The Town of North Judson is expected to choose an operator for its short line railroad in the near future, possibly as soon as tonight. The town council will meet in executive session this evening to discuss the lease proposals with Town Attorney Rachel Arndt. Continue reading
Culver Aims to be “Stellar” During Pitch to the State
The moment of truth arrives Thursday for the Town of Culver.
Officials with the Town government will be giving a presentation to representatives of state government for consideration as an Indiana Stellar Community. The program is run through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs and provides planning and grant application assistance for the winner.
Knox Prepares for Start of School Year
The Knox School Corporation is preparing for the start of classes in August.
Winamac Council Postpones Opening of Paving Bids
The Winamac Town Council has decided to delay the opening of paving bids, following a complaint about the number of changes in project specifications. Continue reading
Starke County to Seek Grant Funds for Park Plan
The Starke County Park Board is moving ahead with efforts to complete a five-year plan for the county’s park facilities. Before the county is able to get most types of grant funding for park projects, it’s required to have a comprehensive plan in place. Continue reading
Adopt-A-River Program Awaits Formalizing Paperwork
Pulaski County appears to be ready to move ahead with its “Adopt-A-River” program.
N.J.-S.P. Discusses Transfers, Announces Strategic Planning Process
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation lost a net of nine students to other corporations* during the 2015-16 school year, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. Continue reading
Clean-up Progresses Following Tippecanoe River Spill
Clean-up continues in the Tippecanoe River following a diesel spill late last week.
The Pulaski County Commissioners briefly reviewed the incident Monday night to discuss the progress. The spill caused canoe traffic along that four-mile stretch of river to be disallowed until clean-up is complete.
Safety Upgrades Underway at Bass Lake Beach and Campground
The Bass Lake Beach and Campground is getting some upgrades, after an inspection from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management turned up a few violations. The property is owned by Starke County and leased to operator Richard Callahan. Continue reading
North Judson to Pursue Larger Grant for Community Center Project
Some additional grant funding may be available to help build a community center in North Judson. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins told the town council Monday that the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs has increased the maximum amount of grant funding to $500,000 from $400,000 for the fall application round. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners Award Bridge Bid
The low bid to replace a bridge over Bogus Run in Starke County came in $35,000 under estimates, according to Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler. The county received four bids for the project on 250 West south of Toto Road. They were opened during Monday night’s commissioners meeting. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Announces Registration Information
Parents of students who plan to attend Oregon-Davis Schools in the fall can register their children for classes tomorrow. In-person registration takes place from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Continue reading
Culver School Board Prepares for New School Year
The Culver Community School Board is preparing for the start of school in a few weeks. Continue reading
Starke County Community Foundation Plans Over $100,000 in Grant Funding for Ancilla College
Ancilla College is getting a boost with its efforts to provide on-campus student housing. The Starke County Community Foundation has announced plans to provide a total of $105,000 in grant funding from its Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund over the next five years. That includes an initial grant of $25,000 for the college’s new dorm building. Continue reading
NIPSCO Rate Hike Approved
Electric rates will be going up for NIPSCO customers this October. The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has approved the rate hike, following an agreement reached in February involving NIPSCO, the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, and other groups. Continue reading
One Injured in House Explosion, Cause Under Investigation
Authorities in Pulaski County are investigating a house explosion that seriously injured a Winamac man. Continue reading
Starke County Dedicates Therapeutic Community Program
Regional, state, and local officials gathered at the Starke County Justice Center on Monday for the dedication of Indiana’s first Therapeutic Community Center.
The program – sought after learning that Starke County reports a high level of drug use and production – is designed to offer inmates addicted to drugs an opportunity to receive treatment and programming with increased levels of responsibility in a non-prison environment.
Starke County Council Approves Tax Abatement Requests
A Chicagoland-area business will soon be able to relocate to North Judson following action last night by the Starke County Council. They unanimously agreed to a seven-year, $360,000 tax abatement on equipment and an additional 10-year, $665,000 phase in of taxes on real estate improvements for Outstanding Tradeshow Exhibit Services. OTES President Nan Wellman plans to purchase and renovate the Thermo Products building on State Road 10 just west of North Judson. Continue reading
Pulaski County Considers Additional Security Given Recent Attacks
Recent events around the country have gotten the attention of the Pulaski County government.
During Monday night’s meeting, county IT Director RB Walters recommended using some available funds to install security cameras at the Pulaski County Courthouse. The cameras would be routed directly to the Justice Center for observation if an emergency button is hit.
New North Judson Town Marshal Introduced, Officer Reinstated
North Judson officially has a new town marshal. John Ramos was formally introduced to the public during Monday’s town council meeting. Continue reading
