Miller’s Merry Manor of Plymouth has now had 19 of its residents die after testing positive for COVID-19. The facility has had a total of 61 resident COVID-19 cases, according to the latest numbers from the Indiana State Department of Health. Forty-one of those were from tests taken on July 3. Thirty-seven staff members at the facility have also tested positive.
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Opponents of a proposed solar energy development rallied support Thursday, ahead of an upcoming vote by the Pulaski County Board of Zoning Appeals. Dozens gathered at the Winamac Town Park to hear about some potential drawbacks of the 4,500-acre Mammoth Solar project. Concerns included fire protection, property values, and the proposed development’s size.
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The Food Bank of Northern Indiana will once again distribute food in Knox this morning. A drive-through distribution will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon CDT at the Knox United Methodist Church at 210 S. Shield Street, according to the food bank’s website.
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State officials say they’re still looking into how to implement the extra unemployment benefits promised by President Trump. Unemployment recipients were given another $600 a week during the pandemic, but that officially ended July 31.
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Eagle Scout projects continue to be considered by the Winamac Park Board. Board members Thursday voted to let Shawn Pratt install a gaga ball pit in Rhinehart Park, but they wanted to do more research before letting him add one to the Town Park.
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Hamlet is getting a Dollar General. Site development plans were for the 9,100-square-foot store were approved by the town’s zoning board Wednesday. It’ll be located near U.S. 30, west of the old Hollywood restaurant.
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Pulaski County is working to resolve a pest problem in the courthouse restrooms. Maintenance Director Mia Salyers told the county commissioners last week that an insect control specialist was recently brought in to spray all the county buildings.
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The Winamac Park Board will meet at the new restroom pavilion in the Town Park tonight. The old restrooms were recently replaced, following years of planning, with funding help from a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant.
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Making sure schools are fully funded, even if they offer virtual learning, is the goal of a new recommendation from Governor Holcomb and legislative leaders. Back in June, the governor said he’d endorsed a plan to continue to fund students at 100 percent, if they’re out of the classroom due to COVID-19.
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Indiana’s COVID-19 hospitalization numbers and positivity rate continue to draw concerns from the state health commissioner. During Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Dr. Kris Box said the numbers began to increase after the Fourth of July.
Continue readingMany local students are returning to class today. It’s the first day of school for the Eastern Pulaski, North Judson-San Pierre, West Central, and Culver Community school corporations.
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The Town of Winamac is banning the use of recreational vehicles as permanent homes. The town council passed an ordinance Monday prohibiting residents from using trailers, RVs, campers, boats, and other vehicles as a primary residence, unless they’re in a designated mobile home park.
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The Starke County Park Board has hired an outside firm to help figure out where to install kayak launches along the Yellow River. Board members voted Tuesday to hire Jones Petrie Rafinski to conduct a feasibility study, at a cost of just under $4,000. That was about $3,000 cheaper than the other proposal the county received.
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North Judson startups have just one more day to apply for a chance to win $10,000. Applications for the North Judson Business Pitch Competition are due to the Starke County Economic Development Foundation by tomorrow.
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The Knox City Council has officially given its permission for the clerk-treasurer to pay certain claims before the council has a chance to approve them.
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Motorists driving through Downtown LaPorte may encounter some lane closures Wednesday. INDOT says the left turn lanes from northbound U.S. 35 to westbound State Road 2 and from westbound State Road 2 to southbound U.S. 35 will be closed between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Drivers will still be able to turn left from the next lane over, but INDOT says motorists should expect delays.
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Pulaski County residents will apparently see a decrease in their local income tax rate next year. The county council approved an ordinance Monday that will decrease the rate from 3.38 to 2.85 percent, according to a post on the Pulaski County, Indiana Government Facebook page.
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Five Pulaski County farms were recently recognized for their longevity. The Indiana State Department of Agriculture recently recognized this year’s Hoosier Homestead Award recipients. Locally, the Bruce and Malchow farms each received the sesquicentennial award, while the Mitchell, Ploss/Lanz, and Yaggie farms were presented with the centennial award.
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The Starke County Park Board will continue discussing the planned installation of a Yellow River kayak launch tonight. The park board has already gotten $5,000 in grant funding for that purpose, but so far, members haven’t finalized a suitable location. A kayak feasibility study is on the agenda for tonight’s meeting.
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Pulaski County residents have a chance to take part in a community development session. David Terrell with Ball State University’s Indiana Communities Institute will lead a training event on Thursday, August 27 starting at 6:30 p.m. EDT. It’s part of the Community Foundation of Pulaski County’s Forward-Thinking Leadership Initiative.
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