The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s 2017 budget was approved this week. On Monday, the Starke County Council approved a resolution setting the appropriations and tax rates in the district. Then on Tuesday, it was the school board’s turn to consider several budget items. Continue reading
Students at Culver Elementary School may notice a tree missing from the school’s playground when they return from fall break Monday. Principal Erin Proskey told the school board this week the tree in the southwest corner of the playground has become a bit of a safety hazard. Continue reading
Hydrant flushing continues Monday night in North Judson. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says it’s scheduled to pick up again at 8:00 and wrap up by 4:00 Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Several Kankakee Valley REMC customers in Starke and Pulaski Counties have new reflective mailbox signs thanks to the cooperative’s employees. Their third annual “Indiana’s Electric Cooperative Community Day” focused on member safety. Continue reading
The American Heart Association has started a campaign to raise awareness of heart-related diseases.
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Residents are getting some extra encouragement to do good deeds today. Today is National Make A Difference Day. Continue reading
Former Pulaski County Sheriff Mike Gayer’s attorney will have access to grand jury testimony as he prepares his client’s defense. He and former Chief Deputy Ronnie Patrick are accused of stealing weapons and ammunition from the sheriff’s department. Continue reading
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation is once again bracing for low test scores. The results from the spring 2016 ISTEP haven’t yet been released publicly, but Superintendent Annette Zupin is already reassuring members of the public that steps are being taken to improve them. Continue reading
The Culver Community Schools Corporation will save some money on insurance, thanks to an offer from a statewide insurance cooperative. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell told the school board Monday the Educational Service Centers Risk Funding Trust (ESCRFT) recently approached the corporation about providing general liability insurance. Continue reading
The Pulaski County CDC continues work to tie up a few loose ends prior to starting construction on a quality of life project linking Pulaski County.
While the Town of North Judson is looking to crack down on unsafe buildings, the town council says it’s happy with the progress being made at one property. The owner of 214 Lane Street gave an update to the town council Monday. Continue reading
The Indiana State Police is participating in a nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” Initiative this weekend.
A scam involving internet users is making the rounds, according to the Indiana State Police. They’ve gotten several reports of people receiving random tech support pop-up ads while surfing the web. The messages ask the user to call a telephone number to fix a problem with the machine and strongly suggest it be done immediately. Continue reading
Members of local extension homemakers clubs are working to promote their efforts during Extension Homemakers Week. Continue reading
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Mall of America. Kankakee Valley Broadcasting is hosting a chartered bus trip to Bloomington, Minn. Nov. 4-6. The bus will leave the WKVI studios in Knox at 9:30 a.m. CDT on Friday and return around 10 p.m. Sunday. Continue reading
A pair of Francesville residents wanted on a slew of drug charges is now facing additional drug-related counts.
North Judson-San Pierre administrators continue to gather information about why students are leaving the corporation. N.J.-S.P.’s official enrollment is down 31 students from last fall, although Superintendent Annette Zupin says three students who had transferred to other schools have returned since the count was taken last month. Continue reading
The Culver School Board has approved the corporation’s 2017 budget, but some additional cuts are expected. Treasurer Casey Howard reviewed some of the numbers for the school board Monday. Continue reading
The Starke County Highway Department plans to make some facility updates and an equipment purchase with funds received throughout the year.
The county council Monday approved Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler’s additional appropriation request, which will clear the way for the expenditures. It’s a procedural step to move the money into the necessary account. Continue reading
