Monterey-area residents will continue to get emergency medical services from Culver. The Pulaski County Commissioners Monday approved an agreement with Culver EMS for services to Tippecanoe Township, despite the fact that Culver EMS is raising its annual fee from $6,000 to $6,500.
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Starke County Election Board Moves Meeting Back to Tomorrow Morning, Following Debate
The Starke County Election Board continues debating the issue of meeting scheduling. Last week, Board Member Harrison Fields questioned President Marcia Bedrock after the board’s next meeting was moved from November 27 at 9:30 a.m. to November 20 at 2:30 p.m.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves $150 Fee for Release of Body Camera Footage
Getting body camera footage from the Winamac Police Department will now cost $150. The fee was approved as part of an ordinance by the town council Monday.
Continue readingPulaski EMS Director Looking to Overhaul Pay Structure for Training Program Instructors
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services is looking to overhaul the way it pays the instructors in its training program. EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo told the county council last week that as it currently stands, the instructors’ pay rate varies, based on their certification level in the department.
Continue readingPulaski Council Members Hope to Curb Additional Appropriation Requests Next Year
The Pulaski County Council may be looking to crack down on additional appropriations in 2020. That’s when the council lets a department spend a certain amount of money beyond what’s in the budget.
Continue readingRaises Proposed for Starke County Poll Workers But Meal Concerns Remain
Starke County poll workers may be getting a bigger raise than previously proposed, but not all election board members are on board with the proposed changes. Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel presented the rest of the board with some options, when it comes to poll worker pay.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Renews Agreement with Medicaid Reimbursement Company
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation will continue to get some help when it comes to seeking Medicaid reimbursements. Last week, the school board voted to renew the corporation’s agreement with Go Solutions Group for 2020, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. He says there won’t be any major changes to the cost next year.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Hear IT Proposals, Discuss Emergency Services Agreement
With Pulaski County’s IT contractor planning to quit in January, the county commissioners this morning will hear about a couple of options for how to move forward. A representative from the Roeing Corporation is scheduled to present IT outsource information, while Mark Harvey will discuss a request to complete an IT assessment.
Continue readingPulaski County Awarded $60,000 Grant for Court Treatment Efforts
Pulaski County is getting $60,000 to make it easier for people going through the court system to get the treatment they need. Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher discussed the funding with the county council Monday.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Reviews Provisional Ballots from North Judson Election
Two provisional ballots from last week’s North Judson election were reviewed by the Starke County Election Board Thursday. But Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel told board members that neither could be accepted.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Approve Purdue Extension Contract, Recycling Center Drainage Work
Purdue Extension will continue to serve Pulaski County, at least for another year. The county commissioners approved the Extension Contractual Services Agreement last week. The county agrees to pay Purdue almost $62,000. County Attorney Kevin Tankersley said the agreement is the same as it’s been every year.
Continue readingState Rep., Economic Development Foundation Director to Meet with O-D School Board
The Oregon-Davis School Board will soon be meeting with State Representative Jim Pressel and Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Retirement of Longtime School Employee
The Eastern Pulaski School Board accepted the retirement of a longtime school employee Monday. Anita Mitchell plans to step down from her position of media assistant/lunch money assistant on January 1.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Voices Concerns with Proposed Vote Center Plan
Just days before a draft of Starke County’s vote center plan is set to be presented to the public, an election board member raised a few questions about the proposed change. Last month, board members approved a list of seven potential vote center locations, which was then approved by the county commissioners last week.
Continue readingFour County Counseling CEO Discusses Recent Accomplishments with Pulaski County Council
Pulaski County residents affected by mental health issues or substance use disorders continue to get help from Four County Counseling Center. CEO Dr. Carrie Cadwell gave an update to the county council Monday.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Accepts Almost $900 in Donations
Oregon-Davis students continue to benefit from the generosity of the local community. The school board accepted almost $900 in donations Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Schedules Holiday Events
Hamlet is getting ready for the holidays. Some annual events were scheduled by the town council Wednesday.
Continue readingMichigan City Man Arrested in Connection with Wanatah Bank Robbery
A Michigan City man has been arrested in connection with Tuesday’s bank robbery in Wanatah. LaPorte County Police say Terry A. West Jr., 44, has formally been arrested for the Level 5 felony of robbery, following a formal police interview.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Considering Options to Encourage Development of SYSCO Property
A lack of development at the SYSCO property continues to frustrate Hamlet officials. Beverage manufacturer Common Collabs is planning to set up operations in Knox, creating up to 80 jobs in the coming years. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation told the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday that the company was also shown the Hamlet East Industrial Park.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Addresses Overtime Budget Shortfalls
The Pulaski County Council took action Tuesday to fix shortfalls in a few departments’ overtime budgets. Council members agreed to transfer $45,000 out of the EMS Department’s staff line item to cover overtime expenses through the end of the year, at the request of EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo.
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