The drop in Pulaski County’s local income tax rate will apparently take effect a little earlier than originally planned. The drop from 3.38 to 2.85 percent will take effect tomorrow, according to the Indiana Department of Revenue.
Continue readingState School Superintendent Clarifies End of School Year Date
When the announcement came that schools would be closed for the “rest of the school year”, many thought that meant the end of the school calendar for each school. That’s not so, as stated by State School Superintendent Dr. Jennifer McCormick when responding to comments heard about summer school plans and weight rooms planning to open in May.
Continue readingNorth Judson Planning Commission May Review Setback Requirements along Highways
The condition of a North Judson auto repair shop property continues to draw concern from town officials. Now, they’re hoping zoning updates might put some teeth into enforcement efforts.
Continue readingO-D School Board Updates Policies on Communication Devices, Social Media, Board of Finance
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is updating its policies when it comes to employees’ use of communication devices and social media. A number of updates recommended by policy consultant NEOLA were approved by the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Review Statute as Land Sale Preparations Continue
Hamlet officials are still sorting through the legal technicalities of getting a home built on a piece of town-owned land. The town council wants to accept sealed bids and sell the property at Lincoln and Pearl streets to a potential home-builder.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves $150 Fee for Release of Body Camera Footage
Getting body camera footage from the Winamac Police Department will now cost $150. The fee was approved as part of an ordinance by the town council Monday.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Member Criticizes Meeting Scheduling, Communication Efforts
How the Starke County Election Board should schedule meetings and how board members should communicate with each other drew some disagreement during Wednesday’s meeting.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Votes Down Proposal to Reestablish IT Department
A motion to “reboot” Pulaski County’s IT Department failed during this week’s county council meeting. The county commissioners disbanded the IT Department back in July and later agreed to once again contract IT services out to DeGroot Technology. But that arrangement has drawn concern from some council members and IT professionals, specifically when it comes to cybersecurity and larger oversight of the county’s technology systems.
Continue readingHamlet Council Joins Starke County Election Board in Calling Off Town Election
The Hamlet Town Council has officially voted not to hold a town election this year, due to a lack of contested races. The only candidates to run were the current office-holders: Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts and town council members Connie Bailey, Brian Earnest, and Dave Kesvormas.
Continue readingNew Starke County Election Board Member Selected as Board President, After Stalemate
The Starke County Election Board was a bit slow getting to work Thursday, after members hit a stalemate over who would run the meeting. The first item of business was the board’s reorganization.
Continue readingLake County Sheriff’s Deputy Charged in Connection with Bribery Scheme Involving Knox Business
A Lake County Sheriff’s Police deputy has been arrested, amid allegations that he accepted money to fill out salvage vehicle inspection forms for a Knox business. Louis Vasquez is accused of accepting cash for completing at least 42 of the documents for Fast Import Cars, LLC between September 2017 and November 2018, according to Indiana State Police. Officers say that’s against Lake County Police Department policy and Indiana Code.
Continue readingReinstated Law Requires Drivers to Move Vehicles after Property Damage Crashes
Indiana drivers will soon be required to move their vehicles out of the roadway after a property damage crash. Starting July 1, if a vehicle involved in an accident comes to a stop in the travel lanes of a public roadway, the driver will be required to move it as soon as possible to a location close to the accident but out of the way of traffic. Continue reading