The Knox Community School Corporation’s 2021 budget was adopted by the school board last week.
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North Judson-San Pierre Student Tests Positive for COVID-19
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation says one of its students has tested positive for COVID-19. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says anyone considered to be a close contact has been notified directly. She didn’t specify which school the student attends.
Continue readingPossible COVID-19 Exposure Closes North Judson-Wayne Township Library
The North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library will be closed for a week, due to a possible COVID-19 exposure to staff members. Library officials say they expect to resume regular hours on Thursday, October 22.
Continue readingState Election Officials Urging Poll Workers to Use Provided PPE
Indiana is reminding poll workers to wear masks and use personal protective equipment. The state is providing poll workers with N95 masks, gloves, and disinfectant for voting equipment, among other supplies.
Continue readingEnrollment Drop Continues at Eastern Pulaski Schools
Community Foundation of Pulaski County Announces Lilly Scholarship Finalists
Four Pulaski County students are in the running for the county’s 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. The Community Foundation of Pulaski County has announced the list of finalists. Garrett Leman from West Central High School, and Aubrey Gearhart, Patrick Kiefer, and Emily Rausch from Winamac High School are finalists for the four-year, full-tuition scholarship.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Adopts 2021 Budget
The Town of Hamlet’s 2021 budget was adopted by the town council Wednesday. “Adopted budget is $459,065,” said Council President Dave Kesvormas. “Adopted tax levy is $272,563. Adopted tax rate is 2.1840.”
Continue readingPulaski County Prosecutor Touts Success in Collecting Child Support
Pulaski County Prosecutor Kelly Gaumer is touting her office’s success in collecting child support. She says the county exceeded every goal the state set for the period of September 2019 to September 30 of this year, in categories such as collecting support, obtaining court orders for arrearage payments, and establishing paternity.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Still Hasn’t Made Decision on Peppermint Parade
Social distancing guidelines may even apply to Santa Claus. Knox Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council Tuesday that he still hasn’t decided whether or not to hold this year’s Peppermint Parade.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum Hopes New Railroad Operator Could Allow LaCrosse Trips to Resume
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is expressing optimism with the new operator of North Judson’s short line railroad. A company called Midwest & Bluegrass Rail announced last month that it had purchased the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad, as well as three other short lines, from the Indiana Boxcar Corporation. Midwest & Bluegrass is a relatively new company, formed in 2019.
Continue readingWinamac Employees to Continue to Work on Modified Schedule due to COVID-19
Winamac town employees will continue working on a modified schedule, due to COVID-19. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday that he plans to have utility employees keep working alternate days in smaller crews. “My thought is, we did have a positive case, and if we would’ve been back, we’d all have had it, the way everybody is together,” Zellers said.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Reviews Kayak Launch Feasibility Study
The Starke County Park Board continues to study locations for Yellow River kayak launches. Engineer Mark Wilson with Jones Petrie Rafinski presented a kayak launch feasibility study during Tuesday’s meeting.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Adopt 2021 Budget Tonight
The Town of Hamlet’s 2021 budget will be up for the town council’s final adoption tonight. The proposal calls for a total budget of just over $459,000, including a General Fund of more than $322,000.
Continue readingFood Distributions Scheduled for Star City This Morning, Culver Friday
Food Finders Food Bank will distribute food in Star City this morning. A drive-through distribution will be held starting at 11:00 EDT at the Star City United Methodist Church at 2347 East Main Street, according to Food Finders’ website.
Continue readingPorter-Starke Cuts Ribbon on Medication-Assisted Treatment Facility in LaPorte
A new facility to help treat those with opioid use disorder was recognized by state and local officials last week. Porter-Starke Services says it opened a new medication-assisted treatment facility in LaPorte back in April and was finally able to host a small, private ribbon-cutting ceremony. Recovery Center LaPorte specializes in methadone services as part of a comprehensive treatment, according to a Porter-Starke press release.
Continue readingPulaski Council Votes to Keep EMA Director Full-Time in 2021 Budget
Pulaski County will continue to have a full-time emergency management agency director next year. In the 2021 budget adopted Monday, the county council reversed its previous decision to cut the position to part-time.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Consider CARES Act Resolution, Review Proposed Salary Ordinance
The Knox City Council will consider a resolution tonight that would allow CARES Act funding to be used to reimburse public safety payroll costs. Mayor Dennis Estok told council members last month that the city’s share of the federal funding was almost $115,000.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Get Updates on Website, Veterans Memorial Tonight
The Starke County Park Board will get updates on its new website, kayak launch study, and Veterans Memorial project tonight. An update will also be given on a permit to add glacial stone along the Bass Lake shoreline. The Bass Lake Beach is on tonight’s agenda, as well.
Continue readingWest Central Student, Staff Member Reportedly Test Positive for COVID-19
The West Central School Corporation is reporting two cases of COVID-19. A student at the high school and a staff member at the elementary school have reportedly tested positive. In a letter to community members Monday, Superintendent Dan Zylstra said the two cases were completely unrelated.
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