Posted on October 2, 2019
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Civil engineering students can get help paying for college, as well as a paid job, from the Indiana Department of Transportation. INDOT’s scholarship program gives students $3,125 per semester for up to five years for educational costs, fees, and books. In return, they’ll be expected to work for INDOT full-time during summer breaks and for a certain amount of time after graduation. Funding for the program comes from the federal government.
To qualify, INDOT says students must be accepted or enrolled full-time in one of the state’s certified engineering schools, such as Purdue University, Valparaiso University, or the University of Notre Dame. Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are due by December 31.
Information about how to apply can be found at INDOTScholarship.IN.gov.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Thursday, June 13, 2019
U.S. 30 Freeway Project Failing to Generate Support from INDOT
Posted on June 13, 2019
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Interest in upgrading U.S. 30 to freeway standards doesn’t appear to be as high as previously thought, and that’s drawing frustration from Hamlet officials. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation told the town council Wednesday that the Indiana Department of Transportation is looking at other projects now and doesn’t appear interested in U.S. 30.
“The coalition that was formed has contacted all of the representatives from [State Road] 49 all the way over to the Ohio line,” Gifford said. “Most of them, not all of them, have signed a letter going to the governor that indicates that they want U.S. 30 done, and so they’re showing some support for that.”
Town Council President Dave Kesvormas said that while discussions were taking place, the town has been missing out on development opportunities. “We’ve created coalitions,” he said. “We’ve had meetings. We’ve had people get together. We’ve extended resources to doing that, and nothing’s come of it. It was a big waste of time, as I’ve said.”
Kesvormas said he’s spoken with representatives from gas station, fast food, and retail chains about setting up shop in Hamlet, but talk that their access to U.S. 30 might be cut off in the next 10 years has discouraged them from investing. “Maybe we just leave 30 alone,” Kesvormas suggested, “don’t put any more stoplights in there, don’t do anything fancy with J-turns, and we’re just going to scrap the project, leave it as it is, and, you know, quit scaring everybody with the uncertainty, that may or may not happen.”
Kesvormas felt that the uncertainty about the future of U.S. 30 is also why the SYSCO property has failed to be sold.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Interest in upgrading U.S. 30 to freeway standards doesn’t appear to be as high as previously thought, and that’s drawing frustration from Hamlet officials. Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation told the town council Wednesday that the Indiana Department of Transportation is looking at other projects now and doesn’t appear interested in U.S. 30.
“The coalition that was formed has contacted all of the representatives from [State Road] 49 all the way over to the Ohio line,” Gifford said. “Most of them, not all of them, have signed a letter going to the governor that indicates that they want U.S. 30 done, and so they’re showing some support for that.”
Town Council President Dave Kesvormas said that while discussions were taking place, the town has been missing out on development opportunities. “We’ve created coalitions,” he said. “We’ve had meetings. We’ve had people get together. We’ve extended resources to doing that, and nothing’s come of it. It was a big waste of time, as I’ve said.”
Kesvormas said he’s spoken with representatives from gas station, fast food, and retail chains about setting up shop in Hamlet, but talk that their access to U.S. 30 might be cut off in the next 10 years has discouraged them from investing. “Maybe we just leave 30 alone,” Kesvormas suggested, “don’t put any more stoplights in there, don’t do anything fancy with J-turns, and we’re just going to scrap the project, leave it as it is, and, you know, quit scaring everybody with the uncertainty, that may or may not happen.”
Kesvormas felt that the uncertainty about the future of U.S. 30 is also why the SYSCO property has failed to be sold.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
INDOT’s Trash Bash to Begin April 15
Posted on April 4, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The annual Trash Bash! event hosted by Indiana Department of Transportation is set between April 15 through April 30.
INDOT crews work together with volunteers to beautify the state’s roadside areas by picking up trash and debris. Individuals, organizations, businesses and active Adopt-a-Highway groups can join the staff members on two-lane roads in an effort to clean around the highways.
In 2018, the Trash Bash! event gathered 3,457 bags of trash.
INDOT is increasing an investment in roadside maintenance to $57 million to clean and mow along the state’s highways.
Motorists are reminded to look out for work crews and volunteers along the highways during the enforcement effort. When drivers encounter a work crew, they should slow down, be alert for changing traffic patterns, and always avoid distractions such as cell phones while driving.
To be a part of Trash Bash!, contact INDOT Customer Service at 1-855-463-6848.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The annual Trash Bash! event hosted by Indiana Department of Transportation is set between April 15 through April 30.
INDOT crews work together with volunteers to beautify the state’s roadside areas by picking up trash and debris. Individuals, organizations, businesses and active Adopt-a-Highway groups can join the staff members on two-lane roads in an effort to clean around the highways.
In 2018, the Trash Bash! event gathered 3,457 bags of trash.
INDOT is increasing an investment in roadside maintenance to $57 million to clean and mow along the state’s highways.
Motorists are reminded to look out for work crews and volunteers along the highways during the enforcement effort. When drivers encounter a work crew, they should slow down, be alert for changing traffic patterns, and always avoid distractions such as cell phones while driving.
To be a part of Trash Bash!, contact INDOT Customer Service at 1-855-463-6848.
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