The West Central School Board last week took the first steps to lay off teachers if necessary. Superintendent Don Street says the corporation has lost nearly $500,000 due to changes in the way the state funds schools. He stressed the corporation is not in financial trouble but says it’s important to reduce expenses accordingly due to a decline in enrollment and financial support. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves School Guard App
The Eastern Pulaski School Board last night enthusiastically approved the use of an app to increase safety and improve communication with authorities. Teachers and other authorized staff members can use School Guard to immediately summon police officers within a 25-mile radius of the campus to respond to an active shooter. Continue reading
Dispatchers Recognized during Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Emergency dispatchers are getting some recognition this week. Governor Mike Pence has officially declared this week Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Continue reading
Election Board Refers Hat Flap to Commissioners
The Pulaski County Commissioners may not be able to prohibit the wearing of campaign attire at their meetings. Supporters of District 1 Commissioner candidate Jerry Locke were asked to remove hats promoting his candidacy while in attendance at a recent meeting. However the commissioners were unable to offer a clear explanation as to why. Continue reading
Culver Town Council Considers CEDIT Letter of Support
The Town of Culver will continue considerations of a plan that would alter the local CVS Pharmacy location.
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INDOT Promotes Work Zone Awareness for Start of Construction Season
The Indiana Department of Transportation is recognizing Work Zone Awareness Week, and they’re reminding motorists not to be THAT driver.
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Hospital CEO Reaffirms Commitment to New Facility
The CEO of Starke Hospital says the new owners of the local facility would prefer to construct a new building on the existing site at the intersection of South Heaton Street and Culver Road. The county owns the land and the building, but Tennessee-based Community Health Systems now owns 80-percent of the hospital. IU Health has retained 20-percent ownership, and a subsidy of CHS is running the day-to-day operations. The name change to simply “Starke Hospital” reflects the shift, and a new branding symbol is in the works. Continue reading
Pulaski County to Consider Property Tax Abatement for Francesville Company
The Pulaski County Council will be considering a property tax abatement tonight for a company headquartered in Francesville.
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Kankakee River Flood Problems Persist
The National Weather Service has extended the flood warning for the Kankakee River at U.S. 30 until Friday afternoon. Flood stage is 10 feet. As of Sunday afternoon, the river was holding steady at 10.2 feet. Continue reading
Absentee Ballots Piling-up in Local Area Prior to Election Day
Absentee voting is underway in Indiana, and area county clerk’s offices are reporting the ballot totals from last week.
The final day to register to vote in the Hoosier state was Monday. Tuesday marked the opening for absentee voting in Indiana’s May 3rd primary election.
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West Central School Board Approves Head Start Addition
Plans are in the works to add a Head Start classroom at West Central Elementary. The school board is finalizing a two-year contract to offer pre-kindergarten on the west side of Pulaski County, with a fall startup anticipated. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Consider Policy Updates
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will consider a federally-mandated increase in cafeteria meal prices when they meet this evening. The agenda for their 5:30 p.m. session also includes consideration of several policies on first reading. They include internal controls, collection and forgiveness of debt and criminal gangs and gang activities in schools. The latter is also a mandate for schools across Indiana. Continue reading
Real Estate Taxes Due May 10
Starke County real estate taxes are due Tuesday, May 10. Payments can be dropped off at the County Treasurer’s Office in Knox or at one of six local banks. Continue reading
Plans in the Works for Memorial Grave Markers
Starke County officials are taking action now to ensure every veteran buried in the county has a flag and marker placed at their gravesite over Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading
West Central Board Approves School Guard App
The West Central School Board Thursday night approved use of an app to increase safety and improve communication with authorities. Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine says the School Guard app can be used to quickly summon law enforcement in the event of an active shooter on campus. Continue reading
DNR Promotes Boater Education Courses through “Spring Aboard” Initiative
Purdue Agricultural Research Now Available in Mobile Format
Farmers now have access to some of the latest agricultural research, from the convenience of their smartphones. Purdue Extension is releasing a series of articles focusing on soil and water in a mobile-friendly format. Continue reading
North Judson Brush Pickup Starts Monday
The Town of North Judson will be doing some spring cleaning during the month of April. Brush pickup starts Monday and continues during the course of the next week. Continue reading
Fingerprints Lead to Burglary Arrest
It took 10 months, but the Starke County Sheriff’s Department believes they have the right man following a Burglary reported in July of 2015.
Child Molestation Charges Filed Against LaPorte Man
A LaPorte man is jailed on a $100,000 bond on five counts of child molestation as a Level 1 felony. Continue reading
