Teacher cuts will be considered during tonight’s Culver School Board meeting. Last month, the board formally declared the need to cut up to four certificated teaching positions. The resolution cited a $250,000 reduction in General Fund support from the state for this year and the need for the corporation to cut $440,000 from its budget. Continue reading
Narcan Credited with Saving a Life
The LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office is reporting its first successful use of the opioid antidote Narcan Saturday. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a gas station at State Road 39 and U.S. 20 shortly after noon, after getting a report of a person not breathing. Continue reading
Winamac to Consider Park Board Appointments
The Town of Winamac is starting the process of appointing members to its new park board. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday he’s heard from seven or eight people interested in serving on the board. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Community Center Roof Replacement
The Knox City Council voted Tuesday to hire a Warsaw-based company to repair the roof on the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center. According to a source, there was a plan of getting Roof Lanterns installed, but as it was a community centre, the idea was scarped, and the council decided to go with the damage restoration rather than a change. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston says multiple local contractors have tried unsuccessfully to patch the leaky rubber roof. The building’s ceilings, carpets and electrical system have sustained extensive water damage as a result of the problems.
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Starke Health Department Offers Free HIV, Hepatitis C Tests
The Starke County Health Department is offering free screenings for a couple of blood-borne diseases on Monday. Residents can get checked for HIV and Hepatitis C from 10 a.m. until noon at the health department office on the first floor of the Starke County Courthouse. Continue reading
Culver’s Lakeshore Drive Construction Behind Schedule
A major construction project in Culver is officially behind schedule.
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Pulaski County Human Services Health/Resource Fair Returns
Pulaski County seniors have the chance to learn more about health care and some of the other resources available to them. Pulaski County Human Services is hosting its annual Health/Resource Fair later this month in Winamac. Continue reading
Purdue Extension Offers Gardening Tips
The risk of frost has been significantly lowered as the calendar works its way through the month of May, and that means there are a few things to consider for a home garden.
The following weeks will be the best times to consider rejuvenating the lawn too. Grabbing a lawn mower or a string trimmer from https://www.findstringtrimmers.com/product/honda-hht25sltat-string-trimmer will truly be great investment.
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Oregon-Davis Students to Take Part in Mini-Relay for Life
Oregon-Davis students will once again be doing their part in the fight against cancer. Next week, the school corporation will hold its 12th annual Mini-Relay for Life. Continue reading
Friends of the Panhandle Pathway to Host Evening Bike Ride
Local cyclists have the chance to take part in an evening bike ride next month. Friends of the Panhandle Pathway is hosting Moonlight Over the Tippy, an up-to-20-mile bike ride on Friday, June 3. Continue reading
North Judson Extends Agreement with Railroad Operator, Challenges Remain for Museum Trains
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum’s excursions to LaCrosse will likely remain suspended for at least the next few months. The North Judson Town Council voted Thursday to extend an agreement with the Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad, the operator of the line. Continue reading
Major Crimes Unit Busts Pot Growing Operation
A pair of Knox residents face drug charges following yesterday’s bust of a large marijuana growing operation in downtown Knox by officers from the Starke County Major Crimes Unit. Continue reading
LOIT Distribution Gives Pulaski County Road Funding Options
Pulaski County was making a few decisions this week on what to do with a special income distribution by the state.
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Starke County Community Foundation Reaches Matching Program Goal
The Starke County Community Foundation has reached a major fund-raising goal. To take full advantage of the Lilly Endowment’s GIFT program, the foundation raised $750,000 in donations. Continue reading
Knox Council Discusses Proposed Golf Cart Ordinance
The Knox City Council will consider a revised golf cart ordinance on first reading at their next meeting due to a minor correction. The policy as proposed needs to state one and not two operating headlights and taillights are required on each side for nighttime operation. Continue reading
Stellar Communities Plans Progress As Awareness Increases
Culver’s Stellar Communities plans are moving along as the deadline for Phase II of the application draws near.
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Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Summer School Schedule
The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved summer school course offerings and contracts during their Monday evening meeting. Continue reading
Knox Dumpster Days Get Underway Today
Knox residents with large items to dispose of can take advantage of the city’s dumpster days this weekend. Continue reading
Knox Prepares to Apply for State Housing Grant
The City of Knox plans to apply for a grant to help homeowners make repairs to their homes. Grant administrator Cathy Miller says Knox has previously received two Community Development Block Grants for owner-occupied repairs. Funds can be used for roofing, gutters, electrical and plumbing repairs, as well as new doors, floors and furnaces. New siding and windows are no longer covered, as they are considered more aesthetic. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Hires Consultant to Identify Energy Savings
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will work with an Indianapolis-based company to identify potential cost savings with regard to energy consumption. Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Boyd says Performance Services submitted the lone quote for the project. Continue reading
