Several fire departments responded to a fire in Downtown Winamac Saturday morning. Dispatchers with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department say the fire at 109 South Logan Street was reported shortly before 9:00 a.m. Continue reading
The West Central School Corporation is projecting further enrollment declines. This comes after the corporation reported losing 20 students between September and February. Continue reading
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has gotten a Lilly Endowment Counseling Initiative planning grant. Continue reading
As the Winamac Park Board considers various upgrades to the town’s park facilities, board members are also learning about potential funding sources. Eric Walsh with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates met with the park board Thursday to outline the steps for issuing bonds. Continue reading
The Winamac Town Park Pavilion will be getting an upgrade, but the town’s park board has backed off on plans to cover it with steel. On Thursday, the board approved a proposal submitted by Boardman Construction to replace rotten wood, paint the structure, and make a few other repairs. Continue reading
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will be getting a bit of a technology upgrade, as well as some new lockers. Continue reading
A motorist faces two felony charges, after he allegedly attacked a police officer during a traffic stop in LaPorte County. Continue reading
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is reporting a mid-year enrollment increase. Superintendent Annette Zupin says the winter ADM count was taken February 1. “We had 1,051 students,” she says. “So that was up 26 from our September ADM.” Continue reading
The Winamac Park Board will consider smoking policies for the town’s athletic facilities. According to the advance agenda for tonight’s meeting, smoking around ball diamonds and bleachers will be discussed. Board members are also scheduled to meet with Eric Walsh from accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates. Continue reading
The Town of Culver has scheduled its spring clean-up day, but a lack of volunteers means it may be the only one for the year. In the past, the town has held two clean-up days, one in the spring and one in the fall. Continue reading
The Town of Culver is moving ahead with the purchase of a new ambulance. On Tuesday, the town council voted to approve its share of the $128,000 cost. Union Township is also expected to contribute funds. Continue reading
A bill that aims to better cover replacement costs for damaged state highway property has unanimously passed the Indiana House of Representatives. The measure was authored by Rolling Prairie Republican Jim Pressel. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council will continue a discussion on a boat slip renewal during tonight’s meeting. A group of residents is appealing the town’s decision not to let them continue renting the slip. The town council put off making a decision earlier this month, to give council members more time to review the situation and to allow the entire council to be present. Continue reading
The Town of North Judson is moving ahead with the demolition of a downtown building, but so far no one has expressed interest in doing the work. Town officials decided to tear down the building at 205 and 207 Lane Street after they determined the owners did not make the required repairs to bring the building up to safety standards. Continue reading
Indiana’s public schools can now have their water tested for lead at no cost. The Indiana Finance Authority officially launched the lead sampling program last week, as part of its environmental programs division. Continue reading
The Town of North Judson has gotten some new equipment that will help keep town employees safe, thanks to a grant from the Indiana Public Employers’ Plan. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has gotten a $3,000 donation from the Culver Boys & Girls Club. Continue reading
North Judson residents may soon see a bit of a tax increase. The town council is working with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates to reestablish a cumulative capital development fund. Continue reading
Vocational training is making a comeback. That’s the message SCILL Center Director Ron Gifford shared with the Culver School Board Monday. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis High School students may soon be able to become certified lifeguards as part of their coursework. Continue reading
