Winamac-area residents had the chance Wednesday to offer input on the town’s park and recreation facilities. As part of the process of putting together a five-year park and recreation plan, members of the public got to share what they like about the parks, as well as potential areas for improvement. Continue reading
The Eastern Pulaski School Board is set to adopt a budget for 2017 at their October meeting. They conducted the statutory public hearing on the proposed spending plan when they met Monday. Superintendent Dan Foster says there aren’t any significant changes but notes enrollment is down slightly at Eastern Pulaski this year.
The Oregon-Davis School Board is working on a strategic plan for the corporation’s facilities. Superintendent Don Harman says they’re meeting in special session on Monday, Sept. 26th at 6:30 p.m. to begin that discussion of needs and how to fund them. Continue reading
Nearly 3,500 Hoosiers die each year as a result of sepsis. During the month of September, health care professionals are working to improve those statistics by raising awareness. Continue reading
Starke Hospital has a new interim chief executive officer. Hospital spokeswoman Stacey Kellogg released a statement to WKVI saying “We confirm that Craig Felty has left the organization, and wish him the best in his new endeavors. G. Thor Thordarson, CEO of La Porte Hospital, will serve as interim CEO at Starke Hospital until this position can be filled. We also have an interim Chief Nursing Officer in place to ensure there is no disruption in patient care or operations. Patients, safety and quality always come first, and this will not change.” Continue reading
Heartland Market in North Judson will not be headed for tax sale this year.
The Pulaski County Council wants to think about replacing the elevator at the courthouse a little longer.
Knox City Council members want more information before deciding whether to relax regulations on where tattoo parlors can be located. The current city ordinance, which was adopted in 2009, requires tattoo parlor operators to receive a permit from the city. It further states, “The location shall be at least 500 feet from any property used for school purposes, licensed day care center, church, public park, or a place licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages.” Continue reading
The Town of Winamac’s 2017 budget was discussed during a public hearing Monday. Eric Walsh with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates told members of the town council that the town’s in a good position financially and next year’s proposed budget would keep it that way. Continue reading
A local school corporation can now drug test students if they have reasonable suspicion to believe they are at school under the influence. The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved a corporation-wide reasonable suspicion policy Monday evening. Superintendent Dan Foster says they sought input from other schools and the Indiana School Board Association as to how to handle such matters. Continue reading
The Knox School Board is aiming for more flexibility following administrator contract approvals last week.
The Oregon-Davis School Board Monday night formally accepted a donation steeped in history. Superintendent Don Harman says they’re preparing to mark the 10-year anniversary of the 2006-07 basketball season when both the girls and boys basketball teams won state championships. Continue reading
Winamac residents have the chance to weigh in this evening on the future of the town’s park and recreation facilities. The town’s in the process of putting together a five-year park and recreation plan, and officials are seeking input from the public. The park board is holding a public hearing at 6:00 this evening in the Winamac Municipal Utility Complex. Continue reading
Members of the public who spoke during last night’s North Judson-San Pierre School Board meeting expressed overwhelming support for an elected board. The five-member appointed panel is meeting Monday evening for a work session to discuss next steps and will announce during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20 whether they will voluntarily transition from an appointed to an elected body. Continue reading
Pulaski County continues work on a few security measures to improve the overall safety of its employees.
North Judson Police Officer Frank Thomas is being recognized for his efforts to investigate vandalism in the town park. During last week’s town council meeting, Town Marshal John Ramos commended Thomas for working on his own time to locate the individuals believed to be responsible. Continue reading
Starke County officials are moving ahead with the implementation of a four-way stop at a rural intersection to address sight distance problems. Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler asked officials with the Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program at Purdue University to study three intersections and make safety recommendations. Continue reading
