The Town of North Judson may see some park upgrades and downtown beautification projects, if the Constellation of Starke region is designated a Stellar Community. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe says he gave an update on the group’s efforts during Monday’s town council meeting.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is making progress on a few summer projects. In her report to the school board Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said the track has been resurfaced. The tennis court cement project is complete. At the junior-senior high school, painting and the installation of white boards was wrapping up.
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Some Culver Community Schools employees will soon be getting a raise. The school board approved a salary and wage schedule for the 2019-2020 school year Monday, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
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The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s railroad tie replacement project continues to be considered by the North Judson Town Council. After council members had asked for more information before agreeing to help fund the effort, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe says Bob Barcus attended Monday’s meeting.
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North Judson-San Pierre teachers will soon have to pay a bit more to buy breakfast at school. The school board has already voted to keep student meal prices the same for the coming school year, but Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says the Department of Education had an error in calculating the adult breakfast price.
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A list of proposed upgrades to North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School was presented to the school board Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin says architectural firm Fanning Howey visited the school on June 6.
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Water tower upgrades continue in North Judson. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe says the focus is now shifting to the downtown water tower.
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As the Oregon-Davis School Corporation considers potential facilities upgrades, some parents are thinking outside the box, to find ways to keep costs down. During a facilities tour Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Don Harman noted that the baseball field could use a new press box, as well as some other improvements, while the bleachers at the track need a new foundation to help with drainage issues.
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The Oregon-Davis School Board considered a recommendation for Jump Start staffing when members met last Monday.
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The Oregon-Davis School Board will make another attempt at selecting high school administrators tonight. Last week, board members narrowly rejected a proposal that would have seen Superintendent Dr. Don Harman add the junior/senior high school principal’s job to his existing duties for the coming school year. Agriculture teacher Andrew Carlin would have become the assistant principal, while newly-hired math teacher Jerry Miller would have served as athletic director.
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Over the weekend, Knox Mayor Dennis Estok announced that work has begun on the tennis courts meaning that residents will soon be able to play “Pickle Ball” in Wythogan Park.
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Thanks to a grant award of nearly $100,000, the LaCrosse Volunteer Fire Department will be able to secure some new equipment that will help improve efficiency and safety.
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Upgraded heating and cooling systems, a new secure entrance, and some athletic facility improvements are some of the needs that the Oregon-Davis School Corporation will have to address in the coming years. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman and Head of Maintenance Scott Taylor led the school board on a facilities tour Wednesday.
Continue readingWith the operator of Chicago, Fort Wayne, and Eastern Railroad about to seek regulatory approval for a planned acquisition, some Hamlet officials are making their opinions known to the federal government. Genesee & Wyoming has announced that it’s set to be acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure and investment firm GIC for about $8.4 billion.
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The Oregon-Davis School Board took action on their transfer student policy when members met Monday evening.
Superintendent Dr. Don Harman stated that the recommended policy will reflect the corporation’s desire to grow in the coming school year.
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North Judson Town Council members discussed the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum and a proposed railroad tie replacement project when members met for their first meeting of the month.
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Knox officials held a discussion over this year’s Family Fun Day and Fireworks Display during Tuesday night’s city council meeting.
Mayor Estok took time during his report to recognize the individuals who helped make the day possible.
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Due to losses caused by flooding and excessive rain this planting season, Governor Eric Holcomb is requesting that a U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretarial disaster designation be put in place for 88 Hoosier counties, including Starke, Marshall and Pulaski.
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The Hamlet Park Board’s wish list of projects could become a reality, if the Constellation of Starke region is designated a Stellar Community. During an update to the town council Tuesday, Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation said that communities around the county are working with planning consultant DLZ to come up with projects that might be eligible for Stellar funding.
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