The Indiana State Board of Education will publicly release the 2017-2018 School Accountability Grades next week. West Central School Superintendent Don Street said that information will allow school officials to complete certain paperwork for teachers. “Once those letter grades are released, then we’re able to complete teacher’s financial contracts for this year,” he says. “All evaluations are based on the school’s letter grades.”
Pulaski County Commissioners Approve Body Camera Contract with Motorola
A contract for new body cameras for the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department was approved by the county commissioners Monday. Sheriff Jeff Richwine previously explained that the agreement with Motorola also includes cloud data storage, video editing software, and some other equipment. The sheriff’s department will pay for the equipment in yearly installments out of the county’s 911 Fund.
Starke County EMS Staff Participates in Continued Training
The Starke County EMS staff has been busy with ongoing training. EMS Director Travis Clary gave the update during Monday’s Starke County Commissioners meeting.
North Judson Town Council Brainstorms Ways to Recognize the NJ-SP Lady Jays Volleyball Team
The North Judson-San Pierre Lady Jay Volleyball team received a tremendous amount of community support over the weekend after winning the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s State Volleyball Championship on Saturday.
When town council members met Monday night, they deliberated about some ways they can recognize these talented student-athletes for this historic accomplishment. Continue reading
NJ-SP Officials Seek Railroad Township Representative to Fill School Board Vacancy
North Judson-San Pierre School officials are searching for a Railroad Township resident to fill a vacancy on the school board. Continue reading
Eastern Pulaski School Board Replaces Retiring Assistant Treasurer
The Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation has a new assistant treasurer. The school board officially accepted Diana Hanselman’s retirement during a special session Tuesday, according to Superintendent Dan Foster.
West Central Veteran’s Day Program Set for Monday
Culver School Board to Vote on Collective Bargaining Agreement Tonight
Teacher contracts will be up for approval when the Culver School Board meets tonight. Members will vote on the ratification of the 2018-2019 collective bargaining agreement, according to the advance meeting agenda.
Starke County Chamber of Commerce Seeks Vendors for December Holiday Market
To give Starke County residents a chance to peruse some potential presents from local vendors and businesses, the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Holiday Market on the first four Saturdays in December. Continue reading
Firefighters Fight Outbuilding Fire in Knox
The Knox-Center Township Fire Department firefighters battled an outbuilding fire Wednesday morning.
Pulaski County Commissioners Recommend Pay Raise for Recently-Rehired Chief Deputy Coroner
Pulaski County Chief Deputy Coroner Jon Frain is apparently back on the job, after resigning amid a wage dispute. Coroner John Behny told the county commissioners Monday he rehired Frain, when the Coroner’s Office found itself short-staffed a couple weeks ago. “I was away for an autopsy, had to leave the county,” Behny explained. “We got another call. Fulton County assisted Mr. Frain. So we were grateful that he was there and was able to respond in a very timely manner. That helped EMS and first responders and our sheriff’s deputies.”
Starke County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing for Planning Grant Application
West Central School Board Reviews Career and Technical Education Funding
The West Central School Board members last week took a look at funding for the Career and Technical Education classes offered, according to Superintendent Don Street.
North Judson Town Council Considers Request from Habitat for Humanity
A Habitat for Humanity Representative submitted a request to the North Judson Town Council Monday night.
Ernie Smith spoke on behalf of the organization and said that volunteers are going to install a wheelchair ramp at a residence near the Girl Scout Cabin on Talmer Avenue. He asked the council if they’d be willing to waive the $50 permit fee to do the work. Continue reading
Winamac Parks’ New Drinking Fountains Installed
Winamac’s new drinking fountains have been installed. Now, the park board plans to recognize one of the donors. Two decorative drinking fountains were placed in the Town Park: an ADA-compliant fountain along the trail near the basketball courts and one to replace the fountain between the swinging bridge and the restrooms. The park board shared the cost of a third drinking fountain for Rinehart Park with the town’s Lion’s Club.
Republicans Come up with Election Night Victories in Starke County
It was a big night for Starke County Republican candidates in the November General Election.
Culver Community Schools Referendum Passes
The Culver Community Schools Corporation referendum passed, according to the majority voters who cast a ballot in the four districts that make up the corporation.
Pulaski County Council, Winamac Town Council Members Unseated in General Election
Pulaski County’s General Election ended with some incumbents unseated in tight races. Democrat Linda Powers lost her District 3 County Council seat to Republican Brian Young by a margin of 56-to-44 percent. Winamac Town Council Member Dan Vanaman lost his at-large seat by just five votes, coming behind fellow Republican Alvin Parish and Democratic challenger Dave Schambers.
Pulaski Superior Court Looking to Add Security Cameras, After Defendant Leaves Knife in Courtroom
Pulaski Superior Court is seeking funding for security cameras, after a defendant apparently left a knife in the courtroom, within easy reach of jail inmates.
Radio Issues Continue for Starke County Firefighters
The communications vendor for Starke County’s fire departments is still working on issues experienced with radio communications.
