The Knox Community School Corporation has cut three teaching positions.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Staff Stipends Using ESSER Money
Eastern Pulaski school employees will get some extra money, thanks to federal COVID-19 relief.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Approves High School Course Description Guide
An updated course description guide for Oregon-Davis Junior/Senior High School was recently approved by the school board. Superintendent Bill Bennett said school officials are planning some new options for junior high students. “I’m real excited to hear that we’re going to offer some more honors classes at our junior high level and give them those experiences,” he said.
Continue readingHamlet Council Gives Garage Owner another Month before Imposing $5,000 Fine
The Hamlet Town Council has given the owner of a dilapidated garage another 30 days to clean up the structure before imposing a $5,000 fine. The fine was approved during this month’s zoning board meeting, after town officials said Louis Gorgees failed to repair or demolish the structure on Railroad Street near the former bank building.
Continue readingNorth Judson Expands Summer Splash Pad Hours
North Judson is expanding the hours of its splash pad. The town council agreed Monday to extend the hours to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. until school starts August 11.
Continue readingHamlet Zoning Board Fines Owner of Dilapidated Garage $5,000
The owner of a dilapidated garage in Hamlet has been hit with a $5,000 fine, after failing to repair it or tear it down. Town officials say the garage on Railroad Street near the former bank building is unsafe, with a partially-collapsed roof.
Continue readingKnox Officials Review Bids for Trash and Recycling Pickup
The City of Knox may be able to save some money by switching trash pickup companies. Republic Services’ bid for solid waste and recycling services came in significantly lower than the one from the city’s current contractor, Waste Management.
Continue readingZoning Approval Sought for North Judson Apartment, Townhome Developments
New apartment and townhome developments could soon be coming to North Judson. Kirt Verhagen is seeking zoning permission to build apartments at the southeast corner of State and George streets, along with townhomes on the southwest corner of Central and Keller avenues.
Continue readingKnox City Council to Open Bids for Garbage and Recycling Pickup Tonight
The Knox City Council will open bids for trash and recycling pickup tonight. The city’s current contract with Waste Management is up July 31. Waste Management and Republic Services have both expressed interest.
Continue readingNo More Overnight Class Trips for Tri-Township Seniors, Eighth Graders
The Tri-Township Consolidated School Corporation is cutting back on overnight field trips. Superintendent Kelly Shepherd says an updated field trip policy was approved by the school board last week.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Hires New Athletic Director, Teachers
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation will have a few new faces when students return to class in August. Superintendent Dara Chezem says a number of new employments were approved during last week’s school board meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Looking to Host Movies at Town Park
Movies may soon be coming to the Winamac Town Park. Park Board Member Renee Calabrese raised the idea during this month’s meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Discuss 2022 Paving Projects Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will consider potential paving projects for 2022 tonight. Mitch Hansel with Fleis and VandenBrink will discuss 2022 Community Crossings Matching Grant projects.
Continue readingKnox Schools Looking to Boost Academic Performance with Intensive Professional Development
The Knox Community School Corporation is planning two years of intensive professional development to boost its academic performance.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Handbooks for Elementary Students, Non-Certified Staff
North Judson-San Pierre’s fourth, fifth, and sixth grades will move to the former middle school while the elementary building is under construction, and that means those students will get to use lockers. A locker policy was included in the 2021-2022 elementary school student handbook approved by the school board Tuesday.
Continue readingNorth Judson Council Approves Change to ‘Sprinkling Allowance’ Period
North Judson residents who water their lawn during the month of June will get a little break on their utility bills. The town council passed an ordinance last week moving the “sprinkling allowance” period from July, August, and September to June, July, and August.
Continue readingKnox Schools Looking at ‘Considerable’ Pay Increases
Teachers at the Knox Community School Corporation may expect a pay raise in the coming year.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves New Body Cameras
The Winamac Police Department is getting new body cameras. The town council agreed to move ahead with the new camera and online evidence system Monday. Town Marshal Tyler Campbell said officers had great success when they used them on a trial basis.
Continue readingMore Work Needed to Secure Trail Easement from English Lake to LaCrosse
An extension of the Erie Trail could soon secure a path all the way to LaCrosse, but more discussions are needed with the new owner of the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad.
Continue readingOrkis Hired As North Judson-San Pierre High School Principal
North Judson-San Pierre Junior/Senior High School has a new principal. Brian Orkis was officially hired by the school board Tuesday.
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