Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Monday

The Marshall County Commissioners will be meeting Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. ET in the Commissioners Room where they are expected to discuss several agenda items.

One item the Commissioners discussed during their last meeting was the contract with Great Lakes Laboratories. The company is contracted to process all drug submissions submitted when police take samples for evidence. The proposed contract for this year is $82,000 – double the amount of the previous contract.

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NJSP Elementary Honored for Exemplary Rating

North Judson-San Pierre Superintendent Lynn Johnson

The North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School was recently recognized in honor of their “A” rating for the second consecutive year. The school has received exemplary ratings since 2010, and on Monday, Jan. 28, Superintendent Lynn Johnson surprised the staff at their monthly meeting with a plaque and refreshments to honor their hard work.

Principal Michael McBride accepted the plaque on behalf of the staff and students and attributed the spectacular effort done by the school since 2000, when Public Law 221 was passed in Indiana, requiring ongoing school improvement planning based on data.

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Free Tax Help is Available for Those in Starke and Pulaski Counties

The Northwest A$$et Building Campaign is offering free tax preparation to those needing assistance in Starke and Pulaski Counties.

IRS trained and certified community volunteers will be giving free assistance to those who have a household income less than $50,000. Call for an appointment at the Starke County Public Library, Henry F. Schricker Branch, at 772-7323 or at the Pulaski County Human Services building at 946-6500. The volunteers will also offer assistance on Saturday.

You will need proof of identification, birth dates for all being claimed on a tax return, social security cards, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, wage and earning statements, interest and dividend forms, record of rent payment and a copy of last year’s federal and state returns.

Pulaski County Attorney Says Employee Suspension Will Be Resolved Monday

Pulaski County Commissioners Larry Brady, Vice President Terry Young, and President Tracey Shorter

The Pulaski County Commissioners met in an executive session Wednesday afternoon to discuss a personnel matter, and County Attorney Kevin Tankersley said the meeting was called to discuss information in regards to two county employees who had been suspended with pay. Officials have not released any information as to why Highway Superintendent Kenny Becker and secretary Lin Morrison were suspended, but said a decision as to the employees’ fate will be made at the next regular meeting on Feb. 4.

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Culver Storm Water Project Moving Along; Work to Begin This Year

The town of Culver is staying busy with several ongoing projects, and Town Manager David Schoeff said they’re moving forward with their storm water project courtesy of a grant from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Schoeff said the $792,000 grant will fund the majority of their $892,000 project, which aims to alleviate some flooding near the elementary school area.

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Number of Flu Deaths Holds at 43

The Indiana State Department of Health indicated that the number of deaths from the flu remains at 43.

The number has risen steadily for the last few weeks, but it has tapered off for now. Most deaths involve people over the age of 65 and health officials are asking those in that age group to seek medical attention immediately if flu symptoms are being experienced.

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