The Culver Town Council will meet tonight where they will get an update on the mold remediation issue at the Culver-Union Township Public Library. Library officials previously released information that mold growth was found in several areas of the basement including the computer lab, large meeting room and foyer area. That area was closed to the public in order to diffuse the mold issue. Eradication efforts took place immediately upon notification.
Budget Adoption, Enrollment Update Planned for Tonight’s Knox School Board Meeting
Knox City Council Meets Tonight
The Knox City Council will meet for their last meeting of the month tonight.
The council is anticipated to have a pretty light meeting, with nothing specific listed on tonight’s agenda. Before approving minutes from the first meeting of the month, members will consider if any amendments need to be made to the agenda. Continue reading
Pulaski County EMS to Continue Researching Possible Ambulance Rental
Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services continues exploring ambulance options. The county commissioners had suggested leasing an ambulance, after they decided it wasn’t worth repairing the county’s oldest truck and with the purchase of a new one more than six months away.
North Judson Officials Review Options for Employee Health Insurance
North Judson Town Council members reviewed some options for employee health insurance when they met last Monday.
The Town’s insurance broker John Howard from the Wealth Care Group announced that if officials wish to stick with their current provider, the deductibles would stay at $50 for a single plan and a $100 for a family plan but they won’t receive all of the same benefits.
Culver School Board Hears Second Proposal for Potential Energy Savings Upgrades
Oregon-Davis Strategic Action Team to Meet Next Monday
The Oregon-Davis School Corporation is looking for individuals interested in helping with updates to the corporation’s strategic plan. Superintendent Dr. Don Harman says the Strategic Action Team will meet next Monday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. in room 202 in the junior/senior high school. The group will review the strategic plan and suggest possible changes, based on school improvement plans, student achievement, and other information.
NJ-SP Superintendent Highlights Coordination Between Police Department and School Corporation
A few of the ongoing collaborative efforts between the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation and the NJPD were highlighted at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Takes Steps to Make Donation Funds Available for EMS Department’s Use
After a couple left almost $30,000 to the Pulaski County EMS Department in their will, county officials are now taking steps to allow that money to be used. EMS Director Bryan Corn asked the county council this month to formally incorporate that money into his budget. “Just a little over a month ago, I believe, we received a check,” he explained. “It was a donation from the estate of a Henry and Alice Mooi. That total comes out to $29,901.71. That is strictly to be used for the EMS Department only, and that is strictly to be used for equipment for the EMS Department.”
Medaryville Town Council Disputes Claim
The Medaryville Town Council members denied a claim this month, saying it’s not theirs to pay.
Francesville Town Council Adopts Budget
The Francesville Town Council adopted the town’s 2019 budget earlier this month.
Indiana Fire Marshal Issues Annual Safety Alert About Alternative Heating Sources
Around this time of year, many people are doing whatever they can to keep cold weather out of their homes. However, for your own safety, there are a few things you should know before you do so.
State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson, reports that during the months of October through December, fire-related deaths increase because of alternative heating sources. He advises Indiana residents to take particular precautions when these sources are utilized in order to ensure safety this season. Continue reading
Checking This Site Prior to Trick or Treating Can Help Protect Kids from Predators this Halloween
As Halloween approaches, parents should be aware of the various resources that exist to help keep kids safe from predators while trick or treating. Continue reading
Medaryville Town Council Looking to Overhaul Unsafe Building Ordinance
The Medaryville Town Council members will be reviewing the unsafe building ordinance to include possible amendments.
According to Clerk-Treasurer Judy Harwood, the council members are interested in having their own building inspector. Continue reading
Pulaski County Council Considers Budget Transfer, Additional Appropriation Requests
Funding for Pulaski County’s fiscal plan, the courthouse elevator replacement project, and reassessment expenses was among the transfer and additional appropriation requests brought to the county council last week. Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer explained that he has $50,000 budgeted annually for potential land acquisition. But since the CDC won’t be needing it for that purpose, the county council agreed to let him make $36,000 of that available for the fiscal plan. The county commissioners have since decided to hire Peters Municipal Consultants for a cost not to exceed $24,000.
Water Fountain, Children’s Book, T-Shirts Donated to Oregon-Davis School Corporation
Oregon-Davis High School’s athletic facilities will get a new water fountain, thanks to the Hamlet Lions Club. “The Hamlet Lions Club is donating a lion fountain that we will be placing out by our soccer field/track area,” says Superintendent Dr. Don Harman, “and we hope to install that in the springtime.”
Pulaski County Commissioners to More Strictly Enforce Comp Time Carryover Limits in Future
The Pulaski County Commissioners plan to quit granting exceptions to the limit on the amount of comp time employees may carry over from year to year. On Monday, they agreed to let an employee in the extension office carry over an extra 10 to 20 hours, so she’ll be able to recover from surgery scheduled for February.
North Judson-San Pierre FFA to Attend National Convention in Indianapolis
North Judson-San Pierre School Board members considered a request Tuesday night from the FFA seeking permission to attend the National FFA Convention next week.
The convention will be held in Indianapolis from Wednesday, October 24th through Saturday, October 27th. As a part of the request, Agricultural Educator and FFA Advisor Emily Duvall shared a detailed itinerary for the board members to review. Continue reading
Knox Water Department to Conduct Hydrant Flushing This Week
Crews from the Knox Water Department will start flushing fire hydrants throughout the city beginning on Monday, October 22nd and will continue through Thursday, October 25th. Continue reading
Culver School Board Makes Arrangements for Bus Purchase
The Culver Community Schools Corporation is looking to replace an extra school bus this year. Bus 24 was scheduled to be replaced in 2020, but school officials have decided to move that forward, according to Treasurer Casey Howard. The school board took steps to make funds available earlier this month. But Howard told board members this week that the 2018 through 2030 bus replacement plan had to be amended before the state would allow the additional appropriation. The school board passed a resolution Monday to accept the amended plan.