The ongoing investigation into allegations of fraudulent voter application information has spread to 56 of Indiana’s 92 counties, including several in our area. Continue reading
Indiana State Police Expand Voter Registration Fraud Investigation
Bicentennial Torch Celebration Planned Tonight at Wythogan Park
Starke County will mark its place in Indiana history today when the state bicentennial torch comes through the county. Celebration coordinator Dave Pearman says the intent of the 92 county torch relay and yearlong observance is to have every Hoosier take part in the festivities. The torch will come up U.S. 35 from Pulaski into Starke County around 4:30 p.m. CDT and will be shepherded through 20 marked spots by prominent members of the community or their representatives. Continue reading
State, Local History to be Featured at Pulaski County Torchfest
A festival celebrating Indiana’s Bicentennial, as well as all things Pulaski County, gets underway this afternoon in Downtown Winamac. TorchFest kicks off with the arrival of the Indiana Bicentennial Torch and continues through Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Starke County Council Takes Coroner’s Office Bids Under Advisement
The Starke County Commissioners are reviewing two bids for pole barn-style buildings for the county coroner. They were both submitted by local contractors, but there are enough differences in the specifications to merit additional scrutiny. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Master Teacher Agreement
The Knox School Board has ratified its master teacher agreement with some teachers seeing a bit of a bump in salary.
During Monday’s School Board meeting, it was noted that Knox teachers have not seen a salary increase in about three years. That is largely explained by declining enrollment in rural school corporations in past years.
Culver School Board to Meet with State School Boards Association Regarding Superintendent Search
The Culver School Board continues to gather information about how to proceed with a search for a new superintendent. Chuck Kitchell has been serving in an interim capacity since last December. He plans to continue in that role until the end of this school year, at which point he plans to retire. Continue reading
North Judson Council Demands Cleanup of Jones Street Property
The North Judson Town Council continues to demand improvements on properties deemed unsafe. During Monday’s meeting, the owner of 302 Jones Street was given 30 days to clean up the property’s garage and yard areas. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Establishes ‘Friends of the Parks’ Group
The Winamac Park Board is hoping to make it easier for residents to help out with the town’s park facilities. Park Advisory Council Chair Dave Bennett told the park board Thursday that many people and organizations would like to get involved but don’t currently have a method for doing so. Continue reading
Culver Fall Fest Kicks-Off Friday Evening
Starke County Highway Department Maximizes Federal and State Funding
The Starke County Highway Department has parlayed available federal and state funds into significant road improvements. Superintendent Rik Ritzler told the county commissioners Monday the county was awarded more than $1 million in Federal Highway Administration construction funds to replace the bridge on 1200 East across the Yellow River. Continue reading
Pulaski Commissioners Await Council Approval of West Side Farmland Price
The Pulaski County Commissioners want another appraisal on farmland planned for sale to help fund the acquisition of property for a rail-served industrial park on the west side.
Community Center Donations Sought as Grant Deadline Looms
Donations continue rolling in for the proposed North Judson-Wayne Township Community Center. North Judson Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins says about $10,000 has been collected so far in monetary donations. Organizers’ goal is $20,000, in order to maximize points to increase the town’s chances of getting a grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Get Update on Rainy Day Fund
The Winamac Park Board is expected to receive an update on the establishment of a Rainy Day Fund when it meets this evening. The measure would pave the way for potential grant opportunities for the town’s park and recreation facilities. Continue reading
Bicentennial Torch Relay to Kick Off Weekend of Activities in Pulaski County
The Indiana Bicentennial Torch makes its way to Pulaski County tomorrow afternoon. It’s passing through each of Indiana’s 92 counties before ending up at the Statehouse in Indianapolis next week. Continue reading
Starke County Prepares for Bicentennial Torch Visit
Starke County residents are preparing for a celebration 200 years in the making. The Indiana Bicentennial Torch will travel up U.S. 35 from Pulaski into Starke County around 5:30 p.m. tomorrowevening, according to the schedule posted on the state’s website. Starke is the 76th of Indiana’s 92 counties the torch is visiting on its 3,200 mile journey. Continue reading
Superintendents Developing School Funding Proposal Amid Declining Enrollment at Culver
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is down 54 students from last year. Interim Superintendent Chuck Kitchell provided updated enrollment figures to the school board Monday. Continue reading
Starke Poll Workers Urged to Attend Voting Machine Tests, Training Sessions
Starke County poll workers are encouraged to attend tomorrow’s vote machine testing if possible to familiarize themselves with the technology. Vendor MicroVote will test the electronic machines at 1 p.m. outside the clerk’s office at the Starke County Courthouse. Members of the public are also welcome to come see how the ballot will appear and how the machines work. Continue reading
Autumn Means Greater Deer Activity on Local Roadways
Starke Commissioners Recommend Funding Source for New Ambulance
The Starke County Commissioners have recommended a funding source for a new ambulance, and now it’s up to the county council to act. EMS Director Keith Emigh says the trucks in his fleet range from 1998 with a 1988 box to a problem-free 2013 rig with 58,000 miles. A 2003 ambulance with 167,000 miles and a 2009 truck with a history of mechanical problems round out the fleet.
Pulaski Highway Department Preparing for 2017 Community Crossings Funding
Pulaski County has signed an agreement that will allow them to access money received through INDOT’s Community Crossings grant program.
