Culver officials hope a Stellar Community designation will make the town more accessible to people with disabilities. Residents raised a few concerns with the town’s pedestrian facilities during last week’s town council meeting.
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Pulaski County Commissioners to Discuss Courtroom Issues, Consider IT Director Position
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to continue their discussion of repairs and upgrades to the courthouse.
North Judson Council Discusses Financing Options for Water, Wastewater Upgrades
The North Judson Town Council has taken the first step toward upgrading the town’s wastewater infrastructure.
Chicken Debate to Continue During North Judson Town Council Meeting
North Judson’s chicken debate is expected to continue during tonight’s town council meeting. The town’s existing animal ordinance prohibits chickens and other farm animals from being raised within the town limits, but there are still some chickens in town.
Fisher Sworn In as North Judson Town Marshal
North Judson’s new town marshal officially took over this week. Kelly Fisher was sworn in by Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins, during a special town council meeting Tuesday morning. Fisher previously served 18 years as a deputy with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office.
Culver Council Updated on Infrastructure Plans for Sand Hill Farms
Water and sewer infrastructure for Culver’s Sand Hill Farms workforce housing development will cost an estimated $400,000. That’s according to Mark Sullivan with Midwestern Engineers. He met with the town council Tuesday to give an update on the project.
Railroad Township Board Finalizes N.J.-S.P. School Board Appointment
The Railroad Township Board has once again voted to appoint Susan McCormack to the North Judson-San Pierre School Board, but this time, they did it legally. They originally made the decision last week, but didn’t take the vote in public, as required by law. So board members met again Thursday to rescind that action and do it again in public.
Knox Hopes to Demolish Another House with Leftover Blight Elimination Grant Funds
The City of Knox may be able to tear down an additional house as part of its blight elimination effort. Over the past year or so, the city’s torn down 10 uninhabitable homes, with funding from the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority.
Culver Town Council Discusses Movie Theater Purchase
U.S. 30 Coalition Discusses Freeway Plan with Residents
N.J.-S.P. School Board Moves Toward Bond Issue for Renovation Project
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is moving ahead with a $5.5 million renovation project.
Culver Moving Ahead with Stellar Communities Application Items
The Town of Culver plans to invest nearly $25,000 into its Stellar Communities application.
Knox City Council Approves Changes to Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
More state road funding will mean more paperwork for the City of Knox.
Three Hurt in Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash in Marshall County
Three people were taken to hospitals after a rollover crash on State Road 17 Wednesday. Marshall County Police say it happened around 5:15 p.m. north of 20 A Road. A 2006 Monte Carlo driven by Justin Orangias, 30, of Culver was heading northbound, when Orangias apparently tried to pass another vehicle.
Knox Council Tightens Trash Dumping Regulations
The City of Knox is looking to crack down on illegal dumping. The city council approved an ordinance Tuesday that bans people who live outside the city limits from bringing their trash into the city for collection. It also raises fines to $150 for the first offense and $500 for all subsequent violations.
Pulaski County Commissioners Have Limited Time to Act on CAFO Rezoning Request
Plans for a confined animal feeding operation in rural Pulaski County remain up in the air, but a decision will be made one way or another by the end of this summer.
North Judson Brush Pickup Tomorrow
North Judson will be picking up brush tomorrow. Residents should place brush along the side of their alley if they have one, or next to the street if they don’t. Brush piles should be kept clear of any other debris.
North Judson Council to Meet with Several Agencies to Discuss Water, Wastewater Projects
North Judson officials hope to nail down some plans for water and wastewater upgrades this morning. The town plans to upgrade its combined sewer overflow system to bring it into compliance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management regulations. Upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant and water facilities are also planned.
Illegal Dumping, Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Ordinances to be Considered by Knox City Council
The Knox City Council will consider an illegal dumping ordinance on first reading tonight. Mayor Dennis Estok previously told council members that someone has been dumping 20- to 30-pound bags of animal waste in park trash cans. Continue reading
