Culver’s Stellar Communities plans are moving along as the deadline for Phase II of the application draws near.
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Stellar Communities Plans Progress As Awareness Increases
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Summer School Schedule
The Eastern Pulaski School Board approved summer school course offerings and contracts during their Monday evening meeting. Continue reading
Knox Dumpster Days Get Underway Today
Knox residents with large items to dispose of can take advantage of the city’s dumpster days this weekend. Continue reading
Knox Prepares to Apply for State Housing Grant
The City of Knox plans to apply for a grant to help homeowners make repairs to their homes. Grant administrator Cathy Miller says Knox has previously received two Community Development Block Grants for owner-occupied repairs. Funds can be used for roofing, gutters, electrical and plumbing repairs, as well as new doors, floors and furnaces. New siding and windows are no longer covered, as they are considered more aesthetic. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Hires Consultant to Identify Energy Savings
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board will work with an Indianapolis-based company to identify potential cost savings with regard to energy consumption. Interim Superintendent Dr. Robert Boyd says Performance Services submitted the lone quote for the project. Continue reading
Pulaski County Mulls Personal Property Exemption Fee
The Pulaski County Council will continue to consider a move that may affect individuals filing personal property tax forms.
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Knox PD Launches K9 Fundraising Efforts
The Knox Police Department is working to reestablish its K9 program and is seeking the public’s help to do so. Officer Chad Dulin is collecting donations to pay for the dog and cover the cost of training and equipment.
“Whether it’s $10 or $10,000, it’s all appreciated,” Dulin said. Continue reading
Indiana Homeland Security Awards Grants to Local Agencies
The Indiana Homeland Security Foundation has allocated more than $175-thousand to the state’s public safety agencies, including some in the local area.
Winamac Council Recommends Sewer Rate Hike, Bond Refinancing
The Town of Winamac continues to prepare for a possible sewer rate increase. Continue reading
Culver to Contact INDOT for SR 10 Speed Reduction
State Road 10 in Culver may see its speed limit reduced, but the change may take up to one year.
The Culver Town Council on Tuesday night considered a request from the Plan Commission to reduce the speed limit on the state highway. No specifics were introduced, but Police Chief Wayne Bean says lowering the speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph may be appropriate.
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Sleepy Drivers Blamed for Morning Crashes
Patrol deputies from the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office say sleepy drivers were to blame for a pair of single-vehicle crashes this morning. The first happened around 6:15 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 35 and Johnson Road. Continue reading
Pulaski Council Approves Hospital Expansion Financing
Financing to help expand Pulaski Memorial Hospital is a go following Monday night’s Pulaski County Council meeting.
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Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Suspends LaCrosse Trips Amid Legal Dispute
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has canceled all of its excursions to LaCrosse until further notice. The museum blames the cancellations on an ongoing legal dispute over control of the railroad line. It’s owned by the Town of North Judson and operated by the Chesapeake & Indiana Railroad. Continue reading
Knox Council Approves Band Stage Funding
The City of Knox did not receive a grant to build a band stage at Wythogan Park, but that doesn’t mean the project will be scrapped. Mayor Dennis Estok told the city council last night the city has received a $10,000 anonymous donation for the project. The Knox Redevelopment Commission has also set aside $40,000 for it. Continue reading
North Judson Physician Spearheads Pioneer Cemetery Project
A local physician and his wife are spearheading efforts to restore a once-proud piece of North Judson’s history to its former glory. Dennis and Margaret Dalphond’s beautification efforts at Pioneer Cemetery on Talmer Avenue behind Norwayne Field are actually a continuation of the family legacy. Norwayne Field was a WPA project during the Great Depression, and Margaret’s grandfather, Joseph Pacilio, Sr., helped to build it. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. Board Ratifies Restructuring
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board Monday night took steps to officially reflect their grade restructuring. The move of 6th grade to the elementary school and transition to a combined junior/senior high school requires some changes in order to conform to state law. Continue reading
O-D Board Ratifies Personnel Action
Bruce Hirschy, a Social Studies instructor at the O-D School, has announced his retirement. During his 19 years at the school he also coached basketball and cross country. Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball coach Wesley Radtke was on the list of resignations and non-renewals. He will continue to teach but will no longer coach girls basketball. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski Announces Transfer Guidelines
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation will accept transfer students from other corporations for the 2016-17 school year. Indiana’s law changed in 2013 to allow students to more easily move between districts. Corporations are required to annually establish the number of students they can accept and the cutoff date for transfers. Continue reading
Culver Alcohol Ordinance Looks to Modernize Local Events
The Culver Town Council is taking steps to allow alcohol in the Town Park for special events.
Alcohol is currently disallowed in the park for casual consumption and, even with the change, will continue to be against Town ordinance. Members of the Culver Town Council, however, desired to modernize its current law to allow alcohol for special events.
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N.J.-S.P. Wraps Up Superintendent Search
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board is prepared to offer the superintendent job to an administrator within the corporation. Board President Pat Goin confirmed during last night’s public hearing on the proposed contract that high school Principal Dr. Annette Zupin will be offered the job at next week’s regularly scheduled meeting. Continue reading
