Before the new school year gets underway next week, the Culver School Board reviewed the corporation’s summer food program Monday.
Fourth Annual WoodStarke Festival Scheduled for Labor Day Weekend
The WoodStarke festival will return for a fourth year this September. This year’s event will bring at least 15 bands, 10 to 12 artists, and a jiu-jitsu demonstration to Wythogan Park, according to event organizer Jacob Lippner. Continue reading
Watch for School Buses as School Begins
The start of school is upon us as a few school corporations begin their new school year next week.
When school buses are on the roads picking up children for school or dropping them off after school, Indiana State Police troopers remind drivers to stop when a school bus displays flashing lights and stop arms, even on multiple lane highways. Motorists who are on a highway that is divided by a barrier or unimproved median are required to stop only if they are traveling in the same direction as the school bus. If there is a divided highway without a barrier or unimproved median, all drivers in all directions must stop. Continue reading
Bell Found Guilty on Three Counts Stemming from April 2016 Drug Raid in Koontz Lake
A Koontz Lake man was found guilty of three meth-related charges by a jury in Starke Circuit Court Thursday. Troy Bell was arrested in April of 2016, following a drug raid in Koontz Lake.
Culver School Board Approves Facilities Use Agreement with Crossroads Church
Culver Community High School now has a regular weekend tenant, but school board members had a few questions about what kind of precedent that sets going forward.
Hamlet Council Signs Onto Oregon-Davis School Resource Officer Agreement
Oregon-Davis School Resource Officer John Kohles will remain in the position for at least another year. Last week, the school board took action to employ him full-time and also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Hamlet. The town council followed suit Wednesday by approving the agreement, as well.
Knox Council Updates How It Compensates for Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
The Knox City Council had to change the way it compensates for the circuit breaker tax credit in the city’s budget.
Culver Town Council Receives Stellar Update
Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist updated the Culver Town Council this week on work being done toward being designated a stellar community with the Stellar Communities Designation Program.
Leist said he and Utility Superintendent Bob Porter met with Marshall County Highway Supervisor Jason Peters to review details for the walking/biking trail. The Marshall County Commissioners agreed to pave one mile of the walking/biking trail as an in-kind contribution for this project within the town’s Stellar plan.
Knox Street Department Following New Law to Track MVH Spending
The state is requiring the Knox Street Department and other municipal street departments to provide written reports of how the Motor Vehicle Highway (MVH) money is being spent within the department.
Street Superintendent Jeff Borg told the Knox Board of Public Works that there are six forms. Employee time allocation is required so each employee is including all tasks for this report whether it’s allocated toward streets or other tasks such as brush pickup days. A report on material and supplies will also be submitted. That report includes the limestone for alleys, road shoulders, asphalt patch, crack sealing material, and more. Equipment operating expenses such as fuel, oils, filters, batteries and tires will also be recorded.
North Judson Town Council to Meet in Special Morning Session
The North Judson Town Council will meet in special session this morning.
An executive session is set for 7 a.m. with a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. to sign a contract for asbestos removal to proceed with the demolition of 205 and 207 Lane Street. The council members are also expected to amend the salary ordinance.
The North Judson Town Council will meet in the town hall building.
E-Filing Now Available in Pulaski County Courts
Lawyers with cases in Pulaski County can now file many court documents electronically. Electronic filing is now an option for over 40 types of civil and criminal cases in Pulaski Circuit and Superior Courts. It will become mandatory on Friday, September 22.
Increase in Whooping Cough Cases under Investigation
The Indiana State Department of Health is looking into an increase in pertussis, or whooping cough, cases.
Whooping cough was confirmed in 136 cases in the first half of the year in Indiana. The state recorded only 66 cases during the same time period in 2016. The number of cases is expected to continue to rise.
Federal Trade Commission to Send Refunds to Victims of Work-At-Home Scheme
Hamlet Council Addresses Concerns About Proposed Starke Street Sidewalk Extension
The Town of Hamlet plans to extend the Starke Street sidewalk, but not everyone likes the idea. In a letter to the town council, residents Fred and Charlene Jensen said the town should focus on fixing streets, and they feel the curbs and sidewalk would be a waste of money.
Knox Board of Public Works Receives Update on Property
The members of the Knox Board of Public Works received an update on the rehabilitation of the property at 6 N. Pearl Street.
Knox Director of Building, Planning and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost said the owner, Lucia Valladares, was in a car accident and has not been able to complete any work. Pfost reported that she is looking for a vehicle capable of towing a trailer in order to aid her work on the dilapidated structure.
Renovation plans were previously approved by the board. Pfost said an engineer’s report on the foundation found that only a few repairs need to be made in order to move forward with work. Continue reading
Culver Town Council to Review Movie Theater Proposal
The Culver Town Council will again discuss the proposal for the Culver Movie Theater to include as a town project in the Stellar Communities Designation Program.
The Culver Redevelopment Commission met on Monday, July 17 to consider a proposal from SRKM Architects, but ultimately rejected the project by a 3-2 vote.
Culver School Board Voices Support for Cavalier Park Sports Center
The Culver Community Schools Corporation has formally agreed to work with the town on a proposed Stellar Communities project. The school board approved a resolution Monday expressing its support for Cavalier Park.
Wythogan Park Concession Stand Construction May Be Delayed, as DNR Requests More Information
The next addition to Wythogan Park in Knox may be delayed a bit. A restroom and concession stand is planned for the area between the splash pad and performance stage.
Starke Hospital Earns Another Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation
Student Registration Set for West Central Schools
School officials at the West Central School Corporation have announced the time and dates to register for the 2017-2018 school year. West Central registration will be Monday, July 31st from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday. August 1st from 3p.m. to 7 p.m. ET.
Along with many schools in the listening area, West Central is offering students the opportunity to register online. Those wishing to register online can do so at www.wcsc.k12.in.us. Online registration will open on Monday, July 31st at 6 a.m. and close on Tuesday, August 1st at midnight.
