The Culver School Board is looking for a new member, following the resignation of Jim Wentzel. Culver Schools Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell says Wentzel had been considering resigning for a while, but made it official during Monday’s meeting. Continue reading
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LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information Following String of Burglaries
Several firearms and cash were reportedly stolen during a series of burglaries last week in northeast LaPorte County. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board to Receive Update on Five-Year Plan
The Starke County Park Board will get an update tonight on the county’s five-year parks and recreation plan. The Mishawaka-based Troyer Group has been hired to gather input from residents and put the plan together. Continue reading
State Lawmakers Looking to Bring Back Small School Grant
Several local school corporations would stand to benefit from a bill introduced last week in the Indiana House of Representatives. Francesville Republican Doug Gutwein has co-authored a bill that would reestablish a small school grant for 2017 through 2019. Continue reading
Culver-Union Township Public Library to Issue Bonds for Facility Upgrades
The Culver-Union Township Public Library hopes to make some facility upgrades, while refinancing some of its debt. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Discusses Potential Pool Maintenance Costs
The Winamac Park Board continues to explore the expected maintenance costs for a rebuilt swimming pool. Last week, board member and town manager Brad Zellers presented a list of eight cities and towns around the state and what they spend each year on their pools. Of those, only two broke even, with pool admissions and concession sales. Continue reading
West Central Sees Success with Credit Recovery Program, Continues to Explore E-Learning
The West Central School Corporation is seeing some results from its credit recovery program. Superintendent Don Street says 24 credits have been earned by students in the Trojan Opportunity Academy. Continue reading
Funeral Services Today for Longtime Starke County 4-H Leaders
Winamac Park Board Considers Restroom Upgrades
The Winamac Park Board is weighing its options, when it comes to the Town Park’s restroom facilities. Continue reading
North Judson May Pursue Trash Can Ordinance
The North Judson Town Council may consider an ordinance requiring garbage totes to be moved away from the street after trash collection. Continue reading
West Central School Board Finalizes Teacher Contracts
The West Central School Corporation is finalizing teacher pay levels. The school board Thursday approved teacher contracts for the school year. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Requests Steel Covering for Historic Park Pavilion
The Winamac Town Park Pavilion may soon be given a new steel exterior. Park board members agreed Thursday that was the most cost-effective way to preserve the 19th-Century structure. Continue reading
North Judson Fire Department to Buy Brush Truck
The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department is getting a new vehicle. A Ford F-350 is being purchased, to serve as the department’s new brush truck. Continue reading
Pulaski County Attorney Responds to Lawsuits
A couple lawsuits against Pulaski County were briefly addressed by the county attorney, during Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. One of them is a federal class action lawsuit alleging a lack of accessibility in the county courthouse for people with disabilities and mobility issues. Continue reading
North Judson Council Reorganizes, Selects Town Attorney
North Judson has a new town attorney. The town council approved a contract with attorney Justin Schramm. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Meeting Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. Other than Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo’s monthly report, no specific discussion or action items are listed on the advance agenda. Continue reading
Railroad Township Trustee to Continue Fire Protection Negotiations, Following Court Hearing
The Railroad Township Trustee says she’s willing to make another attempt at negotiating a 2017 contract with the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department. In a press release, Trustee Mandy Thomason called Friday’s court hearing a “positive step forward.” Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Reorganize, Reverse Previous Board’s Decisions
Pulaski County’s two new commissioners wasted little time getting to work. Kenny Becker and Jerry Locke took their seats on the board for the first time Tuesday. Continue reading
Culver Council Approves Additional Payments for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
Upgrades to Culver’s water treatment plant are costing the town a bit more than originally thought. The town council voted last week to pay the December claims requested by Michiana Contracting and Midwestern Engineers. Continue reading
Culver Council Makes Funding Arrangements for Fire Department Equipment Purchases
The Culver-Union Township Fire Department is hoping to improve its emergency response with a few equipment upgrades. The Culver Town Council voted Tuesday to encumber the department’s remaining 2016 funds to purchase several items. Continue reading
