An Oregon-Davis graduate is coming back as a teacher. The school board approved the hiring of Ashley Clark during a brief special meeting Monday, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingStarke County EMS Warns Drivers to be Safe Following Response to 3-Vehicle Crash
Officials from Starke County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) took to social media to warn drivers about slick roadways after responding to a three-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon.
Continue readingEnrollment Decline Continues at Oregon-Davis
Declining enrollment continues to be a concern at the Oregon-Davis School Corporation.
Continue readingGrass Roots Effort Continues Bringing Autumn Atmosphere to Hamlet
The Town of Hamlet is once again getting into the spirit of fall, thanks to the efforts and generosity of the local community. For the past several years, residents have been decorating the town with corn stalks, hay, and pumpkins.
Continue readingKnox BOW Schedules Public Hearing for Pearl Street Property
When the Knox Board of Works met earlier this month, members received an update on an unsafe structure located at 6 N. Pearl Street.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves New Plan Administrator for Retirement Program
The North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin recently asked school board members to approve switching the Corporation’s plan administrator for the employees’ voluntary retirement program.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board to Consider Additional Appropriation, 2020 Budget Tonight
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will take action tonight to fix a shortfall in the corporation’s Education Fund budget. Interim Superintendent Dr. Gib Crimmins told board members last week that the state overestimated last year’s spending when approving this year’s budget.
Continue readingCulver School Board Extends Nursing Services Agreement
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will continue to get nursing services from Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Last week, the school board approved a contract amendment that will extend the agreement for a second year, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingKeep Kids Safe This Halloween by Following These Tips
Tonight’s the night that many communities will have costumed kids trickling through the streets, trick-or-treating from door to door.
The Indiana State Police have provided a few safety tips to keep in mind to ensure your holiday is good spooky fun rather than seriously scary.
Continue readingThe Constellation of Starke Executive Committee Prepares for Stellar Presentation
The recipient of this year’s Regional Stellar Communities Designation will be announced before the end of the year. However, before that determination is made in December, all finalist regions will provide an hour-long presentation in Indianapolis.
Continue readingNJ-SP Superintendent Highlights Proposed Health Insurance Swap
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board was recently informed about a new employee health care option that’s available.
Continue readingKnox City Council Approves 2020 Salary Ordinance
The Knox City Council recently considered the 2020 Salary Ordinance.
Continue readingSchool Improvement Plans Presented to Culver School Board
Boosting attendance, graduation rates, and student achievement are some of the goals outlined in the Culver Community Schools Corporation’s school improvement plans. The principals presented their plans to the school board last week, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Grant Funding for Preschool Program
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is hoping to launch a new preschool program in January. Principal Jill Collins told the school board last week that the school has received grant funding to purchase materials and hire an instructor.
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Department Conducts Felony Domestic Battery Investigation
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Department recently arrested a rural Clinton Township man following a felony Battery Investigation.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Teachers Voice Concern with Proposed Contract, Despite Raises
Oregon-Davis teachers would see their first pay raises in over a decade under the proposed 2019-2020 teacher contract, but not all teachers are happy with it. The tentative agreement would raise the starting salary for new teachers and offer veteran teachers a retirement incentive. But during a public hearing on the contract Monday, Teacher Elisabeth Cooper argued that it should have focused more on teachers in the middle.
Continue readingKnox School Board Ratifies 2019-2020 Teacher Contract
The Knox School Board has finalized the 2019-2020 teacher contract. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says board members ratified the agreement with the Knox Federation of Teachers during last week’s meeting. “So teachers will be getting their raises, effective back to the beginning of August on that.,” he says.
Continue readingNJ Town Superintendent Highlights Utility Employee’s Accomplishment
North Judson Town Superintendent Joe Leszek recently told Town Council members that Utility Employee Kimberly Kapp is one step closer to becoming a Certified Water Operator.
Continue readingKnox Clerk-Treasurer Goes After Equipment Grant for Fire Department
Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston informed City Council members last week that he applied for a grant that will assist the Knox-Center Township Fire Department.
Continue readingCulver School Board Moving Ahead with HVAC Project
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to move forward with heating and cooling upgrades. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the school board has opted to use the U.S. Commodities Procurement process to get new chillers, control systems, and a boiler.
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