The Winamac Town Council is taking steps to formalize how the town’s park manager gets paid. While Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo’s salary is part of the park board’s budget, he’s still technically paid by the town council, according to Town Attorney Justin Schramm.
Oregon-Davis School Registration Scheduled for August 1 and 3
Starke County Sheriff’s Department Investigating Accident
Deputies from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a single vehicle accident on Toto Road and 300 East. The incident happened Friday night.
Officials told WKVI News that one person was transported to the hospital. No other details are available at this time. More information will be released when it becomes available.
New Superior Court Judge Named for Pulaski County
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb approved the appointment of a judge to fill the vacancy in Pulaski Superior Court.
The vacancy was made by former Judge Patrick Blankenship who entered retirement on Apr. 3. Continue reading
Community Crossings Funds May Mean Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements for Winamac
Culver Town Council Receives Stellar Communities Update
The Culver Town Council received an update on the progress of gathering needed paperwork for the Stellar Communities Designation Program application.
Culver Community School Corporation Releases Registration Information
The administration and staff members at the Culver Community School Corporation are ready to welcome students for the 2017-2018 school year.
Registration for students in kindergarten through 12th grade is Tuesday, July 18 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET at the Middle/High School Media Center. Parents may pre-register online now by using the Harmony account. An application for free and reduced-price lunches may be completed during online registration, although paper applications will be available during registration. Income verification is required. For more information, call the corporation at (574) 842-3364.
Speece Appointed to Francesville-Salem Township Public Library Board
The Pulaski County Council took action this week to fill a vacancy on the Francesville-Salem Township Public Library Board.
La Porte Police Investigating Distribution of Counterfeit Bills
The La Porte City Police Department is investigating the distribution of counterfeit $100 bills at local businesses on Thursday.
The first incident happened at Marco’s Pizza where a woman reportedly paid for her order with a $100 bill. A press release notes that after further examination, the employee thought that the bill might be fake. La Porte Police confirmed that the bill was indeed counterfeit.
Pulaski County Council Considers Proposal to Free Up CEDIT Funds for Industrial Park Development
The Pulaski County Council heard a proposal Monday to free up funds for a proposed West Side Industrial Park. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is asking council members to shift some of the jail bond payments away from the County Economic Development Income Tax Fund. Continue reading
New State Law Causing Winamac Police Department to Rethink Adding Reserve Officer
The Winamac Police Department has been offered some free help, but a new state law may prevent the town from accepting it. Former Medaryville police officer Sheri Gaillard has volunteered to serve as an unpaid reserve officer in Winamac, according to Town Marshal Mike Buchanan. He told the town council Monday that he liked the idea, for when the department needs an extra person every once in a while.
Timber Sale Planned for Starke County Forest
Eastern Pulaski School Board Considers Policy Updates
The Eastern Pulaski School Board weighed in on a few proposed policy changes Monday. Superintendent Dan Foster said a change in state law gives the corporation a few options when it comes to criminal history checks for employees. Continue reading
Culver-Union Township Fire Department Searching for Firefighters
Culver-Union Township Fire Chief Terry Wakefield told the Culver Town Council this week that he is searching for yet another firefighter. He received another resignation this month.
This is the third time he’s notified the council of the need for firefighters. His first plea to accept applications came in March when his department was down to 18 firefighters. There are only 15 on the roster at this time. He said previously that the department used to see around 23 to 25 firefighters on staff. Continue reading
Culver Lake Fest Begins Today
The annual Culver Lake Fest celebration begins today with events beginning at 4 p.m. ET at the Culver Town Park.
This year’s Grand Marshal of the parade is Elisabeth Davis. She will be 100 this year and she continues to work in the office at Culver Military Academy. She’s been working there since 1936. Yes, Elisabeth Davis has been employed one of Culver’s largest employers for 81 years. According to an article dedicated to Mrs. Davis’ rich history in in the Culver Lake Fest guide, Jeff Kenney writes that she attended school in Culver and took typing and shorthand which helped her gain employment at Culver Military Academy.
Mayor Estok Credits Businesses, Volunteers for Successful Fun Day in the Park
Knox Mayor Dennis Estok says this year’s Fun Day in the Park was a success. Continue reading
North Judson Town Council Chooses Demolition Contractor for Partially Collapsed Building
A partially collapsed downtown North Judson building may finally be demolished in the next couple weeks. The town council Monday chose Dirt Works Excavating of Knox to tear down the building at 205 and 207 Lane Street, according to Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins.
Increased Police Efforts Lead to Budget Shortfalls in Pulaski County
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies have been busy recently, and that’s led to budget shortfalls for a few county departments. Sheriff Jeff Richwine has had to transfer money from various line items to cover deputy overtime payments. It was one of a few transfer requests approved by the county council Monday.
Knox City Council Updated on Community Center Improvement Project
Upgrades to the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center will now include window repairs. Knox Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston told the city council Tuesday that seal plates will have to be replaced on four to six windows. Continue reading
Starke County Park Board Approves Grant Applications for Yellow River Access Site Project
The Starke County Park Board is moving ahead with a couple grant applications for a Yellow River access site at Range Road. The project involves the construction of a gravel lane and parking area, as well as an EZ dock kayak launch, for a cost of just over $53,000.
