Jacki Frain Named Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Halleck Award Winner
Pulaski Council Approves Computer Purchase for Clerk
Eastern Pulaski School Board Approves Purchase of iPads and Cases
Superintendent Dan Foster explained that the seventh grade students were the first to get iPads and then it expanded to the eighth grade and the ninth grade. Now, all high school students will have iPads. The IT director told the board that as soon as he programs each individual iPad, they will be ready for use by the students, which could be yet this month.
Local State Troopers Recognized for Service Milestones
A pair of Indiana State Police Troopers from Pulaski County are among those from the Lowell Post recently recognized for service milestones. Master Trooper Rick Hudson was recognized for 20 years of service to ISP. Master Trooper Barney Rausch was recognized for 900,000 safe driving miles. ISP employees are recognized for years of service every five years. Troopers are recognized for safe driving starting at 50,000 miles.
Google Drive Demonstration Given to Eastern Pulaski School Board
Winamac Police Officer Rescues Unconscious Woman from Burning Car
A Winamac woman is alive this morning thanks to the quick response from a Winamac Police Officer on patrol. Mark Hoffman was southbound on U.S. 35 just before midnight last night and saw a vehicle on fire near County Road 50 East. Hoffman called the Pulaski County Dispatch Center and requested fire and EMS assistance and approached the SUV, where he saw an unconscious woman inside. Continue reading
Pulaski Council Approves Purchase of Computers
Second Count Day Finds Less Students at Eastern Pulaski School
Foster said 29.5 students left the corporation between the September count day and Feb. 3. A kindergarten student counts as a half of a student. That means $145,000 worth of funding will be lost. Nine of those students were mid-term graduates.
Utility Customers Reminded to Leave Water Running
Communities throughout the WKVI listening area are experiencing problems with frozen pipes due to the deeply frozen ground and thick snow cover. The best way to avoid frozen pipes is to open a faucet to trickle water and leave it open until further notice. The towns of Knox, North Judson, Halmet, Winamac, Medaryville and Culver have all asked us to share that information with listeners. Even though the weather is expected to warm up within the next week, it’s going to take time for the ground to thaw. Please leave water running until further notice. Many communities have agreed to adjust bills so customers will not have to pay for the increased consumption. Customers need to contact their municipal utility company or town hall to request those adjustments.
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Eastern Pulaski School Corporation to Operate on Calendar Year Budget in 2015
The Eastern Pulaski School Board members approved a resolution to move from a recognized fiscal year budget to a calendar year budget.
Superintendent Dan Foster explained the school corporation is one of two school corporations in the state that operate on a fiscal year budget which is from July 1 to June 30. All other school corporations in the state follow a calendar year budget which is from January to December.
Pulaski Council Approves $500 Raise for Assessor Dept. Employee
An employee of the Pulaski County Assessor’s Office can expect to see a nice boost in pay, after Assessor Holly VanDerAa told the county council this week that one of her employees has achieved certification as a Level I Assessor-Appraiser. This, she said, entitles the employee to a $500 raise as mandated by the state.
Antares Trailers to Create 40 More Jobs in Pulaski County
Fire May Have Totaled Pulaski County Ambulance
Credits Offered For Running Water to Prevent Frozen Pipes
Francesville to Hold Hearing for Wastewater Study
Emily Gross, community development planner with the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission, said the Wastewater Study was paid for using Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs.
West Cental Enrollment Decreases in Second ADM Count
Superintendent Charles Mellon said the student count was a little less this time around.
Pulaski County Seeking Members for Rest Home Advisory Board
Work Continues to Establish Pulaski County Animal Shelter
Eastern Pulaski School Board to Discuss School Make-Up Days
According to Superintendent Dan Foster, six days have been missed and it appears that one day will need to be added to the end of the school year in order to make up all of the days missed. One missed day was made up in a built-in snow day in January while one will be made up in a built-in snow day scheduled yet this month and another one in April. Two days were previously waived by the State.
The board members will discuss this issue, summer school classes, the adoption of the calendar year budget, and the purchase of iPads and cases during their meeting Wednesday in the Distance Learning Lab.
