The Knox City Council will consider a budget reduction resolution during tonight’s meeting. The resolution calls for cuts to five of the city’s funds, including a reduction of nearly $200,000 from the General Fund, to compensate for the circuit breaker credit. Continue reading
Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department Off to a Good Start, According to Fire Chief
The Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department has now been around for roughly two-and-a half months. Fire Chief Andy Tilleraas says the process of getting the department up and running has been going well. Continue reading
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will have several items up for discussion when they meet tonight.
Bill Clevenger from the Culver-Union Township Public Library will appear before the council with information. The council will receive an update on the Stellar Communities application and letter of intent. The deadline for the letter of intent is set for April 28.
West Central Elementary Receives Grants
The West Central School Corporation has received a couple of grants to assist with elementary school literacy skills. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Opts Against Additional Guidelines for Advisory Council
The Winamac Park Board has decided not to provide additional guidance to its advisory council. Park Board President Courtney Poor presented some proposed guidelines during last week’s meeting. Continue reading
Preschool and Kindergarten Information Available at O-D Elementary Tonight
Prospective preschool and kindergarten students and their families are invited to Oregon-Davis Elementary School today to get more information about education opportunities this fall. Continue reading
Pulaski Council and Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Renovation with State Preservation Expert
Pulaski County will get some advice on its courthouse renovation effort from a state-level expert. David Duvall is a historical architect with the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. He’s scheduled to give a presentation tonight to a joint session of the Pulaski County Council and Commissioners. Continue reading
West Central Officials Wary of Proposed Power Regulation
A bill under consideration in the Indiana General Assembly could have a chilling effect on the wind power produced by the West Central School Corporation. Senate Bill 309 would change the way alternate energy production like wind and solar is redistributed. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Announces Kindergarten Registration
All children who will be starting kindergarten in the fall can register for classes tomorrow night at North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School from 5 until 7 p.m. Continue reading
Momentum Program Offers Support to Pregnant Drug Users
Pregnant women who use drugs or alcohol now have access to Pregnant Addiction and Recovery Support through Porter-Starke Services. The Momentum program offers information about how drugs and alcohol affect the growing baby. Continue reading
INDOT Bridge Projects Start Today on 14 and 39
State Road 14 is closed to all traffic halfway between State Road 39 and U.S. 421 through the end of October for a bridge repair project. Continue reading
U.S. 30/421 Intersection Rehabilitation Begins Today
Motorists traveling through Wanatah on U.S. 30 will experience delays for the next several weeks. INDOT crews will remove the old asphalt at the intersection of U.S. 421 and U.S. 30 a lane at a time and replace it all with concrete. The work is part of an intersection restoration project. Continue reading
More Trees Coming to Winamac Parks
Winamac’s parks are getting some new trees, thanks to some local organizations. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the town’s park board last week that the Winamac Tree Committee was scheduled to plant eight trees Saturday. Continue reading
Culver Stellar Communities Committee Looks at Projects for Application
The Culver Stellar Communities Committee is working on several projects that are categorized as lighter, quicker and cheaper as required in this year’s application process.
The town is applying for the opportunity to have the distinction of being a Stellar Community and receive funding to complete a plan for community and economic development projects.
North Judson Brush Pickup This Week
North Judson’s utility crew will be picking up brush this week. Residents are asked to place brush along the side of their alley if they have one, or next to the street if they don’t. Continue reading
John Street to Close Next Week for Railroad Crossing Repairs
John Street in Knox will be closed at the railroad crossing next week. Continue reading
Grants Available for Gas Stations to Add, Expand Ethanol Offerings
Grant funds are available from the state for gas stations looking to add ethanol to their product offerings. Continue reading
Starke County EMA Director Continues Radio Research
Starke County Emergency Management Agency Director Jacob Lippner is still gathering information about what needs to be done to repair the county’s emergency radio communications system. Continue reading
Pulaski County Human Services Presents Annual Report to County Commissioners
Pulaski County Human Services is reviewing its accomplishments over the past year. Executive Director Jacki Frain presented an annual report to the county commissioners Monday. Continue reading
New Reserve and Part-Time Police Officers Introduced to North Judson Town Council
The Town of North Judson continues to beef up its police force. Continue reading