Oregon-Davis students will return to school a week later this fall. The school board approved a few changes Monday as part of the 2017-2018 calendar. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Selects Additional Projects to Tackle with Leftover Renovation Funds
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation may soon be upgrading its parking lots and cafeteria facilities, with funds left over from its recent renovation project. School board members and administrators have been putting together a list of improvements they’d like to see with the remaining $1.6 million. The school board met Tuesday to narrow down that list and decide which projects will move ahead. Continue reading
Culver School Board Approves Bus Purchases
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is getting a couple new school buses, as well as a new van. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Revised Specs for New City Streets
The Knox City Council last week adopted revised construction specifications for city streets. Superintendent Jeff Borg says the 8 inches of compacted aggregate will stay the same. The 2 inches of asphalt binder with three inches and to replace the 1 inch Number 11 surface with an inch and a half. Continue reading
Debate Over TV Ads Expected to Resume in Pulaski County
The Pulaski County Commissioners are expected to revisit a television advertising proposal to promote the county’s recreational amenities when they meet today. During their most recent meeting, the commissioners expressed skepticism at the effectiveness of advertising on cable television in the Chicago market and instead suggested the CDC use the internet to promote the county. Continue reading
Knox Council Reestablishes Cumulative Capital Development Fund
Knox residents will soon see a slight increase in their tax bills after the city council voted last week to reestablish a cumulative capital development fund. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston explained the city collected such a tax until recently. The rate goes down over time and is at zero again, so the fund had to be reestablished. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Discuss Additional Improvements with Leftover Renovation Money
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will meet tonight to discuss some additional improvements with money left over from the schools’ recent renovation project. Continue reading
Culver School Board Begins Interviewing Superintendent Applicants
The Culver Community Schools Corporation’s superintendent search moves into the next phase tonight. For the past couple weeks, the school board has been reviewing applications. Tonight, members will meet in executive session for the first round of interviews. Continue reading
Light Agenda for N.J.-S.P. Board Meeting
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will consider a couple of projects when they meet tonight. Continue reading
LaPorte County Officers Investigate Two Crashes Involving Six Vehicles at U.S. 20 and Fail Road
Two crashes involving a total of six vehicles kept LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputies busy Monday at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Fail Road. Continue reading
Starke Council Schedules Public Hearing on Tax Rates
The Starke County Council will conduct a public hearing on a couple of tax rates when they meet this evening. They’re required to seek input on the cumulative capital development and cumulative bridge funds. The hearings are the first item on the agenda for their 5:30 p.m. meeting. Continue reading
School Superintendents Cautiously Optimistic About Budgets
Public school officials are keeping a close eye on the Indiana General Assembly in hopes of getting more money in the next state budget. Continue reading
Saint Joseph’s College Alumni Hope to Raise $20 Million, Replace School Officials
Saint Joseph’s College’s abrupt decision to suspend operations at the end of the current semester has alumni scrambling to raise the necessary funds to keep the school open. The Alumni Association Board of Directors is hoping to collect $20 million by April 1 through an effort they’re calling the “Involved for Life Fund.” Continue reading
Culver School Board to Consider Bus Bids, Get Update from SCILL Center
Bids for new school buses will be accepted by the Culver School Board this evening. Continue reading
Culver Council Reviews 2016 Annual Report
The Culver Town Council got a review of the community’s accomplishments over the past year. During last week’s meeting, Town Manager Jonathan Leist presented an annual report for 2016. Continue reading
Two More Heroin Overdoses Reported in LaPorte County
Heroin overdose cases continue to add up this weekend in LaPorte County, claiming two lives in the process. Continue reading
Suspected Cockfighting Ring Raided in Medaryville
A cockfighting raid in Medaryville Thursday has led to the removal of nearly 100 birds. According to the ASPCA website, investigators found roosters living in makeshift cages. Continue reading
LaPorte County Police Warn Public, Following Three Apparent Heroin Overdoses in Four Hours
Three apparent heroin overdoses in the span of four hours Friday have LaPorte County police alarmed. Continue reading
Culver Elementary School to Get New Water Fountains, Thanks to Student Council and Elkay
Some Culver Elementary School students are working to improve student health while reducing waste. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Bus, Van Purchases
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation is adding a couple of new buses and a van to its transportation fleet. Superintendent Dan Foster says they’re buying two 78-passenger buses from Midwest Transit and a new van with lift. Continue reading
