Knox Elementary School’s playground equipment will be getting some major upgrades, thanks to Lowe’s Operation Playground grant of more than $40,000. Representatives from the Plymouth Lowe’s store presented a giant check to the Lil’ Redskins Booster Club and other school officials during Thursday’s Basketball Bonanza event. That, along with $16,000 raised by the booster club, will be used to replace the west end playground used by first and second graders.
NJSP Superintendent Highlights A Few Important Dates at School Board Meeting
A special work session was scheduled for April 4th when North Judson San Pierre School Board members met Tuesday night.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin stated that during the work session, members are expected to discuss corporation plans including technology, wellness, accountability and strategic plans.
Zupin said members will also cover details about a proposed community meeting where information about graduation pathways, school accountability and legislative issues will be shared with the public. Continue reading
Francesville Lagoon Project Complete
Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Production of “Willy Wonka Jr.” at Wanatah Public School
If you’re looking for a sweet way to spend the weekend, you won’t want to miss the student production of Willy Wonka Jr. being shown in Wanatah this Friday and Saturday. Continue reading
Wisconsin Man Arrested After Allegedly Driving 160 Miles Per Hour on Indiana Toll Road
Driving 160 miles per hour on the Indiana Toll Road landed a Wisconsin man in the LaPorte County Jail Tuesday evening, according to Indiana State Police. Trooper Dustin Eggert says he saw a Dodge Challenger Hellcat pass him at a high rate of speed heading east and then weave through traffic without using turn signals.
Two Injured in Tuesday Morning LaPorte County Crash
Four Women Graduate Chemical Dependency and Addictions Program
Four women received their certificate of completion of the Chemical Dependency and Addictions Program at the Starke County Justice Center.
The inmates took part in the 14-week program provided by officials from Porter-Starke Services. The program focused on overcoming addictions while rethinking behaviors and life choices. Participants develop skills to manage stress, anger, cravings, triggers, critical thinking and decision making. The program was facilitated by Chemical Dependency and Addictions Therapist Leo Smith who has 27 years of experience in the field working in corrections, outpatient, residential and detoxification.
Pulaski Memorial Hospital Requests County’s Financial Assistance for New MRI Building
Pulaski Memorial Hospital is asking for the county’s financial assistance to help pay for its new MRI building. Director of Business Development Gregg Malott told the Pulaski County Commissioners Monday the hospital is asking for nearly $800,000 out of the county’s Cumulative Building Fund, between now and 2027.
Knox School Board Approves Reorganization Plan for Custodians, Maintenance Staff
The Knox Community School Corporation is restructuring its custodians and maintenance staff. A reorganization plan was approved by the school board Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart explained that there are several components.
North Judson-San Pierre School Board Members Provide Annual Approval for Reduction of Force Notifications, None Sent So Far
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members approved the notification of a reduction in force, should the need arise, when they met Tuesday night.
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin explained that this is an action that is approved yearly that permits school board members to notify staff if reductions need to be made. Their approval of the action also dictates that they will follow state-mandated procedures. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board Accepts Woodworking Tools from Knox Community School Corporation
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation’s wood shop class is getting some additional equipment. The school board voted Monday to accept a donation of woodworking tools from the Knox Community School Corporation, at the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Don Harman. “It’s just going to help our woods program as it’s expanded under Mr. Henigsmith’s leadership,” Harman said. “So again, this is a great partnership, if you will, that the two corporations are working together.”
Pulaski County Commissioners Agree to Pay County IT Director for Election Day Help
Pulaski County officials are finalizing arrangements for IT services during this year’s elections. IT Consultant Willie DeGroot and the county’s in-house IT director, Matt Voltz, are both expected to help out during the May primary and November general elections.
Funds Created for Starke County Park Board Grant Funds
With the acquisition of thousands of dollars worth of grants for projects at the Starke County Forest and the Bass Lake Beach, Starke County Auditor Kay Chaffins suggested the creation of two line items within the budget for those funds.
The park board was recently awarded $15,000 from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund and $5,000 in a Community Support Grant.
NJ Town Marshal Talks Equipment Installation and Department Renovations at Council Meeting
All the necessary equipment needed for the North Judson Police Department K9 vehicle is almost completely installed.
Town Marshal Kelly Fisher told town council members Monday night, that the department has been utilizing the help of Matt Noonan to get the equipment installed.
As Officer Rico Simpson utilizes the SUV for training, they’ve been working around his class schedule to finish up the additions. Continue reading
Francesville Police Vehicle to Get New Radar System
The newly-purchased police vehicle for the Francesville Police Department will soon be outfitted with a new radar system.
Francesville Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett said new decals are being put on the new 2018 Dodge pickup and a new radar system will be ordered. Town Marshal Doug Lee said he is seeking quotes to update the radar system for the new truck. The current system is outdated.
Knox City Police to Launch Crime Fighting App
The Knox City Police Department is planning to launch a new app that allows residents to submit anonymous tips.
According to Knox City Police Chief Harold Smith, “TIP411” can be accessed through the police department’s Facebook page to be used to report non-emergency criminal activity directly to officers. Users will be issued a Tipster ID which generates a random access code. That code will be sent as the Tipster ID when sending information to the Knox City Police Department to maintain anonymity.
Kouts Students and Washington D.C. Trip Chaperones Injured in Pennsylvania Crash
A charter bus owned by the company Cavallo Bus Lines was transporting 45 Kouts students back from a class trip to Washington, D.C. when it was struck by an SUV driving the wrong way on a Pennsylvania Turnpike.
According to the Pittsburgh station KDKA-TV, the crash took place shortly before midnight in the westbound lanes near the Pittsburgh Interchange. Their intel from the Pennsylvania State Police reveals that the driver of the SUV was allegedly intoxicated. Continue reading
LaPorte Man Arrested after Police Pursuit in Starke County
A La Porte man remains in the Starke County Justice Center after a weekend police pursuit in Starke County.
Members of the Starke County Traffic Safety Partnership were conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, March 17, on U.S. 30 and 600 E. when the driver of an orange colored passenger car allegedly disregarded a stop sign at that intersection. The vehicle then traveled west on U.S. 30 at a high rate of speed.
Clean-Up Kits and Clothes Available at Starke County EMA Office
Residents who are still in need of flood recovery supplies can pick some up at the Starke County Emergency Management Agency office.
Starke County EMA Director J. Nier said that there are clean-up kits available and there are also some donated clothes that can be picked up. Continue reading
Pulaski Highway Department’s Planned 6:00 a.m. Start Time Questioned by County Commissioner
A Pulaski County commissioner wants the county’s highway department to do most of its work during daylight hours. Highway Superintendent Terry Ruff asked the commissioners Monday to approve his department’s seasonal switch to a work week of four 10-hour days.
