Oregon-Davis Elementary School is holding its kindergarten roundup next week. Families with children who’ll be five years old on or before August 1 are invited to stop by and register on Thursday, April 5 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CDT.
Weekly Farmers’ Markets Planned for Winamac, Francesville
The Pulaski County Farmers’ Market continues to expand. Rather than alternating between Winamac and Francesville each week, a weekly market will be held in both communities this year. “This year, they will be every Saturday in Winamac and every Thursday evening in Downtown Francesville,” Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer told the county commissioners last week. “So they’re expanding the opportunities for the market, and they’ll just be consistently in Winamac on Saturdays.”
Knox Elementary School Sees Slightly Higher Numbers for Kindergarten Roundup
The Knox Community School Corporation has reason to be hopeful about its future enrollment numbers. Elementary School Principal Glenn Barnes says about 96 children attended the school’s recent kindergarten roundup. He told the school board last week that number’s a little higher than it’s been in past years.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members are anticipated to adopt several ordinances when they meet tonight.
A rezoning ordinance that would change the BP Good Oil zoning from C-2 to C-1 for proposed renovations is up for third reading as is a rezoning ordinance to properly rezone park property into a park. A salary ordinance amendment will be considered for third reading.
National Day of Prayer Breakfast Set for May 3
The National Day of Prayer breakfast in Knox is on Thursday, May 3.
This year’s theme is unity as the country comes together to pray for each other. The event is sponsored by the office of Mayor Dennis Estok and the City of Knox. The breakfast will be held at 7 a.m CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center at 55 E. Lake Street in Knox.
Pulaski County BZA, Plan Commission to Meet Tonight
Several residents are anticipated to attend the Pulaski County Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission meetings tonight to gather more information on wind turbine discussions.
Insurance Discussions Continue over Damaged Pulaski County Ambulance
Water Damage Repaired at Starke County Annex Building
A malfunctioning sprinkler system recently caused several thousand dollars worth of damage in the Starke County Annex No. 1 building.
The Starke County Commissioners reviewed a contract last week with Paul Davis who completed repairs. The commissioners approved the work to be done during their previous March meeting, but didn’t have a contract in hand. The contract was signed last week.
North Judson Town Council Members Choose to Consolidate Railroad Insurance Payments
North Judson Town Council members will save some money on their railroad insurance payments after approving a recommendation made by Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe at their meeting last week.
Rowe first brought this idea up when the payments began but he did some additional research on the payment methods and coordinated with President Wendy Hoppe about the matter prior to bringing the suggestion before the council. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Purchase of Five School Buses
The Knox school bus fleet is getting a major upgrade. Last week, the school board approved the purchase of five vehicles, totaling just under $400,000. Those include two 78-passenger Bluebird buses for just under $188,000, and a 48-passenger Bluebird handicap bus for nearly $101,000. Knox schools will also be getting two 14-passenger Starcraft minibuses for a total of just over $110,000.
Oregon-Davis Plans Makeup Days, Changes to School Board Meeting Schedule
NJSP Officials Seek Public Input for Video Project Highlighting School Corporation’s History
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation wants to share your stories!
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin recently shared that students and staff at NJSP are currently working to create a video that will celebrate the pride and history of North Judson-San Pierre. She said it’s important to recognize that the individual history of our North Judson Schools and the individual history of San Pierre Schools helped mold the corporation into what it is today. Continue reading
Indiana Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy Accepting Limited Number of Applicants for Summer Session
If you’re considering law enforcement as a potential career choice and are looking for a way to get some experience, you’re in luck. The American Legion and the Indiana Troopers Youth Services are working in conjunction, seeking promising young candidates for their newest program, the Indiana Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy.
The 2018 session will run this summer from June 15 through the 20th on the University of Indianapolis campus. Indiana Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Academy provides insight into law enforcement agency operations and presents first-hand experiences to highly motivated young people in grades 9 through 12. Continue reading
Winamac Man Arrested in Plymouth for Suspected Auto Theft
Mill Creek Teen Dead, Following LaPorte County Crash
A teenager is dead after a single-vehicle crash in rural LaPorte County. LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office Deputies say they were sent to the 2600 block of North County Road 700 East just before 6:00 a.m. Saturday.
Pulaski County Commissioners Agree to Try Selling Land in Monterey Resorts Area
Pulaski County will try to sell some county-owned land in the Monterey Resorts area. The county commissioners approved a contract Monday with SRI, to sell various parcels in the area. “They will do a commissioners’ deed sale and do all of the properties at one time, take care of everything, for 15 percent of what they collect,” County Attorney Kevin Tankersley explained.
North Judson Town Council Members Approve Salt Purchase & Discuss Brush Pick-Up
A total of 240 tons of salt and sand mixture have been used in North Judson this winter season, according to Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann.
At Monday night’s town council meeting, Horstmann submitted a purchase order of approximately $2,055 to Morton’s Salt for an additional 40 tons of road salt. Continue reading
North Judson-San Pierre to Bring Back Blue Jay Fun Fair
An event that hasn’t been offered at North Judson-San Pierre for some time will be making a come back next month, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin.
“Several years ago, there was an elementary school fun fair.” Dr. Zupin explained, “In fact, a lot of our parents remembered that, and remembered good times with that, so they wanted to bring that back.” Continue reading
Knox Community School Corporation Treasurer to Retire Next Month
The Knox Community School Corporation’s treasurer is retiring after more than two decades with the school district. Sherry Fort is stepping down from her role as corporation treasurer and business manager on April 27. Continue reading