The Knox School Board Tuesday accepted what Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart called “a once-in-a-lifetime gift.” An anonymous donor has given the school corporation $300,000 to rebuild the high school track. “This donor had heard that we were going to redo the track,” Reichhart explained, “and the donor had run track for Knox and wanted to do something to give back to Knox and to the Redskin community.”
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The Eastern Pulaski School Board recently approved the textbook fees for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dara Chezem says they’ll vary depending on grade level and, at the high school, course selection, but overall, they’ll be similar to last year’s.
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Indiana arts organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be able to apply for a share of $10 million. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch announced Wednesday that the Indiana Destination Development Corporation will be offering grants with federal funding from the CARES Act.
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Indiana’s state health commissioner is confident that schools can safely reopen, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be free of COVID-19.
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Indiana is expanding its help for Hoosiers struggling with their rent payments during the pandemic, as the ban on evictions comes to an end. Governor Holcomb announced Wednesday that the state is adding another $15 million to its COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.
Continue readingIt’s the first day of school for students at the Knox Community School Corporation. They’re the first local students to return to the classroom since March.
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Eastern Pulaski students are getting some help through the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the local community. Frain Mortuary announced last week that it donated 280 child-sized masks to Eastern Pulaski Elementary School. Jon Frain said in a statement that the business remains dedicated to partnering with local schools and helping them provide a safe and positive learning environment.
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North Judson-San Pierre students planning to use virtual learning this year will be able to rent a digital device from the school. A contract outlining those arrangements between families and the school corporation was recently approved by the school board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
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The Pulaski County Council is considering allowing county officials to spend another $668,000 in Economic Development Income Tax revenues, beyond what was budgeted. Council members recently voted to advertise a number of additional appropriation requests for a final vote next Monday.
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The Knox City Council recently took action to make sure funding is available for the wastewater treatment plant project, as well as next year’s budget. Council members passed a resolution to meet a $120,000 grant match requirement.
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The North Judson town marshal says she’s confident that there will be restitution and punishment, following last week’s vandalism at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council Monday that a break-in occurred last Thursday, and then about 30 windows were broken on the museum property the following day.
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Oregon-Davis Elementary School has some new leadership. Longtime teacher Heather Quinn was appointed to a newly-created dean of students position during last month’s school board meeting, following Principal Bill Bennett’s promotion to superintendent.
Continue readingBook rental and technology fees are going up at Knox Elementary School. The fees were approved by the school board last month.
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The availability of COVID-19 relief funding is giving Pulaski County an opportunity to install new security equipment at the jail. The county commissioners Monday agreed to let the Sheriff’s Office purchase a body scanner using $159,000 in federal CARES Act money.
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The Knox School Board will review updates to the school corporation’s COVID-19 plan tonight.
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No one was hurt when a semi truck and a pickup truck towing a fishing boat collided in heavy fog near Bass Lake Monday morning. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office says it happened at the intersection of U.S. 35 and State Road 10.
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The North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department’s agreement with Rich Grove Township will stay the same for another year. A fire service contract was recently signed by the North Judson Town Council.
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Pulaski County has gotten funding to continue its Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative programs. Pulaski Circuit Court was recently awarded a $58,000 grant from the Indiana Department of Correction, according to JDAI Coordinator Dr. Natalie Tucker.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update on some maintenance activities from Maintenance Director Mia Salyers tonight. County officials have recently been discussing hiring an outside contractor to help with HVAC maintenance, after issues were noted at multiple county facilities. The commissioners have also agreed to hire a company to repair a leaky roof in the circuit courtroom.
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Starke County high school seniors can now apply for the 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. It’s a four-year, full-tuition scholarship for students planning to enroll at any accredited public or private college or university in Indiana.
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