The Town of North Judson is asking residents whether or not they want curbside recycling pickup. On Monday, the town council heard a presentation from Republic Services about adding the service. The company already provides trash pickup for the town. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis High School is trying to put an end to cell phone use during the school day. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will soon be cracking down on families who owe the corporation money. The school board approved an agreement Monday allowing corporation attorney Jeff Houin to also serve as a collection agent. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis students will return to school a week later this fall. The school board approved a few changes Monday as part of the 2017-2018 calendar. Continue reading
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation may soon be upgrading its parking lots and cafeteria facilities, with funds left over from its recent renovation project. School board members and administrators have been putting together a list of improvements they’d like to see with the remaining $1.6 million. The school board met Tuesday to narrow down that list and decide which projects will move ahead. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is getting a couple new school buses, as well as a new van. Continue reading
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will meet tonight to discuss some additional improvements with money left over from the schools’ recent renovation project. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s superintendent search moves into the next phase tonight. For the past couple weeks, the school board has been reviewing applications. Tonight, members will meet in executive session for the first round of interviews. Continue reading
Two crashes involving a total of six vehicles kept LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputies busy Monday at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Fail Road. Continue reading
Saint Joseph’s College’s abrupt decision to suspend operations at the end of the current semester has alumni scrambling to raise the necessary funds to keep the school open. The Alumni Association Board of Directors is hoping to collect $20 million by April 1 through an effort they’re calling the “Involved for Life Fund.” Continue reading
Bids for new school buses will be accepted by the Culver School Board this evening. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council got a review of the community’s accomplishments over the past year. During last week’s meeting, Town Manager Jonathan Leist presented an annual report for 2016. Continue reading
Heroin overdose cases continue to add up this weekend in LaPorte County, claiming two lives in the process. Continue reading
A cockfighting raid in Medaryville Thursday has led to the removal of nearly 100 birds. According to the ASPCA website, investigators found roosters living in makeshift cages. Continue reading
Three apparent heroin overdoses in the span of four hours Friday have LaPorte County police alarmed. Continue reading
Some Culver Elementary School students are working to improve student health while reducing waste. Continue reading
The Culver-Union Township Public Library has been successful in refinancing some of its debt. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council resolved a bit of a zoning discrepancy this week. Elizabeth’s Garden at 104 North Plymouth Street sits on land that was zoned for residential development. Continue reading
Pulaski Superior Court Judge Patrick Blankenship is stepping down. In a letter to Pulaski County residents appearing in this week’s Pulaski County Journal, Blankenship says he’s retiring from his position to pursue other avenues that have been offered to him. Continue reading
The Starke County Forest will get an inspection by members of the County Park Board, in an effort to resolve drainage issues in the area. Continue reading
