The Culver Park Department is already making plans for the summer season. Boat slip rates are unchanged from 2016, and new contracts will be mailed on Jan. 13. Continue reading
West Central Sees Success with Credit Recovery Program, Continues to Explore E-Learning
The West Central School Corporation is seeing some results from its credit recovery program. Superintendent Don Street says 24 credits have been earned by students in the Trojan Opportunity Academy. Continue reading
Funeral Services Today for Longtime Starke County 4-H Leaders
Winamac Park Board Considers Restroom Upgrades
The Winamac Park Board is weighing its options, when it comes to the Town Park’s restroom facilities. Continue reading
North Judson May Pursue Trash Can Ordinance
The North Judson Town Council may consider an ordinance requiring garbage totes to be moved away from the street after trash collection. Continue reading
West Central School Board Finalizes Teacher Contracts
The West Central School Corporation is finalizing teacher pay levels. The school board Thursday approved teacher contracts for the school year. Continue reading
Miss Yellowstone Trail 2016 to Compete in Statewide Pageant
A local pageant winner is competing in a statewide contest today in Indianapolis. Miss Yellowstone Trail 2016 Cassi Quissel will be among the young ladies vying for $3,000 in scholarships in the Indiana State Festival Association Pageant. Continue reading
Knox Police Capture Pursuit Suspect, Charges Pending
A Knox man faces numerous charges following a Thursday incident that started in Washington Township and ended in North Judson after a detour through the Bass Lake area. Continue reading
Knox Plan Commission Outlines Steps for Blighted Building Owner
The Knox Board of Works has agreed to a timeline with an out-of-state property owner to make significant repairs to the structure. The building at 6 N. Pearl St. next to Poppin’ Off Popcorn was purchased at tax sale, sight unseen, by a California resident. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Requests Steel Covering for Historic Park Pavilion
The Winamac Town Park Pavilion may soon be given a new steel exterior. Park board members agreed Thursday that was the most cost-effective way to preserve the 19th-Century structure. Continue reading
North Judson Fire Department to Buy Brush Truck
The North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department is getting a new vehicle. A Ford F-350 is being purchased, to serve as the department’s new brush truck. Continue reading
Pulaski County Attorney Responds to Lawsuits
A couple lawsuits against Pulaski County were briefly addressed by the county attorney, during Tuesday’s commissioners’ meeting. One of them is a federal class action lawsuit alleging a lack of accessibility in the county courthouse for people with disabilities and mobility issues. Continue reading
North Judson Council Reorganizes, Selects Town Attorney
North Judson has a new town attorney. The town council approved a contract with attorney Justin Schramm. Continue reading
County Officials Shopping for Building Inspector Truck
Starke County Building Inspector Terry Stephenson could soon have a new-to-him, county-issued vehicle. County Council President Freddie Baker says the one he’s currently driving is “junk.” He says Stephenson recently could not get it to go over 30 miles per hour and nearly got stranded recently. Baker says Stephenson also has to use his wife’s car because his county vehicle was not running. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Rejects Sewer Project Bid
The Knox Board of Works last week rejected the lone bid received for sewer relining. Wastewater Superintendent Kelly Clemons sent three packets but said two of the contractors did not have time to submit proposals due to holiday breaks. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Meeting Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. Other than Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo’s monthly report, no specific discussion or action items are listed on the advance agenda. Continue reading
Railroad Township Trustee to Continue Fire Protection Negotiations, Following Court Hearing
The Railroad Township Trustee says she’s willing to make another attempt at negotiating a 2017 contract with the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department. In a press release, Trustee Mandy Thomason called Friday’s court hearing a “positive step forward.” Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Reorganize, Reverse Previous Board’s Decisions
Pulaski County’s two new commissioners wasted little time getting to work. Kenny Becker and Jerry Locke took their seats on the board for the first time Tuesday. Continue reading
Knox Board of Works Corrects Clerical Billing Error
Due to a clerical error, some Knox sewer customers will be seeing a rather steep increase in their sewer bills. Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston told the Board of Works last week a step was missed in his office to account for the non-metered customers when the first phase of the rate increase took effect in April of 2016. Continue reading
Culver Council Approves Additional Payments for Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
Upgrades to Culver’s water treatment plant are costing the town a bit more than originally thought. The town council voted last week to pay the December claims requested by Michiana Contracting and Midwestern Engineers. Continue reading
