One Dead, Two Injured in Pulaski County Accident

 

A three-car accident in Star City claimed the life of a Logansport man in Pulaski County on Sunday evening.

Indiana State Police troopers were called to 6274 U.S. 35 in Star City where a preliminary investigation found that a vehicle driven by Bradyn Bordenet, 20, of Lafayette crossed the center line on U.S. 35. He was reportedly driving south in the north bound lane, forcing a 1930 Ford Model A off the road. Police say Larry Williams, 67, of Knox, lost control of the Model A and rolled approximately three times.

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Culver Club Teen Center Opening in October

Officials with the Culver Boys and Girls Club are excitedly preparing the space and organizing the itinerary for opening day of the brand new Culver Club Teen Center. The meet and greet is coming up on October 2nd and will be in room 919 of Culver Community Middle School  from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy free food and drinks as well as video game contests and three-on-three ping pong competitions with door prizes. The first 50 teens to register for membership will be entered in a drawing to win a hover-board! Continue reading

Pulaski County to Pay for Hepatitis Shots for Maintenance Staff

Concerns about hepatitis have Pulaski County vaccinating its maintenance staff.

The county commissioners agreed Tuesday to cover the cost of hepatitis shots for maintenance workers, at the request of Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Johnston.

“My folks work in the jail all the time,” he explained. “We’re back in the cell blocks. We’re in the kitchen. There’s always maintenance to do over there, things to fix. And there is a presence of hepatitis in the jail.” Continue reading

Recognition Bricks to be Installed at Winamac Skate Park

During the public input portion of the Winamac Park Board meeting Thursday evening, Louise Gudas talked to the board about further additions to the skate park.

Louise is the mother of Clark Gudas, the Eagle Scout who was instrumental in the construction of the Winamac Skate Park. The final step left to complete the project is installing the recognition bricks that display the names of those who contributed funds for building the skate park. Continue reading

Combined Police Enforcement Conducted in Pulaski County

A recent multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort in Pulaski County resulted in several citations and arrests.

The Indiana State Police All Crimes Policing Team out of the Lowell District, along with officers from the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department and Medaryville Police Department participated in the effort in addition to K9 units. In all, 17 traffic citations were issued, 58 warnings were given, two drunk driving arrests were noted, one minor was arrested for consumption of alcohol, 12 criminal arrests were made along with one felony arrest, and six arrests involved marijuana and methamphetamine charges.

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West Central School Board Renewed Insurance & Reviewed 2018 Budget

The West Central School board held a hearing for their 2018 budget and reviewed insurance quotes for 2017-18 school year during their meeting Thursday night.

Superintendent Dan Street went over various line items and commented that the proposed budget was very similar to the 2017 budget. Board President Jeff Lowry closed the hearing after no questions or comments were presented by the board. Continue reading

Bid Opening for Starke County Bridge Projects Delayed

Starke County bridge #47 is on the Community Crossings grant list for reimbursement

The bids that were to be opened Tuesday during the Starke County Commissioners meeting for Bridge #154 over the Robbins Ditch on 100 E. has been delayed until Monday, Oct. 2.

Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler explained that funding is dependent on the announcement of Community Crossing grant awards which has been delayed.

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Winamac Park Board Must Explore Different Grant Options for Pool Project

Rendering of rebuilt Winamac pool.

Back in June, the Winamac Park Board submitted an application for $200,000 in match money from the DNR’s federal Land and Waterways Conservation Fund grant. During their meeting last night, the board discussed exploring other funding options for the community pool project because the LWCF grant was not received. Continue reading