The Knox City Council has approved some budget reductions to compensate for the circuit breaker credit. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Required Budget Reductions
Pulaski County Council Delays Decision on Additional Funding for Human Services
Pulaski County Human Services will have to wait a bit longer before it gets more money from the county. The county council decided Monday to hold off on an additional appropriation of $15,000 until council members have a chance to review the county’s budget. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Some Additional Projects
The Eastern Pulaski School Board has decided to move ahead with some of the projects planned with money left over from the corporation’s recent renovation project. Continue reading
Culver-Union Township Public Library to Work on Building Improvements
The Culver-Union Township Public Library will soon be getting some American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant renovations to the exterior of the building along with other improvements.
Library Board member Bill Clevenger explained to the Culver Town Council Tuesday night that the board recently hired an architect to do an envelope study of the library. That study entails an analysis of potential facility modifications to bring codes up to standards or to improve operations.
Road Construction Planned for Hamlet Intersection
Pulaski County May Consider Grant Funding for Courthouse Renovations
Pulaski County may be looking for grant funding to help pay for future courthouse renovations. Officials with the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology discussed potential state resources with the county council and commissioners Monday. They explained that dollar-for-dollar matching grants are available for up to $35,000 for planning purposes and up to $50,000 for actual renovation work. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board to Discuss Capital Projects
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will discuss possible capital projects during a work session this evening in the junior/senior high school media center. Continue reading
Knox Council to Consider Budget Cuts, Paving Projects
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
