Hamlet’s 2020 budget has been finalized by the state without any cuts. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town council Tuesday that the town got everything it asked for. That includes a General Fund of just over $311,000, a Motor Vehicle Highway Fund of almost $55,000 and a Park Fund of $8,600.
Continue readingKnox Boil Order Lifted
Residents on the northeast side of Knox no longer have to boil their water before drinking it. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston says the boil water order has been lifted as of Tuesday morning.
Continue readingWork Study with Knox Plan Commission Scheduled After Tonight’s City Council Meeting
The Knox City Council will review their meeting schedule for 2020 when members meet tonight at 7 p.m.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Marshal Asks Permission to Pay Officers for Unused Vacation Time
North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher asked Town Council members if it would be permissible to pay some officers for a few remaining unused vacation days.
Continue readingWinamac Council Authorizes Town Manager to Handle Community Crossings Paperwork
The Winamac Town Council took action last week to streamline the funding process for road projects. The town was awarded more than $150,000 in the latest round of Community Crossings matching grants.
Continue readingStarke County Awarded $60,000 Justice Partners Addictions Response Grant
Individuals involved in Starke County’s criminal Justice System will now have increased access to available treatment services and resources thanks to a $60,000 grant that was recently awarded by the Indiana Office of Court Services.
Continue readingNorth Judson-Wayne Township Firefighters Up-to-Date with Required Life-Saving Skills
North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Chief Joe Leszek informed town council members that some of the Department’s firefighters recently attended training to become re-certified in required life saving skills.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves 2020-2021 EDIT Fund Plan
The Town of Winamac is outlining some of the capital projects it has planned for the next couple years. The town council last week passed an ordinance detailing how Winamac will use its share of the revenues of Pulaski County’s economic development income tax in 2020 and 2021.
Continue readingKnox School Board Transfers $1 Million from Education to Operations Fund
The Knox School Board took action last week to replenish the corporation’s Operations Fund. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says the board unanimously passed a resolution to transfer $1 million from the Education Fund.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre Bus Garage Project Planned to Occur Ahead of Schedule
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members provided approval for the proposed bus garage project to proceed ahead of schedule.
Continue readingNJ-SP Officials Receive Firsthand Account of Red for Ed Action Day
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board President provided a synopsis of the Red for Ed Action Day in Indianapolis when members met Tuesday evening.
Board President Derrick Stalbaum, who works as a teacher for the Eastern Pulaski School Corporation, shared his unique experience after participating in the event at the Statehouse.
Continue readingWinamac to Collect Unpaid Debts by Intercepting State Income Tax Refunds
Those in debt to the Town of Winamac may now have that money taken out of their state income tax refunds.
The town council Monday finalized a memorandum of understanding to take part in the Tax Refund and Exchange Compliance System.
Continue readingKnox School Board Accepts Donations for Prom, Music Department, Lunch Accounts
The Knox School Board accepted almost $8,000 in donations this week. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart says $1,000 of that was from the VFW.
Continue readingLight Up North Judson Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest Returns!
Town officials recently shared some details related to the Second Annual Light Up North Judson Outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest.
Continue readingNorth Judson Officials Approve Fiduciary Letter Related to SR 10 Sidewalk Project
The North Judson Town Council provided unanimous approval for a document related to the proposed sidewalk project on State Road 10 when members met Monday night.
Continue readingKnox School Board Approves Quote for Storage Barn Construction
The Knox Community School Corporation is creating more storage space for band and athletic equipment.
Continue readingNorth Judson-San Pierre School Board Approves Service Contract with Go Solutions
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board considered a service agreement with Go Solutions when members met Tuesday night.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin shared that the agreement is presented for approval on an annual basis and is related to being a part of the Joint Educational Services in Special Education (J.E.S.S.E) Cooperative.
Continue readingWinamac Man Arrested For Reportedly Possessing Child Pornography
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and Winamac Police Department recently assisted the Department of Homeland Security and Indiana State Police with serving a federal arrest warrant to a Winamac man accused of possessing child pornography.
Continue readingKnox Woman Charged with Neglect of a Dependent after Daughter Misses Several Months of School
A Knox woman has been charged with felony neglect of a dependent, after allegedly failing to send her daughter to school for several months. A probable cause affidavit says Deanna D. Fultz notified Knox Middle School last November that her daughter would have “irregular daily attendance” due to an illness.
Continue readingNJ Town Superintendent Highlights Expected Savings for Future Sludge Removal
After recognizing that the price for sludge removal each month was rather costly, North Judson Town Superintendent Joe Leszek spoke with representatives from Republic Services.
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