Culver Clerk-Treasurer Karen Heim explained a program to the town council members last week concerning the collection of utility bills.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves MOU to Implement Utility Bill Collection System
Culver Town Council Signs Documents for Electric Car Charging Station
The Culver Town Council members considered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Michiana Area Council of Governments concerning a grant to install electric charging stations for electric cars.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Agreement for Teacher Stipends
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has formalized the process of offering extra payments to teachers with both virtual and in-person classes. During Tuesday’s meeting, Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin explained that while many schools have decided to pay certain teachers more in response to the pandemic, it was never technically agreed upon.
Continue readingKnox School Board Renews School Resource Officer Agreement
The Knox Community School Corporation will be keeping its school resource officer for another year. The school board Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Knox, allowing Travis Schieber to continue serving as school resource officer.
Continue readingKnox City Council Agrees to Let Starke Hospital Use Community Center during Disasters
Starke Hospital will now be able to use space at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in the event of a disaster. The Knox City Council last week approved a memorandum of understanding, allowing the hospital to use the building’s executive room and office.
Continue readingKnox School Board Allows Middle School to Be Used As Alternate Care Site for Hospital
An agreement to help Starke Hospital continue serving patients in the event of a disaster was approved by the Knox School Board last week. Board members approved a memorandum of understanding allowing Knox Middle School to be used as an alternate care site.
Continue readingWinamac to Collect Unpaid Debts by Intercepting State Income Tax Refunds
Those in debt to the Town of Winamac may now have that money taken out of their state income tax refunds.
The town council Monday finalized a memorandum of understanding to take part in the Tax Refund and Exchange Compliance System.
Continue readingCity of Knox Gains New Tool for Collecting Money Owed on Delinquent Accounts
The City of Knox will receive some assistance with delinquent accounts, following a decision made by City Council members last week.
When members met last Wednesday, they permitted Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston and Mayor Dennis Estok to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Local Government Clearing house.
Continue readingKnox City, School Officials Working on MOU for School Resource Officer
The Knox Board of Public Works members continue to work with the Knox Community School Corporation to supply a Memorandum of Understanding for a School Resource Officer.
Knox School Board Approves School Resource Officer Position As Negotiations Continue
No deal has been reached yet, but the Knox School Board has voted to move ahead with hiring a school resource officer. Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart told board members Tuesday that he needed their approval, so a memorandum of understanding could be signed, once it’s ready.
Starke County Council Tables Request for EMS Transfer Unit
The Starke County Council members heard a proposal for a primary transfer unit to work out of Starke Hospital in Knox.
Pulaski County to Collect Unpaid Debts by Intercepting State Income Tax Refunds
If you owe Pulaski County money, the county will soon be able to garnish your state income tax refunds. The county commissioners Tuesday agreed to take part in the Tax Refund and Exchange Compliance System.
North Judson San Pierre School Board Meets Tonight
The North Judson San Pierre School board will hold the final reading over proposed board polices when they meet at 7 p.m. tonight.
Additionally, members will act on the approval of a lease agreement, the 2018-2019 school calendar and a resolution regarding fund balance transfers. They will also discuss the approval of a memorandum of understanding with organization Jobs for American Graduates.
A board of finance meeting will be held immediately following the adjournment of the regular session. Continue reading
