Oregon-Davis School Board Approves School Makeup Days

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Greg Briles
Greg Briles
The winter season has caused school corporations to cancel several days of school since Jan.1. School boards are weighing their options in how to make up those lost days.

The Oregon-Davis School Board discussed this very topic and Superintendent Greg Briles said some days will need to be added to the end of the school calendar.

“We did have school on Monday, Feb 17 but we missed on Feb. 18, unfortunately, so we’re going to add three days to the end of the school year,” explained Briles. “We’re going to be going to school on Friday, May 30; Monday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 3. The last day for students will be June 3, teacher record’s day will be June 4 and graduation will be June 6 at this present time.”

IRS Lists “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams to Avoid

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Tax scams abound this time of year with numerous people falling prey to fraudulent offers and fraud. The IRS is making an effort to help people become informed and prevent these scams from ripping off taxpayers, stealing their money or even causing them to face stiff penalties, interest and even criminal prosecution. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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Pulaski County Commissioners Table Discussion Items

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Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
The Pulaski County Commissioners were presented a contract for the GIS system use.

County attorney Kevin Tankersley reviewed the document for a few minutes and recommended that the approval of the contract be tabled as there isn’t a clear description of equipment use and a fee is not included. The commissioners will discuss the agreement at a future hearing.

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Knox School Board Spotlights JAG Organization

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Superintendent A.J. Gappa
Superintendent A.J. Gappa
The Knox Community School Board heard a presentation about the JAG program during their meeting Thursday night.

Superintendent A.J. Gappa said the Jobs for American Graduates organization at the high school boasts over 40 students and it has seen success in its infancy.

“The instructor, Molly Dollahan, and two of the students came in to give a report,” said Gappa. “This is the first year the program has been implemented in Knox. I believe we have 42 high school students as part of the program. It’s in conjunction with Workforce Development and it really helps students prepare for careers and jobs beyond high school. Recently, some of our JAG students participated in a career development conference and they had some different competitions. Two of the students who were at our board meeting talked about the competitions they participated in and some of the first place awards they received.”

Financial Aid Guidance Available for College-Bound Hoosiers

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This weekend, college-bound Hoosiers can learn more about how they can make the daunting task of paying for college more affordable, with the help of financial aid experts at dozens of sites during College Goal Sunday to answer questions and help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Bill Wozniak, director of marketing for ISM College Planning, says now is the time for students to determine their options.

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Funeral Services Set for Korie Howard

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Korie Howard
Korie Howard

A 10-year-old Knox girl whose brave fight with cancer united Starke County residents and drew support from around the world will be laid to rest this weekend. Korie Howard died early Thursday morning. Her funeral will take place Sunday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. CST at the Knox High School gymnasium. Friends, fans and family members can pay their respects tomorrow from 2 until 6 p.m. CST at the Knox High School gym. The Facebook page “Korie Howard’s Fan Club!! Fight Like a Girl Korie” has more than 11,000 members, many of whom continue to post messages of love and support for her family.

Starke County to Sell Parkview Properties to City of Knox

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With the city of Knox having expressed interest in purchasing five lots in the Parkview Heights area for an “urban renewal” effort, the Starke County Commissioners this week expressed their approval of the idea by passing a resolution affirming that the city be allowed to purchase the tax lien certificates. The city council has become interested in the properties after the five lots were not purchased in the previous tax sale, coming up again this year.

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High Water Areas May Hinder Travel

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Water remains high in portions of the area today. INDOT and local crews have been scouting out high water areas on roadways and posting signs warning of high water areas. If you encounter high water, do not attempt to drive through it. Turn around and find a different route to your destination.

Starke County Highway Department officials are reporting high water at the intersection of 250 N. and 100 W., 50 S. between 700 E. and 800 E. and 300 E. between 50 S. and 100 S. Signs have been posted. Most roads including state roads have standing water at least in one lane.

What was once standing water could have frozen overnight which could cause extremely dangerous driving conditions.

Pulaski County Commissioners Hear Good Mid-Year Health Insurance Report

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Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter
The Pulaski County Commissioners heard a presentation about the county’s health insurance from representatives from Cigna and the Bennett Insurance Agency.

Overall, the numbers looked good and Commission President Larry Brady explained the county is saving money in working with the insurance company to spread health awareness.

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RoboNinjas at PHS Continue to Push Toward World Championships

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The robotics team at Plymouth High School continues to push forward in the championship as they now head to the Indiana State Championships on Saturday, March 1, to defend their title as the 2013 Indiana State Champions. This past Saturday, Feb. 15, the RoboNinjas, comprised of Josh Kuhn and Kennedy Schnieders, traveled to Warren Central where they competed against 85 other teams from Indiana in a VEX Robotics Competition.

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Groups Unite Against Bill that Would Weaken Environmental Regulations

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A number of organizations have united in the battle against legislation that they feel would weaken the state’s ability to protect the health and safety of Hoosiers. House Bill 1143 would require that Indiana’s environmental rules and standards could not surpass federal environmental rules and standards.

Former legal counsel to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management Rosemary Spalding is among those concerned.

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Increased Flooding Risk; Areas Prone to Flooding Should Take Preventative Action

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The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency is on high alert as they predict higher flooding risks as rain arrives today. Temperatures are expected to rise over the next two days, allowing for the continued melting of snow – potentially releasing between 1.5 and four inches of water.

On top of that, the forecast predicts between three-fourths and one inch of rain, causing an increase in water levels in ditches, creeks, retention ponds, as well as ponding on road surfaces. Anyone who lives near areas that are prone to flooding are advised to take preventative action now and form a plan in case of flooding.

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