It may be winter, but Purdue Extension in Starke and Pulaski Counties is encouraging local farmers to prepare for changes in the price of commodities.
A workshop is being held on January 19th at the Bass Lake Community Center that hopes to detail how farmers may avoid financial difficulty over the next five years.
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The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is once again looking for people who’ve made a positive impact on their communities. Nominations are now being accepted for the H.J. Halleck Community Service Award. Continue reading
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the entire WKVI listening area until noon Eastern, 11 a.m. Central today. The National Weather Service advises periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Motorists should be prepared for snow-covered roads and use caution while driving. Continue reading
Renovations to the Pulaski County Courthouse are becoming a bit more tangible.
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The Pulaski County Election Board has decided to develop fines that may affect candidates for political office.
A few members of the board recently traveled to the Indiana Election Administrators Conference. Among the topics brought back for consideration is applying fines to candidates who may not file required financial paperwork by state deadlines.
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The West Central School Corporation can schedule e-learning days if necessary to make up for any missed instructional time this year. Superintendent Don Street says the state approved the corporation’s waiver application. Continue reading
A winter storm watch is in effect tonight through tomorrow for areas north of U.S. 6. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible tonight, with potential for another 2 to 5 inches of lake effect snow tomorrow. Continue reading
The good news is we missed the major snow this weekend. Today’s weather, however, is another story. Continue reading
The initial round of candidates to declare their election intentions in Pulaski County are all incumbents. Continue reading
West Central High School will once again offer driver’s education classes in the summer. Continue reading
Snow, wind, and cold temperatures are expected to move into the area this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, which will be in effect from 6 CST this evening until 6 p.m. tomorrow. Continue reading
The West Central School Board has a new president. David Allen was elected to that role when the board met Tuesday night. He replaces Jim Bergens, who remains on the board but is no longer an officer. Allen previously served as vice-president.
That job now belongs to Jeff Lowry. Todd Miller was selected as the board secretary. Continue reading
A North Judson man faces several charges after reportedly leading two Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputies on a high-speed chase Thursday night. Continue reading
Indiana’s Attorney General has named the grant recipients of his office’s newest overdose prevention program, and the results could affect a local county.
Elections in Pulaski County may look more high-tech following the delivery of several pieces of equipment.
Pulaski County used grant funds generated through the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) as a way to refurbish voting machines and purchase e-poll books. The devices, described as iPads with a special scanning attachment for identification, allow voters to move through lines more quickly during voting hours.
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The Pulaski County Highway Department could soon be used by those suffering from the winter cold.
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Indiana’s elected representatives in Congress are reacting to action taken by President Barack Obama on the subject on guns.
Following statements made this week from the executive branch, Republican Senator Dan Coats said the President is trying to “sidestep Congress” to legislate. Coats went as far as to say that the changes proposed through executive action are unconstitutional.
ISTEP scores released today by the state indicate a double-digit decline in the passing percentage over last year. In 2013-14, 74 percent of public school students across Indiana passed both the English/Language Arts and Math standardized tests. The 2014-15 scores indicate only 52-percent of public school students made the grade on both tests. Both percentages are slightly higher when private and charter school students are factored in. Continue reading
The Pulaski County Commissioners have reorganized themselves with the start of the New Year.
Each year, the board takes the opportunity to serve on different boards and possibly reorganize into different positions. During Monday night’s meeting, the Commissioners decided it was time for a new commission President.
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This is the first day for candidates seeking county-wide elected office to declare their intentions to run. Continue reading
