The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s finances appear to be in good shape, despite a drop in enrollment in recent years. “We’re on a good trend, and we hope to stay on that trend,” says Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingKnox Wastewater Superintendent Reminds Residents of Items that Can Cause Issues
Knox Wastewater Department Superintendent Kelly Clemons alerted Board of Works members about a few problems they’ve had recently due to certain items making their way into the City’s system.
Continue readingHamlet Still Awaiting Applications for 50/50 Sidewalk Program
Hamlet’s latest round of the 50/50 sidewalk replacement program has failed to get any applicants so far.
Earlier this month, the town council decided to start taking applications after a few property owners had expressed interest, but as of Wednesday’s town council meeting, no one had signed up.
Continue readingStarke County Tourism’s ‘Spring Has Sprung Bloomer Run’ to Benefit Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
The Starke Tourism Board is hosting their first annual ‘Spring has Sprung Bloomer Run’ this April.
Event organizers are asking people to purchase or make a pair of old fashioned bloomers to wear during the race. A cash prize will be awarded to the runner with the most unusual pair.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council Considers Special Event Permit Request for Mint Festival
Mint Festival Organizer Donna Henry came before the North Judson Town Council with a special event permit request when members met Monday night.
Continue readingSeveral Proposed Policy Updates Presented to Knox School Board
Policies related to suspended students, extra pay for teachers of AP classes, and reporting inappropriate behavior by coaches are just some of the proposed policies presented to the Knox School Board Monday.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves NEOLA Policies
Multiple NEOLA policies that were considered on first reading during the North Judson-San Pierre School Board’s last meeting of 2019 were up for adoption when members met Tuesday night.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Year-End Financial Items, Reappoints Superintendent to CRC
The Culver School Board took action Monday to officially close the books on 2019.
Continue readingKnox School Superintendent Opts Against Offering Credit for Religious Education
The Knox Community School Corporation will not be allowing students to take religious education classes for credit in the near future.
Continue readingKnox BOW Opens Bids for Community Crossings and Park Paving Projects
Bids related to 2020 Community Crossings projects as well as paving work expected to occur in Wythogan and Sandy Acres Parks were opened during the Knox Board of Works’ Wednesday morning meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Considers Quotes for Police Vehicle
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman presented Town Council members with multiple vehicle quotes when met for their January meeting.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves 2020-2021 School Calendar
Culver Community Schools students will start school a little later in August, but they’ll get a shorter spring break in 2021. Superintendent Karen Shuman says the 2020-2021 school calendar calls for a student start date of August 12.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Review Statute as Land Sale Preparations Continue
Hamlet officials are still sorting through the legal technicalities of getting a home built on a piece of town-owned land. The town council wants to accept sealed bids and sell the property at Lincoln and Pearl streets to a potential home-builder.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Discusses Memorial Path with American Legion, Territorial Engineering
Plans are being finalized for the Hamlet Town Park’s new memorial walking path. The town is teaming up with the Hamlet American Legion to build a path in memory of Robert J. Tauteris Jr.
Continue readingNJ-SP School Board Approves Donation to Assist Students’ Overdrawn Lunch Accounts
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board received an anonymous donation from a community member when they met Tuesday night.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin shared that the individual indicated that they wanted the money to go toward paying off overdue lunch account balances for kids on free and reduced lunch.
Continue readingKnox BOW Considers Special Leak Adjustment for Star Court Resident
The Knox Board of Works heard about a leak that recently occurred that resulted in a Star Court Resident receiving a bill that was remarkably higher than average.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal to Coordinate with Knox City Court on Unpaid Tickets
In order to ensure that individuals who refuse to pay ordinance violation fines will be held accountable, Town Marshal Kelly Fisher has been coordinating with Ordinance Officer Kerry Rust, Town Attorney Justin Schramm and officials from The City of Knox and its court system.
Continue readingRoofing Project Planned at Culver Community Schools
Culver Community Schools may soon be getting new roofs. The school board discussed some potential projects during a work session Monday, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski Students Improving Reading Skills with Help from Therapy Dog
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School students are getting some help from a reading companion. Title I Reading Intervention Teacher Meagon Losh told the school board last week that many of her students struggle. Getting them to read and re-read a book enough times for them to practice and get better can be a challenge.
Continue readingTown and School Officials Welcome New North Judson-San Pierre SRO
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher provided Town Council members with a request related to the NJ-SP School Resource Officer Monday evening.
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