The Town of Culver’s now one step closer to building a new parking lot downtown. The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the required variances Thursday to let the project go ahead. Continue reading
Variances Approved for Culver Parking Lot
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Winamac Middle School Launches TechFit Program
Students at Winamac Community Middle School are using their science and math skills to find ways to keep active. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Approves Rezoning for Proposed Parking Lot
Downtown parking was under discussion during the Culver Town Council meeting Tuesday. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Approves Income Tax Increase
The Pulaski County Council voted to implement a local option income tax during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
Culver Delays Grant Application for Affordable Housing Project
The Town of Culver’s plans for affordable housing will have to wait another year. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Gets Enrollment Update, Approves Budget
The official enrollment at the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation was slightly higher than preliminary numbers suggested. The official count taken September 18 found there to be 1275 students, a decline of only three students from last year. Continue reading
Culver Tree Group Celebrates Fence Completion
The Culver Town Park’s historic weeping mulberry tree now has some protection from curious visitors. The “Save Our Tree” group is celebrating the completion of a fence that prevents people from getting too close to the tree and potentially getting injured. Continue reading
Discussion Continues on Pulaski County Animal Housing
Pulaski County officials continue to discuss ways to deal with unwanted animals. Right now, the county’s out of designated space to house animals, and officials have been discussing whether the county should open its own full-time shelter. Continue reading
Winamac Council Approves Budget, Adopts Net Metering Ordinance
The Winamac Town Council approved the $1.4 million 2016 budget during its meeting Monday. They also adopted an ordinance implementing net metering for the town’s electric customers who generate their own electricity using solar or wind power. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Approves Budget, Discusses Unsafe Buildings Ordinance
The Culver Town Council approved the 2016 budget during its meeting Tuesday. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Creates Economic Revitalization Area
The Pulaski County Council has approved a resolution that would make a local business eligible for a tax abatement. Continue reading
SCILL’s Ron Gifford Honored by Rep. Walorski
U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski honored Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning Director Ron Gifford during a speech last week on the House floor. It was part of Walorski’s “Who’s Who in IN-02” initiative, in which she highlights a local resident or business each week. Continue reading
Culver Town Council to Hear Comments on Unsafe Buildings Ordinance
The Culver Town Council will take the 2016 budget to a second and third reading at its meeting tonight. The two readings are required before the council can decide to adopt the budget. Continue reading
INDOT Recruits Snowplow Drivers
The Indiana Department of Transportation’s looking for snowplow drivers for this winter. Continue reading
Starke County Native Returns Home for Purdue Extension Position
Purdue Extension has a new 4-H youth development educator for Starke County. Continue reading
Knox Plans Fall Leaf Pickup
The City of Knox will be having its fall leaf pickup starting Tuesday. Continue reading
Terry Kimmel Receives Robert E. Hamilton Award
A long-time banker and former Starke County Economic Development Foundation executive director has been given the foundation’s highest honor. Terry Kimmel was presented with the 2015 Robert E. Hamilton Award at Thursday’s Prospectus and Achievement Luncheon. Continue reading
Cemetery Tree Removal Continues in North Judson
The North Judson Town Council got an update on tree removal at Pioneer Cemetery during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
FEMA Offers Fire Safety Tips
It’s Fire Prevention Week, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency has some tips to protect you and your family from the dangers of a house fire. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff’s Office to Expand Police Presence Through Reserves Program
Residents of Starke County’s smaller communities will see an expanded police presence thanks to the new sheriff’s reserve program. Continue reading
