A Michigan man has been arrested in the alleged shooting death of a pet donkey in LaPorte County. According to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 8600 block of North Wilhelm Road shortly after 9:00 Sunday evening, in response to a possible domestic disturbance. Continue reading
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Railroad Township Fire Protection Contract Gets Temporary Extension, Following Court Hearing
The San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department will continue providing fire protection to Railroad Township for another month, following an emergency hearing in Starke Circuit Court Friday. It ended with both parties reaching an agreement to continue fire protection under the terms of the township’s current contract with the fire department until January 30. However, Fire Chief Joe Kryzyzanowski will temporarily step down during that time, with Assistant Chief Mike Korous taking over in an interim capacity. Continue reading
Culver Council Revisits Downtown Sidewalk Snow Removal
The Culver Town Council is looking to the Chamber of Commerce to help organize snow removal on downtown sidewalks. Continue reading
Starke Circuit Court Schedules Emergency Hearing on Railroad Township Fire Protection Contract
The controversy surrounding the planned restructuring of the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department has led to an emergency hearing in Starke Circuit Court. A complaint filed on behalf of Fire Chief Joe Kryzyzanowski and Railroad Township Board members Clarence Gehrke and Gus Eckert requests an emergency order allowing the department to continue providing fire protection under a temporary contract. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Approves 2017 Salary Ordinance, Year-End Budget Transfers
Hamlet employees will not receive a pay increase in 2017. No changes were noted in the 2017 salary ordinance approved by the town council Wednesday. Continue reading
Culver Council Approves 2017 Salary Ordinance
The Culver Town Council has approved a 2017 salary ordinance for town employees. Earlier this month, Council President Ginny Bess Munroe said a small raise has been budgeted, but most of the actual pay rates are unaffected. Culver’s park superintendent’s pay was adjusted in response to a federal law setting a minimum pay rate for overtime exemption. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Schedules E-Learning Snow Makeup Days, Honors Outgoing School Board Member
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has canceled two days of classes due to weather, but Superintendent Don Harman says students will be able to make them up from home. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Finalizing Plans for Remediation Program, Updated Technology Agreement
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is finalizing preparations for its new remediation program. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Bus Purchases, Attorney Appointment
The Knox School Board has approved the purchase of two new school buses. Superintendent A.J. Gappa says the school corporation is getting a 78-passenger Bluebird bus for a cost of roughly $92,000, as well as a 48-passenger Bluebird wheelchair lift bus for around $98,000. Continue reading
Pulaski County Officials Thank Constituents, County Employees, Before Leaving Office
Last week’s Pulaski County Commissioners meeting was the final one for several elected officials. The terms of commissioners Terry Young and Larry Brady and Auditor Shelia Garling all expire at the end of the week. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Recommend Reduced Speed Limit on 250 North
Pulaski County is moving ahead with plans to reduce the speed limit on a portion of County Road 250 North. The county commissioners voted Monday to lower the speed limit to 45 miles per hour between 125 East and 350 North. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Raises for Classified Staff
Some employees at the Knox Community School Corporation will be getting a raise. Superintendent A.J. Gappa says a 1.5-percent pay increase for all classified staff members was approved by the school board Monday. He says the change will go into effect in 2017. Continue reading
O-D School Board Approves School Improvement Plans, Moves Ahead with Curriculum Mapping
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation plans to adjust its curriculum to help boost students’ test scores. Superintendent Don Harman says school improvement plans were approved by the school board Monday. Continue reading
North Judson Fire Department to Complete Replacement of Turnout Gear
The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department continues to update its equipment. North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says the department is encumbering money to 2017 to buy additional turnout gear. Continue reading
Railroad Township Board Calls for Stop to Fire Department Restructuring
The Railroad Township Board is calling for a stop to the restructuring of the township’s fire protection services. Board members Gus Eckert and Clarence Gehrke gathered in special session Wednesday to pass a resolution rejecting a plan to sever ties with the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department. Continue reading
North Judson May Reapply for Community Center Grant in Future
North Judson may try again for grant funding for a planned community center. The project narrowly missed out on a Public Facilities Program grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Continue reading
Pulaski County Building Inspector Discusses Growth, Blight Elimination with County Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners got an update Monday on the County Building Department’s 2016 activities. Continue reading
Culver Council Discusses Alley Issues
The Town of Culver may soon be considering the future of the town’s alleys. During last week’s town council meeting, it was noted that it’s becoming hard to locate the right of way of several alleys. Continue reading
Railroad Township Board Calls Special Meeting, Following Fire Department Restructuring Plan
San Pierre firefighters and local residents are weighing their options, when it comes to the future of the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department. Railroad Township Trustee Mandy Thomason announced plans last week not to renew the township’s contract with the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department at the end of the year. In its place, the township would establish its own fire department, which it would operate directly. Continue reading
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Updates to Unified Development Ordinance and Fee Schedule
Pulaski County is updating its unified development ordinance. The county commissioners approved an amended ordinance Monday. Continue reading
