The Culver Beach Lodge is getting a few repairs and minor upgrades. Continue reading
Culver Council Considers Beach Lodge Improvements, Amphitheater Funding
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Starke County Park Board Still Waiting for Bass Lake Beach and Campground Inspection Report
The Starke County Park Board continues to demand documentation of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground’s condition. County Building Inspector Terry Stephenson visited the property in December, but hasn’t provided a formal inspection report, as requested by Park Board President Debbie Mix. Continue reading
Culver Reviews Ambulance Bid
The Town of Culver may soon be spending nearly $128,000 on a new ambulance. That’s the price Medix Specialty Vehicles of Elkhart gave the town. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Unveils Five-Year Plan
Starke County residents got a look at the future of the county’s park facilities Tuesday. Mike Reese with the Troyer Group presented the county’s five-year park plan during Tuesday’s County Park Board meeting. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board to Unveil Five-Year Plan
Starke County’s five-year park plan will be unveiled to the public during tonight’s County Park Board meeting. The Troyer Group has been hired by the park board to create the plan, which would allow Starke County to be eligible for grant funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Continue reading
Culver Council to Consider Zoning Update
The Culver Town Council will consider updating the zoning designation for a local business during tonight’s meeting. Elizabeth’s Garden at 104 North Plymouth Street sits on land that’s zoned for residential development. An ordinance changing that designation to commercial will be considered on second and third readings tonight. Continue reading
Indiana’s Family of Farmers Holds Student Video Contest
Indiana students are being asked to consider the future of agriculture, as part of a video contest from Indiana’s Family of Farmers. Continue reading
Pulaski County to Seek Advice of Preservationist on Courthouse Accessibility
Pulaski County is getting outside help to address accessibility issues at the courthouse. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Considers Sidewalk Upgrades
Sidewalk upgrades may soon be coming to Hamlet. The town is once again accepting applications from residents interested in taking part in this year’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. Continue reading
Pulaski County Clarifies Financial Arrangement Between Sheriff’s Department and Hospital
Pulaski County should save some money in the future, after learning that Pulaski Memorial Hospital has likely been overcharging the Sheriff’s Department for years. Continue reading
Culver School Board Reviewing Superintendent Applications
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s superintendent search is moving ahead. Applications were due Monday. Now, the school board is starting the process of reviewing them to determine which candidates they’d like to interview. Continue reading
Hamlet Police Department to Add Full-Time Deputy
The Hamlet Police Department may soon have a second full-time officer. Continue reading
New Prairie Student Killed by Heart Attack Last Month, According to Coroner
LaPorte County officials believe a heart attack is what killed a 17-year-old New Prairie High School student last month. Mark Mayfield died suddenly on January 23, after taking part in an intramural basketball game at the school. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Voice Opposition to TV Ads, Draw Criticism from CDC Executive Director
Pulaski County may not be returning to television to bring in tourists. The county commissioners appear to be ready to deny the Community Development Commission’s request to buy additional TV advertising. Continue reading
West Central School Board Accepts Grant Funds
The West Central School Corporation hopes to improve its counseling services, thanks to a grant from the Lilly Endowment. Continue reading
Culver School Board Appoints New Member
The Culver School Board has a new member. On Monday, the board appointed Theresa Thompson to fill the remainder of Jim Wentzel’s term, according to Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell. Continue reading
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Training New Reserves
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department’s reserve program is up and running. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners Monday the program will help boost police presence without a lot of cost. Continue reading
Enrollment Down at West Central
The West Central School Corporation has seen a mid-year drop in enrollment. Superintendent Don Street says the preliminary February count showed a decrease of about 20 students from September. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners to Meet with State Representative
The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet with the county’s state representative tonight. Francesville Republican Doug Gutwein is scheduled to make an appearance during tonight’s commissioners meeting. Continue reading
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Phone Scams this Tax Season
The Internal Revenue Service expects phone scams to remain a threat this tax season. Once again, they’ve made the “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams released each year by the IRS. Continue reading
