The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s efforts to resume train trips to LaCrosse appear to have gotten a boost from the Indiana Department of Transportation. In a letter dated June 1, attorneys representing INDOT in the matter say there’s plenty of room on the track for all users, including freight customers and museum excursions. Continue reading
Knox School Board Celebrates Four-Star Status
The Knox School Board last night applauded the announcement of the receipt by the High School of a “4 Star School” rating from the Indiana Department of Education.
To achieve this designation the school must be in the top 25-percentile of schools in two ISTEP-based categories, as well as earn the highest designation in the state’s accountability system and be accredited by the IDOE. Continue reading
West Central to Cease Financial Management for Special Ed Co-op
The West Central School Board voted last week to hand off the financial services responsibilities for their five-county special education cooperative to another corporation. Continue reading
WoodStarke Planning Meeting Scheduled Tonight
A date has been set for WoodStarke 3 in Wythogan Park. The free arts and music festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 10. Continue reading
Reinstated Law Requires Drivers to Move Vehicles after Property Damage Crashes
Indiana drivers will soon be required to move their vehicles out of the roadway after a property damage crash. Starting July 1, if a vehicle involved in an accident comes to a stop in the travel lanes of a public roadway, the driver will be required to move it as soon as possible to a location close to the accident but out of the way of traffic. Continue reading
Odor Investigation Leads to Four Drug Arrests
An investigation by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department into reports of a chemical odor in Monterey led to four arrests. Officers responded to a home in the 6400 block of Main Street and obtained a search warrant for the residence. Continue reading
Valparaiso Native Killed During Fort Hood Training Exercise
A West Point cadet from Valparaiso is among the nine soldiers killed during a training accident near Fort Hood, Texas last week. Continue reading
Bluejay Football Team, Volunteers Rebuild Pioneer Cemetery Terrace
Members of the North Judson-San Pierre High School football team got a workout outside of football practice over the weekend, and their efforts will be part of a community legacy. Varsity Head Coach Ted White and his team helped Dr. Dennis Dalphond and other volunteers mix and pour cement for the terraces at the north edge of Pioneer Cemetery, across from North Judson United Methodist Church. White quipped it might be better exercise than the weight lifting the players are doing in the off season. Continue reading
West Central School Board Approves Reductions in Force
The West Central School Board voted last week to cancel the contracts of three teachers at the end of the current school year. The reductions in force are due to declining enrollment throughout the corporation. Continue reading
Starke County Commissioners to Discuss Airport Zoning
The Starke County Commissioners will consider a revised zoning ordinance for the Starke County Airport when they meet this evening. The county council has already blessed the change in order to allow for the eventual extension of the airport runway by 5,000 feet with grant money from the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners to Consider Hospital Renovation Letter of Support
Pulaski Memorial Hospital will be asking for further support from the County government in preparation for renovations to the hospital.
North Judson to Consider Road Plan
North Judson may be the next town to consider applying for a new road funding grant from the state. As part of the Community Crossings program from the Indiana Department of Transportation, towns like North Judson are able to apply for a matching grant, using money from their Rainy Day Fund or the recent distribution of Local Option Income Tax Funds for the local share. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Considers Pool Project
The Winamac Park Board is taking steps to formally take over the town’s swimming pool project. Over the past several months, efforts have been made to raise money to rebuild the pool, and a fund has been set up at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County to collect donations. Continue reading
Taste of Culver Offers Palate of Local Food Selections
Local restaurants will be descending on Culver for an annual event that hopes to be both fun and delicious.
West Central School Board Approves Online Payment Option
Parents of students in the West Central School Corporation can register their children for school online and pay their fees at the same time if they choose to. Continue reading
Wild Black Cherry May Pose Health Risk to Livestock
Purdue extension is reminding landowners that certain summer plants and weeds may be toxic to their livestock.
Stay Safe on the Water This Summer
Boating season is about to kick into high gear on waterways around the state, and officials are urging Indiana swimmers and boating enthusiasts to take the proper precautions to stay safe. Continue reading
Indiana State Department of Agriculture Announces Photo Contest
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is accepting submissions for its 9th annual photo contest through the end of the month. It is open to the general public and was established to showcase the hard work and contributions of Hoosier farmers. Continue reading
Second Round of Grant Assistance Available for 21st Century Scholars
The first round of grants has been awarded by the Indiana Commission for High Education, but local organizations will have another opportunity to apply for funds.
Lugar Series Accepting Applications for Leadership Courses
A statewide organization dedicated to encouraging Republican women to enter leadership positions is now accepting applications for their courses.
