The Town of North Judson now has a redevelopment commission. It was officially established by the town council Monday.
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Oregon-Davis School Board Hires Educational Consultant to Help with Superintendent Transition
With Oregon-Davis School Superintendent Dr. Don Harman preparing to take a new position elsewhere, the school board is bringing in some help to find a new superintendent and keep the school corporation running in the meantime.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Continue Discussing Splash Pad Project Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will get updates on a number of projects tonight. A few options are being considered for the addition of a splash pad at Norwayne Field. The town is also looking at adding a façade grant program.
Continue readingBonds Sold for Knox Schools’ $20 Million Building Project
Financing is now in place for the Knox Community School Corporation’s $20 million building project.
Continue readingHamlet Waiving Utility Bill Penalties
The Town of Hamlet is among the communities waiving late fees on utility bills during the public health emergency. The town council passed a resolution last week officially making the change.
Continue readingWinamac Suspending Utility Bill Penalties
The Town of Winamac is waiving late fees on utility bills for April and May. The change was approved by the town council Monday. Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger said that utilities won’t be shut off during the COVID-19 emergency, but some places have been looking into waiving penalties, as well.
Continue readingKnox Bus Driver, Grandson Called Heroes after Noticing Gas Leak while Delivering Meals
A Knox Community School Corporation bus driver and his grandson are being called heroes, after noticing a gas leak while delivering lunches Monday.
Continue readingKnox, Oregon-Davis Updating School Bus Fleets
New school buses are coming to Knox and Oregon-Davis. The Knox School Board recently approved the purchase of two Blue Bird buses from MacAllister Transportation. They’ll end up costing just over $201,000, after the trade-in of three old buses.
Continue readingKnox City Council Adjusts City Hall Business Hours
Knox city government offices will have more consistent operating hours, following recent action by the city council. Up until now, the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and City Court stayed open until 4:30 p.m., while the Mayor’s Office and most county government offices closed at 4:00, according to Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingCommunity Foundation of Pulaski County Helping Direct Funds to COVID-19 Response
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County is working to direct donations to organizations responding to COVID-19. The foundation says it’s using its Pulaski County Care Fund to simplify giving and direct funds where the need is greatest.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Closes Government Buildings to Public
The Town of North Judson is closing its government buildings to the public. The town council passed an ordinance Monday officially outlining the town’s response to COVID-19.
Continue readingOregon-Davis Shares Updated eLearning Plans, Donates Protective Equipment
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is sharing its eLearning plans for the rest of the school year. The state is requiring schools to provide instruction by remote learning.
Continue readingWest Central School Corporation to Start Delivering Assignments to Students Tomorrow
As the school closure continues, one local school corporation will be delivering assignments to students’ homes. West Central bus drivers will take students their first round of assignments tomorrow. Starting next week, work will be delivered every Monday, and completed assignments will be picked up every Friday.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Lunch Distribution to Resume after Spring Break
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will continue offering meals to students after spring break. Starting Monday, lunch will once again be available for pickup each weekday between 11:00 and 11:45 a.m. at five locations: North Judson United Methodist Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Denham, San Pierre Park, English Lake Church, and the Bailey’s Discount Center parking lot.
Continue readingKnox City Council Agrees to Let Starke Hospital Use Community Center during Disasters
Starke Hospital will now be able to use space at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in the event of a disaster. The Knox City Council last week approved a memorandum of understanding, allowing the hospital to use the building’s executive room and office.
Continue readingO-D School Board Accepts Donations for Sixth Grade Field Trip, Girls Golf Team
The Oregon-Davis School Board recently accepted funding to help with the cost of a sixth grade field trip, but COVID-19 concerns mean it won’t be able to happen this year. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the Cheryl Lyn Welter Family Charitable Foundation gave $350.
Continue readingKnox School Employees, Parents Teaming Up to Deliver Meals to Growing List of Children
As the state’s stay-at-home order continues, local schools continue making sure that students don’t go hungry.
Continue readingWest Central to Continue Paying Support Staff during School Closure
The West Central School Board took action last week to pay support staff while regular classes are canceled. Superintendent Dan Zylstra says employees will be paid their regular amounts during the emergency school closure, which will last until at least May 1.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Response Could Impact Revenues for City of Knox
The response to COVID-19 will mean some adjustments for the City of Knox. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last week that preliminary reports suggest a decrease in funding for cities, towns, and counties. “The revenue stream is going to be shorted with this, and if you look at it, our [County Economic Development Income Tax] funds, people get laid off, unemployment, that’s where it comes from,” he explained.
Continue readingKnox Board of Works Approves Hiring of New Police Officer
The Knox City Police Department has a new officer. Alyssa Smrt was officially hired as a probationary officer during last week’s board of works meeting.
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