The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is looking for a second opinion on its HVAC project. Last year, the school board agreed to issue $6 million in bonds. But the amount of work that guaranteed savings provider EMCOR says that will cover is far less than what board members say they were told by the previous school superintendent.
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The West Central School Board welcomed its newest member last month. Jake Tanner took his oath of office, along with returning members Amanda Sharpe, Dennis Gutwein, and Jonathan Gutwein, according to Superintendent Dan Zylstra.
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The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation has chosen a construction contractor for its upcoming elementary school project. Last week, the school board Brown and Brown General Contractors of Wakarusa.
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The Town of Winamac has picked a demolition contractor for an abandoned grain elevator near Logan and Jefferson streets. Jackson Demolition Services of Rochester was selected by the town council Tuesday, according to Town Manager Brad Zellers. The company submitted the lowest of eight bids, at a cost of $124,000.
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Downtown North Judson could see some improvements in the coming years, thanks to some help from Ball State University. Grad students under the direction of Assistant Professor of Historic Preservation J.P. Hall will complete a downtown redevelopment study this spring.
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The Knox Community School Corporation earned less money in interest off of its cash reserves in 2020. Treasurer Kasey Clark told the board of finance earlier this month that the total amount of interest earned was just under $59,000.
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The Hamlet American Legion officially presented the money it raised toward the Robert J. Tauteris Jr. Memorial Walkway to the town’s park board Wednesday. “We have a check to the Town of Hamlet for $5,058 on behalf of our Legion and the donations that we worked on and received over the last two years,” Vice Commander Phil Mitchell told board members.
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It turns out the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project wasn’t as close to being done as previously thought. After numerous delays and cost overruns, it appeared last month that the only thing remaining was some final wiring work.
Continue readingThe Oregon-Davis School Board welcomed its two newly-elected members this month. Ben Lady and Lee Nagai were sworn into office during the board’s annual reorganization meeting, according to Superintendent Bill Bennett.
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The North Judson Police Department is ready to get a second K-9. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council last week that the recent fundraising effort has been successful, and the department now has enough money for the dog.
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The Knox Board of Works will hold hearings on code enforcement issues this morning. Public hearings are scheduled for 504 East Culver Road, 1498 East John Street, and 342-344 West Spruce Drive. Last month, Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told board members that the biggest concern at the time was junk vehicles.
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The City of Knox is looking to have more control over the placement of driveways. The city council passed an ordinance Tuesday requiring all new driveways in residential or commercial zones to be at least 12 feet away from the adjoining property line.
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Winamac town employees will go back to their regular work schedules next week. During a special meeting Monday, the town council voted to have all employees return to work but make sure they follow social distancing protocols. Town Hall will remain closed to the public, though.
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The Town of Hamlet has apparently fallen behind in updating its wellhead protection plan. Water Operator Jason Cox recently told the town council that the town got a letter from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, notifying them of a violation.
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The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation Board of Finance got its yearly look at the school district’s fiscal indicators Monday. Superintendent Dara Chezem says there were no major areas of concern.
Continue readingAn ordinance regulating the placement of driveways will be discussed by the Knox City Council tonight. The proposal would require new driveways to be set back at least 12 feet from the adjoining property line and would also set spacing requirements based on the road’s speed limit. Approval from the planning administrator would be needed to install a driveway on a city street close to a highway.
Continue readingThe Winamac Town Council is expected to open bids for the demolition of an abandoned grain elevator tonight. The town recently took ownership of the property near Logan and Jefferson streets. The goal is to redevelop it into a recreational area.
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A Knox neighborhood may soon be getting streetlights. Mayor Dennis Estok recently told the city council that he got a request for lights on Short Drive. “They’ve got one streetlight,” Estok explained. “That’s 500 East, and the T right there, no streetlights whatsoever.”
Continue readingEastern Pulaski school officials will give an update on the school corporation’s finances this evening. A board of finance meeting will be held at 5:30 EST in the Eastern Pulaski Conference/Meeting Center.
Continue readingDeclining enrollment is prompting the West Central School Corporation to dip into its Rainy Day Fund. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says the school board agreed this month to transfer $50,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to the Education Fund.
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