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Neighbors ask for Bruce Lake home to be condemned
Neighbors of a dilapidated home off Bruce Lake say its beyond time that it be condemned. Ed and Teresa Mollencupp appealed to county commissioners last week to have such action taken at 990 N. Madison St., Kewanna. They live across the street from the property and were joined by another concerned neighbor, Phil Watterson.
Hidden history discovered in Pulaski Co Courthouse walls
As renovations at the Pulaski County Courthouse in Winamac continue, hidden history is emerging from its walls. Pulaski County Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer said history is coming back to life, with part of the nearly $12.7 construction contract including the delicate removal and restoration of anything and everything that can be saved in the historic building, including the baseboards, door jams and the judge’s bench.
Williams Wants ‘To Make Fair Better’ For Kids As Fulton County Fair Board President
ROCHESTER — Fulton County 4-H Fair Board President Stephen Williams said he joined the fair board “to try to make the fair better for the kids that are (part of it).”. Williams, of Rochester, who has served previously as president, started his latest stint in the role in December 2023.
Second-Generation Firefighter DuBois Becomes Rochester Fire Chief
ROCHESTER — T.J. DuBois was working in construction after college when his father, Mike DuBois, suggested he become a Rochester Fire Department volunteer fireman. Mike was already serving as a volunteer, and T.J. agreed to join. That’s led to T.J.’s 25 years with the department and becoming fire chief....
Akron Celebrates ‘A Good Day’ With 4th Events
AKRON — A few rain sprinkles didn’t dampen Akron’s “A Good Day” celebration on Thursday, July 4. Akron marked the Fourth of July and its 188th birthday with its annual parade and plenty of other events. This year’s theme, “A Good Day,” recognized late resident...
Culver Town Council Approves Community Crossings Matching Grant Bid
The Culver Town Council members approved a bid for Community Crossings Matching Grant paving projects when they met Wednesday, June 26. The council members opened bids during their regular meeting June 13. Two bids were received. E&B Paving submitted a bid of $327,700 and Phend and Brown submitted a bid of $259,620.
Harsh Of Akron Is A Third-Generation 4-H’er
AKRON — Max Harsh is following in his family’s footsteps by being in 4-H. The incoming Tippecanoe Valley High School sophomore is from Akron and his father, Matt, and grandfather were both in the program. This year marks seven years for Max in 4-H. He’s a member of...
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