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North Judson Town Council Chooses Demolition Contractor for Partially Collapsed Building
A partially collapsed downtown North Judson building may finally be demolished in the next couple weeks. The town council Monday chose Dirt Works Excavating of Knox to tear down the building at 205 and 207 Lane Street, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins.
Increased Police Efforts Lead to Budget Shortfalls in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies have been busy recently, and that’s led to budget shortfalls for a few county departments. Sheriff Jeff Richwine has had to transfer money from various line items to cover deputy overtime payments. It was one of a few transfer requests approved by the county council Monday.
Knox City Council Updated on Community Center Improvement Project
Upgrades to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center will now include window repairs. Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston told the city council Tuesday that seal plates will have to be replaced on four to six windows. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Approves Grant Applications for Yellow River Access Site Project
The Starke County Park Board is moving ahead with a couple grant applications for a Yellow River access site at Range Road. The project involves the construction of a gravel lane and parking area, as well as an EZ dock kayak launch, for a cost of just over $53,000.
Winamac Town Council Agrees to Contribute to Light Pole Banner Purchase
Downtown Winamac will soon be getting some seasonal light pole banners. It’s one of the projects being spearheaded by Wander Our Winamac, the town’s Main Street organization.
Winamac High School Teacher to Help Launch Physics Teaching Collaborative in Mexico City
A Winamac High School teacher has been chosen to help set up a physics teaching collaborative in Mexico City. Jeremy Wegner will travel there as part of a group from Notre Dame.
Northern Indiana Power from the Past Returns for 40th Power Show
One of Winamac’s biggest events of the year officially kicks off today. Northern Indiana Power from the Past is returning for its 40th power show.
Pulaski County Hopes to Make Nearly $1.5 Million by Housing Federal Inmates
Pulaski County is another step closer to housing federal inmates in its jail.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Updated on Summer Projects
North Judson-San Pierre School Board Reorganizes with Two New Members, New President
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board welcomed two new members and elected a new president Tuesday. Jackson Township Representative Gerald Bacon and Railroad Township Representative Susan McCormack were both sworn in, according to Superintendent Annette Zupin.
Pulaski County Commissioners Decide to Stay with Current Health Insurance Provider
Pulaski County is sticking with its current health insurance provider.
Knox City Council Approves Rental Fees for Wythogan Park Performance Stage
The Wythogan Park Performance Stage will soon be available for rent. The Knox City Council approved a resolution Tuesday setting rental fees, along with some rules.
Starke County Park Board Discusses Plans for Beach House Patio Repair, Eventual Beach Restoration
The Bass Lake Beach may be getting some more repairs in the near future. Efforts to stabilize the beach house patio have been started by local residents and the Starke County Park Board, working with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Pulaski County Courtroom Ready to Reopen, Permanent Repairs Still to be Made
Pulaski County’s courtroom will soon reopen, after safety complaints about falling ceiling pieces had it closed for the past few weeks.
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Community Crossings Application
Pulaski County’s hoping to do some road work this year with help from the state’s Community Crossings matching grant program.
Knox Board of Works Selects Community Center HVAC Contractor
Updates to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center’s heating and cooling system will be installed, fixed and fine-tuned out by air duct cleaning austin tx. The company was chosen by the Knox Board of Works Monday, after it submitted the lowest of three quotes, at $120,000. Also, the board was glad to have had gotten one of the best electricity contractors for the lowest price.
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Homeschool Extracurricular Participation Policy
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation now has a policy in place for homeschool students who want to take part in sports or other extracurricular activities. The school board approved the homeschool participation policy Monday, in spite of opposition from members Mike Tetzloff and Deke DeMarco.
North Judson Fire Department Still Frustrated by Lack of Clarity on Narcan
The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department is no closer to figuring out whether it can legally administer the opioid antidote Narcan. While the fire department is getting more and more drug overdose calls, firefighters have stopped carrying Narcan, since the department is not technically licensed to carry medication.
Knox City Council Meeting Tonight
The Knox City Council has a light agenda for tonight’s meeting. No specific discussion or action items are listed, other than the usual reports from Mayor Dennis Estok and Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston.
