The Knox Community School Corporation’s music program is getting some national recognition. The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has included Knox on this year’s list of the Best Communities for Music Education. Continue reading
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Moving Starke County Forward Announces Summer Challenge
Moving Starke County Forward has announced its latest effort to help residents stay active over the summer. The theme for this year’s Get Moving Challenge is “Starke County Walks to the Moon.” Continue reading
North Judson Council to Consider Community Center Funding Arrangements during Special Session
Funding efforts for a North Judson-Wayne Township community center continue to move ahead. The North Judson Town Council will meet in special session this evening at 6:00 to approve some of the necessary paperwork and local funding arrangements, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
Winamac Continues Planning for Park Board Appointments
As the Town of Winamac prepares to start appointing members to its new park board, town officials have been doing some research on how the board might work. Last week, representatives from Winamac visited Monticello to learn about their park board. Continue reading
Winamac Council Approves Additional Payment to Resolve Tree Dispute
The Winamac Town Council has taken action to resolve a dispute with a contractor hired to remove ash trees from the Town Park. Last week, the council voted to withhold $1,650 of the town’s $20,000 payment to TD’s Tree Service. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo had reported that the firm cut down some trees that the town planned to remove itself, while four other ash trees were left standing. Continue reading
Funding Approved for North Judson Water Tower Project
After several months of work, the Town of North Judson has had its water tower grant officially approved. That’s according to North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins. Continue reading
Culver Exchange Students Discuss Experiences with School Board
The Culver School Board got a look at the corporation from a different perspective this week. Culver Community High School’s three foreign exchange students had the chance to discuss their impressions of the school. Continue reading
Stellar Communities Application Gets Support from Culver Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is voicing its support for the town’s Stellar Communities application. Continue reading
Vendors Needed for Pulaski County Farmers’ Market
The Pulaski County Farmers’ Market is being revived, and organizers are looking for vendors. Continue reading
Winamac Pool Committee Touts Fund Raising Success
Fund raising for Winamac’s community pool project is now well past the halfway point. Members of the Pool Committee presented an update on the $643,000 pool rebuilding project Tuesday. Continue reading
Winamac Council to Discuss Town Park Tree Removal Issue
Issues at the Winamac Town Park will be discussed during a special session of the town council tomorrow morning. Last week, the council voted to withhold a portion of the town’s payment to the contractor hired to remove ash trees from the park.
Culver School Board Combines Middle and High Schools Under Single Name
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues taking steps to further consolidate its middle and high schools. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell asked the school board Monday to take action to give the facility a single name. Continue reading
Residents to Receive Update on Winamac Pool Project
Another meeting will be held this evening to give Winamac residents an update on the town’s community pool project. Much like the first meeting held in November, it will be a chance for residents to offer their ideas for the new pool. Project organizers will also discuss some of the progress that’s been made over the past few months, as well as their plans for the pool’s construction and eventual operation. Continue reading
Culver Schools Cuts Two Teaching Positions
The Culver School Board has decided to remove two teaching positions at the end of this school year. Board members voted Monday not to renew the contracts of Middle/High School teacher Amanda Hoag and Middle School teacher Susan Mattix. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Proceeding with Teacher Cuts
Teacher cuts will be considered during tonight’s Culver School Board meeting. Last month, the board formally declared the need to cut up to four certificated teaching positions. The resolution cited a $250,000 reduction in General Fund support from the state for this year and the need for the corporation to cut $440,000 from its budget. Continue reading
Narcan Credited with Saving a Life
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is reporting its first successful use of the opioid antidote Narcan Saturday. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a gas station at State Road 39 and U.S. 20 shortly after noon, after getting a report of a person not breathing. Continue reading
Winamac to Consider Park Board Appointments
The Town of Winamac is starting the process of appointing members to its new park board. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday he’s heard from seven or eight people interested in serving on the board. Continue reading
Pulaski County Human Services Health/Resource Fair Returns
Pulaski County seniors have the chance to learn more about health care and some of the other resources available to them. Pulaski County Human Services is hosting its annual Health/Resource Fair later this month in Winamac. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Students to Take Part in Mini-Relay for Life
Oregon-Davis students will once again be doing their part in the fight against cancer. Next week, the school corporation will hold its 12th annual Mini-Relay for Life. Continue reading
Friends of the Panhandle Pathway to Host Evening Bike Ride
Local cyclists have the chance to take part in an evening bike ride next month. Friends of the Panhandle Pathway is hosting Moonlight Over the Tippy, an up-to-20-mile bike ride on Friday, June 3. Continue reading
