The Indiana Farm Bureau says it is meeting with INDOT officials to discuss transportation issues on Tuesday in LaPorte.
Pulaski County Council Considers Personal Property Ordinance
The Pulaski County Council will consider a few changes to the way the Sheriff’s Department handles petty cash.
Culver Continues Discussion of Bike Path Plans Throughout Town
The Town of Culver will pick-up where they left off at this evening’s Town Council meeting.
Culver Prepares for Site Plans in Entry-Level Housing Pursuit
The Town of Culver touched based Tuesday night on their plans to develop entry-level housing in the community.
For about one year, the Town has been working through committee to survey the needs of major employers and set goals for attracting young and skilled workers. Identifying property for development has also been part of those efforts.
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Annual Starke Historical Society Meeting to Hear Report on Presidential Libraries
The 2015 annual meeting of the Starke County Historical Society, tonight, will be dedicated to the memory of Jim Shilling. Shilling, who served as president of the Society 1998 to 2014, passed away in October.
EPSB to Review Budget, Enrollment Numbers
The Eastern Pulaski School Corporation hopes to open a public hearing on its budget during a meeting this evening.
A hearing has been scheduled to review the budget figures for fiscal year 2016. Capital projects plans for the next two years will also be discussed. Eastern Pulaski has been working for some time to upgrade its school facilities.
Culver Council Furthers Water Treatment Facility Discussions
The Culver Town Council will be further discussing its water plant project during a meeting, tonight.
The Town Council has been working for some time on the upgrades to its water treatment facility, but is still under deadline for funding options. Facility upgrades are going to be largely funded from bonds issued to the state’s revolving fund.
Eastern Pulaski School Board To Consider “High Ability” Grants
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will be considering a continuation of Title 1 grant funds on Monday evening.
Culver In Talks With Firms for Affordable Housing
The Town of Culver continues to work toward the development of affordable housing.
The effort is being led by the Town’s Affordable Housing Committee, but is also reported to the Culver Redevelopment Commission. During the CRC’s meeting on Monday evening, it was learned that several construction and development companies have met with the town to consider the option.
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Culver Sends Town Objectives to Committee for Recommendations
The Town of Culver has decided to assign a few tasks to committee for planning projects over the next five years.
Members of several commissions have been working to create a five-year action plan. The document will be included in the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. It typically helps guide the Town in the completion of certain goals.
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Culver Continues Comprehensive Plan Development
The Town of Culver will be looking to make plans for the future during a meeting this evening.
Several of the Town’s public bodies continue developing Culver’s Comprehensive Plan. The document is typically used as a guide for the growth of a community. It can cover topics ranging from utilities and infrastructure projects to zoning and development.
North Judson Town Council Hosts First Meeting In New Building
The North Judson Town Council was able to host their meeting in a slightly different location on Monday night.
Months of renovations allowed the Town Council to meet for the first time at North Judson’s new Town Hall.
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Eastern Pulaski Schools Looks to Adjust Policy Language
The Eastern Pulaski School Board will be looking to clarify some language for both students and board members.
During tonight’s regularly scheduled meeting, the board will be considering adjustments to language with the use of iPads. According to Eastern Pulaski Superintendent Dan Foster, the Board of Education never approved a formal agreement for students when using the digital technology.
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North Judson Considers Revising Fee Schedule
The North Judson Town Council has decided to review a few alterations to their fee schedule.
During Monday night’s meeting, Council members saw proposals to change or even remove certain fees on first reading. Changes can be made to gain revenue, or even remove items that are viewed as unnecessary.
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Culver Brings Back Park Agreement for Consideration
The Culver Town Council will meet tonight for a regularly scheduled meeting.
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Winamac Town Council Reviewing Wellhead Protection Matters
The Winamac Town Council will meet tonight for their regularly scheduled meeting.
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Winamac Town Council Appoints New President
The Winamac Town Board has reinstated several department heads within their government, but has seen a change in one of the board positions.
During their meeting Monday night, the Winamac Town Board elected Kenneth McFarland to serve as its next President. The term will be carried out over the next four years.
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Congressman Donnelly to Hold Town Hall Meeting Via Phone
Congressman Joe Donnelly will be holding a town hall meeting by phone on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:30 p.m. ET.
If you would like to discuss issues with Congressman Donnelly, go online to donnelly.house.gov and sign up. Constituents who live within the 2nd Congressional District of Indiana will be able to sign in for the town hall meeting.
On the evening of December 6th, you will receive a call with a recorded message from Congressman Donnelly, and then you will be added to the telephone town hall. You’ll be able to listen to Donnelly give an update on what he’s working on in Congress, and then he’ll take questions from you.
The town hall meeting is expected to last one hour.