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Pulaski County Human Services Asks County to Reverse Budget Cut
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North Judson Council Considers Funding Options for Infrastructure Projects
The North Judson Town Council continues gathering information about how to pay for potential water and wastewater upgrades. Commonwealth Engineers is suggesting nearly $1.9 million in improvements to the town’s combined sewer overflow system and another $1.5 million for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. Water infrastructure upgrades are also planned. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Consider Guidelines for Advisory Council
The Winamac Park Board is putting together some guidelines for its advisory council. A so-called “participation guideline document” will be presented for the board’s approval during tonight’s meeting. Continue reading
Local Group Works to Raise Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a local organization is working to raise awareness of the issue. Continue reading
Pulaski County Searching for New IT Director, Following Resignation
Pulaski County is looking for a new IT director. RB Walters resigned from the position at the end of March. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Contract for County Home Auction
The former Pleasant View Rest Home will likely go up for auction in June. The Pulaski County Commissioners finalized a contract Monday with realtor Dewain Davis. Continue reading
FEMA Urges Residents to Prepare for Spring Flooding
With spring comes the chance of heavy rainfall and flooding, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency says now’s the time to make sure you’re ready. Continue reading
IRS Warns Tax Professionals of e-Services Account Scam
The Internal Revenue Service is warning tax professionals of an email scam to steal their user names and passwords for IRS e-Services. Recently, the IRS has been asking some tax preparers to re-validate their identity to allow them to continue accessing their e-Services accounts. Continue reading
Donnelly Staffers to Host Service Academy Information Sessions
Students interested in attending a Military Service Academy can learn more about the application process later this month. Continue reading
Habitat for Humanity Finalizing Plans for Knox Home Project
Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity is getting ready to break ground on its first home in Knox. Executive Director Steve Morrison says the organization plans to start work on the Prettyman Street site during the first part of May. Continue reading
No Date Set for Knox Skate Park Reopening
Knox skateboarders will have to wait a bit longer to use the city’s skate park. Continue reading
Cost of Crude Oil, Switch to Summer Blend Driving Gas Prices Up
Gas prices are heading up. GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says Indiana and some other neighboring states have seen a notable jump in prices. Continue reading
Starke County Sees Slight Improvements in Annual Health Rankings
Starke County has moved up slightly in annual health rankings, but it’s still toward the bottom. The County Health Rankings, which are put together each year by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute, were released Wednesday. Continue reading
Pulaski County Advances in County Health Rankings
Pulaski County is moving ahead when it comes to health rankings. According to the annual County Health Rankings released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute, Pulaski County now ranks 47th of Indiana’s 92 counties when it comes to health outcomes. Continue reading
INDOT Plans Open House to Discuss Transportation Projects
The Indiana Department of Transportation wants your input on some of the projects it’s planning for the coming years. Comments are being taken on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Continue reading
IRS Reminds Seniors to Beware of Scam Phone Calls This Tax Season
Senior citizens are reminded to be alert for scam phone calls this tax season. Scammers go to great lengths to sound like they’re from the Internal Revenue Service, but they’re not. For example, they may use fake names or badge numbers, and may also use a fake caller ID number. Continue reading
Earthworks Receives Grant for Animal Watching Equipment
Local children have the chance to learn about nature during Earthworks’ summer program. Earthworks is an environmental learning center run by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ as part of The Center at Donaldson. Continue reading
Turkey Struck by Vehicle in LaPorte County, Gets Stuck in Windshield
A family driving through LaPorte County ended up with a wild turkey stuck in the windshield of their rental vehicle Tuesday morning. Deputies with the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office believe a black GMC Yukon was heading westbound on U.S. 20 near Wilhelm Road when it hit a large tom turkey that was flying across the road. Continue reading
Pulaski County Prosecutor Named 2017 Halleck Award Winner
The Pulaski County prosecutor is being honored for his commitment to the local community. Daniel Murphy is the recipient of this year’s H.J. Halleck Community Service Award. It’s given annually by the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce. Continue reading
DeMotte State Bank Receives Governor’s Century Business Award
DeMotte State Bank is celebrating 100 years in business this year, and on Monday the company was honored by Governor Eric Holcomb. During a ceremony at the Statehouse, Holcomb recognized 34 Indiana businesses with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award. Continue reading
