The completion of a Culver workforce housing development was celebrated by state and local officials Saturday. Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch and developer Kevin Berger cut the ribbon on The Paddocks. The 48-unit income-based housing development was part of Culver’s Stellar Community plans.
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The Eastern Pulaski School Board is finalizing plans for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dara Chezem says most of the corporation handbooks were approved by the school board last week, while the athletic handbook will be up for approval next month.
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The Knox Movies in the Park series continues next week. “Arctic Dogs” will be shown Wednesday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m. at the Wythogan Park Performance Stage. Admission is free, and the movie is sponsored by Republic Services.
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The Knox Community School Corporation is making masks optional when students return to class.
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The recent sale of 415 Lakeshore Drive could help jumpstart an unsafe building fund for the Town of Culver. The town had to tear down what was left of the former City Tavern building after a fire in October of 2019. The proceeds from last month’s sheriff’s sale will reimburse the town’s demolition costs and other charges.
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Masks will be optional and there will be no virtual option, when North Judson-San Pierre students return to class next month. The school board approved a continuous learning plan Tuesday.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will take comments tonight on an updated continuous learning plan. As of last month, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin was planning to drop the virtual learning option.
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North Judson officials are working to confirm INDOT’s plans for State Road 10, before replacing the fence around Pioneer Cemetery. Last month, the town council approved a quote for almost $32,000 from White Fencing to replace the current chain link fence, while upgrading the portion along State Road 10 to black aluminum. During Monday’s town council meeting, council member Matt Brewer said White was ready to start installation in a couple weeks.
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Wythogan Park’s next attraction could be Frisbee golf. Mayor Dennis Estok presented a proposal to add a nine-hole course during last week’s Knox City Council meeting. “It’ll be another amenity down at the park for us, for people to do,” Estok said. “I know it is big in other places. It’s growing. So I think we’d be the first one around the area to have one.”
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The North Judson Town Council will get updates tonight on plans for next year’s paving projects and the tree removal at Norwayne Field and the Town Park. Council members will also get their monthly update from Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Lisa Dan.
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Changes are coming to Knox residents’ trash and recycling at the end of the month. The city council recently decided to switch from Waste Management to Republic Services, effective August 1.
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Eastern Pulaski students will not be required to wear masks when they return school next month, but Superintendent Dara Chezem says it’s okay if they do.
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Another new home is coming to Hamlet. The town’s zoning board Wednesday approved another building permit for developer Eric Keen.
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Some local officials will continue to be able to attend government meetings virtually. Virtual meetings first became allowed in Indiana last year during the health emergency. House Bill 1437 made that option permanent, if the governing body adopts a written policy allowing it.
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Winamac Police are cracking down on golf cart violations and unruly kids in the Town Park. Town Marshal Tyler Campbell says increased patrols have led to more juveniles ejected from the park for fighting and swearing.
Continue readingThe Culver Town Council will get updates on the Visitor Center and the state’s new READI grant tonight. Council members will also consider a policy allowing them to attend meetings electronically, along with a policy outlining what may be displayed on Culver’s electronic sign.
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West Central Middle/High School has a new assistant principal. Michelle Miller was hired for the position, according to draft minutes from Thursday’s school board meeting. Miller replaces Angie Radtke, who was promoted to principal last month.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has a new member. Cameron Stalbaum took the oath of office during the board’s annual reorganization Thursday, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingKnox residents will have a new trash and recycling company starting next month. During a special meeting Tuesday, the city council awarded the bid for solid waste and recycling to Republic Services.
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The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation’s policy overhaul is almost complete. “Until now, Eastern Pulaski administration had been writing our own policies and attempting to keep them updated as new laws and regulations took place,” Superintendent Dara Chezem explains. “So in order to avoid being out of compliance, the school board voted last August to enter into a partnership with NEOLA.”
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