The Knox School Board Tuesday accepted what Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart called “a once-in-a-lifetime gift.” An anonymous donor has given the school corporation $300,000 to rebuild the high school track. “This donor had heard that we were going to redo the track,” Reichhart explained, “and the donor had run track for Knox and wanted to do something to give back to Knox and to the Redskin community.”
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The Eastern Pulaski School Board recently approved the textbook fees for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dara Chezem says they’ll vary depending on grade level and, at the high school, course selection, but overall, they’ll be similar to last year’s.
Continue readingIt’s the first day of school for students at the Knox Community School Corporation. They’re the first local students to return to the classroom since March.
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North Judson-San Pierre students planning to use virtual learning this year will be able to rent a digital device from the school. A contract outlining those arrangements between families and the school corporation was recently approved by the school board, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
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The Knox City Council recently took action to make sure funding is available for the wastewater treatment plant project, as well as next year’s budget. Council members passed a resolution to meet a $120,000 grant match requirement.
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The North Judson town marshal says she’s confident that there will be restitution and punishment, following last week’s vandalism at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told the town council Monday that a break-in occurred last Thursday, and then about 30 windows were broken on the museum property the following day.
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Oregon-Davis Elementary School has some new leadership. Longtime teacher Heather Quinn was appointed to a newly-created dean of students position during last month’s school board meeting, following Principal Bill Bennett’s promotion to superintendent.
Continue readingBook rental and technology fees are going up at Knox Elementary School. The fees were approved by the school board last month.
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The Knox School Board will review updates to the school corporation’s COVID-19 plan tonight.
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The North Judson-Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department’s agreement with Rich Grove Township will stay the same for another year. A fire service contract was recently signed by the North Judson Town Council.
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The West Central School Corporation is reminding parents of adjustments to its reopening plans, following the latest orders from Governor Holcomb.
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The Town of North Judson continues preparing for the potential sale of its short line railroad. The town council passed a resolution last week to transfer the railroad corridor to the North Judson Redevelopment Commission.
Continue readingThe Knox School Board has finalized some additional items for the school corporation’s building project, after bids for the big-ticket items came in significantly under budget.
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The Town of Winamac is encouraging residents to get rid of any junk that may be sitting in their yards. Residents can dispose of unwanted items free of charge today and tomorrow at the Winamac Municipal Utilities Complex, according to Town Manager Brad Zellers.
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While many events are being canceled, plans for Hamlet’s Yellowstone Trail Festival are still moving ahead. The Hamlet Town Council got an update last week. This year’s festival will include a fireworks display on Saturday, August 15, following the parade.
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The Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has officially been extended by 56 days, but not without some concerns from the board of works. Board members approved the extension during a special meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingOregon-Davis is delaying the start of the school year by three days. That moves the first day of class to Tuesday, August 11, according to a letter to parents from Superintendent Bill Bennett.
Continue readingNorth Judson is moving ahead with efforts to get COVID-19 relief for small businesses. The town council passed a resolution last week allowing officials to apply for $250,000 from the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. That money would then be used to provide grants to local businesses, according to Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe.
Continue readingThe Knox Board of Works will continue discussing a proposed time extension for the wastewater plant project today. Thieneman Construction is asking for an extra 56 days to complete the work. Substantial completion had originally been scheduled for next Monday.
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Another local event has been canceled, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The City of Knox has announced that the 2020 Fall Bash that had been scheduled for September 19 has been canceled. That includes the fireworks show and the Knox Alumni Reunion.
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