A broadband internet company is exploring the possibility of bringing fiber optic service to Knox. The city council recently agreed to let Surf Broadband Solutions take a survey to see how many residents would be interested and what they’d be able to pay.
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The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation may be tightening the limits on school fundraisers. A policy update will be up for the school board’s approval tonight.
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The Pulaski County Council is expected to consider wage issues at a number of county departments tonight. Sheriff Jeff Richwine told the county commissioners last week that his department trails many neighboring counties when it comes to pay rates, while the jail remains slightly under-staffed. He’s expected to continue that discussion with the county council tonight.
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The proposed renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse would have to deal with lead paint and mold, as well as asbestos. Project liaison Nathan Origer told the county commissioners last week that of the almost 300 samples taken, lead paint was detected in 83 of them.
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The Town of Winamac may soon be charging residents for trash pickup. The town council has discussed adding a five-dollar monthly fee as a way to keep up with increasing costs, while also making up for declining tax revenues
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The Town of Hamlet is expecting a slight decrease in insurance costs. The town council last week agreed to continue with 1st Source Insurance for the year. This year’s premium is $126 lower than last year’s.
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The Starke County Fair will get some extra help returning from last year’s cancellation. The 4-H and Starke County Fair Board was the recipient of last month’s $1,000 pop-up grant from the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingA longstanding vacancy on the Knox Board of Zoning Appeals was filled by the city council last week. M. David Metz III was appointed to the BZA at the recommendation of Council President Jeff Berg.
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Organizers of Winamac’s Memorial Swinging Bridge Project are looking to get some state and national recognition for the historic structure, but the town’s park board is concerned about what stipulations that might bring. Project organizer Greg Henry asked board members Thursday to consider applying for a state historical marker.
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North Judson will dedicate its new splash pad on Memorial Day weekend. During Monday’s meeting, the town council scheduled a ribbon cutting for Saturday, May 29. No specific time was announced. The splash pad had a soft opening last fall.
Continue readingA lack of help with event planning continues to draw frustration from Knox Mayor Dennis Estok. The mayor took city council members to task last week for the low turnout at a recent alumni reunion planning meeting.
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The Oregon-Davis School Board wants to see more options before moving ahead with a $6 million HVAC project. During a special meeting Thursday, Superintendent Bill Bennett explained Millies Engineering Group was hired to give a second opinion, after the lone proposal from guaranteed savings provider EMCOR raised some red flags.
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The City of Knox is seeking almost $138,000 to help tear down the former Moose Lodge. The city council last week held a public hearing on an application for Blight Clearance Program funding through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
Continue readingPulaski County has hired a new maintenance director and head custodian, as the Maintenance Department restructuring moves ahead. Larry Weaver was appointed maintenance director by the county commissioners Monday. Tammy Pack is the new head custodian.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Board will get a second opinion on a proposed HVAC project tonight. Board members are expected to get a report from Millies Engineering Group during a special meeting.
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An Art in the Park initiative and a historical marker for the Winamac Town Park’s 98-year-old “swinging bridge” will be discussed during tonight’s Winamac Park Board meeting.
Continue readingThe Eastern Pulaski School Board has finalized the list of summer school classes. Superintendent Dara Chezem says Winamac High School will offer P.E., economics, and credit recovery in morning and afternoon sessions June 1 through 18.
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The Knox Community School Corporation will have a new school resource officer next school year, but it may also have fewer teaching positions.
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Finding a place to put a COVID-19 testing site remains a challenge for Pulaski County. The county had been hosting an OptumServe testing site at the Star City Community Center but decided to move it to a county-owned building at the end of last month, to save on costs.
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