The Town of Winamac will soon be taking over McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The town council voted Monday to accept the donation of the cemetery and associated records from the McKinley Cemetery Association.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board to Meet in Jr./Sr. High Cafeteria
The Oregon-Davis School Board is expected to take action on recommended administrative changes at the Jr./Sr. High when members meet tonight.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Attorney Explains Impact of HEA 1347
The North Judson Town Council will be required to repeal an ordinance passed in January following a change to state legislation.
Continue readingIndiana State Police to Increase Patrols for Fourth of July Holiday
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Bremen Post recently sent out a press release, encouraging safe travels during the Fourth of July Holiday.
Continue readingConstellation of Starke Stellar Projects Discussed with DLZ Employees
The proposed Stellar projects for the Constellation of Starke region are starting to take more shape following recent conversations between community representatives and officials from DLZ.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Considers Skate Park Repairs, Other Potential Projects
Skate park upgrades, a walking trail, and maybe even a small splash pad are a few items on the Hamlet Park Board’s wish list for the Town Park. During last week’s meeting, Board Member Brian Earnest pointed out that the board typically tries to complete at least one big-ticket item each year, if money’s available.
Continue readingNJ Town Superintendent Issues Reminder About Alley Responsibility
North Judson Town Superintendent Joe Leszek discussed unkempt alleyways with Town Council members Monday night.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves 2019-2020 Student Handbooks
New visitor and reunification procedures are among the highlights of the Knox Community School Corporation’s 2019-2020 student handbooks.
Continue readingUV Safety Month Reminds People to Protect their Largest Organ this Summer
Skin is the largest organ that humans have and it serves an incredibly vital purpose. Not only does it protect your internal organs but it guards against injury and infection. That’s why it’s important to make sure you’re doing everything you can to care for it.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council May Consider Moving Election Cycle for Future Years
The Hamlet Town Council may consider moving the town’s election cycle for future years. Town Council President Dave Kesvormas raised the idea last week, noting that it could be a potential cost savings.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves 2019-2020 Book Rental/Technology Fees
The Knox School Board has set the book rental and technology fees for the coming school year. While they vary by grade level and course selection, the fees will generally be slightly lower than last year’s at the high school level, but higher for most middle school students.
Continue readingNorth Judson’s Town Website Now Includes Feature for Paying Utility Bills
The Town of North Judson website now includes a feature that will allow residents to pay their utility bills online.
Continue readingKnox Officials Consider Implementing Policy to Regulate Consecutive Fundraisers
Knox officials recently began discussing the possibility of regulating fundraising within the city limits after receiving some questions about the city’s policy.
Continue readingCulver School Board Fills Open Positions, Adds Girls Golf Team
The Culver School Board is gearing up for the start of the next school year. Superintendent Karen Shuman says board members recently took action to fill some open positions, “A new math teacher, a replacement of retired John Browder, and also replacing a special education position for our elementary and hiring a school psychologist and a speech pathologist that we’re doing through a contract.”
Continue readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help with Hit and Run Involving Pedestrian
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle that was involved in a hit and run incident Friday afternoon.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Continue Monitoring Progress at 503 S. Starke
Hamlet officials have agreed to hold off on condemnation proceedings on 503 South Starke Street as the owner continues to work on the home. During last week’s town council meeting, Council President Dave Kesvormas noted that the sewer and water lines have been corrected and are now within code.
Continue readingSeveral Children Using Culver Schools’ Summer Food Service Sites
Several children in multiple communities have been able to get free meals this summer from the Culver Community Schools Corporation. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the Summer Food Service Program has been going very well, so far.
Continue readingKnox City Council Passes Conflict of Interest Form
Knox City Council members amended their agenda last Tuesday to include the consideration of a conflict of interest disclosure form.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Meets Tonight
The North Judson Town Council is expected to hold a discussion over the 2019 railroad tie replacement at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum when members meet tonight.
Continue readingHamlet Police Department Receives Donations for Police Vests, Community Outreach Efforts
The Hamlet Police Department received funding for police vests and community outreach efforts, thanks to the generosity of the local community. Town Marshal Clint Norem told the town council Wednesday that the Knox VFW donated $1,800 for vests, on top of the funding that was authorized by the council.
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