The Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update on the county’s COVID-19 response tonight. They’ll also get an update on the Justice Center Project, and EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo will discuss an ambulance grant.
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The Town of North Judson’s $2 million 2022 budget will be up for adoption during tonight’s town council meeting. Council members will also continue discussing potential sidewalk projects with USI Consultants, and an update will be given on the park planning process.
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The Eastern Pulaski School Board will get an update on COVID-19 numbers today. The board approved a mask mandate two weeks ago.
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North Judson may soon be revising its purchasing policy for town employees. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe told the town council last month that the State Board of Accounts wants the town to clearly specify the thresholds that would require multiple quotes or a formal bidding process.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners have chosen the more expensive option for repairing one of the EMS Department’s ambulances. Rather than spending less than $13,000 just to fix the head gaskets, they approved EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo’s recommendation to replace the entire engine for about $20,000.
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The Knox Community School Corporation’s 2022 budget could result in lower property taxes, according to Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. “We have $2,399,849 to Debt Service, which is a reduction,” he explains. “So taxpayers should see a reduction on Debt Services on their tax bills.”
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The Winamac Park Board is checking off the final items from its Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant. The new basketball hoops at the Town Park have been installed, but a disc golf course may have to wait, according to town manager and park board member Brad Zellers.
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No comments were offered during last week’s public hearing on North Judson’s 2022 budget proposal. It totals just over $2 million, including a General Fund of almost $954,000.
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Two housing developments have gotten zoning approval from the North Judson Town Council. Developer Kirt Verhagen told council members last week that the first phase would add duplexes to the southeast corner of State and George streets, facing the Town Park.
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The Starke County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a day of fall activities for the entire family tomorrow. Jail Warden Phill Cherry says the Starke County Justice Center Fall-Oween Fest is back, after it was put on hold last year due to COVID-19.
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A barbeque contest, live music, and a cornhole tournament are coming to Downtown Knox tomorrow. Knoxtoberfest takes place from noon to 10:00 p.m., Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners have approved another pair of change orders for the Justice Center project. This time, workers encountered some unexpected underground obstacles, according to project liaison Nathan Origer.
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Indiana’s public health emergency has been extended through the end of October. Governor Holcomb renewed the emergency declaration for a 19th time in an executive order Thursday.
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Many SNAP participants will soon see a slight increase in benefits, but state officials warn that it may not be as big as some are expecting.
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The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will be back in Knox tomorrow, October 1. HealthLinc is sponsoring a drive-through food distribution from noon to 2:00 p.m. CDT, according to the food bank’s website. It will be held at HealthLinc at 104 East Culver Road.
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NIPSCO is looking to raise natural gas rates. The company announced Wednesday that it’s submitted a request for a rate hike to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
Continue readingNo comments were offered during last week’s public hearing on the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s 2022 budget, according to Superintendent Dara Chezem.
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North Judson-San Pierre is the latest local school corporation to mandate face masks. The school board approved the mask mandate during a special meeting Wednesday by a vote of four-to-one, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
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While state health officials are optimistic with the declines in COVID-19 cases, slow vaccination uptake and the ongoing impact on hospitals remain concerns. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says COVID hospitalizations are down, but the number of Hoosiers hospitalized overall is up, as hospitals resume other types of in-patient care.
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More than 35,000 Hoosiers have gotten a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says that includes those who are immunocompromised and those who became eligible for a booster dose last week.
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