Enrollment is now open for children interested in taking part in 4-H activities. Continue reading
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Bicyclist Killed in LaPorte County Crash
A bicyclist was killed late Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle in LaPorte County. It happened around 11:40 p.m. on U.S. 20 just east of the Porter/LaPorte County Line, according to the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. Continue reading
Pulaski County Residents Welcome Indiana Bicentennial Torch
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch made its way to Pulaski County Friday. The torch traveled up U.S. 35 before heading down the Tippecanoe River in a canoe. Then, it was on to Downtown Winamac for the TorchFest Opening Ceremony.
Enrollment Up at West Central
The West Central School Corporation is reporting a slight increase in enrollment. Superintendent Don Street says the corporation has 825 students this fall. That’s 10 more than last year. Continue reading
North Judson Alley Repairs Underway
Long-awaited alley repairs are now underway in North Judson. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says the project also involves sewer work within a section of alleyway between Sheridan Street to Hancock Street. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Appointment Put on Hold
The addition of a fifth Winamac Park Board member will have to wait for at least another month. Last week, the Pulaski County Public Library Board appointed Sandy Lucas to the park board. Continue reading
State Offices to Close for Columbus Day, Most Local Governments to Remain Open
Monday is Columbus Day. Due to the holiday, mail will not be delivered and state government offices will be closed. Continue reading
Brown Reappointed to Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Public Library Board
Melvin Brown has been reappointed to the Monterey-Tippecanoe Township Public Library Board. The Culver School Board voted unanimously Monday to make the reappointment. Continue reading
State, Local History to be Featured at Pulaski County Torchfest
A festival celebrating Indiana’s Bicentennial, as well as all things Pulaski County, gets underway this afternoon in Downtown Winamac. TorchFest kicks off with the arrival of the Indiana Bicentennial Torch and continues through Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Meet with State School Boards Association Regarding Superintendent Search
The Culver School Board continues to gather information about how to proceed with a search for a new superintendent. Chuck Kitchell has been serving in an interim capacity since last December. He plans to continue in that role until the end of this school year, at which point he plans to retire. Continue reading
North Judson Council Demands Cleanup of Jones Street Property
The North Judson Town Council continues to demand improvements on properties deemed unsafe. During Monday’s meeting, the owner of 302 Jones Street was given 30 days to clean up the property’s garage and yard areas. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Establishes ‘Friends of the Parks’ Group
The Winamac Park Board is hoping to make it easier for residents to help out with the town’s park facilities. Park Advisory Council Chair Dave Bennett told the park board Thursday that many people and organizations would like to get involved but don’t currently have a method for doing so. Continue reading
Community Center Donations Sought as Grant Deadline Looms
Donations continue rolling in for the proposed North Judson-Wayne Township Community Center. North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says about $10,000 has been collected so far in monetary donations. Organizers’ goal is $20,000, in order to maximize points to increase the town’s chances of getting a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Get Update on Rainy Day Fund
The Winamac Park Board is expected to receive an update on the establishment of a Rainy Day Fund when it meets this evening. The measure would pave the way for potential grant opportunities for the town’s park and recreation facilities. Continue reading
Bicentennial Torch Relay to Kick Off Weekend of Activities in Pulaski County
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch makes its way to Pulaski County tomorrow afternoon. It’s passing through each of Indiana’s 92 counties before ending up at the Statehouse in Indianapolis next week. Continue reading
Superintendents Developing School Funding Proposal Amid Declining Enrollment at Culver
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is down 54 students from last year. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell provided updated enrollment figures to the school board Monday. Continue reading
Culver Schools Schedule Cyber Safety Presentations
Students at the Culver Community Schools Corporation are learning how to keep themselves safe online. Elementary School Principal Erin Proskey told the school board Monday that a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is giving presentations to students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Continue reading
Applications Now Available for Hamlet Town Marshal Position
Hamlet is looking for a new town marshal. Frank Lonigro is resigning from the position, but has agreed to stay on until a replacement is found, according to Hamlet Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts. Continue reading
Grants Awarded for Rural Infrastructure Projects
Starke County will be able to update some of its infrastructure in the coming years, thanks to federal transportation funding. The Indiana Department of Transportation announced Monday that it’s distributing nearly $80 million in federal funds to rural communities around the state. Continue reading
Monterey School Building Draws Interest from Two Potential Buyers
Just over halfway through the bidding period, the Monterey School Building has been generating some interest. The two-week auction on the property began on September 23. Continue reading
