Pulaski County government leaders are seeking to apply for a State CDBG COVID-19 Response program grant in the amount of $250,000.
Continue readingPulaski County Leaders Look for Public Input on Grant Application to Help Small Businesses
Questions Raised during Oregon-Davis HVAC Project Hearing
The Oregon-Davis School Board has decided to keep moving ahead with planned heating and cooling upgrades, despite some surprise at the potential cost. Board members had been under the impression that bringing the HVAC systems at the two schools up to date would cost a total of $6 million. But the list of projects presented Monday by guaranteed savings provider EMCOR totaled almost $13.2 million.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board to Take Comments on Superintendent’s Contract Tonight
The Oregon-Davis School Board is getting ready to hire a new superintendent. Board members will take comments on a proposed superintendent’s contract tonight. It calls for a base salary of $95,000 a year, plus benefits. The school board is expected to vote on the contract next Monday.
Continue readingResolutions Approved to Issue Bonds for N.J.-S.P. Elementary Renovations
Financial arrangements are in place for North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School’s $10 million renovation project. Bonds will be issued using the lease-rental process, in which the ownership of the property is transferred to a legally-separate building corporation and leased back by the school, with the rent covering the cost of the bond payment.
Continue readingPulaski County Misses Out on Current Round of COVID-19 Response Program
Pulaski County’s small businesses may have to wait a bit longer for financial help. The county had asked for $250,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program to give grants to local businesses.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Hold Hearing on COVID-19 Response Grant Application
A potential COVID-19 relief grant program for Pulaski County’s small businesses is expected to be discussed during tonight’s county commissioners meeting. The county is asking for $250,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Hold another Hearing over Elementary School Renovations Tonight
Members of the public will have another chance to weigh in on the $10 million North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School renovation project tonight. The school board will hold a public hearing related to the lease-rental process.
Continue readingFederal Rules May Exclude Barbershops, Hair Salons from Knox COVID-19 Grants
Knox businesses will soon be able to apply for COVID-19 response grants from the city, but some of those hit particularly hard may not qualify. The city was recently awarded $250,000 in federal funding through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program. That money will be used “to provide working capital to local businesses for job retention.”
Continue readingPublic Hearing to Be Held Today for Knox COVID-19 Response Grant
The selection of the City of Knox as one of the first grant recipients in the state’s COVID-19 Response Program came as a surprise to Mayor Dennis Estok. The city was one of only 13 communities selected for the first round out of 108 who’d expressed interest and one of just four to be awarded the maximum $250,000.
Continue readingCulver School Board Holds Public Hearing over Additional Appropriation
A public hearing was opened Monday night in order for the Culver Community School Board members to gather comments on a proposed additional appropriation in the amount of $3.2 million.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Bond Resolutions for Elementary School Renovations
The North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School renovation project took another step forward Tuesday. The school board passed a series of resolutions to begin the financing process for the $10 million project. No concerns were raised during two public hearings.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Hold Second Public Hearing on Elementary Renovations Tonight
Residents have another chance to weigh in on North Judson-San Pierre’s proposed elementary school renovations tonight.
Continue readingCulver School Board Approves Bond Resolutions for Roofing Project
The Culver School Board took action Monday to move ahead with over $3 million in roofing work. During a public hearing on the project, Superintendent Karen Shuman noted that significant roof repairs were suggested when the school corporation began looking into energy-saving projects over a year ago.
Continue readingCulver School Board to Hold Public Hearing on Facility Updates Tonight
Residents have the chance to weigh in on Culver Community Schools’ proposed facility updates during a public hearing tonight. The project would include new roofs, as well as the potential purchase of real estate, equipment, and technology.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered at First Public Hearing on N.J.-S.P. Elementary Renovations
North Judson-San Pierre’s proposed elementary school renovations drew no comments during a public hearing Tuesday, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. “We will be having upgrades and enhancements to plumbing, water units, roofs, windows, modernization of classrooms, those sort of projects,” Zupin explains.
Continue readingRoofing Project Planned at Culver Community Schools
Culver Community Schools may soon be getting new roofs. The school board discussed some potential projects during a work session Monday, according to Superintendent Karen Shuman.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Agrees to Pursue Elementary School Renovation Project
The North Judson-San Pierre School Board has decided to pursue a renovation project at the elementary school. School officials had also been considering moving the elementary school to the former middle school building, but board members voted Tuesday to commit to the renovation of the current elementary school, instead.
Continue readingCity Tavern Building Demolition Order Affirmed by Court of Appeals
The removal of what’s left of the former City Tavern Building can finally proceed, following a lengthy legal battle. Culver Town Attorney Jim Clevenger shared the Indiana Court of Appeals’ finding during Tuesday’s town council meeting. “A 24-page public opinion on our case, ‘Culver versus The 27 Group and Mr. Scotty VanHawk,’ and the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court order for demolition!” Clevenger announced.
Continue readingSolar Regulation Updates Approved by Pulaski County Plan Commission
Proposed changes to Pulaski County’s solar farm regulations now head to the county commissioners for final approval. The updates to the county’s Unified Development Ordinance got a favorable recommendation from the advisory plan commission Monday.
Continue readingOregon-Davis School Board Finalizes Raises for Teachers, Elementary School Principal
Oregon-Davis teachers are getting their first pay raises in over a decade. The 2019-2020 teacher contract was unanimously approved by the school board Monday, according to Superintendent Dr. Don Harman.
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