Pulaski County has updated its plans for maintaining compliance with Federal Title VI requirements.
A desk audit performed June 22nd of this year found the county to be non-compliant with some components of the federal law. Title VI is designed to prevent discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation, among other things.
The school year is off to a good start at North Judson-San Pierre, according to the two building principals. New Middle/High School Principal Jim Polite told the school board Tuesday enrollment is up by 14 over projections. Polite adds he was pleased with the tone of the initial staff meeting. Continue reading
Test drive a Ford and Culver Schools will get $20 for its Athletic Fund. That’s the deal during a “Drive 4 UR School” event hosted by Oliver Ford tomorrow morning in Culver. Continue reading
Ancilla College is putting together the final touches on its agricultural degree programs.
Students return to the campus this weekend, but in addition to introducing new students, Ancilla is also introducing the new degree program. Despite being located in a heavily agricultural area, the two-year liberal arts school has not had an active academic program to this point.
The Town of North Judson is hoping to save some money by purchasing a refurbished dump truck, rather than a new one. Continue reading
Hamlet’s Yellowstone Trail Fest is this weekend at the Starke County Fairgrounds. The festival officially kicks off tomorrow morning at 9:00 CDT with a flag raising ceremony, followed by the introduction of the 2016 grand marshal and Miss Yellowstone Trail Fest Queen. Continue reading
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an attempted murder following a Wednesday incident in Medaryville.
Starke County Jail inmates who are awaiting sentencing will soon have access to voluntary substance abuse treatment while they are locked up. The county recently got a grant from the Indiana Department of Correction to add a local program. Continue reading
The Knox Redevelopment Commission approved the release of funds for a couple of project purchases on Wednesday night.
$20-thousand for a previously discussed K-9 police vehicle was distributed by the Redevelopment Commission. The initial request came at the previous Redevelopment Commission meeting in an attempt to split the cost with the City of Knox.
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Pulaski County’s proposed ATV ordinance is not yet ready for a vote.
The ordinance is designed to allow off-road vehicles on county roadways, largely for the purpose of agriculture. Licensing would be required for the ATV’s through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles under the current ordinance language.
Efforts to create a five-year plan for Starke County park facilities have hit a bit of an obstacle. The Starke County Park Board had been discussing the possibility of getting a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help pay for the planning process. But to qualify for the grant, the county would have to prove that residents’ incomes fall beneath a certain threshold. Continue reading
The condition of a Downtown North Judson building is leading the town council to consider taking action. The town council has been urging Doug Cassel to fix several items deemed to be safety hazards at his building, including a broken window, unsecured doors, falling debris, and roofing issues. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is the latest local school district to join an effort that aims to boost Indiana’s smaller schools. On Monday, the school board added its approval to a resolution calling on state officials to increase financial support for small, rural school corporations. Continue reading
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is keeping options open with regard to the future of the elementary school building. It’s currently a kindergarten-6th grade school with 513 students enrolled. The board has discussed moving the elementary school into the now-vacant middle school building at the end of the current school year. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Elementary School has openings available for its preschool program. Principal William Bennett says it’s open to children who’ll be four years old by December 1. Continue reading
A 47-year-old Knox man faces a possession of child pornography charge. Officers from the Knox Police Department and Starke County Sheriff’s Office arrested Terry Reising yesterday. They executed search warrants on his home and vehicle and reportedly turned up pornographic photos of children. Continue reading
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board wants more input from the public before making a final decision about whether future boards should be elected or appointed. They’ve posted a N.J.-S.P. Community School Board Input Google survey on their website to gauge input from all residents of the district. Those without computer access will be able to complete it at the junior/senior high school media center on Aug. 31 from 6 until 7 p.m. and Sept. 6 from 7 until 8 a.m. It will remain on the site through Sunday, Sept. 18th. Continue reading
The Monterey School Building is finally ready to be sold. Culver Schools Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell says the school board voted Monday to seek bids from interested buyers. Continue reading
The Starke County Park Board continues to monitor improvements at the Bass Lake Beach and Campground. Assistant Manager Larry Clarich told the park board Tuesday that improvements to the facility’s well have been completed. Continue reading
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ulaski County is ready to take the next step towards the development of its rail-served Westside industrial park.
