The Winamac Park Board has decided to take ownership of the Pulaski County Historical Society’s freight depot, but not its replica log cabin. The Historical Society offered the park board both buildings, as well as the caboose, in hopes the town could better utilize them. Continue reading
The Town of Hamlet is looking to keep better track of its water. Water and Street Superintendent Fred Rowe told the town council Wednesday that roughly 50 water meters are still missing, broken, or otherwise not functioning properly. Continue reading
Anyone in need of a coat this winter will have a chance to get one for free tomorrow. The Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning has been organizing a coat drive for the past few weeks, and tomorrow, they’ll be handing them out. Continue reading
Legal action continues over a downtown North Judson building. The town sued the owners of 205 and 207 Lane Street, after town officials determined the owners did not make the required repairs to bring the building up to safety standards. Continue reading
The replacement of the fire alarm system at Culver Community Middle/High School apparently hasn’t been successful in eliminating false alarms. Now the school corporation may owe the Town of Culver $2,100. Continue reading
As Hamlet’s new town marshal settles into his role, one of his first steps is to get the department’s technology working properly. Continue reading
The Winamac Park Board will meet for 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
The Town of North Judson expects to save about $8,000 next year on employee health insurance costs. The town council voted to switch from Anthem to UnitedHealthcare, while staying with broker John Howard. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council has approved some updates to the town’s water rate ordinance. While town officials emphasize that rates will not be going up as part of the change, various fees will be increased. Continue reading
Classes will take place as usual Wednesday at Oregon-Davis Schools, after a bomb threat Tuesday. In a press release, Superintendent Don Harman says the corporation is working with local law enforcement agencies to deal with those responsible, noting they’re taking the event very seriously. Continue reading
Pulaski County officials are being told to step up their efforts when it comes to combating Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Continue reading
The Town of Culver has updated its non-discrimination policy. Last week, the town council passed an ordinance amending the town’s Title VI plan. Continue reading
Customers of some Culver businesses may soon be paying additional taxes. Town Manager Jonathan Leist says a couple new taxes are under consideration. Continue reading
Repairs to the restrooms at the Pulaski County Courthouse are moving ahead. Last week, the county commissioners selected Malchow Construction of Francesville to make sewage pipe repairs. Continue reading
Planned upgrades to the Culver Beach Lodge were explained to residents during Monday’s town council meeting. A public hearing was held on the plan, which was paid for in part by grant funding from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Continue reading
The Pulaski County Commissioners Monday voted to merge the county’s Microfilm Department into its IT Department. IT Director RB Walters told the commissioners the move would allow a part-time IT technician that he’s planning to hire to work in both areas. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has finalized the sale of the Monterey School Building. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell says the corporation closed on the sale Monday. Lawrence and Diana Loehmer purchased the building and surrounding land for $60,000. Continue reading
Pulaski County Road 60 West, also known as Fitz Industrial Parkway, will be closed to through traffic, following action by the County Commissioners Monday. They voted to vacate the road between State Road 14 and 25 South. Continue reading
The Crossing alternative school is looking to partner with some local businesses to provide job training opportunities for its students. Continue reading
The Culver Town Council will be accepting public input on a few different issues during tonight’s meeting. Hearings are scheduled on a park grant, an alley vacation, additional appropriations, and a Title VI plan. Continue reading
