Things have slowed a bit when it comes to running for elected office in Pulaski County.
Culver School Board to Further Discuss Cost-Cutting Measures
The Culver School Board will continue to discuss ways to cut costs at the corporation when it meets this evening. According to the agenda released ahead of tonight’s meeting, board members will discuss the non-renewal of an administrator’s contract, as well as combining the middle and high schools. Continue reading
Knox High School Hosts Financial Aid Workshop
High school students and their parents will have the chance to learn more about how to pay for college at Knox High School Wednesday. Financial Aid staff from Ancilla College will give a presentation on where help is available and how to apply. Continue reading
Historical Society Fundraiser to Benefit Building Renovations
The Starke County Historical Society is offering its supporters a shot at owning a piece Hoosier history. They’re raffling off the Indiana 200th Statehood Shotgun and NRA Indiana Hunting Tradition Rifle next month. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to the New Museum Building Fund to help with renovation expenses for the former medical office building on South Heaton Street in Knox. Continue reading
Knox Pair in Critical Condition Following Friday Wreck
Two Knox residents are in critical condition after a single vehicle crash in LaPorte County, Friday afternoon.
Knox Mayor Amends Salary Ordinance for Full-time Assistant
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok’s assistant will be a full-time city employee. The council Tuesday night approved his request to amend the salary ordinance to reflect the shift from part to full time for that position and take it from 20 to 37.5 hours per week.
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West Central Cafeterias Earn High Marks
The West Central School Corporation cafeterias are making the grade. Both the elementary and middle/high school food service facilities received perfect inspections from the Pulaski County Health Department recently, with no violations cited. Continue reading
New Starke County Surveyor Gets to Work
Starke County’s new surveyor is settling into the job. Bill Crase was recently chosen by Democratic Party leaders to replace Dennis Estok, who was elected back to the Knox Mayor’s Office. Continue reading
Winamac Changes Insurance Provider, Council Discusses Park Board
The Town of Winamac is changing health insurance providers. The Town Council voted Monday to switch to Time Insurance, which submitted the lowest annual quote at just under $8,000. That’s $3,000 less than the price given by the town’s current provider, United Healthcare. Continue reading
INDOT Launches Interactive Project Map
The Indiana Department of Transportation is making it a little easier to keep track of its projects taking place in the near future. INDOT has launched an online, interactive tool featuring a map of the state. Continue reading
State Fire Investigators Help Local Departments
State fire investigators assisted local fire departments with 549 investigations in 2015. These took place in 88 counties around the state. Continue reading
O-D School Board Approves Interim Superintendent’s Contract
The Oregon-Davis School Board this week unanimously approved a contract for their interim superintendent. Continue reading
Winamac Updates Nepotism Policy to Match with State Law
The Winamac Town Council has updated one of its policies to coincide with what is reflected in state law.
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle In Knox
A Knox man was airlifted to a South Bend hospital after being struck by a car last night in front of the BP Station on U.S. 35. Knox Police Chief Harold Smith says the crash happened just after 7:30 p.m. Continue reading
Driver Arrested Following Single-Vehicle Wreck
The driver of a car involved in a single-vehicle crash last Friday afternoon in Culver was under the influence of drugs, according to police. Continue reading
Knox Utility Rate Increase Passes on Second Reading
The Knox City Council has taken another step toward raising municipal utility rates. Members Tuesday night approved water and sewer rate increase ordinances on second reading. Continue reading
Starke County Airport Weather Station Out for Repairs
The weather station at the Starke County Airport should be back in service in the near future. It stopped reporting local weather conditions a few months ago, causing current conditions to be left blank on the National Weather Service website and some local weather reports. Continue reading
O-D Officials Analyzing ISTEP Data
School corporations are waiting for guidance from the state before trying to assign too much meaning to the 2014 ISTEP scores released last week. They showed a decline of roughly 20 percent statewide over the prior year. Oregon-Davis Interim Superintendent Jim Dermody calls it a “fluid situation.” He intends to dig deeper into the local data and present a full report to the school board in February. Continue reading
Little Snow Creates Surplus for Pulaski County Road Salt Reserves
The mild winter has been good to Pulaski County’s road salt reserves.
Around 20 tons have been used so far, a drop in the bucket for what the county uses during a typical winter. So far, road crews in Pulaski County have only been out de-icing the roads a couple of times. More snow is expected in the area as the winter season progresses.
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Culver Work Session May Extend Sidewalk Snow Removal to Commercial District
The Town of Culver may consider snow removal from the sidewalks of some commercial businesses in the near future.
Business representatives asked the Town to consider implementing the service after it was noticed that the downtown merchants often scoop their sidewalks at different points in the day. The inconsistent snow can obstruct pedestrian traffic.
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