By Nick WoodActing EditorHOBART – After more than a year of construction that included lane closures and local detours, the final ramp at the new diamond interchange at Hwy. 29 and Hwy. VV opened to traffic Tuesday. “This is the culmination of a dream come true for so many people who have championed this cause …
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PULASKI NEWSThe Pulaski Community School District Board of Education at its Aug. 17 meeting unanimously approved two referendum questions to be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 8 election. The referendum consists of two parts: A facilities plan that includes: • Hillcrest Elementary addition/renovation and updates, $29,415,600 • Sunnyside Elementary addition/renovation and updates, $26,915,500 …
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By Janelle FisherStaff Intern Rezoning request approved, ATV ordinance passes, Kramer’s contract extendedHOBART – A developer’s plan to construct six condo-style homes at 4758 Forest Road with space for a business and a pond for stormwater moved forward Tuesday following lengthy discussion and public comment regarding the rezoning from agricultural to residential. Several residents who …
PULASKI NEWSFor more than a year, the Pulaski Community School District has studied its facilities, programs and staffing to plan for a future that includes increasing enrollment, particularly on the eastern side of the district. At its Aug. 3 meeting, the Board of Education recapped the process thus far, and set the stage for possibly …
At midnight last Wednesday, just a few hours after ravaging winds made playthings out of stout trees and shoelaces out of power lines in northern Hobart, our acting fire chief, 19 firefighters and I regrouped at Fire Station No. 1 to assess damages and plan next steps. On-duty Hobart-Lawrence Police Department (HLPD) officers were barricading …
By Josh Staloch Staff Writer HOBART – In the year 2000, census data shows Hobart had a population of roughly 5,100 people. By today’s count, based on current census estimates, 20 years later, the Village of Hobart has more than doubled in size, its population now just short of 12,000. May 13 marks the 20-year anniversary …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – A resolution authorizing the sale of approximately $8.5 million in general obligation promissory notes for various public purposes was approved Tuesday, March 1, by the Village Board. Hobart Village Administrator Aaron Kramer said $5.87 million of it is for interchange improvements and road construction projects, which include the …
Dollar General opens The area’s newest Dollar General, located at 335 E. Pulaski St. is open for business. Normal hours of operation may be found through the Dollar General app.   In addition to national- and private-branded products, the new Pulaski location includes the company’s new home décor and expanded party-preparation selection. The new …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – After meeting in closed session Tuesday, Dec. 7, the Village Board approved a development agreement with New Wall Street, LLC, for the construction of a four-story, 38-condominium-unit building in Centennial Centre. Village Administrator Aaron Kramer said the agreement has tax incremental financing incentives, which include a reduced cost …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOBART – The Village Board gave conditional approval Nov. 16 to a certified survey map (CSM) sought by Raymond and Shirley Vanden Elzen to divide the existing 32.865-acre parcel they own at 1320 Geneva Dr. into two separate parcels of 2.5 and 30.365 acres. The smaller lot is currently developed …
