The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is underway, and there’s a mobile app available to help Hoosiers track the torch’s progress. Continue reading
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Zoning Updates Planned for Winamac
The Town of Winamac may soon consider updating its zoning ordinance to bring it in line with Pulaski County’s. Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer appeared before the town council Monday. He says he’s been working with Town Manager Brad Zellers and the Winamac Plan Commission to adapt the county’s ordinance for the town’s use. Continue reading
Winamac Chooses Contractor for Highway Ash Tree Removal
Ash tree removal continues in Winamac. Now, it’s the trees along state highways that are ready to be cut down. Continue reading
Culver School Board Seeks Options for Superintendent Search
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is getting ready to search for its next superintendent. The school board last week requested some information about how much it would cost to get some outside help with the search. Continue reading
Winamac Moving Ahead with Paving
Paving projects are getting underway in the Town of Winamac. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday that Central Paving’s bid of $212,886.50 met the town’s requirements. He said the company planned to do milling work this week, then start with the actual paving. Continue reading
Residents Weigh In on Winamac Parks
Winamac-area residents had the chance Wednesday to offer input on the town’s park and recreation facilities. As part of the process of putting together a five-year park and recreation plan, members of the public got to share what they like about the parks, as well as potential areas for improvement. Continue reading
Health Care Professionals Raise Awareness of Sepsis Dangers
Nearly 3,500 Hoosiers die each year as a result of sepsis. During the month of September, health care professionals are working to improve those statistics by raising awareness. Continue reading
Winamac Council Gets Update on 2017 Budget
The Town of Winamac’s 2017 budget was discussed during a public hearing Monday. Eric Walsh with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates told members of the town council that the town’s in a good position financially and next year’s proposed budget would keep it that way. Continue reading
Winamac Park Input Session Scheduled this Evening
Winamac residents have the chance to weigh in this evening on the future of the town’s park and recreation facilities. The town’s in the process of putting together a five-year park and recreation plan, and officials are seeking input from the public. The park board is holding a public hearing at 6:00 this evening in the Winamac Municipal Utility Complex. Continue reading
North Judson Police Officer Recognized for Response to Park Vandalism
North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas is being recognized for his efforts to investigate vandalism in the town park. During last week’s town council meeting, Town Marshal John Ramos commended Thomas for working on his own time to locate the individuals believed to be responsible. Continue reading
Rail Safety Week Declared in Indiana
It’s Rail Safety Week in Indiana, following a declaration from Governor Mike Pence. Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Transportation are working with local police and railroads to raise awareness of the dangers of disobeying railroad crossing laws, as well as trespassing on railroad property. Continue reading
Four LaPorte Residents Arrested on Drug Charges
LaPorte City Police made four drug-related arrests over the weekend. Continue reading
North Judson Council Approves Dump Truck Purchase
The Town of North Judson may be able to move ahead with alley repairs, following the replacement of the town’s dump truck. The town council last week voted to purchase a truck from Holt & Sons Truck Sales of Gardner, Illinois, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. The company buys used trucks and refurbishes them to customers’ specifications. Continue reading
Culver School Board Reviews 2016 Summer Food Service Program
The Culver Community Schools Corporation served 3,710 lunches and 1,836 breakfasts over the summer, as part of the Summer Food Service Program. It’s sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and aims to give meals to children 18 and younger, as well as certain adults with disabilities. Continue reading
Indiana Students to Get Firsthand Look at Election Process
This November, Indiana students will be taking part in a mock election. But before that, some of them will have the chance to play an active role in a gubernatorial town hall meeting. Continue reading
Income Surveys Complete for North Judson Community Center Project, Fundraising Continues
Progress continues in the North Judson-Wayne Township Community Center project. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Appoints Advisory Council Members
The Winamac Park Board now officially has some help with its efforts. During last week’s meeting, the board passed a resolution establishing an advisory council to help provide input on the town’s park and recreation facilities. Continue reading
Teacher Evaluation Method Examined During Culver School Board Meeting
The teacher evaluation process was explained to the Culver School Board Tuesday. The evaluations help determine which teachers receive performance-based stipends and in the case of a reduction in force, which teachers are more likely to be cut. Continue reading
North Judson Plans Legal Action over Condition of Downtown Building
The Town of North Judson plans to move forward with legal action over a downtown building deemed to be unsafe. During the previous council meeting, the town scheduled a walk-through of Doug Cassel’s building to determine whether safety concerns had been addressed. But North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says that when the time for the walk-through came, Cassel refused to allow town officials inside. Continue reading
Public Meeting Scheduled for Winamac Park Input
Winamac residents will have the chance to offer their ideas about the future of the town’s park and recreation facilities. The Winamac Park Board is hosting a public input session on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Winamac Municipal Utility Complex. Continue reading
