The Town of Winamac is moving ahead with efforts to get funding for wastewater plant upgrades. The town plans to apply for $700,000 in federal funds, available as part of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ Wastewater/Drinking Water Program.
Winamac Town Council to Hold Public Hearing Tonight on Proposed Wastewater Plant Upgrades
Winamac residents will have the chance to weigh in on proposed upgrades to the town’s wastewater plant during a public hearing tonight. The town plans to apply to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for $700,000 in federal funding. That money would help pay for work at the wastewater plant to help with ammonia removal, according to Town Manager Brad Zellers.
West Central School Board Awaits State for High Ability Grants
The West Central School Board has decided to table further consideration of an Indiana Department of Education grant.
IDOE’s High Ability grants are distributed every year to the state’s school corporations. West Central has, in the past, used the monies for things like calculators or other classroom materials to help “high ability” students with the learning process.
Culver Considers Grant Applications for Park Upgrades
The Culver Town Council is preparing to assemble grant applications that could provide upgrades to town park facilities.
Projects in the town park have been a major focus for Culver for some time. The community has relied on grants to help make some of the renovation work possible. Those discussions continued during Tuesday night’s town council meeting, where specifics of funding the work were discussed.
North Judson Council Collects Additional Public Input Prior to Community Center Grant Application
The North Judson Town Council collected public input once again Wednesday night to gather comments on a proposed grant application for a community center construction project.
Culver Reviews Stellar Communities
Culver Misses Out on Stellar, but Intends Future Attempts
Work Begins on North Judson Wastewater Plan
The Town of North Judson is beginning the process of updating plans for the town’s wastewater facilities. Continue reading
Culver Aims to be “Stellar” During Pitch to the State
The moment of truth arrives Thursday for the Town of Culver.
Officials with the Town government will be giving a presentation to representatives of state government for consideration as an Indiana Stellar Community. The program is run through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs and provides planning and grant application assistance for the winner.
Pulaski County Updates on Community Crossings Application
Pulaski County continues to ready its application as part of the Indiana Community Crossings Grant Program.
During Tuesday night’s meeting, the County Commissioners shared their completed financial commitment letter with the public. The document was approved at their previous meeting to include as part of the application.
Starke County Historical Society Awarded Heritage Support Grant
The Starke County Historical Society is being helped to complete a portion of a project they hope will revitalize the Henry F. Schricker home.
Pulaski County Readies Community Crossings Application
Pulaski County feels confident in its application for the Community Crossings grant.
The Indiana Department of Transportation is awarding additional road funding opportunities for local governments with available projects. It’s part of the road funding efforts settled by the General Assembly earlier this year.
INDOT Extends Community Crossings Application Deadline
The Indiana Department of Transportation is extending a deadline that may have an effect on county and municipal governments. Continue reading
Culver Counts StellarFest a Success
The Culver Town Council spent time reviewing the first ever “StellarFest” during their Tuesday meeting.
Members of the public were invited to join representatives of the Town to learn about the Town’s application as an Indiana Stellar Community. The program is run through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and provides planning and grant application assistance.
Second Round of Grant Assistance Available for 21st Century Scholars
The first round of grants has been awarded by the Indiana Commission for High Education, but local organizations will have another opportunity to apply for funds.
INDOT Begins Accepting Applications for Matching Road Grants
LOIT Distribution Gives Pulaski County Road Funding Options
Pulaski County was making a few decisions this week on what to do with a special income distribution by the state.
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Stellar Communities Plans Progress As Awareness Increases
Culver’s Stellar Communities plans are moving along as the deadline for Phase II of the application draws near.
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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.
North Judson Preparing for Wastewater Grant Application
The Town of North Judson continues to move ahead with its efforts to get funding to help update some of the plans for the town’s wastewater facilities. Commonwealth Engineers plans to update the long-term control plan for the town’s wastewater treatment plant. Continue reading
