More people are hitting the road over the Thanksgiving holiday than have traveled in nearly a decade. That’s according to AAA. They project 48.7 million Americans will travel 50 or more miles from home. That’s an increase of a million travelers from last year and the most since 2007. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is defined as Wednesday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Nov. 27. Continue reading
Monday Open House Scheduled at Winamac Community Middle/High School
Community members will have an opportunity to see firsthand the recent renovations at Winamac Community Middle and High Schools Monday evening. An open house will take place there from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. EST. Continue reading
Winamac P.D. to Receive New Car Soon
The Winamac Police Department will have a new patrol car on the road soon. Chief Mike Buchanan told the town council this week the insurance company totaled the 2016 car that was involved in a recent wreck. The emergency radio equipment has been stripped from the old car and is ready to put into the new one. Continue reading
NIPSCO Warns Customers of Potential Scams
NIPSCO and other electric and natural gas providers are working to keep their customers from falling victim to long-running scams. Officials say such activity typically picks up during the holiday season but occurs year-round.
The most common scam involves an unsolicited telephone call from an individual who claims to be a NIPSCO representative. He or she warns the customer’s service will be disconnected unless a payment is made within a short time frame, typically an hour or so as stated in the FINRA arbitration hearings document. Continue reading
Bell Ringers Needed for Salvation Army Campaign
The Salvation Army is gearing up for its annual bell ringing campaign, and organizers are looking for some help. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Board to Consider Revised Technology Agreement with Students, Parents
Oregon-Davis students and their families may soon have some new rules for their use of the corporation’s take-home electronic devices. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Strategic Plan Calls for Improved Community Relations, Student Interaction
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s strategic planning group has come up with three main goals. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board this week they will serve as the foundation for the group’s effort to market the corporation. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis Adds Remediation Program
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation will soon offer some of its students some extra academic help. Superintendent Don Harman says the corporation is planning to start a new remediation program. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Software Upgrades
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation is switching the software for much of its operations, and that will mean some changes for parents. On Monday, the school board approved the purchase of the Skyward Student Management Suite and Financial Suite. Continue reading
Restitution Awarded to Securities Fraud Victims
Six victims of two separate securities fraud schemes recently received restitution by way of the Secretary of State’s office.
The $62,500 in compensation was paid from the Secretary of State’s Securities Restitution Fund. Continue reading
Frain Family Matriarch Passes Away
The matriarch of a prominent Pulaski County family has died. Jean Frain passed Thursday morning at 10:12 a.m. at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac, with her family by her side, one week after her 86th birthday.
She was born Nov. 10, 1930 in Winamac to the late Omer and Eva Clark, was raised on a small farm with her siblings and attended a one-room school.
On May 2, 1948 she married Max Frain at the First Christian Church in Winamac. They celebrated their 64th anniversary prior to his passing on May 17, 2012. Together they owned and operated Frain Mortuary in Winamac and raised four children. Continue reading
Antique Car Reported Stolen Found Near New Buffalo
A vehicle reported stolen in September has been recovered by the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. Officers say a red Mercury Monterey, believed to be an early 1960s model, was found abandoned in a rural area south of New Buffalo, Michigan. Continue reading
Bass Lake Beach Gazebo Repaired, Planning Continues for Other Improvements
Upgrades are continuing at the Bass Lake Beach and Campground. Assistant Manager Larry Clarich told the Starke County Park Board Tuesday that repairs to the gazebo are basically complete. Continue reading
Winamac Council Discusses Parking, Trail Issues
The extension of the Winamac Parkway through the downtown area has put a limit on parking in the town lot at the corner of Main and Logan Streets. This week the Winamac Town Council discussed asking those who park trailers there to put them somewhere else, but did not take any formal action. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Approves School Improvement Plans
The two principals at North Judson-San Pierre schools have finalized their school improvement plans ahead of the state’s Dec. 1 deadline to submit them.
Even though ISTEP scores are still embargoed, both elementary Principal Mike McBride and junior/senior high school Principal Jim Polite are anticipating sub-par math scores.
McBride did tell the school board Tuesday that 98 percent of 3rd graders passed the IREAD test, and other indicators point to strong reading proficiency. Continue reading
LaPorte Physicians Network to Supply Athletic Trainer for Oregon-Davis Student-Athletes
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is entering into an agreement with the LaPorte Physicians Network, which would provide an athletic trainer for the school’s winter sports season. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Strategic Plan Group Sets Goals
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s strategic planning group has come up with three main goals. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board this week they will serve as the foundation for the group’s effort to market the corporation. The group’s first goal is to improve school and community relations. For instance, Zupin says students can find a way to be involved in the upcoming North Judson town Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Another suggestion was to extend next fall’s homecoming celebration to include the entire community. Continue reading
Culver Schools Host Turkey Drive
Culver residents can help make sure everyone in the community has a Thanksgiving turkey. The Culver Middle and Elementary School Student Councils are teaming up for a turkey drive. Continue reading
Butterball Expert Offers Turkey Shopping Tips
Thanksgiving is a week away, and the experts at Butterball are once again standing by with advice for novice and veteran cooks. Carol from the Butterball Turkey Tip Line says it’s important to make sure you buy a big enough bird. Continue reading
Knox Announces Continued Leaf Pickup Schedule
The City of Knox will continue leaf pickup into December as weather allows, and has announced a schedule for the remaining passes.
Leaves will be picked up in Precinct 1 on Mondays, Precinct 2 on Tuesdays, Precinct 3 on Wednesdays and Precinct 4 on Thursdays. Friday will be a catch-up day as time allows. Continue reading
