Plans are moving ahead for the demolition of a Downtown North Judson building. Continue reading
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Winamac Park Board Schedules Town Park Cleanup Day
The Town of Winamac is looking for some help from residents in cleaning up the Town Park. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff Considers Second K-9
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department may soon be getting a second K-9. Continue reading
North Judson Police Department Adds Part-Time and Reserve Officers
The Town of North Judson is boosting its police force. The town council approved the hiring of four part-time employees and three reserve officers Monday, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
Planning Continues for Winamac’s Veterans Memorial Park
The Winamac Park Board continues to tweak its plans for Veterans Memorial Park. Plans call for the addition of a decorative archway that says “Veterans Memorial Park,” along with two benches donated by the VFW and American Legion. Continue reading
Hamlet Town-Wide Yard Sale Scheduled for May
The Town of Hamlet has set the dates for its town-wide yard sale. It will be held Thursday, May 4 through Saturday, May 6. Continue reading
Knox School Board Updated on Kindergarten Family Night, Approves Rainy Day Fund Transfer
Future Knox kindergarten students had the chance to meet their teachers and learn about their new school. Superintendent A.J. Gappa estimates 65 potential students and their families attended the elementary school’s recent kindergarten family night. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Courthouse Restroom Accessibility Plan
Work continues to make the Pulaski County Courthouse more accessible to those with disabilities. Specifically, maintenance workers have been making updates to the basement restrooms, such as the addition of marble vanities. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Finalizes Water Rate Hike
Water rates will soon be going up for Hamlet residents. The Hamlet Town Council approved updates to the town’s water rate ordinance Wednesday. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Hopes to Slow Down Traffic Near Park Entrance
The Winamac Park Board is looking for ways to improve safety and slow down traffic near the west entrance of the Town Park. Continue reading
LaPorte County Fugitive in Custody
The suspect in a LaPorte County burglary and battery case has been taken into custody, thanks to the help of a Porter County Sheriff’s K-9. David Lane, 46, was found hiding in a wooded area in the 4500 block of East Scholl Road and taken into custody around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. Continue reading
Northern Indiana Power from the Past to Take Over Winamac Log Cabin
The replica log cabin in Winamac will soon have a new owner. Northern Indiana Power from the Past plans to buy the building for a dollar from the Pulaski County Historical Society, which has been looking to divest itself of a few of its underutilized properties. Continue reading
Winamac Pool Committee Continues Fundraising
The Winamac Pool Committee is moving ahead with its fundraising efforts. A Hap’s Chicken Bash will be held this evening from 4:30 to 7:00 EST at the Church of the Heartland on State Road 14, with proceeds going to the pool rebuilding project. Continue reading
Lack of Action on Tourism Advertising Frustrates Pulaski County CDC
Tourism advertising has been tabled for a third time by the Pulaski County Commissioners. The issue appeared to be put to rest at their last meeting, when they opted not to act on the Community Development Commission’s proposal to run advertising on Comcast cable systems in the Chicago area. However, the topic was brought back to the commissioners Monday by CDC Executive Director Nathan Origer, only to have it tabled once again. Continue reading
West Central School Board Approves Student Lunch Account Policies
The West Central School Board has approved some new policies for what happens if students fall behind in their lunch payments. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Begins Planning for Town Park Restroom Upgrades
The Town of Winamac is putting together some plans for the future renovation of the Town Park’s restroom facilities. The park board has been discussing the idea of expanding the main restrooms in the front of the park with more toilets and additional room for wheelchairs. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Puts River Tubing Excursion Organizer on Probation
BYOB tubing excursions down the Tippecanoe River have proved to be a major visitor draw for the Town of Winamac. But complaints from local residents have led the town’s park board to lay out some rules before letting them return this year. Continue reading
West Central School Board Reviews Strategic Plan
The West Central School Board continues planning for the corporation’s future. After reviewing its strategic plan during a work session last month, the school board approved the vision, mission, and belief statements Thursday, according to Superintendent Don Street. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Get Update on ISTEP Testing
The Culver School Board will get an update on this year’s ISTEP testing tonight. Middle/High School Assistant Principal and Curriculum Director Julie Berndt is scheduled to present ISTEP testing information, according to the advance agenda. Continue reading
Fatal Starke County Shooting Victim Identified
Starke County Police say two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Knox man Friday evening. Continue reading
