The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s enrollment took a bit of a hit.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Hears Concerns from Owner of Adventure Island Preschool
The possibility of leasing space to another preschool program at the former North Judson-San Pierre middle school building has raised some concerns from the business owner currently utilizing the facility.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Approves Updated SR 10/Talmer Ave Sidewalk Project
North Judson Town Council members reconsidered a sidewalk project that’s expected to help improve safety for pedestrians when members met last Monday.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Decides Not to Pursue Any Major Projects this Fall
The Hamlet Park Board has decided to hold off on any potential upgrades, pending the outcome of Constellation of Starke’s Stellar Community efforts. For months, board members have been discussing the possibility of completing at least one project in the Town Park this year, if money is available.
Continue readingEnrollment Steady at Culver Community Schools
The Culver Community Schools Corporation continues to see some encouraging enrollment figures.
Continue readingKnox BOW Approves Purchase of Tractor for Street Department
The Knox Board of Works considered quotes for a tractor for the Street Department when members met last week.
Continue readingOregon-Davis to Hold Hearing on Proposed Teacher Contract Tonight
Members of the public will have the chance to weigh in on the Oregon-Davis School Corporation’s proposed teacher contract tonight. It calls for most teachers to get a raise of $1,100 to their base salaries. If approved, the new starting pay level would be $32,000, with a maximum salary of almost $54,000. The proposal also includes a retirement incentive for teachers with at least 15 years of service and at least 57 years of age.
Continue readingState Dedicates More than $2 Million to Kankakee and Yellow River Basins
The newly created Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin recently received $2.3 million in state funding for maintenance and improvements, according to State Representatives Doug Gutwein and Jim Pressel.
Continue readingHamlet Gets Quotes for Railroad Street Sidewalk Upgrades as Part of 50/50 Program
Now that Hamlet’s Railroad Street paving project is complete, sections of the street’s sidewalk will soon get an upgrade. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town council Wednesday that two residents there have applied to take part in the 50/50 sidewalk replacement program.
Continue readingKnox School Board Adopts 2020 Budget
The Knox Community School Corporation’s 2020 budget was adopted by the school board Monday. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says the board approved the budget without any public comment.
Continue readingCulver School Board Ratifies Teacher Contract
The Culver School Board has finalized this year’s teacher contract. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the 2019-2020 collective bargaining agreement was ratified during Monday’s meeting.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Memorial Bench Installation, Accepts Donation
A former Eastern Pulaski School Board member will be memorialized on the schools’ campus. Carol Short asked board members Monday for permission to install a bench in memory of her father, Richard Werner, who passed away just over a year ago.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves the Sale of Surplus Property
The Knox Board of Works took action to sell five pieces of surplus property when members met this week.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre to Hold Scheduled E-Learning Day on Monday
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is holding an e-learning day next week on Monday, October 28th.
Continue readingTeachers’ Compensation Plan at NJ-SP Includes Raises for Teachers and Head Coaches
The North Judson San-Pierre School Board held a public hearing over the tentative Teacher’s Compensation Plan Tuesday night.
Continue readingKnox BOW Waives Building Permit Fees for Knox School Corporation
The Knox School Corporation recently submitted a request to the Board of Public Works and Safety.
Mayor Dennis Estok provided a little background information about the request when members met this week.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Considers Outdoor Learning Lab Proposals
Outdoor learning labs were a topic of discussion during Monday’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting. Winamac High School Principal Jeremy Tucker said he wants to install a new outdoor classroom to be shared between the middle and high schools.
Continue readingNJ-WT Fire Chief Thanks Community for Joining Department’s 130th Anniversary Celebration
North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Chief Joe Leszek recently extended his appreciation to everyone who attended the anniversary celebration that was held on Saturday, October 12th.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Discusses Community Crossings Award with City Council
The City of Knox was recently awarded more than $420,000 in the most recent round of the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program.
Continue readingMultiple North Judson Town Council Members Vote Against Paying for Railroad Ties
A railroad tie replacement project at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum was discussed during this week’s North Judson Town Council Meeting.
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