The Culver School Board voted Monday to formalize an administrative cut begun last month. In January, the school board decided to issue a preliminary notice that they were considering the non-renewal of Julie Berndt’s contract as Elementary School assistant principal/Title 1 director. Continue reading
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NIPSCO Electric Increase to be Smaller Than Originally Planned
NIPSCO’s electric rate increase is moving ahead, but prices won’t be going up as much as originally planned. The company has reached an agreement with the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, its industrial customers, and other groups. Continue reading
Tags Required for North Judson Dogs and Cats
The North Judson Police Department is cracking down on pet owners who haven’t purchased the required tags for their cats and dogs from the town, they are also trying to check what types of dog food they are giving to their pets, they just want to make sure the pets are getting proper care. Town Marshal Doug Vessely says the grace period for cat and dog owners to buy this year’s tags has ended. Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Another Administrative Cut
The Culver School Board will consider another administrative cut during tonight’s meeting. According to the meeting agenda, the non-renewal of an administrator contract will be up for discussion. Continue reading
NIPSCO Environmental Grants Now Available to Local Nonprofits
Local nonprofit organizations working to protect the environment can get some help, thanks to a grant from NIPSCO. The company is now accepting applications for its new Environmental Action Grant. Continue reading
Winds Wreak Havoc on Area Roadways
High winds made travel difficult for truckers yesterday, with multiple rollover accidents reported in the local area. U.S. 421 was closed for hours between State Roads 8 and 10 after an overturned semi was leaking diesel fuel, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation. Continue reading
Financial Aid Workshops to be Held Tomorrow for College Goal Sunday
Tomorrow is College Goal Sunday. Around the state, workshops will be held to help prospective college students fill out their financial aid forms. Continue reading
Earthworks Market to Close Plymouth Store, Seek Other Outlets
A local market offering environmentally-sustainable food will be closing its store. The Earthworks Market located at 900 W. Jefferson Street in Plymouth will close for business on Friday, but it will continue in a new form. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves 2016-2017 Calendar
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board approved the corporation’s 2016-2017 School Calendar Tuesday. Interim Superintendent Bob Boyd said there are no major changes from this year’s calendar. He told the board it’s still a balanced calendar, with the total number of school days staying the same. Continue reading
Firefighters to Receive Grain Entrapment Training
Firefighters from around Starke County will be learning how to protect workers in the grain-handling industry from a potentially life-threatening situation. Continue reading
North Judson Begins Planning Sesquicentennial
The Town of North Judson is starting to make plans or its sesquicentennial celebration this year. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Buys New Food Service Equipment
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is making some upgrades to its food service equipment. The school board Tuesday approved the purchase of a new walk-in cooler for the storage of frozen foods. Continue reading
College Goal Sunday This Weekend
Students planning to attend college this fall will get a bit of extra encouragement this weekend. Financial aid professionals around the state will be working together to make sure all interested students have the information they need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It’s all part of an annual event called College Goal Sunday. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Places Money in Rainy Day Fund for First Time
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is hoping a change in how leftover money is budgeted will help keep the corporation running until significant spending cuts take effect. The corporation has decided to make money available for use in the corporation’s Rainy Day Fund. Continue reading
North Judson to Accept Cemetery Mowing Bids
The Town of North Judson is looking for contractors interested in mowing the lawns at Highland and Pioneer cemeteries. The town council Monday decided to accept the mowing bids until March 21 at noon. Continue reading
Koontz Lake Man Dies in Snowmobile Crash
A Koontz Lake man is dead following a snowmobile crash near Wanatah. Indiana Conservation Officers believe 41-year-old Jason Beecher was traveling at a high rate of speed when he crashed into the rear portion of a parked semi-tractor trailer, located on the Kaiser Farms property. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Adopts “Right Sizing” Framework
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will have to scale back the size of its operations to match declining enrollment. That’s the message Interim Superintendent Bob Boyd shared with the school board Tuesday. Continue reading
North Judson Fire Department Lowers Age Requirement, Makes Security Upgrades
The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department may soon be adding some younger firefighters. The North Judson Town Council approved a recommendation Monday from Fire Chief Joe Leszek to lower the department’s minimum age from 21 to 19. Continue reading
Culver Schools’ Online Shop Launches
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is taking another step forward in its branding effort. Members of the public now have the chance to wear the corporation’s new logos, thanks to a new online store featuring clothing and accessories with the corporation’s new brand. Continue reading
Second Round of Grant Applications Available for Homegrown Fuels Program
Gas stations have another chance to apply for grant funding to help them make higher blends of ethanol fuel available to the public. The Indiana Office of Energy Development has opened a second round of applications for its Hoosier Homegrown Fuels Blender Pump Program. Continue reading
