The Knox City Council will meet for a work session tonight at 6:00 before its regular meeting at 7:00. No specific discussion topics are listed on the advance agenda, but council members previously discussed the need to update the specifications for trash and recycling bids.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board to Consider TRECS MOU, Softball Clubs Tonight
A system allowing government officials to collect unpaid debt by intercepting state income tax refunds will be discussed during tonight’s Oregon-Davis School Board meeting. A memorandum of understanding for the Tax Refund Exchange and Compliance System will be presented for the board’s approval. A similar agreement was approved by the Eastern Pulaski School Board earlier this month.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Discuss Cleanup of 200 W. Davis, 218 Railroad
The Town of Hamlet continues addressing some unsafe properties. The zoning board recently approved an order giving the owner of 200 West Davis Street until April 10 to finish tearing down a dilapidated garage. In a letter to board members, the owner felt that timeline was possible.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Moving Ahead with Religious Pullout Program
West Central students will get to leave campus for religious education during the school day. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says a released time religious instruction agreement was recently approved by the school board.
Continue readingKnox to Explore Additional Options to Encourage Housing Development
The City of Knox may have to rethink its approach when it comes to attracting housing. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that it doesn’t look like tax credits would be an option.
Continue readingHamlet Police Exploring K-9 Purchase
The Hamlet Police Department is looking at getting a K-9. Officer John Lynch told the town council last week that a dog could help slow the flow of drugs on the busy U.S. 30 corridor. “It’s here,” he said. “It’s running through the town. We’re doing everything to get it stopped.”
Continue readingTri-Township School Board to Select Design-Build Firm for High School Project Tonight
The Tri-Township School Board will officially select a design-build firm for its high school relocation project tonight.
Continue reading55 N.J.-S.P. Staff Members Vaccinated in On-Site Clinic
Fifty-five North Judson-San Pierre teachers and staff members took advantage of an on-site COVID-19 vaccination clinic Monday. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said during Tuesday’s school board meeting that she was happy with the turnout.
Continue readingBall State Students Begin Study of North Judson
A Ball State University class has begun its study of Downtown North Judson. J.P. Hall and six of his graduate students conducted their first site visit Monday. Hall told the town council Monday night that they’ll spend the next six weeks engaging with local community members and putting together a final document.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Enrollment Drops by Two Students
Enrollment is holding steady at the Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation.
Continue readingWinamac Park Manager to Resign
The Town of Winamac is looking for a new park manager. Dave DeLorenzo is resigning effective March 26, according to a letter read by Town Manager Brad Zellers during last week’s town council meeting. “‘I would like to extend my appreciation to the Town of Winamac for allowing me to work for you for the past six years,'” the letter said. “‘At this time, I would like to submit a three-week notice, due to recent unjust comments.’”
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Consider List of Summer School Courses Tonight
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider the list of summer school courses tonight. Members will also get updates on the elementary school project, N.J.-S.P.’s COVID-19 response, coronavirus relief funding, and proposed legislation.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Policy Updates, JESSE Agreement
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board recently finalized its latest round of policy updates. One stipulates that “student assessments cannot be used solely for placing students in grade levels or programs,” according to information provided by Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts Donations for Redskin Academy, Lunch Accounts, Student Expenses
The Knox Community School Corporation’s alternative high school has gotten a $1,000 boost. The school board recently accepted an anonymous donation for the Redskin Academy.
Continue readingPlanning Continues for Norwayne Field Upgrades
North Judson continues planning for upgrades to Norwayne Field. A restroom will be installed near the new splash pad, funded in part with the money Constellation of Starke got for being a finalist in Indiana’s 2019 Stellar Communities program.
Continue readingHamlet Council President Proposes Guidelines for Building Inspections, Home Construction Incentives
The Town of Hamlet is looking at solidifying its housing development plans. Nearly two years after Town Council President Dave Kesvormas made his “22 by ‘22” goal for new home construction, he presented a resolution proposing specific incentives during Wednesday’s zoning board meeting.
Continue readingNorth Judson Mint Festival Organizers Working to Adapt to COVID-19
The North Judson Mint Festival is hoping to make a comeback this year. Festival President Donna Henry told the town council last week that while there’s no guarantee that large-scale events will be allowed come June, organizers had have begun holding planning meetings.
Continue readingWinamac Town Hall Reopens to Public
Winamac Town Hall has officially reopened to the public. The town council approved the reopening Monday, at the recommendation of Council President Tom Murray.
Continue readingWest Central School Board Votes Five-to-One to Oppose School Funding Adjustments
The West Central School Board has joined in the opposition to school funding adjustments being considered by the Indiana General Assembly. Last week, the board passed a resolution opposing “the use of public funds to non-public entities” by a vote of five-to-one.
Continue readingKnox City Council Wants to Explore Options before Renewing Trash Pickup Contract
The Knox City Council wants to seek bids for trash and recycling pickup. Mayor Dennis Estok told council members Tuesday that the current contract with Waste Management is up at the end of July.
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