policy, Transfer Student Limit
Culver School Board to Consider Support of Cavalier Park Sports Center
One of Culver’s proposed Stellar Communities projects will be discussed tonight by the Culver School Board. Board members will consider a resolution formally expressing the school corporation’s support of the Cavalier Park project. The plan is to construct a sports center on a piece of the corporation’s land that’s currently being used as a youth soccer field.
Union Mills Man Killed in LaPorte County Off-Road Vehicle Crash
A Union Mills man has died, following an off-road vehicle crash in LaPorte County. Indiana Conservation Officers say it happened shortly after midnight Sunday morning, in a field near 1100 West and 1500 South.
ISP Investigating Police-Involved Shooting That May Have Injured LaPorte Man in Michigan City
A police-involved shooting in Michigan City is being investigated by Indiana State Police. Investigators say it happened around 3:30 Sunday morning in the 400 block of Pleasant Avenue.
North Judson Council Accepts Property Donation for High School Memorial
Plans to mark the site of the old North Judson High School are moving ahead. A group of volunteers has been working for the past year and a half to construct a memorial where the school used to stand on Keller Avenue.
Pulaski County Commissioners Appoint IT Director, Aviation Board Member
Pulaski County has a new IT director. Matt Voltz was appointed by the county commissioners Monday to replace RB Walters, who resigned in March.
O-D to Take Part in Summer Food Program, School Board Approves Student Meal Procedures
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation will be offering free meals to children 18 and younger over the next couple weeks. The school will be taking part in the USDA Summer Food Service Program from Monday, July 24 through Friday, August 4. That coincides with the corporation’s Jump Start summer school program.
One Injured, One Arrested After ATV Crash Near Koontz Lake.
An ATV rider was arrested and his passenger was injured, after a crash near Koontz Lake Thursday night. Shortly after 11:00 p.m., emergency responders were called to the 20,000 block of 4B Road.
North Judson Compliance Officer Gets to Work, Pay Raise Approved for Part-Time Police Officers
North Judson’s new compliance officer is getting to work. Joe Leszek was selected earlier this month to fill the part-time position. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council Monday that Leszek has been working on addressing issues at 202 Lane Street.
Pulaski County Household Hazardous Waste Day Tomorrow
Pulaski County residents can get rid of tires and household hazardous waste tomorrow morning. The Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District is hosting a collection event from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Pulaski County Recycling and Transfer Station in Winamac.
Oregon-Davis School Board Approves Full-Time School Resource Officer
Maxinkuckee Players Summer Production of ‘Mary Poppins’ Opens Tonight
Mary Poppins is coming to Culver tonight. The Maxinkuckee Players’ production of the classic musical opens tonight at the Culver Community High School Auditorium.
North Judson-San Pierre Announces New Student Registration Dates
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will hold registration for new students beginning July 31.
North Judson-San Pierre Encouraged by Early Enrollment Numbers
Enrollment is looking promising at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation.
North Judson Council Decides Not to Revise Golf Cart Ordinance
Accessibility Upgrades Proposed for Winamac Town Hall
Winamac Town Hall may soon be more accessible to people with disabilities. During last week’s town council meeting, council member Alvin Parish asked about installing an automatic sliding door on the front of the building.
Farm Estate Planning to be Discussed During Pulaski County Farmers’ Breakfast
Pulaski County farmers can get some tips about planning for their farm’s future. The Pulaski County Community Development Commission is hosting a Farmers’ Breakfast on Wednesday, August 2.
Oregon-Davis School Board Finalizes Plans for Jump Start Program, Gets Ready for School Year
Oregon-Davis students have a chance to get a Jump Start on the school year, beginning next week. The two-week summer school program let students in grades one through eight brush up on their skills before school officially starts August 10. A one-week kindergarten Jump Start will also be offered, starting July 31.
